One year Residential Programme

Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Financial Markets

PGDM-FM 2017-18
One Year, AICTE Approved, Full Time Programme
Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets) 2016-17
Contents

About NIFM Page No. 01

From the Desk of Programme Chair, NIFM Page No. 02

Vision Statement & Main Objective Page No. 03

Other Training Opportunities Page No. 04

The Financial Market Page No. 05

Salient Feature Page No. 06

Eligibility Criteria & Programme Fee Page No. 07

Application & Selection Procedure Page No. 08

Programme Design and Content Page No. 09

NISM Certification Page No. 10-11

Important Date & Residential Facility Page No. 12

NIFM Faculty Page No. 13

NIFM Visiting Faculty Page No. 14

Potential Recruiters Page No. 15

Testimonials Page No. 16

Financial Market Activities 2016-17 Page No. 17

Application Form Page No. 18-19

Convocation at NIFM, 2016 Page No. 20

 About NIFM
The National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM) is Centre of Excellence
specializing in capacity building of professionals in the fields of Public Policy, Financial
Management and other governance issues for promoting highest standards of
professional competence and practice.
NIFM was set up in 1993 as a registered society under Ministry of Finance, Government of
India. To begin with it was mandated to train the officers recruited by the Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC) through the Civil Services Examination and allocated to the
various services responsible for managing senior and top management posts dealing with
accounts and finance in the Government of India. In due course of time NIFM has become
a premier resource centre to meet the training needs of Central Government for senior
and middle level of management too. NIFM also caters to the State Governments, Defence
establishments, Banks and other Financial Institutions.
The Union Finance Minister of Government of India is the President of the NIFM Society
and Secretary (Expenditure), Government of India is the Chairman of the Board of
Governors (BoG). The Director, NIFM is responsible for the administration and academic
programs of the Institute. NIFM has a distinct advantage of an amalgamation of faculty
from academics as well as from Government. The Academic Advisory Committee of the
NIFM assists NIFM in all matters related to creating, maintaining and expanding
academic, training and research environment. This committee also has eminent
members from acclaimed academic fraternity of India. The Management Committee of
NIFM handles the day to day affairs of the institute.

NIFM plays a pivotal role in governance and administrative reforms by providing a

platform for interaction and exchange of ideas & experiences among officers from
different organized services, different state governments and between personnel of civil
and defense establishments.

Apart from capacity building, NIFM is also engaged in serious research studies in the
areas of accounting, audit, financial management, parliamentary financial control and
other issues related to public policy and delivery systems. The outcomes of such research
studies are published and disseminated through Research Papers, Journals and Books.

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From the Desk of Programme Chair

Indian Financial Market has evolved rapidly in the last two decades. India has experienced a phenomenal growth after the economic reforms of 1990s and in the same decade,
Indian Financial market started gearing up for the new challenges and innovations in terms of the development of diverse sub-markets and new financial instruments.
At present, Indian financial market is highly integrated with world financial markets making it dynamic and complex, thus creating new demands and growth opportunities.

This programme, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Markets), being offered by the NIFM is a unique programme designed for the professionals and
practitioners desiring to excel on the strength of the knowledge and understanding of the market.

In this programme, we provide continuous interaction between theory and practice that equips participants with the required skills to compete and stay abreast in the
market. Moreover, this programme is designed to facilitate progressive expertise-building across functional boundaries and we provide a platform to connect across diverse
market segments.

Dr. A M Sherry
Professor & Programme Chair, PGP (Financial Markets)

Our Quality Policy

We at NIFM, shall endeavour to develop the institute as a “Centre of Excellence” in the area of Financial Management for Good Governance and provide a
conducive environment for learning, teaching and research.

We shall ensure Client’s satisfaction through continuous improvement in Human Resource, methodologies and infrastructure based on the “Voice of the
client”. The Value of honesty, Integrity, Transparency and respect for human being shall always guide our efforts.

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Vision Statement
We, at NIFM, shall endeavor to develop the Institute as a "Centre of Excellence" in the area of Financial Management for Good Governance and provide a conducive environment for
learning, teaching and research. We shall ensure Client's satisfaction through continuous improvement in Human Resources, methodologies and infrastructure based on the "Voice of
the Client". The values of honesty, integrity, transparency and respect for human being shall always guide our efforts.

Main Objective
The main objectives for which the institute was set up have been documented in Section 4 A of the Memorandum of Association (MoA) of the NIFM Society and they are as follows:
i) to establish and administer the management of the Institute;
ii) to organize and provide training and continuing professional education to Group 'A' officers of the participating Services including organization of refresher courses at senior and
middle levels;
iii) to establish the Institute as a Centre of Excellence in financial management for promoting the highest standards of professional competence and practice;
iv) to undertake and promote research/consultancy studies in the fields of accounting, audit, financial and fiscal management and related subjects;
v) to promote education in financial and fiscal management for officers of the associate Services of Centre/State Governments and officers of public sector enterprises/ institutions;
vi) to organize International Training Programs and to keep abreast with progress made in the rest of the world in the area of finance and accounts, particularly in Government and
public sector institutions.

Participants of PGDM (Financial Market), 2015-16 Ms. Ramanjot Kaur, Gold Medallist, PGDM Shri Akashay Wardhan, Bronze Medallist, PGDM
during the visit to Singapore Exchange, Singapore (Financial Markets), 2015-16 (Financial Markets), 2015-16

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Other Training Opportunities
Long Term Programmes

Ÿ Diploma in Public Financial Management

Diploma in Public Financial managemen (approved by AICTE), also called professional Training Course (PTC) is for the probationers of the participating Finance and Accounts services of the Union Government. It is full time
one year program designed to equip the newly recruited Group ‘A’ officers of the Finance and Account Services for taking up higher responsibilities in the field of Public Financial Administration.
Ÿ Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Management)
The two years residential programme, duly approved by AICTE. The PGDM (FM) is recognised by AIU as equivalent to MBA (Finance). This course is open to the Officers at Middle and Senior level, working with Central
and State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings and autonomous organisations. The programme is designed to enable the Government and Corporate senior officers/executives to meet contemporary challenges in
Public Financial Management.
Ÿ Diploma in Government Accounting & Internal Audit
The Post Graduate Diploma in Government Accounting & Internal Audit Programme for one year is to upgrade the technical skills of officers of the organised Accounts Services in the areas of Accounting, Internal Audit,
Information Technology and General Management and also to improve their soft skills. The programme is duly approved by AICTE.
Ÿ Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Markets)
The full time one year programme, duly approved by AICTE. The PGDM (Financial Markets) has been designed with the objective of developing trained professionals capable of occupying positions of responsibility in stock
exchanges, commodity exchanges, regulatory bodies market intermediaries, banks, mutual funds, asset management companies and other similar entities.
Ÿ Fellow Programme in Management
This is an open doctoral level programme to pursue research work to produce competent researchers, teachers and consultants. The programme for 2015-19 is yet to be approved by AICTE.
Ÿ Post Graduate Executive Programme (Financial Markets)
This is a week-end version of the above program and designed for working executives with the objective of developing trained professionals capable of occupying positions of responsibility in stock exchanges, commodity
exchanges, regulatory bodies market intermediaries, banks, mutual funds and asset management companies and other similar entities.

Short Term Programmes

NIFM conducts large number of short duration courses (Management Development Programmes/ Executive Development Programmes) in the areas of Public Expenditure
Management, Budgeting, Public Financial Administration, Financial Management, Accounting, Internal Audit, Procurement, IT, HR etc. Besides the officers of Participating Services
the officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Indian Economic Service (IES), Indian Statistical Service (ISS), State Government Officers and the Officers of PSUs, Municipal
Corporations, different Institutes and Autonomous bodies attend these programs.

“The only true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing” - Socrates 04
The Financial Market
The Indian economy is one of the world's fastest growing economy today and is expected to become a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2020. Driven by rising personal
incomes, corporate restructuring, de-regula-tion and liberalisation of financial markets, the Indian financial industry is expected to enjoy robust growth during the
coming years. With a sustained growth and rapid development in technology and infrastructure, an increasing share of financial services would get centralized.

The last decade has seen unprecedented growth in India’s financial services sector. It employs over 3 million people, constitutes about 5% of the GDP and has an
estimated market capitalization of over US$ 200 billion.

The one year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Markets) or PGDM (Financial Markets), duly approved by AICTE. The programme has considered the
changing needs and the future requirements of the financial industry to equip you with the most contemporary skills and knowledge required to capitalize forthcoming
opportunities in the financial market.

The PGDM (Financial Markets) is a one year programme designed by NIFM with the objective of developing professionals capable of occupying positions of responsibility in
stock exchanges, commodity exchanges, regulatory bodies, market intermediaries, banks, mutual funds, asset management companies and other similar entities.

The uniqueness of the programme lies in its extensive use of market professionals as resource persons for the programme. Apart from sound grounding in academic
concepts pertaining to the capital markets, the participants will get a chance to interact with senior regulatory officials, executives of exchanges, leading merchant
bankers and foreign institutional investors.

The programme is comprehensive in nature, covering all major areas of financial markets viz., equity, debt, mutual funds, equity derivatives, currency derivatives,
commodities etc. What has been sought to be achieved is an ideal blend of relevant academic knowledge and its application to financial markets. Pedagogy for the
programme comprises classroom teaching, case studies, panel discussions, presentations and visits to national and overseas financial centres.

Skill development has been given special emphasis by providing simulated live market conditions, trading and investment software, so that the students are market ready.

The effective delivery of the programme requires proper appreciation of applied financial data analysis. The institute facilitates the participants towards application of
Information Technology in various paradigms of IT interfaced learning by designing the curriculum accordingly.

The PGDM (Financial Markets) provides participants with a wide range of career opportunities such as:
Career Opportunities in Investment Banker | Financial Planning & Wealth Manager | Analyst - Equity / Technical / F&O / MFs / Commodity / Forex
Fund / Portfolio / Hedge Fund Manager | Back / Front Office Operations Manager | Surveillance / Compliance / Regulation Manager |
05 Financial Market Teaching / Content Development | Financial Journalist | IT / IT Security / Programmer | Risk Manager
Salient Feature
Certification:
PGDM (Financial Markets) is the India's most
comprehensive financial markets programme
certified by National Institute of Financial
Management (Established by Ministry of Finance,
Government of India). Mandatory Certifications by
SEBI to act as a market participant offering from
NISM.
Industry Vetted Content:
NIFM delivers rich industry oriented curriculum
designed to improve the essential skills of the
financial market professionals. The content is
continuously updated to incorporate the best
practices of the industry.
Experienced Peers:
Peer learning is recognized as one of the better
forms of learning. When young bright students,
who are generally open to learning and are
tech savvy stay and study together with middle
and senior level officers from State, Central
Government, PSUs etc. having variety of
experience; it nurture the skills and talents of
both the groups to stay competitive in the financial
markets.
Renowned Faculty:
The combination of senior academicians at NIFM
and practitioners from industry will successfully
deliver the theoretical and practical aspects of
the dynamic curriculum of PGDM (Financial
Markets). Our core, honorary and adjunct faculty
stands out for its sound academic credentials and
impressive industry experience.
Experiential Learning:
The mode of programme delivery is through
interactive lectures, tutorials, case studies,
workshops and presentation sessions supported
by regular corporate visits, participation in
business channels like CNBC, NDTV Profit etc.
and extensive exposure at NISM.
Live Market Training & Market Simulation
Lab:
Skill development sessions are imparted to
students which involve extensive training through
market simulation, visit to brokers offices, stock
exchanges and internship.
Advanced Financial Softwares:
What makes financial market programme
unique is the hands-on- training given on
advanced financial softwares like Capitaline/
Prowess/SPSS, Bloomberg, Metastock etc. used
world-wide for technical analysis, fundamental
analysis and valuation in research firms,
AMCs, KPOs etc.
Global Exposure:
The twenty-first century is all about globalization
and global competencies. In India through
exchange platforms, one can trade American
Indices like Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500), Dow
Jones Industrial Average and can trade FTSE
100 index of UK from London stock exchange in
Indian rupees. In order to give students an
opportunity to be exposed to global financial
environment, a foreign visit is scheduled to
international stock exchange and financial centers
in Singapore in this programme.
Infrastructure :
The state of the art picturesque campus of NIFM,
Faridabad is situated in Faridabad (Haryana) near
the Badkhal Lake. It consists of smart and
spacious classrooms, well stocked library, market
simulation lab, executive hostels, outdoor theater,
auditorium and recreation facilities like billiards,
squash, table tennis, badminton, gymnasium etc.
Industry Exposure:
The students of PGDM (Financial Markets) will
have a continuous interaction with the industry
through corporate visits, stock exchange visits,
guest lectures, seminars etc. They will be
attending intensive industry integrated training
sessions by senior financial experts from Govt.
policymakers and corporate.
Placement Assistance:
The dedicated team looking after placement will
act as a close link between successful pass outs
and these organizations needing professionals.
Thus, whereas NIFM provides placement
assistance to successful students, they do not
guarantee any placement.
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Eligibility Criteria
A) Private Participants/ Corporate Executives 2. The upper age for participant is 50 years on the date of commencement of the
All participants must have completed Graduation or a degree equivalent programme.
with at least 50% in aggregate from an Indian University / Institutions 3. Officers at middle/senior level working with the Central or State Governments,
recognized by Associations of Indian Universities. Preference would be Public Enterprises and autonomous organizations belonging to State / Central
given to the participants having Professional Qualifications such as CA, Government or similar participants from foreign countries.
CS, CWA, CFA,MBA (Finance), etc.
B) Government Officers Note:
1. Minimum percentage of marks at graduation level should be 50%. Candidates in the final year of graduation may apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to
join the programme provisionally only. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit
their mark sheet of having passed their bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification with at least 50
Programme Fee percent marks. The deadline for submission of the marksheet is September 2017. Non-fulfillment of
this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.
A) Private Participants/ Corporate Executives
Indian Participants: ` 4,75,000/-.
International / Foreign Participants: 8500 US$
The Fees would be paid in favour of ‘Accounts Officer, National Institute of Financial Management’ payable at ‘Faridabad’ through Demand Draft.
Bank Details for paying the programme fee online (RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000557, A/C No. 50100083121045, Bank Name : HDFC Bank Ltd.)
B) For Government Officers
The Programme fee for sponsored candidates from Central Government/State Governments/Union Territories is reimbursed to NIFM by the Government of India under Central Plan
Scheme of the Ministry of Finance.
Note:

Payment Options The Programme fees includes International visit

(Economy Class Air Fare and twin sharing
1. Lump sum payment accommodation), hostel accommodation, cost of
On registration ` 25,000/- and balance of ` 4,50,000/- study material, examination & certification, skill
on or before due date for Indian participants. development through NISM SMART Lab software,
Tea/Coffee during the programme. The fees also
On registration 800 US$ and balance of 7700 US$ on or before due date for Foreign participants. includes travel by AC 3-tier train for visit to Mumbai
2. Installment Scheme 1* and accommodation on twin sharing basis. The fees
On registration ` 25,000/- and balance in 2 installments of ` 2,30,000 each, 15 days before start of 1st and 3rd term. dose not include Mess charges, Laundry expenses &
expenses on power consumption in the hostel which
3. Installment Scheme 2* will be borne by the candidates as per actuals. The
On registration ` 25,000/- and balance in 4 installments of `1,17,500 each, 15 days before start of every term. expenses not specifically mentioned, if any, will be
*Installment Scheme is only for Indian Participants. borne by the candidates.

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"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” - Aristotle
Application Procedure
Candidates having valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/ MAT score
The candidates who have valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/ MAT score are exempted from Test. They can send application in prescribed form in the prospectus. The completed application
along with resume, proof of educational qualifications, work experience (if any), copy of your CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT score card and Application fee `1000/- be sent to National
Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Sector-48, Pali Road, Near Badkhal Village, Faridabad-121001, Haryana, on or before ten days from the test dates. The envelop should
mention “Application for PGDM (Financial Markets), 2017-18”.
Payment Through Offline : The application fee should be paid in favour of ‘Accounts Officer, National Institute of Financial Management’ payable at ‘Faridabad’ through Demand
Draft.
Payment Through Online : Bank Details for paying the application fee (RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000557, A/C No. 50100083121045, Bank Name : HDFC Bank Ltd.)
Candidates Having CA, CS, CWA, CFA, MBA (Finance) qualification
Professionally qualified CA, CS, CWA, CFA, MBA (Finance) are exempt from written test. They can send application in the same way as prescribed above for candidates having valid CAT
/ GMAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT score.
Written Test : The candidates who do not have valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/ CMAT/MAT score or are not professionally qualified CA, CS, CWA, CFA, MBA (Finance) are required to appear
for Written Test. The test will be conducted on the specified date at NIFM, Faridabad. The candidates are required to Fill the application form contained in the prospectus.

Selection Procedure
Test will held on the specified dates at NIFM, Faridabad. It is not mandatory for those who have already taken CAT, GMAT, XAT CMAT or MAT. The test will consist of Quantitative
Aptitude 40%, Analytical & Reasoning Siklls 25% Language Proficiency 25%, General Knowledge of Financial Markets 10%. The test will be of 2 hours duration with negative marking.
The personal interview of shortlisted candidates will be held at NIFM office at Faridabad. In order to save travel time and cost of outstation candidates, NIFM also conducts video
interviews. As an outstation candidates you have the choice to come for personal interview or opt. for video interview.

For Government Sponsored Officers

The government sponsored candidates are eligible for direct admission to full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Markets) without undergoing online test and
interview. Applications, complete in all respects shall be sent to receive it by 20th June, 2017 Candidates shall be short-listed by the Institute and the shortlisted candidates/their
sponsors would be intimated by 3rd July, 2017 All supporting documents/ testimonials (matriculation certificate and relieving letter) in original shall be required at the time of final
admission to the Programme.

Mere fulfilling the minimum eligibility qualifications by the candidate shall not bind NIFM for offering admission to any candidates to the Programme.
Decision of NIFM regarding admission of the candidates to the Programme shall be final and the selected candidates shall be required to join the Institute on 17th July 2017.

Documents
The selected candidates would have to show originals and submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents at the time of registration:
w 10th, 12th and Graduation Marksheet
w Birth certificate
w CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT scorecard
w CA/CS/CWA/CFA/MBA (Finance) Certificate
w Employment Certificate from the employer for sponsored candidates 08
 Term-I
Programme Design and Content Conceptual Phase-I
Financial Institutions & Markets
The programme is a blend of conceptual and practical inputs, using multiple
pedagogies. Participants will be provided with research-based inputs, real life Quantitative Methods for Financial Markets
illustrations and practical insights. Accounting and Taxation for Managers
Term-II
Conceptual Phase-II
Corporate Finance Including M&A
Financial Reporting Standards
Economics in Financial Markets

NIFM reserves the right to add, modify, merge or delete any of the above mentioned Computer Application in Finance Corporate and Capital Market Laws
courses/topics to bring the curriculum in line with contemporary requirements Introduction to Financial Planning Bank Management

Securities Operations and Risk Management Foreign Exchange and Currency Markets
In addition to the above, students gain exposure through several workshops on
contemporary topics such as IFRS, XBRL. Simulated Trading, Market Term-III Term-IV
Microstructure, Behavioural Finance etc. Industry exposure is also provided Application Phase Advanced Application Phase
through Seminars, Conferences and Workshops on Contemporary issues.
Financial Economics Behavioral Finance

During Terms I to IV, students are expected to study a total of 23 courses of 1 credit Commodities Market Operations Wealth Management
each. Each credit would mean approximately 35 hours of classroom inputs. The
Derivative Market Operations Investment Banking
Project Dissertation which carries 2 credits, is to be submitted before May, 2017,
the concluding day of Term IV. Financial Valuation & Modeling Venture Capital & Private Equity

Technical Analysis Mutual Funds & Fixed Income Securities

Classroom Teaching
Equity Research Internship / Project Work
10 months
(Including one week international
attachment, three days domestic
attachment )
Internship / Projects

2 months TERMINAL

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Markets) is a one year full time programme to provide the best of learning environment and develop strong
networking with future managers and leaders in the industry.

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NISM Certifications
NISM Series VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management Certification Examination
The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark as the requisite standard for associated persons of a registered Stock-Broker / Trading Member /
Clearing Member in recognized stock exchanges, involved in (a) assets or funds of investor or clients (b) redressal of investor grievances, (c) internal control or risk management
and (d) activities having a bearing on operational risk.

NISM Series III A: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non Fund) Certification Examination
The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all persons engaged in compliance function with any intermediary registered as Stock Brokers,
Sub-brokers, Depository Participants, Merchant Bankers, Underwriters, Bankers to the Issue, Debenture Trustees and Credit Rating Agencies.

NISM Series I: Currency Derivatives Certification Examination

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for persons working in the Currency Derivatives market segment, in order to enable a better
understanding of currency markets and exchange traded currency future products, better quality investor service, operational process efficiency and risk controls.

NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for associated persons functioning as approved users and sales personnel of the trading member of
an equity derivatives exchange or equity derivative segment of a recognized stock exchange.
The examination aims to enable a better understanding of various derivatives products available in equity derivatives markets, regulations and risks associated with the products and
the exchange mechanisms of clearing and settlement. The examination also covers knowledge competencies related to the understanding of the financial structure in India and the
importance of the different rules and regulations governing the Indian securities market, especially those related to the equity derivatives segment.

NISM Series XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as research analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst)
Regulations, 2014, individuals employed as research analyst and partners of a research analyst, engaged in preparation and/or publication of research report or research
analysis. The certification aims to enhance the quality of services provided by research analyst in the financial services industry.

“An Investment in knowledge pays the best interest”- Benjamin Franklin 10

NISM Certifications
NISM Series XA: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination is the level 1 examination.

An associated person shall be required to pass both the levels (i.e. NISM Series XA: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination and NISM Series XB: Investment Adviser
(Level 2) Certification Examination) to fulfil the requirements under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013.

NISM Series XB: Investment Adviser (Level 2) Certification Examination

NISM Series XB: Investment Adviser (Level 2) Certification Examination along with the NISM Series XA: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination seeks to create a
common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as an investment adviser and partners and representatives of investment advisers under SEBI
(Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and offering investment advisory services.

An associated person shall be required to pass both the levels (i.e. NISM Series XA: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination and NISM Series XB: Investment
Adviser (Level 2) Certification Examination) to fulfil the requirements under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013.

The certification aims to enhance the quality of investment advisory and related services in the financial services industry

NISM Series V A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination

The examination seeks to create a common knowledge benchmark for associated persons, i.e., distributors, agents or any persons employed or engaged or to be employed or
engaged in the sale and/or distribution of mutual fund products and advisory functions, in order to enable a better understanding of features of advanced mutual fund products,
fund valuation, fund performance measurements, investor service and related regulations.

11 “Knowledge is the true organ of sight, not the eyes” - Panchatantra

Important Dates
Activities Tentative Date
Application Start Date 20th January, 2017
1st Test Date 13th February, 2017

st
1 Round

{ Declaration of Result
Interview
Last Date for Registration of Selected Candidates in 1st Round
Last Date to Deposit Lumpsum/1st Installment for the 1st Round
2nd Test Date
13th February, 2017
14th February, 2017
24th February, 2017
06th March, 2017
24th April, 2017

nd
2 Round*

{ Declaration of Result
Interview
Last Date for Registration of Selected Candidates in 2nd Round
Last Date to Deposit Lumpsum/1st Installment for the 2nd Round
3rd Test Date
24th April, 2017
25th April, 2017
08th May, 2017
18th May, 2017
19th June, 2017

rd
3 Round*

{ Declaration of Result
Interview
Last Date for Registration of Selected Candidates in 3rd Round
Last Date to Deposit Lumpsum/1st Installment for the 3rd Round
Commencement of the Programme
19th June, 2017
20th June, 2017
30th June, 2017
10th July, 2017
17th July, 2017

Note :
Successive rounds will not be conducted if all seats are filled up in the previous rounds.

Residential Facility
The Programme is residential for all the participans. Appropriate accommodation is provided to all participants of the program. NIFM has self contained hostel facilities in two separate
blocks. Catering, laundry, house-keeping and maintenance services have been outsourced and are professionally organised. Mess is compulsory for all residents of NIFM hostel. The
charges are collected by the mess operator concurrently on monthly basis.

"Knowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens” - Jimi Hendirx

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NIFM Faculty
Pramod Kumar Das
Director, NIFM

A M Sherry, Ph.D A K Sharan, Ph.D. Ila Singh K P Kaushik, Ph.D K S Gopinath Narayan
Professor & Programme Chair Professor Professor Professor IA&AS, Professor
PGP, Financial Markets (Public Finance & Economics) (Audit) (Finance & Accounts) (Government Accounts
(Finance & Accounts) Audit, Business Analytics)

Namrata Agrawal, Ph.D Shikha Mathur Kumar, Ph.D Sudershna Sen Amitabh Dutta B.K. Pandey
Professor Professor Professor Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
(Computer & MIS) (Gender Budgeting) (Finance & Accounts) (Public Procurement) (Economics)

S S Khanka, Ph.D Brajesh Kumar, Ph.D P K. Pandey, Ph.D Jaya Bhalla, Ph.D Reetu Sharma, Ph.D
Adjunct Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
(Human Resource) (Economics) (Finance & Accounts) (Human Resource) (Marketing)

Samir Kumar, Ph.D Sandeep Nath Modi, Ph.D Vinod Gautam, Ph.D A B Singh, Ph.D Priyanka Tandon
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Deputy Librarian Faculty Associate Research Associate
(Managerial Economics (Corporate Law & (Information Science) (Finance & Accounts) (Finance)
& Micro Finance) Financial Management)

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NIFM Visiting Faculty

Sh. Abhishek Singh Sh. Ashish Verma Sh. Ashok Wadhwa Sh. Ashutosh Wakhare
(Financial Econometrics) (Merger & Acquisition) (Technical Analysis) (Risk Management)

Dr. Bhavna Barmi Dr. B.P. Srivastava CA D.S. Rawat CA Gaurav Vohra
(Stress Management) (Bank Management) (Accounting Standards) (IFRS & US GAAP)

Sh. Harjeet Singh Sh. Himanshu Arora Sh. Manish Bansal CA Manish Kumar
(Algo Trading & HFT) (Commodities Market) (Derivatives) (Financial Reporting System)

Sh. Prakash Sumani Dr. Prashant Verma Sh.Rakesh Bansal Rishi Mehra
(Financial Modelling & (Quantitative Techniques) (Technical Analysis) (Derivatives & Equity Research)
Valuations, Investment Banking)

Sh. Saurabh Khati Sh. Sharad Narain CS S.N. Ghosh Ms. Shivani Dani
(Mutual Fund & Derivatives) (Bank Management) (Securities Law) (Equity Research)

Sh. Sunil Agarwal Sh. Sunil Keswani

(Bank Management) (Team Building & Leadership)

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Potential Recruiters Placement Details
Ramanjot Kaur, Gold Medallist
PGDM (Financial Markets), 2015-16
Research Associate
Moody’s Analytics
Company Secretary
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Cost & Management Accountant Inter (Ist Group), (52%)
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Aanchal Mittal
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PGDM (Financial Markets), 2015-16
Research Associate
Moody’s Analytics
CA (Intermediate)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com (Honors)
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi

Anirudh Lowe
PGDM (Financial Markets), 2015-16
® Research Associate
HDFC securities Moody’s Analytics
B.B.A.
Kotak Securities Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Shantanu P. Pedgaonkar
PGDM (Financial Markets), 2015-16
Sr. Associate (Financial Analyst)
Mergers & Acquisitions
WNS Global Services
B.Com
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Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University

Manikandan Srinivasan
PGDM (Financial Markets), 2015-16
Commercial Risk Specialist
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GE India Industrial Pvt. Ltd.
Financial Services B.Com
University of Madras

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Testimonials
“Indeed it was a pleasure in delivering lecture as an eminent
speaker. Students were quite vivid and very intense in
thoughts.”
Mayank Singhal
Sr. Associate Vice President, UTI Mutual Funds
“I have been involved in training on financial markets since
last 10 years and I am happy to mention that the students of
NIFM have been the best till date. In short they are industry
ready, totally. The level of their engagement with me during
the lecture was exceptional and they literally got the best out
of me. I wish them best for their life ahead.”
Vivek Bajaj
Director & CEO, Kredent Ventures
“It was great to interact with the students of NIFM. They
exhibited great curiosity and had significant knowledge on
the markets. I would love to keep interacting with them and it's
a great platform to share information and views.”
Shibani Sircar Kurian
Sr. Vice President & Head Equity Research - Kotak Mutual
Fund
“The participants are very enthusiastic and we are quite keen
to continue the relationship.”
Vani
HR Manager, FundsIndia
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Financial Markets Activities 2016-17

Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets), 2016-17 with Shri Sunil
Sanghai, Chairman, FICCI Capital Markets Committee and Vice
Chairman, Head of Investment Banking, HSBC India & Shri Anup
Bogchi, Co-Chiarman, FICCI Capital Markets Committee and MD &
CEO, ICICI Securities Limited
Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets), 2016-17 at Reserve Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets), 2016-17 with Ms. Shibani Kurian,
Bank of India Fund Manager & Head-Equity Research and Mr. Deepak Agarwal (Fund
Manager, Bond Market), Kotak Asset Mangement Company Limited.

Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets), 2016-17 with Shri Anil Chopra, Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets), 2016-17 with Shri Mayank Sighal, Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets) 2016-17 with Shri Vivek Bajaj,
CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital. Senior Associate President, UTI Mutual Fund. Director & CEO, Kredent Ventures.

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 Convocation 2016

Participants of PGDM (Financial Markets) for the Academic Year 2015-16 & 2016-17 with Sh. Arun Jatiley, Hon’ble Union Finance Minster and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
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