The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets.
| CSMC (Executive Program) is a one-year residential program that provides students with exposure to a wide range of subjects covered in the CS executive program. In addition, the program includes added subjects related to listed issuers and securities market compliances such as an Overview of securities markets, Issuer compliances, Intermediaries Compliances, Derivatives, and corporate governance. The curriculum is carefully crafted and benchmarked with the best and contemporary texts. The program also includes application-based teaching | |
| Duration | 1-year, full time program. |
| Eligibility Norms | Student must be enrolled in the CS (Executive) program (Offered by ICSI) |
| The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and FPSB India have collaborated to launch a joint program aimed at integrating the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification with academic programs at NISM. This initiative aligns with NISM’s commitment to enhance educational offerings and equip students with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers in the finance industry. | |
| Eligibility Norms | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks. |
| The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) India have collaborated to launch a joint program aimed at providing knowledge and skills required to be an investment banking professional. This initiative aligns with NISM’s commitment of capacity building and skill development in the securities markets. | |
| Eligibility | Academic: – Graduation in any stream from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks in 10th, 12th and Graduation.AND- Completed MBA/PGDM (Finance)/ LLB from recognised university or CA (Inter)/ CS (Executive)/ ICWA (Inter). Final Year candidates of MBA/PGDM (Finance) or LLB/BL/Integrated LLB program are eligible to apply. – Good communication (both oral and written) skills and Analytical abilities. |
| ICICI Bank has partnered with National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) to launch Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets (PGCSM). The programme aims to create professionals such as Treasury dealers, Fund Managers, Analysts, Institutional Sales Professionals, and Investment Advisors in the securities markets. This partnership is part of ICICI Group’s strategy to capacitise for growth. | |
| Duration | Term 1/2/3 (9 months) – Classroom training (at NISM)
Term 4 (3 months) – Internship at ICICI Group |
| Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline (minimum 55% in graduation).
12th and 10th – (minimum of 60%) [Additional – Should have studied mathematics at the intermediate level]. |
1-year, full time program.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks.
1-year, full time program. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks.
To apply in this programme, the minimum educational requirement is:Increasingly large, complex, dynamic and challenging scenario of capital markets demand a wide repertoire of knowledge and skill-sets from the market professionals to meet enhanced expectations of various stakeholders. This demand is spurred by the growing economy and expanding markets.
National Institute of Securities Markets offers a bouquet of uniquely positioned Long-term programmes that prepare new age market professionals with a well-rounded and holistic understanding of the markets and equips existing professionals with expertise in various functional domains like treasury, compliance, etc.
The institute with its team of dedicated academicians and industry experts impart knowledge based on in-depth research and constant interaction with the policymakers in the industry at the highest level. The institute has perfected the design and delivery of globally bench-marked curriculum, as evident from the sterling on-the-job performance of the alumni.
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India.
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