About the Program
Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets (PGCFM) is a joint initiative by NSE Academy Ltd and International Management Institute, Kolkata. This is an 11 months executive weekend program, highly specialized in Financial Markets which aims to bridge the skill gap of the new generation workforce.
Career Opportunities for PGCFM Students
The demand for the financial markets professionals remains strong in banking, investment and advisory in capital, currency, commodity, etc. The candidates of PGCFM with regulatory certifications in financial markets, are likely to be employed by Banking Institutions, Assets Management Companies, Consulting Firms, Private Equity, Venture Capitalist, Regulators, Credit Rating Agencies, Hedge Funds, Technology, Insurance, NBFCs, and Financial Services Institutions etc.
A qualified person can be offered various designations like associates, analyst, relationship manager, analyst-equity, analyst-technical, portfolio manager, risk manager, content developer, faculty, financial journalist, operations manager etc. Many participants can also launch their own ventures as well
Program Content
PGCFM is a Post Graduate Certification Program in Financial Markets of 11 months duration conducted over weekends. It comprises 21 papers spread over 3 trimesters. The participants shall also receive 8 Regulatory Certifications along with the PGCFM Certificate after successful completion of the Program.
About NSE Academy Ltd.
NSE Academy Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE). NSE Academy works towards empowering the banking, financial services, and insurance sector with a pool of talent with futuristic skills and expertise in finance and technology. The Academy collaborates with universities and colleges across the country in offering skill-oriented and career-oriented programs, at various levels, in the domain of finance and technology.
About International Management Institute, Kolkata
International Management Institute (IMI), Kolkata, is an internationally reputed Business School, promoted by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.

Regulatory Certifications included in PGCFM
PGCFM curriculum includes the following regulatory certifications in Financial Markets;
S.No. | NISM Series | NISM Series |
---|---|---|
1 | VII | Securities Operations and Risk Management |
2 | V-A | Mutual Fund Distributors |
3 | XIII | Common Derivatives |
4 | XVI | Commodity Derivatives |
5 | XV | Research Analyst |
6 | XXII | Fixed Income Securities |
7 | X-A | Investment Advisor |
8 | III-A | Securities Intermediaries Compliance |
NCFM Certifications
The following NCFM certifications also included as part of the curriculum.
- - Commercial Banking
- - Technical Analysis Module
Rankings

NIRF, MINISTRY OF HRD, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021

OUTLOOK ICARE: BUSINESS SCHOOL RANKING 2022

GLOBAL IMPACT RANKING

BUSINESS WORLD RANKING
IMI Kolkata is pleased to announce the 2nd batch of 11 months PGCFM programme on financial markets. 1st batch of PGCFM although started in 2021 (COVID year) found a great response from executives of BFSI, IT sector employees and students willing to pursue career in finance sector. PGCFM 2022-23 will begin in April 2022 in offline mode with provision of online classes. HURRY before you miss the opportunity of a GOLDEN Career.
PGCFM ADMISSION DETAILS 2022-23 (11 MONTHS PROGRAM)
Eligibility Criteria
Curriculum
Trimester 1
- FM 101 Capital Market Operations**
- FM 102 Corporate Finance
- FM 103 Economics and Banking for Financial Markets*
- FM 104 Financial Markets Systems and Intermediaries
- FM 105 Introduction to Accounting and GST
- FM 106 Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets
- FM 107 Spreadsheet Analysis
Trimester 2
- FM 201 Technical Analysis*
- FM 202 Mutual Funds
- FM 203 Common Derivatives (Equity/Currency/Interest Rate Derivatives)
- FM 204 Commodity Markets**
- FM 205 Financial Valuations, Equity Research & Financial Modeling**
- FM 206 Corporate Readiness
Trimester 3
- FM 301 Fixed Income Securities**
- FM 302 Portfolio Management
- FM 303 Alternative Assets
- FM 304 Digital Marketing of Financial Markets
- FM 305 Sales and Marketing of Financial Services
- FM 306 Financial Planning and Wealth Management**
- FM 307 Regulatory Framework in Financial Markets**
- FM308 Capstone Project
Selection Procedure
Program Fees
Application Fees : Rs. 500
Program Fees : Rs. 1,50,000 + GST @ 18%
The fees is inclusive of tuition fees and examination fees
Payment Options
Option 1 - Single Payment Rs. 1,50,000 + GST
Option 2 - Two Installments Rs. 80,000 x 2 + GST
Option 3 - Three Installments Rs. 57,000 x 3 + GST
*All the payments should be made to IMI, Kolkata in the form of DD/NEFT/RTGS.
The bank details are as follows:*
Beneficiary Name: International Management Institute Kolkata
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Account No.: 911010066934574
IFSC Code: UTIB0000391
Branch: PANCHANANTALA BRANCH, HOWRAH
Account Type: Savings Account
Documents required for Admission
Candidates are required to submit a copy of the following documents:
-10 , 12 , and Graduation Marksheet
-Proof of Age (Date of Birth)
-Resume
-Proof of Work Experience (if any)
Candidates shall produce the original documents at the time of admission for verification.
Our Eminent Faculty

Mohua Banerjee
Director and Professor - Marketing

Rajashri Chatterjee
Assistant Professor - Finance
Chairperson - NISP

Surendra Poddar
Assistant Professor – Finance

Chanchal Chatterjee
Associate Professor - Finance
Area Chair - Finance

Sahana Roy Chowdhury
Associate Professor - Economics
Area Chair - Economics

Tirthankar Nag
Professor - Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Alumni Speaks

Vivek Ramkumar Barchha
Batch 2021-22
The Program covered the concepts from the basics; it was an A to Z power-packed learning experience. The faculty members are highly qualified; they helped us develop multiple perspectives in finance. I personally enjoyed the Program as it enhanced my understanding and equipped me with cutting-edge skills to successfully pursue business in wealth management and consultancy. I am very grateful to IMI Kolkata and NSE Academy for organizing this Program.

Diptarka Pal
Batch 2021-22
I was already working in the BFSI sector. The PGCFM Program perfectly suited my requirement as now, with the expertise I gained through the Program, I can switch to elite profiles like Equity Research in a short span of time. The Program was very well structured and meticulously organized. It was a great learning experience.

Vivek Ramkumar Barchha
Batch 2021-22
The Program covered the concepts from the basics; it was an A to Z power-packed learning experience. The faculty members are highly qualified; they helped us develop multiple perspectives in finance. I personally enjoyed the Program as it enhanced my understanding and equipped me with cutting-edge skills to successfully pursue business in wealth management and consultancy. I am very grateful to IMI Kolkata and NSE Academy for organizing this Program.

Diptarka Pal
Batch 2021-22
I was already working in the BFSI sector. The PGCFM Program perfectly suited my requirement as now, with the expertise I gained through the Program, I can switch to elite profiles like Equity Research in a short span of time. The Program was very well structured and meticulously organized. It was a great learning experience.