National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM): Institutional Overview and Academic Framework

Key Differentiators

• Established by SEBI
• State-of-the-art Residential Campus at Patalganga
• Bloomberg Finance Lab , SMART Simulation Lab & Data Science Lab
• Strong Industry Integration & Embedded Certifications
• Highest Package: Rs 16.32 LPA | Average Package: Rs 9.07 LPA

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NISM’s Campus & Learning Ecosystem

Facilities Include:

• Fully residential hostels (separate for boys & girls)
• Library
• Bloomberg & Finance Labs with live data
• Data Science & Simulation Labs
• Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor & Outdoor Sports
• Amphitheatre & Auditorium
• Healthcare facilities

A vibrant academic ecosystem encourages holistic growth through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

NISM’s Offerings:

NISM offers specialised postgraduate and professional programmes in securities markets space

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Securities Markets) – PGDM (SM)
• NISM -MNLU LL.M (Investment & Securities Laws)
• Post Graduate Program in Investments & Securities Markets (PGPISM)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets
• Post Graduate Program in Financial Planning (PGPFP)
• Post Graduate Program in the Securities Market (Portfolio Management/ Investment Advisory/ Research Analysis)
• Certificate Programme in Data Science (Basic)
• Certificate Program in Data Science (Advance) – CPDS Advance
• PG Certification in FINTECH

Why Choose PGDM (SM)?

AICTE-Approved | Two-Year | Full-Time | Residential Programme

About the Programme

PGDM (SM) is designed to create complete securities market professionals through a structured and industry-aligned curriculum covering:

• Economics & Financial Economics
• Accounting, Reporting & Financial Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate and Allied Laws
• Financial Analytics
• Securities Analysis and Equity Valuation
• Securities Market Laws and Regulations
• Banking & Financial Services
• AI & ML in Financial Markets
• Derivatives & Risk Management
• Marketing of Financial Products & Services
• Research Methods and Data Analytics
• Fixed Income Securities
• Portfolio Management
• Treasury Management
• Forex Markets & International Finance
• Corporate Restructuring and Valuation
• Commodities Markets
• Financial Planning & Wealth Management
• Financial Modelling and Research Report Writing
• Investment Banking
• ESG Factors and Responsible Investing
• Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
• Portfolio Management Services & Alternative Investment Funds

The curriculum is benchmarked with globally recognized textbooks and delivered through:

• Live market simulations (SMART Lab)
• Bloomberg Lab exposure
• Embedded NISM Certifications
• Research-driven assignments
• Industry internships & expert interactions

Who Is It For?

• Fresh Graduates aspiring for a long-term career in financial markets
• Working professionals seeking domain specialisation
• Graduates from Commerce, Economics, Law, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Management, etc.
• Individuals passionate about securities markets and capital market regulation

Career Pathways After PGDM (SM)

Graduates are equipped to build careers across multiple high-growth segments:

NISM’s AICTE-approved flagship PGDM (Securities Markets) programme, NISM blends regulatory insight, academic excellence and industry relevance to shape future-ready finance professionals.

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