Program Architecture

The duration of the program is 12 months. The course is structured into four semesters, each lasting three months. There will be a total of 10 modules. Each term consists of 90 hours of contact teaching and 10 hours dedicated to assignments, presentations, and classroom quizzes. The total contact teaching hrs for the course will be 360 hrs, as detailed below:

In addition to the core curriculum, the program includes two immersive weeks at NISM campus. The immersion weeks covers workshops on Behavioural Finance, Communication Skills, and Leadership Skills Development program.

Four days campus immersion at the beginning of the program and eight days campus immersion during the second module. The dates of the campus immersion will be intimated separately. The lodging and boarding charges for twin occupancy (non-AC) will be included in the program fee. However, all traveling expenses shall be borne by the individual candidate.

Accommodation for out stationed candidates coming to attend the campus immersion program would be available from the noon of one day prior to the start date to the afternoon of one day after the end date of the campus immersion program.

Teaching Pedagogy and Learning Resources

Instructional Methods:

Hybrid lectures and case studies

Resources:

1. Textbooks and Reference Books: Recommended readings from industry, standard texts on financial planning, portfolio management, and investment analysis. The reference book will be made available in NISM Library at NISM campus.

2. Bloomberg Terminal, Prowess, Ace, Morning Star Research Database: Resources for real-time financial data, analytics, and market trends, integrated into course learning and labs.

3. NISM and FPSB Resources: Certification materials and exam preparatory resources from NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) and FPSB (Financial Planning Standards Board).

Delivery Mode & Teaching Resources

The program will be conducted in hybrid mode. The lectures will be delivered by a distinguished panel of NISM faculty, market professionals, seasoned industry experts, and officers from SEBI, ensuring that learners benefit from real-world expertise and regulatory perspectives. This combination of academic rigor and professional experience equips participants with the skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic financial markets.

Program Schedule

The program will be offered on weekends in a hybrid model i.e., the classes will be held in a physical classroom located in NISM Bhavan, Vashi (Navi Mumbai) and will be delivered online simultaneously. *

Assessment and Evaluation

Participants are required to pass all examinations including NISM and FPSB certifications for successful completion of the program. In addition to certificate exams (NISM and FBSM certification), internal assessment comprising of Individual and group assignments, quizzes etc., will also be conducted for each module.

Completion of the three FPSB exams is mandatory to obtain the PGPFP, except for the FPSB® Integrated Financial Planning module. Participants who successfully complete all the mandatory NISM and FPSB India certifications, along with the required internal assignments and minimum attendance, will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion from NISM and FPSB jointly.
Students can complete remaining certifications within three months after the last semester.

Placement Support: FPSB India provide placement and Shadow CXO mentoring to sincere and bright students of the programme.

Admission Process

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Profile and Performance in the Interview (online).

How to apply?

Candidates willing to apply should first register themselves on https://apply.nism.ac.in/pgpfp-application-form

Step 1: New Registration: Upon successful registration, a User-ID and Password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number of the candidate.

Step 2: Application process: Thereafter, candidates are required to log-in and complete the application process by paying application fee. After making the payment of application fee of Rs. 500/- (transaction charges, gateway charges, portal charges etc. to be borne additionally by the candidate).

Program Fee

The consolidated program fee for PGPFP 2025-26 is Rupees Two Lakhs Ninety-seven Thousand only (2,97,000/-) inclusive of 18% GST. The detailed breakup of the fees is as follows:

Following certifications exam fees included in the total Fees,

1. NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation
2. NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributor
3. NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst
4. NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1)
5. NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2)
6. FPSB® Investment Planning Specialist
7. FPSB® Risk and Estate Planning Specialist
8. FPSB® Retirement and Tax Planning Specialist
9. FPSB® Integrated Financial Planning

The above fee is inclusive of 9 certifications offered by NISM and FPSB indicated above.

Fee Refund Policy

Entire fee including application fee is non-refundable.

* The Management reserves the right to change, amend program structure, dates and fees as and when it deems fit. Hybrid classes will be conducted only if there are more than 5 (Five) students opting to attend classes physically from Vashi (Navi Mumbai).