This thread is created to discuss about PGPSM (Post Graduate Programe in Securities Markets) course offered by NiSM (National Institute of Securities Markets) for Admission related queries for Batch of 2014 - 15. Please feel free to post your quer...
This thread is created to discuss about PGPSM (Post Graduate Programe in Securities Markets) course offered by NiSM (National Institute of Securities Markets) for Admission related queries for Batch of 2014 - 15. Please feel free to post your queries regarding this course in this thread.
Admission Process for Batch of 2014 - 15:-
Entrance Test
Candidates have a choice of using the NISM Online Entrance Test or other Test scores specified in the paragraph below .
Candidates having valid Test scores in the top 30 percentile of GMAT/XAT are eligible to apply . Other candidates may appear in the NISM Online Entrance Test.
NISM Online Entrance Test
The duration of the test would be 120 minutes and the maximum marks are 100. The online test would attempt to assess the following attributes of a candidate:
1. Quantitative Aptitude - 40%
2. Analytical and Reasoning Skills - 25%
3. Language Proficiency - 25%
4. General Knowledge of Financial Markets - 10%
Each question would be a multiple choice question with four choices. Each correct answer would carry one mark. There would be negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
An applicant is required to register for the online test at a test centre in select cities and towns as would be indicated on the NISM website. The test will be conducted on May 4, 2014 (Sunday). For guidance on choice and availability of online test centre, kindly refer to the following section on test centres.
Personal Interview
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in (1) Profile and (2) Performance in the Online Test for a personal interview. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email and/or letters. Personal interviews are likely to be held at Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi during May 2014. NISM will intimate the exact date, time and venue of the personal interview to the shortlisted candidates.
Attached is the final selection criteria.
Key Timelines for Admission to PGPSM for Batch 2014 - 15
Entrance Test Date - May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
Personal Interview - During May 2014 ** Dates to be announced
List of Selected Candidates - May 30, 2014 at NiSM website (http://www.nism.ac.in) 
Registrations for Entrance test are open -
Upon completion of formalities of online registration and payment, the hall ticket would be generated and displayed on the screen. The candidate is required to take a print of the hall ticket and affix a self-attested passport sized photograph on the hall ticket.
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Last date for online registration for the PGPSM programme 2014-15 is April 29, 2014.
Securities Markets Outlook - Repositioning for growth
After five years of tumultuous change, it is no surprise that banking and capital markets firms have yet to find steady ground. However, heading into 2014 and beyond, there is increasing evidence that they may have a chance to shift to a higher gear — or perhaps even accelerate.
M&A; could be spurred by increased competition
• Large bank specialization and small bank need for scale may drive M&A;
• Diversification and slim margins may lead to continued consolidation of exchanges
• OTC derivatives reform may increase competition
Technology may enable a new era
• Technology investments are likely to support growth, customer experience, and security
• Priority to integrate fragmented platforms for real-time insights
• Fully integrated mobile solutions may be a key retail differentiator
Re-regulation is the new norm
• Increase efforts around “getting to strong”
• Push for an enterprise-wide view of customers and counterparties
• Enhance management and governance of cyberthreats
Great opportunities to build your career in the Securities Markets !!!!
Last date for online registration for the PGPSM programme 2014-15 is April 29, 2014.
Placements for PGPSM students
PGPSM Batch II (2011 - 12) - From Batch II of One-year fulltime Post Graduate Programme in Securities Markets (PGPSM) (2011-12), 27 out of 28 students accepted jobs in securities markets and were convocated in April 2013 at the hands of Mr Uday Kotak.
PGPSM Batch III (2012 - 13) - From Batch III (2012-13), all 25 students were placed and were convocated in September 2013 at the hands of Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Dy. Governor-RBI. Some of the recruiters are Asit C Mehta Intermediaries, Canara Bank Securities, Care Ratings, Credit Suisse, ICRA Management Consultants, India Nivesh, JMN Investment Research, LKP Finance, Markit, Mata Securities, PNB Gilts, SES Governance and Zephyr Financial, to name a few.
PGPSM Batch IV (2013 - 14) - PGPSM Batch IV is in progress and shall conclude in May. The current batch has already been visited by the recruiters Asit C Mehta Intermediaries, Canara Bank Securities, Invent Asset Reconstruction, J P Morgan, LKP Finance, Universal Sompo Insurance. This batch has also received inputs on career-oriented aspects such as Organizational Development, Psychometric Testing and Business Communication Skills.
Key Timelines for Admission to PGPSM for Batch 2014 - 15
Entrance Test Date - May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
Personal Interview - During May 2014 ** Dates to be announced
List of Selected Candidates - May 30, 2014 at NiSM website (http://www.nism.ac.in)
** Last date for online registration for the PGPSM programme 2014-15 is April 29, 2014.
Please let me know about the job profiles after completion of the course.
@NISM_Official could you please provide the batch profile for 2013-14? Also, could you provide the weightage to the different selection parameters?
@NISM_Official while entering XAT credentials, do i need to enter percentage or percentile for each category?
Do we have to appear for Nism test even after giving our Xat scores ? As i had to select the date for NISM test even even giving my XAT scores to complete the registration process.Plz clarify...!!!!!!!
Key Timelines for Admission to PGPSM for Batch 2014 - 15
Entrance Test Date - May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
Personal Interview - During May 2014 ** Dates to be announced
List of Selected Candidates - May 30, 2014 at NiSM website (http://www.nism.ac.in)
** Last date for online registration for the PGPSM programme 2014-15 is April 29, 2014
Online Test and Scores
Eligible candidates can get acquainted with the test method by trying the 10 minute Demo test that is available on the website from May 2nd to May 3rd, 2014.
Please visit http://nism.ac.in May 12th, 2014 (05 PM) for Results.
Last date for online registration for the PGPSM 2014-15 programme is today (April 29, 2014).
@NISM_Official as per your brochure ur batch capacity is 50 but from some below posts I can see that it is always below 30... y is it so? I really want to join this course.... 😃 so it is 50 or below 30??
i m BCOM(H) 2004 PASSOUT 7 CA(INTER) 2007 PASSOUT
WORKING AS ACCOUNTANT IN A PVT CO FOR LAST 5 YEARS
MY AGE IS 30.5 YEARS
I HAVE 10 YEARS OF INVESTING AND DEALING EXPERIENCE IN STOCK MARKETS
M I ELIGIBLE FOR APPLYING THIS COURSE
guys please share ur exam experience......... difficulty level of the test..... location....timeslot.....how many candidates were there.... 😃
anyone from Bangalore writing the test today?