What is ICICI - NISM Certification?
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.

Duration
The duration of the programme is for one year. Wherein students will undergo the industry-linked internship at ICICI Group for a period of six-months during the one- year course duration.
PGCSM programme in Securities Markets will be conducted at NISM campus at Navi Mumbai.
The Programme is designed with the view to providing the students with the optimum blend of theory and practice.
The course structure is as follows:
1. Term 1 & 3 (6 months) – Classroom training (at NISM).
2. Term 2 & 4 (6 months) – Internship at ICICI Group.

Eligibility Criteria
Age – Applicants should not exceed 30 years of age (as on 15th June, 2011).

Educational Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline (minimum 60% in graduation).
12th and 10th – (minimum of 60%) [Additional - Should have studied Mathematics at the Intermediate level].
Working professionals who are CAs / Engineers / Graduates in any discipline(s).
Work Experience – Minimum of 3 years (Full time experience).
Professional Experience – Preferable work experience in corporate finance, treasury or investment verticals in organizations.

Course Fees
The interested students will have to invest rupee 2.02 Lacs, which would be provided by ICICI Bank as a subsidized loan at an interest rate of 2.5% p.a. [Service Tax on the loan amount will be paid by the students].
Students also have option of hostel facility. For students who wish to take hostel facility – students will have to invest rupee 2.38 Lacs. which would be provided by ICICI Bank as a subsidized loan at an interest rate of 2.5% p.a.

Stipend

During the 6 months classroom-training period the students will be paid a stipend of rupee 10,000 per month, to cover the incidental expenses.
During the 6 months internship phase with ICICI Bank, the students will be paid a stipend of rupee 50,000 per month to cover the expenses incurred

Selection Process
Interested applicants to apply here - http://119.226.214.30/ICICI/Onlineform/
Applicants will be shortlisted on merit and will be invited for the selection process.
The selection will be through a multi stage selection process comprising of :
a. Entrance test.
b. Group Discussion.
c. Psychometric Profiling / Personal Interview.
d. Personal Interview.