Diploma in Finance at Centre for Financial Management

If you are looking at Diploma in Finance, Centre for Financial Management runs it as a 6-month, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹6,000, which works out to about ₹1,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Centre for Financial Management is a other institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Centre for Financial Management — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Centre for Financial Management for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at Centre for Financial Management as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Centre for Financial Management before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Finance, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Centre for Financial Management's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Centre for Financial Management or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 6 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹6,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Centre for Financial Management compare with other colleges offering UGD?