Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services at CRISIL Ltd

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services, CRISIL Ltd runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course.

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

CRISIL Ltd is a other institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CRISIL Ltd — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD 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 CRISIL Ltd for the current semester-wise plan.

CRISIL Ltd has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check CRISIL Ltd's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to CRISIL Ltd 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 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does CRISIL Ltd compare with other colleges offering PGD?