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Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Financial Planning Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

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PGD in Financial Planning is a one-year diploma program for preparing students for the financial services sector. The eligibility for the course is a bachelor’s degree from an institute recognized by the government with minimum 55% marks. The admission to the course is based on the eligibility conditions for the course or the entrance examinations conducted by different Universities.

The average course fee for PGD in Financial Planning program is INR 3.5 lakhs. The students pursuing PGD in Financial Planning can become successful Financial Planner, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Analyst, Research analyst, etc. The course is beneficial for students who wish to make their careers in the financial planning sector. This program prepares the students to become successful in their lives and earn handsome salaries. The salary of a candidate pursuing this course is INR 5+ LPA.

PGD in Financial Planning: Course Highlights

Course Level Post-Graduate Diploma
Duration of the Course 1 year
Examination Type Annual/ Semester
Eligibility Bachelors’ Degree with 55% marks
Admission Process Merit-based/ entrance exam
Course Fee INR 3.5 lakhs
Average Starting Salary INR 7 LPA
Top Recruiting Companies Bajaj Capital, ICICI Presidential Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset, HDFC Asset Managment Company, Religare, IIFL, SBI Life Insurance, Edelweiss, Standard Chartered
Job Positions Financial Planner, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Analyst, Research analyst, etc.

PGD in Financial Planning: What is it all about?

Financial Planning is the planning of expenses and budget of an organization. It helps a firm in understanding its current and future financial state. The PGD in Financial Planning is a 1-year diploma level course for students wishing to learn financial management.

PGD in Financial Planning course aims at developing professionals in the field by providing in-depth technical knowledge of the field. It provides knowledge of finance, investment and analysis skills during the course duration. The course also prepares the students various internationally recognized certifications like Associate Financial Planner (AFP) & Certified Financial Planner.

The course covers subject areas like Introduction to Financial Planning, taxation, Investment Planning, risk planning, Indian Financial System, etc.

PGD in Financial Planning: Top Institutes

Semester 1 Semester 2
 Introduction to Financial Planning Commodities Derivatives
Risk Analysis & Insurance Planning Introduction to Equity Research-Fundamental and Technical Analysis
Investment Planning Financial Statement Analysis
Retirement Planning and Employee Benefit Marketing of Financial Services
Mutual Funds and Equity Derivatives Tax & Estate Planning
Indian Securities Market Advanced Financial Planning
Indian Financial System Research Report Writing
Investment Services Industry Project -

PGD in Financial Planning: Career Prospects

The students completing PGD in Financial Planning have huge job opportunities in the financial sectors in India. These students can work in Colleges & Universities, Research firms, Banks, Financial Management companies, Financial Planning companies, Mutual funds and investment groups, etc.

They can work as Financial Planner, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Analyst, Research analyst, Client Administrative Officer, Client services officer, Associate vendor Analyst, Market Researcher, Data Analyst, etc.

Students can opt for higher education after the course like Ph.D. in Financial Planning.

Some of the job roles are as follows-

Job Role Job Responsibilities Average Salary (Annual)
Financial Planner To manage the funds and money of an individual or organization. To advise the firm or the person how to save money and where to invest. Basically dealing with the financial planning of a firm. INR 5+ LPA
Financial Advisor To help a firm or individual in planning short or long-term financial goals. INR 5+ LPA
Financial Planning Analyst To analyse past and present financial structure of a firm. To provide support in decision-making by evaluating and analyzing the situation. INR 5+ LPA
Professor To teach all the principles of Financial planning to students in any college or university. INR 5+ LPA
Client Administrative Officer Management of various tasks in a firm. To maintain database, expenses and office budget. INR 5+ LPA

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Ques. Which college would you go for if you were interested in an MBA in finance among new IIMs and IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Lovish Bajaj on 21 Jun 24

Ans. Almost all of the colleges listed here are in the top 20 list of MBA colleges in India for Finance. Among the new IIMs, the ones good for Finance are IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Raipur, IIM Udaipur, and IIM Kashipur.  The table below draws a comparison of the MBA programs offered by the institutes. Institute Fees Average CTC New IIMs IIM Ranchi- 17.5 Lakh IIM Ranchi- 18.37 LPA IIM Rohtak- 17.6 Lakh IIM Rohtak- 19.27 LPA IIM Raipur- 16.1 Lakh IIM Raipur- 19.7 LPA IIM Udaipur- 19 Lakh IIM Udaipur- 20.3 LPA IIM Kashipur- 17.3 Lakh IIM Kashipur- 18.10 LPA IIM Shillong 22.71 Lakh 26.1 LPA XIMB 21.3 lakh 15.12 LPA IMT Ghaziabad 21.5 lakhs 16.56 LPA IIT Madras 10.9 lakhs 16.93 LPA IMI Delhi 22.25 LPA 17.20 LPA TAPMI  19.45 LPA 13.84 LPA Top recruiters at these institutes include Tata Steel, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, Apollo Munich, Godrej, Emami, Nestle, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, PCBL, HDFC Bank, Mu Sigma, Larsen & Toubro, GMR, Tata Steel, Godrej & Boyce, and Vedanta and many more.  All of the mentioned institutes are good for MBA in Finance. However I would recommend IIT Madras as it has the lowest fees and a good average package.Read more
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Ques. Which one should I choose: MBA at IIT Kharagpur (operations) or IMT Ghaziabad (finance)?

● Top Answer By Akriti Banerjee on 06 Oct 23

Ans. IIT Kharagpur for operations would be better than IMT Ghaziabad (finance). As IMT Ghaziabad is more famous for its marketing course than finance. IIT Kharagpur is known for its operations management program and has a strong reputation as an institution of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). A few key aspects of IIT Kharagpur are as follows: In 2023 IIT Kharagpur secured 14th rank among all top management schools in India. This does reflect its academic excellence, infrastructural abilities, faculty strength, and placement records.  The faculties are adequately skilled and helpful while imparting quality education. The hostel's amenities include triple and double sharing, as well as all the essentials. The food is of high quality, and you will have four meals. The admissions procedure includes signing up for the hostel. Accommodation in a hostel is required for all students. IIT Kharagpur placements 2023 have been concluded. IT Kgp highest package stood at INR 43.37 LPA whereas VGSOM IIT Kharagpur's average package stood at INR 22.13 LPA. So based on these aspects IIT Kharagpur is a better option for pursuing an MBA in operation management.Read more
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Ques. How good is the department of financial studies MBA (FM), Delhi University?

● Top Answer By Akriti Banerjee on 15 Sept 23

Ans. My brother was a student at this college and so this answer is based on his experience solely. The Department of Financial Studies is a CFA-affiliated college wherein you can get a scholarship for pursuing a CFA degree. Its MBA program is highly coveted. It's the best option for you if you want to pursue a career in Finance and fail to make it to other B Schools. Here are some factors to consider  Fees: The low fees charged by DFS is the USP of the college. You can pursue an MBA at just 26000. IIMs fees on the other end are very high Around 13–24 lakhs. So DFS offers a better ROI than IIMs. Curriculum: Curriculum-wise, DFS cannot be compared to IIMs that have excellent course structure at par with foreign universities. DFS follows the semester pattern, unlike the trimester pattern in IIMs. IIMs conduct case study competitions but this is not the case at DFS. Faculty : DFS has some very well-educated and experienced faculty members much better than at least the new IIMs. Placement: The placements at DFS are at par with new IIMs only and not other top IIMs.  Alumni: The small batch size of DFS has failed to establish an elaborate alumni base in contrast to IIM Ahmedabad. Ultimately, if you don’t want a huge loan to repay at the end of 2 years or the IIM tag, DFS is the best optionRead more
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Ques. Which college is better for PGDM Finance SIESCOM or N L Dalmia, XIME, Bangalore or NDIM, New Delhi or UBS, Mumbai?

● Top Answer By Tithi Aggrawal on 05 Sept 23

Ans. You can consider XIME Bangalore as your first choice, then SIESCOM and NL Dalmia as your second and third choices, respectively. It is better not to consider NDIM or USB since they are bad at academics and placement support. XIME has a decent placement package, a good academic history, well-equipped classrooms, a resourceful atmosphere, and experienced scholars. So, take a wise decision, and all the best for your future.Read more
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Ques. What is the cutoff of NL Dalmia for a PGDM in finance?

● Top Answer By Tithi Aggrawal on 05 Sept 23

Ans. NL Dalmia does not follow the exact cutoff criteria. The cutoff ranges from 92 to 95% for the general category. The admission process is based on your score in the entrance examination and the interview conducted by the institute. This institute accepts various entrance examinations like XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc. for a PGDM program. Read more
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Ques. Which college is good to go to with options like Welingkar School, IBS Hyderabad, IFIM Bangalore and IMT Hyderabad, when my interest is in MBA Finance?

● Top Answer By Divya Saraf on 04 Sept 23

Ans. First of all, congratulations on graduating and making the best decision to opt for an MBA in Finance. You have to carefully examine the infrastructure, fees, facilities, and faculties before confirming an institute, and this is a crucial step for every candidate.  Let us have a brief comparison of the colleges you have preferred- IMT Hyderabad – This institute is known for its infrastructure, location, and faculty, but it is new and lacks experience when compared with institutes like IMT Nagpur. IFIM Bangalore – They are good at academics but charge exorbitant fees. IBS Hyderabad – They have a resourceful atmosphere in their college and are good at infrastructure. Every class is filled with a greater number of students, and they also charge a high price for each seat. Welingkar School – They are superlative at infrastructure, faculty, academics, facilities, and campus life. Most importantly, they follow affordable fee schemes for the students. So, you can go with the option of Welingkar School for your studies.Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) at DIT University Dehradun?

● Top Answer By Nischal Sinhmaar on 21 May 24

Ans. So they provide campus placement as well as internships average package 6LPA an percentage rate of placed students or employability is around 70% from campus and if I talk about my plants I will pursue my PHDRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) in DIT University Dehradun?

● Top Answer By Priyanka on 24 Nov 24

Ans. The opportunities you got after doing masters of business administration is not what you can after doing just graduation. The frequency was very fast because in MBA you have trimester thing so we need to give the assessment in every 3 monthsRead more
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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) at Presidency College Bangalore?

● Top Answer By Anonymous on 03 Jan 25

Ans. From 3rd semester we will get opportunity for placement there are lot of companies which come for finance and marketing as of now we have got KPMG concentrix many more students should get 60% placement sir is good my plan is to get in to jobRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) in Presidency College Bangalore?

● Top Answer By Anonymous on 03 Jan 25

Ans. Courses that include case studies, projects or internships Presence of experienced professors or industry professionalsCourses incorporating practical applications like internships industry collaborations or live projects offer strong real-world preparation. Curriculum alignment with certification programs or in-demand skillsets enhances employability Limited focus on industry-relevant tools or outdated content might hinder readinessIncrease interactive and experiential learning methods e.g., flipped classrooms, group discussionsRead more
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