Idicula Jacob's Review On National Institute Of Securities Market - [NISM], Mumbai

NISM provides specialized PGDM course in Securities Market Good infrastructure and course structure Management and faculty are not up to the standards Beautiful college campus and hostel facilities but hindered by prison-like security and rules. Food quality is bad and access to other outside options are limited as it is located quite far from town

Each semester there are around 6 courses and the syllabus and structure is pretty well designed. There are no elective subjects Most faculty are visiting or guest faculty In house, faculty are less Faculty have a lot of relevant field experience and some are of pure academic background but only a few have relevant knowledge and complete command over their teachings.

College provides limited support in internships and companies which come do not provide great learning. Mostly it is for sale's sake.

Placements weren't great earlier but SEBI has taken a keen interest and has made some personnel changes which has helped in improving the placement scenario drastically. Of the 93 students batch, around 87 were placed before exams and rest are still being given opportunities/

Infrastructure is really good in the backdrop of hills and greenery. Good buildings for academic and hostel facilities. A decent recreation center with gym, game rooms, and swimming pool. Ground for football, cricket, and outdoor sports is being developed but the time of opening is still unknown. Basketball and volleyball court are there but not maintained. The library is pretty good and has relevant books. Student activities outside the college is not promoted or appreciated by the management, so exposure is less unless conferences are counted where you can volunteer/

Hostel rooms are really good and cleaned every week. Double sharing normally with the attached bath and toilet. There are fire alarms in every room and study table, chair, bed, cupboard etc are all provided. However, food is not allowed inside the hostel for no particular reason and bags are checked at the gate to stop this.

There was an essay writing and personal interview included in the selection process. The essay was mostly on current affairs and to test awareness of the candidate which was followed by a personal interview. The interview is not particularly difficult. Personal information and background knowledge of the field is tested.