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Bachelor of Finance (BFM — Financial Markets) — Step-by-Step Roadmap

Your journey, phase by phase

  1. Phase 1 · Class 11–12 Class 12 prerequisites Commerce with Maths is ideal; other streams are accepted.
    • BFM admits students from Commerce and, depending on the college, other streams.
    • Maths, Economics and Accountancy in Class 12 help.
    • Check the minimum marks for the college you want.
    • Follow market news to build interest.
    Preferred
    Commerce with Maths
  2. Phase 2 · After Class 12 Admission process Merit list or entrance depending on the university.
    • Apply through the college or university admissions portal.
    • Select your college preferences and upload documents.
    • Follow merit lists and fee deadlines.
    • CUET-UG is used by some universities.
    Route
    Merit list or CUET-UG
  3. Phase 3 · Year 1–3 Six semesters of finance study Financial accounting, markets, investment and risk.
    • Year 1: Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Statistics and Business Communication.
    • Year 2: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Banking, Taxation and Cost Accounting.
    • Year 3: Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Risk Management and electives.
    • Some programmes include a research project.
    Semesters
    6
  4. Phase 4 · Year 2–3 Internships and certifications Gain markets exposure with practical programmes.
    • Take internships in brokerages, banks, asset managers or fintech companies.
    • Complete NISM certifications and learn Excel and financial modelling.
    • Consider CFA Level I while in the final year.
    • Participate in stock market competitions.
    Useful certificates
    NISM series, Excel modelling
  5. Phase 5 · After graduation After BFM Jobs or specialised study.
    • Jobs: equity research associate, relationship manager, investment analyst, banking associate.
    • Higher study: MBA Finance, MFM, M.Com or financial engineering master’s degrees.
    • Professional: CFA, FRM, CA or CMA.
    • Government jobs: banking and insurance exams.
    Further study
    MBA Finance, MFM, CFA

Verify on the official source

Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.

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