FinBRIDGE® Program
Undergraduate level Finance Professional course
Finbridge® Program
Undergraduate level Finance Professional course
Who Can Apply
Students after 12th and those pursuing under graduation. The program is open for both commerce and science students.
Program Rigor
Recognized as one of the most intensive finance courses in India requiring strong commitment & analytical skills. Clearing the program requires a daily effort of average 6-8 hours.
Industry Recognition
Curriculum is continuously updated with feedback from CIOs, fund managers and investment bankers to mirror real-world demands. Exclusive student interactions with leading industry stalwarts through masterclasses. Graduates are awarded with the coveted FinExpert® designation-India’s most respected entry-level finance credential - a credential held in high esteem by more than 100+ marquee campus recruiters in top-tier finance fields.
Graduate Outcomes
Land a high-flying finance career at an exceptionally young age into elite finance roles like Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, Family Office and Private Equity at one of the highest starting packages. You become one of India’s youngest investment analysts launching a career path that typically accelerates to senior positions within just 4-5 years.
About
Finbridge® Program
A 1.5-year full-time professional program focused on core finance and investment management careers.
* If you are a third-year undergrad/working professional or postgraduate/Charter candidate, you can pursue the Finplus Program directly. To know more, visit
FINBRIDGE® Program Structure
"Finbridge Program: Your Journey to a Career in Core Finance"
Base stage -8 modules and Advance Stage 8 modules & 2 electives
Base Stage builds basics of capital markets & asset classes and advance stage focuses on technical skillsets of investment analysis & valuations
Case Study Based Approach
All modules taught through real world business & investment case studies focused on Indian capital markets
Project Based Evaluations
In the advance stage all modules are tested through live research & analysis projects which are then presented by a student in one to one vivas and group discussions.
Evaluation Committee
The evaluation committee and training committee are separate. Projects of students are graded by an evaluation committee headed by senior industry professionals from top tier finance firms.
Industry Connect
Every month masterclasses are conducted by leading CIOs, Fund Managers and Investment Bankers where students gain to learn from decades of real world investing experience.
Integration of CFA (USA) Training
The curriculum of Base Stage also prepares a CFA (US) candidate for Level 1 examination. Hence a student can also appear for CFA L1 (exam) if interested. For CFA candidates Finbridge Program secures you a high-paying campus placement in niche core finance roles immediately after Level 1 at starting salaries of INR 8- INR 13 lakhs Per Annum. You pursue CFA L2 & L3 (at no additional training cost) along with corporate experience. It speeds up your journey to becoming a CFA charter holder - one of India’s youngest, too!
Key Features
finbridge® Curriculum overview
"Finbridge Program: Your Journey to a Career in Core Finance"
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Economics
Learn the foundational principles of economics at both micro (company) and macro (national) levels. This includes supply and demand, market structures, economic policies and their impact on businesses and financial markets. You will also understand how macroeconomic indicators like GDP, inflation, currencies, geopolitical factors and interest rates shape investment decisions & business landscape.
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Corporate Finance
Step inside a company's finance department and learn how businesses manage their capital, fund major projects, make their long term growth decisions and structure their budgeting & funding/capital allocation decisions to ensure highest profitability.
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03
Equity Markets
You will develop a comprehensive understanding of equity markets including how companies raise capital through share issuance and how stock markets operate. They will master basics of industry analysis, stock valuation, market indices, and the role of regulatory bodies in India.
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Bond Markets
Gain insight into bond & debenture markets, including the issuance and trading of debt securities. Decode fixed-income jargon (coupon, yield, duration). You will also learn about bond types (government, corporate, municipal), bond pricing/valuation, yield curves, and their role in investment portfolios.
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Derivatives
Get introduced to financial instruments like options, futures, swaps and their applications in risk management, hedging and speculation. You will learn to evaluate the risks and rewards of derivative trading.
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Alternative Investments
Explore the world of investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds, gaining foundational knowledge of assets like real estate, commodities, private equity and hedge funds. You will understand how to assess the risks, returns and diversification benefits of these assets and their growing role in the Indian financial landscape.
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finbridge® Curriculum
Base Level
Spanning the first six months, The Base Stage comprising 8 subjects is designed to build your core financial intelligence from the absolute basics. By the end of the base stage you will build a strong application-based understanding of the pillars of finance enabling you to analyze financial markets critically. The evaluations during base stage are mixed mode - MCQs, Viva’s and live presentation. Students who score aggregate 50% & above in the base stage proceed to the advanced stage of the program.
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Reading Club
This module focuses on fostering a habit of staying updated with current affairs and industry developments through regular reading of newspaper & business magazines and discussion on latest global economic events, domestic economic policies. The major focus here will be on reading various books on investment philosophies & business biographies so that you can understand the foundation principles of building a great business.
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Tech Edge Module
Tech Edge module is designed to give you a competitive advantage by introducing you to essential Microsoft Excel and coding skills used in the financial services industry. Instead of covering everything, it focuses on the most practical and high-impact Excel tools that professionals use daily, helping you work efficiently and prepare for advanced modules like Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Modelling.
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Financial Analysis & Forensic Accounting
Through 100+ Indian company case studies students are taught how to conduct a line-by-line analysis of financial statements & Annual Reports covering all footnotes, standalone & consolidated financial statements and critical sections of annual reports (including AOC forms, MGT sections, and Auditor’s report).
The curriculum covers relevant Indian Accounting standards and portions of the Companies Act.
Key skills include detecting accounting frauds & corporate governance issues, adjusting financial ratios based on accounting adjustments and analysing financial numbers to make investment decisions about a company.
Students also learn to prepare a comprehensive Financial Analysis checklist & templates commonly used in Equity Research & Investment Banking.
Sample Work Of A Graduate
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Business & Company Analysis
Utilising 50+ case studies students learn to analyse Revenue drivers, Cost Drivers, Return matrix, Value chains, Industry segmentation, Business Model of a company, Risk of a business, competitive advantage and Industry competition.
They are trained in primary/on-ground research of a company which involves meeting suppliers, buyers and competitors.
Other learning outcomes include understanding management strategies, Fund Flow and sourcing of data.
Students also learn to prepare an in-depth investment grade research report on a company & sector
This module also includes a sub part on how to Generate Investment Ideas and track overall market movements.
Sample Work Of A Graduate
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Financial Modelling
You will learn to build a end-to end comprehensive financial model from scratch by interconnecting P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Footnotes through complex formulas, schedules and assumption sheets based on logical thought processes.
Gain insights on how to customize a financial model for various company types (Small Cap company, Mature Company, Cyclical Company, start-Ups etc). Understand how to forecast various line items of Financial statements including Beta calculations, waterfall charts, single & double sensitivity analysis and scenarios analysis
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Business Valuations
Master various valuation methodologies such as DCF Valuation, Relative Valuation, Exit Multiple approach, Reverse DCF, Implied multiples, Replacement Cost, SOTP (Sum-of-the-parts), Conglomerate discounts, Holding Company Valuations, Commodity Business Valuations and cross-holding valuations.
Sample Work Of A Graduate
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Sector Analysis & Consulting
You will learn to decode complex sectors such as IT, Pharmaceuticals, Banking, NBFCs etc
This includes understanding their business models, value chains, technical jargons, complex financial statements, revenue drivers, cost drivers and valuation drivers
Understand how to build sector specific financial models & valuation methods
Also learn to extract relevant data from primary and secondary sources within these sectors.
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Practitioner Masterclasses
Obtain the privilege of interacting directly with leading Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), Fund Managers, Investment Bankers and venture capitalists. These sessions provide insights into real-world decision-making, investment strategies and industry best practices bridging the gap between academic learning and professional application.
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Investment Banking & Private Equity
You learn to analyse critical operating & financial metrics used for start-ups, Young Stage and Pre-IPo companies.
Gain skills in preparing valuation models for start-ups and preparing & analyzing important documents like: Investment Memorandum, Business Plan,Pitch Decks, Term Sheets and Financial Plan.
Case studies are used to understand the impact of key metrics like TAM (Total Addressable Market), Churn Rate, Burn Rate, CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), high Re-investment rates, GMVs (Gross Merchandise Value), Net Promoter Score etc.
Sample Work Of A Graduate
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Reading Club & Current Awareness Club
This module focuses on fostering a habit of staying updated with current affairs and industry developments through regular reading and discussion on latest global economic events, domestic economic policies, discussions and analysis of market trends. This club fosters critical thinking and reading habits in a student which are the most important soft skills required to achieve success in the finance domain. You will also read various books on investment philosophies published by practising CIOs and Fund Managers.
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Electives
You need to do any two electives from below. These electives are taught by industry practitioners to broaden your knowledge base to keep your up to date with latest developments:
AI in Finance: Learn basics of Prompt engineering and how Chat GPT Deep search, Gemini Pro, Perplexity Pro, Google Notebook LLM can be used to become more efficient in your research process.
Basics of Technical Analysis for Fundamental Investing: In listed capital market space your entry & exit is of paramount importance to generate alpha. Technical Analysis can help fundamental investors time their portfolios better. Here you will learn various technical indicators around price & volumes that can help you sharpen your timing of stock selection.
Special Situations Analysis: Learn how to navigate scenarios like De-mergers, Open Offers, Delistings, Buy Backs and their role in portfolio construction
Quantitative Investing: Learn basics of Python in finance and how to build & test quantitative and investment strategies using foundational data around financials of a business and Price and volume of a stock.
Sample Work Of A Graduate
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finbridge® Curriculum
ADVANCED LEVEL
The curriculum for the advanced stage of Finbridge Program is developed through interactions with numerous finance and investment professionals ensuring the curriculum mirrors the specialized knowledge & practical skills valued and demanded in high-level finance roles such as Investment Banking, Private Equity, Family Office and Portfolio Management from day one. This stage emphasizes practical hands-on learning through real-world case studies, live projects & presentations and direct interaction with industry leaders. On completion you earn the prestigious FinExpert® Credential and will be fully equipped to think and operate like seasoned finance professionals.
Passing criteria: To graduate the program you need a minimum score of 60% in all modules. You need to clear every module sequentially.
Finbridge® Program
Our Alumni Work At
Finbridge Program graduates are awarded with the coveted FinExpert® designation - one of India’s most respected finance credential which is held in high esteem by more than 100+ marquee campus recruiters in top-tier finance fields. We run one of the most sophisticated Campus Placement processes. Our graduates are offered roles ranging from Research & Valuation Associate to Senior executive.
To understand the process in detail, recent alumni's stories and a list of recruiters, visit Our Placements
Campus Placement Statistics
Finbridge® Program Graduates
One of the highest starting packages in the finance sector is being offered to graduates of the Finbridge program. Please note that campus placement packages are obtained solely on the basis of clearing the Finbridge Program irrespective of which college you are doing undergraduation from and whether you have taken the integrated CFA (US) pathway or not.
INR 35,000 - 57,500/MONTH
Industrial Training Stipend
20
Median candidate Age at Full-time offer
INR 13 LaKHs
Highest Full time Package
INR 8 LaKHs
Median Full time Package
Our
Convocation ceremony
Upon completion of the Finbridge Program, graduates and their families gather alongside current students and parents for a grand convocation ceremony.
Here, the newly minted alumni are formally conferred the prestigious FinExpert® (FE) Credential. This designation serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication and academic excellence symbolizing their entry into the industry as some of the nation's brightest analysts in top-tier finance roles with premium starting packages.
The ceremony concludes with a refined luncheon where faculty and students mingle in a relaxed setting bringing a fittingly celebratory close to an exceptional day.
Finbridge® Program
CErtified by finnacle
Graduates of Finbridge® & Finplus are awarded with the coveted FinExpert® designation- one of India’s most respected entry-level finance credential - a credential held in high esteem by more than 100+ marquee campus recruiters in top-tier finance fields.
Sample Lectures
Advance Level of Finbridge® Program
Financial Statement Analysis Module
Business Analysis Module
Valuations Module
Career Trajectory OF
Finbridge® and Finplus Program
Advanced stage of Finbridge program is also called as Finplus program
An Accelerated Career Trajectory
The Finbridge Program is designed not merely to secure your first job but to architect your trajectory as a future leader in finance. Finbridge program provides an unparalleled head start. Our graduates launch their professional careers at just 20, securing coveted roles in Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Institutional Equities, Family Office and Private Equity. By the time of college graduation you have already accumulated nearly two years of invaluable work experience preparing for your first promotion while your peers are just beginning their job search. This accelerated path is possible because our curriculum is engineered to make you a practitioner from day one. You are immersed in the exact work of a high-level analyst. Consequently, you enter the industry not as a typical fresher but as a professional equipped to contribute to high-level projects immediately. This ability to deliver instant value is precisely what top firms recognize and reward, placing you on a fast track for rapid growth and leadership.
The Proof is in the Path: Real Career Trajectories
The results speak for themselves within just 4-5 years of graduating from Finbridge & Finplus Program our alumni are achieving milestones such as :
Rapid Promotions to Senior Positions
Gained promotions to Senior Associate, Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Assistant Fund Manager levels. In the world of finance, these are significant senior positions with major responsibilities.
Fast Salary Growth
Many Alumni who continued their journey in the corporate world are today obtaining commercials in the range of INR 20-30 Lakhs Per Annum with 3-5 years of work experience.
Continuing Education
Many Alumni have pursued further education like MBA (Finance) program, CFA(USA) and FRM (USA) to enhance their resume.
Making a mark in Global Conglemerates
Many Finbridge program alumni post gaining 2-3 years of work experience (in mid end & front end roles in domestic investment management firms) have taken a career-defining shift in core teams of top tier global finance conglomerates. Typically to qualify for a front end role in global multinationals you need to build a resume with 2-3 years of core finance experience in domestic firms.
Launched entrepreneurship ventures
Several alumni have launched their own successful investment management, investment banking and research & advisory firms and have also joined their family business in establishing new segments for growth. Some of the alumni have launched start ups into various sectors & have raised serious money from venture capitalist and Private Equity players. One of the deals got featured on national television in Shark Tank season 4 (episode 36).
Handling Major Accountabilities
Some Alumni have been promoted to a level where today they participate directly in IPO deals, Portfolio Allocations and Private Stake deals basically becoming a face of the organisation. At these levels the Alumni have also been awarded by their respective firms with Profit Sharing mechanisms over and above their Fixed salaries and performance linked incentives.
Alumni Speak
I had the pleasure of taking the Finbridge Program at Finnacle Institute, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I made for my career. The lectures are comprehensive, and the instructors are not only experts in the field but also supportive and encouraging. I learned valuable financial analysis techniques and gained hands-on experience through real-world case studies. Thanks to Finnacle Institute, I am now on a path to a successful career in finance.
Joining Finnacle’s Finbridge Program has been the best academic decision I have made. The journey in the program was filled with hard work and efforts, but it was all worth it in the end. I have gained abundant knowledge and learnings throughout the Finbridge program. I would forever be grateful to the faculty at Finnacle because of which, I could kick start my career in the core finance domain at just the age of 19.
Choosing Finnacle was one of the best choices I have made. While pursuing the Finbridge Program, I understood a lot about finance and businesses. This course has helped me bridge the gap between knowing and understanding. I am really thankful to the Finacle Institute for teaching me and guiding me to build a career in finance.
Enrolling in the Finbridge Program at Finnacle Institute was a game-changer for my finance career. The comprehensive curriculum and hands-on approach equipped me with practical skills and knowledge. The Finnacle team’s expert guidance and personalized support were exceptional, helping me navigate the industry with confidence. Their dedication to fostering young talent in finance is truly inspiring. I highly recommend Finnacle to anyone looking to jumpstart their finance career.
Finnacle Institute is not only an educational institution but it also builds careers and personalities. In the Finbridge Program everything was taught in such a simplified and conceptual manner that even being a physics student I was able to understand finance. I never imagined I would be able to do great in this field, but with all the guidance and support which gave confidence I was able to work hard. It indeed will always be one of the best decisions of my life. Only gratitude.
The Finbridge program at Finnacle Institute provided me with invaluable knowledge and practical skills in finance. The tireless efforts of the faculty are commendable. Their expertise and dedication made complex financial concepts understandable and applicable to real-world scenarios. Through practical learning methods such as case studies, I gained hands-on experience, preparing me thoroughly to excel in the field of finance
The Finbridge Program has been a defining part of my journey in finance. There were moments of struggle, but the constant support and mentorship kept me going. I didn’t just learn how to read Financial statements or build models — I learned how to think like a finance professional. The way complex concepts were made practical and clear truly set this experience apart. Looking back, it’s not just the knowledge I gained, but the mindset I developed that makes Finnacle Institute so special.
The Finbridge program was a game-changer for my career. It provided practical, industry-relevant training and strong career support that helped me secure a placement as an equity research associate right out of college.The learning curve was steep. What truly set the program apart was the level of support provided — from experienced instructors who were always willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommended for anyone looking to break into finance.
Pursuing the Finbridge program has been a transformative experience for me. The mentors are not only experts in their fields but also genuinely invested in each student's success. Their teaching methods are clear, engaging, and tailored to individual needs. The supportive environment and comprehensive materials provided have significantly boosted my confidence and performance. I couldn't have achieved such outstanding results without their guidance
Finnacle’s Finbridge Program provided me with a transformative learning experience in finance. Their focus on practical knowledge with real life case studies along with brilliant and most supportive professors not only enhanced my skills but helped me secure a position in a prestigious company at the age of 19 and gave the best possible start to my career. Finnacle’s Finbridge Program provided me with a transformative learning experience in finance. Their focus on practical knowledge with real life case studies along with brilliant and most supportive professors not only enhanced my skills but helped me secure a position in a prestigious company at the age of 19 and gave the best possible start to my career.
Scholarships Available
For those students who truely deserve
At Finbridge, we believe that quality education should be accessible to every deserving student regardless of their financial background. We offer three fully-funded scholarship programs designed to uplift and empower.
OUR AMAZING
Scholarship SUCCESS STORIES
A transformative experience that goes beyond traditional finance education. Finbridge Program is an excellent program that provided me practical applications, exceptional mentorship, and unparalleled support to turn my dream of breaking into Investment Banking into a reality. Grateful for the in-depth financial knowledge and career propelling opportunities.
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Finbridge Academic scholarship
This scholarship is open to both boys & girls. Under this scholarship we also reserve special 10 seats for girls coming from under privileged backgrounds but have proven academic track record and are eager to grow their career in the finance industry.
Process
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Post counseling session you need to submit a detailed letter explaining your motivation to build a career in core finance roles and why you want to pursue Finbridge program
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Explain in letter how your background will help you in clearing the Finbridge Program or what qualities you have that will make it more probable that you will excel in the program and become a leader in the finance world.
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Post submission of this letter to the administration team your letter will be evaluated and if you get shortlisted you will be called for the personal interview round.
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The admin team will send you some preparation material for the personal interview round.
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You will be provided 2-3 days to prepare for the personal interview
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In Personal interview based on your letter and interview material you will be tested
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If you clear the interview round, you will receive the scholarship letter. You will be required to submit the scholarship letter while taking admission in the Finbridge Program.
Finbridge Corporate Scholarship
Due to the supreme quality of talent Finbridge program produces, many corporates from finance & investment industry and family offices have come forward to provide scholarships to bright minds who have the potential to become future leaders in the field of core finance.
Under corporate sponsorship the process remains the same as Academic scholarship.
If you are awarded the corporate scholarship your detailed background is also submitted to the corporate sponsoring you.
Under this scholarship maximum of 10 students per batch are provided up to 100% scholarship.
National Finance Scholarship Test
Every year we at Finnacle Institute conduct a national finance test in the month of November where candidates from across the country compete to get scholarships for the Finbridge Program and Finplus Program.
In the last 2 editions 100s of candidates participated representing a total of 10 states from India.
In the last edition a total of 30 students were awarded scholarships. Among the candidates registered for Finbridge Program The top 10 rankers were awarded 100% scholarship and rank 11-15 were awarded 50% scholarship.
Process:
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You can register up to 15 days before the scholarship test
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Admin team will send you the scholarship material and instructions on test pattern
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The scholarship material will differ based on whether you are applying for Finbridge Program or Finplus Program.
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Appear for the Test. The pattern and duration of the test may vary from year to year. In the last edition candidates were tested through a combination of MCQs paper and a written thesis.
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Based on Test results the ranking is done and scholarships are awarded.
FAQs
The program is open to all students who have completed Class 12th and aspire to build careers in premium core finance roles such as investment banking, portfolio management, equity research, venture capital, and private equity. The general breakup is ≈70% students are 12th cleared and ≈30% students are FY/SY undergraduates.
The total fee is INR 2,50,000 (inclusive of GST), payable in four installments over six months. We also offer multiple academic scholarships. Please check out the scholarships here https://www.finnacleinstitute.com/finbridge-finance-course-after-12th#comp-magzx4wg1
We have two batches each year, the first admission cycle is April to June and second cycle is November to Jan.
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Base Stage: 3–4 days per week, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Advanced Stage: 3 days per week including weekends plus a doubt-clearing session
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Base Stage: Surat & Mumbai - 100% classroom (physical) training.
Advanced Stage: In Mumbai, classes are conducted in both offline and online manner. Approximately 25–30% are conducted offline whereas rest are conducted live online. In Surat, classes follow a 50–50 offline-online structure.After six months in advance stage, the modules are mainly delivered by practicing industry professionals, hence the exact offline- live online split depends on their professional schedules.
All classes(Base + Advance Stage) are live-streamed and recorded, whether conducted physically or online, so you can revisit any session for your preparation. And generally also, in every batch approximately 10-15% students are from outside Surat & Mumbai, so they are pursuing it full-fledged in the live online mode.
It is a slow and gradual pick up in effort. In the starting 6 months, 4-5 Hours/per day effort. The student is generally used to this amount of effort, as they might have given similar time for 12th boards.
In the advanced stage, there are a lot of live project works and case studies involved hence a candidate needs to put in more time as compared to the base stage. Students are recommended to put in a weekly effort of minimum 35-50 hours during this stage.
Overall, this is one of the most academically and professionally rigorous program/certification in finance and investment domain in India.
In the base stage, there are broadly seven subjects, every subject has a different testing pattern. Testing mechanisms of a few subjects are live proctored MCQs based tests while some subjects are tested through live presentations, group discussions and VIVAs.
The passing criteria is based on your scores that you obtain in respective subject tests, be it MCQ-based, or live presentation and group discussion based. A student gets multiple opportunities to make sure that their scores in subject tests reach up to the Institute's standard.For MCQ based subjects before appearing for the final subject test, a candidate is given multiple chapter tests for that subject which helps a candidate evaluate the strength and weakness areas. Multiple discussions with faculties are conducted for a student to improve on the respective chapters so that when they appear for the final main test of that particular subject, a student is able to score well as per the quality required.
Similarly, the subjects where the testing pattern is based on presentations and group discussions, there are broadly 3 to 4 group discussions and presentations that happen during the base stage. A ground-up hand-holding and feedback is provided to a candidate post every round of presentation on technical aspects lateand also on soft skills like presentation quality, communication in the group discussion so that they can improve in the next round of group discussion.
To provide this leeway of growth, scores in best 3 out of 4 presentations/GDs are taken to calculate the final score of these subjects. Hence, a candidate has multiple opportunities to improve and give their best to perform well in the base stage of the program.In the advanced stage, a candidate goes through different varieties of live project works as per the outcome of a particular subject desired.
For example, in the financial statement analysis subject, the project works revolve around analyzing an annual report in detail & ability to detect corporate governance issues and accounting frauds whereas in the business analysis and sector analysis subjects, the live project works revolve around preparing an in-depth research report on an assigned business through detailed primary and secondary research.
In the valuation subject, the project work revolves around building detailed financial models & applications of various valuation methodologies on the assigned company. Similarly, in the Investment Banking and Private Equity module, the project work would evolve around creating a detailed investment thesis & business plan on a start-up, including financial forecasting.
In all the subjects, the final project work is tested by the evaluation committee through presentations and group discussions. In the advanced stage the training and evaluation teams are independent.
The Evaluation Committee is composed of industry practitioners from leading firms in Portfolio Management, Investment Banking and Private Equity firms ensuring fair and transparent grading. This also ensures that clearing candidates have the desired attributes of both technical and soft skills that matches the industry benchmark.
A student is graded based on multiple factors like the quality of project work done, the quality of presentation that they give, and the clarity with which they answer the counter questions of the evaluation committee.
In many modules to execute the project as per the institute's benchmark students also interact with a lot of corporate professionals like CEOs, CFOs, Investor Relations Departments to understand the depth of a particular business in detail.
In the Advanced Stage too just like the Base stage, a candidate has multiple opportunities within a particular subject to improve themselves. In all the main subjects of the advanced stage, there are multiple projects that happen.
For example, in the financial statement analysis subject, the testing happens in two phases and post Phase I of testing a detailed feedback and improvement areas are communicated to students. There is a sufficient gap of 2-2.5 months before the second phase of testing, so that a candidate can improvise on his mistakes and improve in Phase II. An average of both phases is taken for final scores calculation of the subject.
Also, mock exams are conducted before every phase. The mock exams are of a similar difficulty level as the main tests. Similarly, in the Business Analysis and Valuations module, a candidate's first submission of a project is treated as a preliminary submission. The evaluation committee provides detailed feedback on the mistakes and errors committed, and students are then given an appropriate time to correct their mistakes and re-submit their revised projects, which are considered as final projects. The final projects are then graded.
The evaluation committee also helps candidates during the project application stage with dedicated multiple interactive sessions where a candidate can discuss the solutions on the bottlenecks they are facing while applying for a particular project and also guides them on the important things to take care of and key mistakes to avoid.To clear the base stage and proceed to the advanced stage a candidate needs to score an aggregate of minimum 50% in all the subjects of base stage.
In Advance Stage a candidate goes through two legs:
Leg 1: Financial Statement Analysis and Forensic Accounting
To clear leg 1 and proceed to leg 2 of the advanced stage a candidate needs to score a minimum of 60% in all the types of Assessments.
Leg 2: Business Analysis, Valuations, Investment Banking & Private Equity, Sector Analysis & others
To clear leg 2 of advance stage and proceed to campus placements a student needs to score a minimum of 60% in every subject of advance stage.
The Historical passing rates for each leg of Finbridge program (18 months) have been:
Base stage : 90-95%
Advance stage:
Leg 1 (6 months) : FSA & Forensic Analysis: 45-50%
Leg 2 (5-6 months) : BA, Valuations & others: 45-50%
Broadly speaking only 1 out of 4/5 students (20%- 25%) successfully clears the entire program — a testament to its rigorous standards and the dedication it demands.
Only the most committed make it through!After completing the 18-months of classroom training students move into the Industrial Training phase.
A special interview preparation module is conducted for over 3-4 weeks where students are trained extensively on answer constructions, polishing of tone & body language and presentation of project works. Every angle is thoroughly covered around HR questions and technical questions.Profile specific technical question training also happens here because the interview rounds vary from industry to industry like Investment Banking focuses a lot on financial analysis and valuations whereas Portfolio management focuses a lot of business analysis et cetera.
Post the interview preparation module a student needs to appear for 3 mock interviews. Post every mock interview students are provided feedback to improve upon.The mock interview preparation module is the last module of the finbridge program and a student needs to score at least 60% in the final mock to clear this module (The first 2 mocks are treated as prelim mocks to help students gain confidence and improve on the mistakes).
Then the campus placement process begins. A special placement cell manages the whole pipeline sourcing recruiters, crafting tailored resumes, building linkedin profiles & job descriptions.
The campus placement committee carefully shortlists quality recruiters to ensure the right match for a stable career path and long-term growth potential for students. Even recruiters praise this as it leads to seamless onboarding and high performance. The recruiter pipeline is ready even before campus placement season begins.
Post this the campus interviews begin and various firms interview candidates as per their shortlist. A student gets a minimum of 5-7 campus interviews per placement season. On completion of the interview process, as the institute receives an offer letter the placement cell proof reads the offer letter and ensures that job description and stipend floor of the institute are matched.
Post completion of interviews candidates join the firms as Industrial trainees for a period of 9-12 months. On completion of Industrial training almost every student receives full-time offers from the same company. During this phase again our placement committee ensures that full time packages floor as per institute standards are maintained and also job descriptions quality are maintained.
The Industrial Training of Finbridge Program is very different from a regular internship. Generally in regular internships students work in operations and clerical duties at very low stipends whereas in Finbridge Program Industrial training candidates operate as full-time analysts working on live projects, conducting in-depth industry and financial research, tracking market developments and contributing meaningfully, not just observing.
Can learn directly from seasoned professionals including Fund Managers, CIOs, Investment Bankers, and Senior Research Analysts gaining professional guidance to shape their careers early.
During this phase candidates are offered stipends ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹57,500 per month.
To make training manageable alongside graduation, our placement team negotiates with recruiters to cooperate with academic calendars and grant leaves for exam preparations promoting both professional and academic growth.
At the end of the training candidates are converted into full time roles.The placement team manages the complete transition from your initial corporate training to a full time job offer.
The minimum floor for finplus program graduates is INR 8,00,000 CTC. The median full-time package offered to our students is ₹8.5 lakh per annum, and the highest package for a fresh undergraduate has gone up to ₹13,00,000 per annum.
Additional market linked Bonuses over & above mentioned CTCs are also provided by many recruiters depending on the performance of company and candidate.
One of the highest starting packages for undergraduate level in the finance sector is being offered to graduates of the Finbridge program.
Finbridge Program graduates get job offers in India's most coveted core Finance careers like Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Institutional Equities, Family Office, Private Equity and Mutual Funds.
Finbridge Program candidates are offered profiles of research & valuations in investment & research teams of core finance firms.
Prominent work done in these profiles includes - analyzing businesses & sectors, preparing research reports & investment notes, financial analysis, Tracking markets & business performance, Generating investment ideas and Deal outreach, exercising valuations, meeting stakeholders like CXOs & Promoters, conducting primary research, networking, Preparing Pitch decks & Investment memorandums, Detailed financial models and working on deal mandates.
Following key job titles are offered to our graduates:Research Analyst, Research Associate, Senior Executive, Business Analyst, Valuation Analyst, Equity Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst, Financial Analyst and Private Equity Analyst
We take full end to end responsibility of full time placement. On completion of Industrial training almost every student receives full-time offers from the same company.
If, in rare cases, any recruiter lets go of the candidate at the end of Internship/industrial training due to organisational constraints and not owing to any performance issue, our campus placement team takes additional efforts to place these young trainees on full time roles with another recruiter without compromising on our campus packages and Job profiles.
Our campus placement committee works very diligently in order to bring companies on campus that have quality job roles to offer. Our entire focus is on the quality of work that a student will get to learn during their industrial training and full time role. As in initial years of career development it's the learning curve that is most important for career growth.
Today we have a corporate network of more than 400+ core finance firms and over 100+ campus recruiters hiring Finbridge and Finplus graduates (Finplus Program is basically the Advanced stage of Finbridge ® program). These firms represent a blend of boutique and bulge bracket firms.
We also support our Alumni extensively for lateral level placements when they want to shift from one firm to another. Our campus team rigorously manages the alumni group so that the growth runway always continues. Even here we manage all the coordination with firms including interview preparations.
Some of the prominent recruiters of Finbridge & Finplus Program include: SBI Pension Fund – India’s largest pension fund (₹5 lakh crore AUM), UNIFI Capital – India’s 4th largest PMS (₹27,000 crore AUM), UNIFI Mutual Fund, Old Bridge Capital Mutual Fund, Avendus Spark – Leading institutional equity research house, Axis Capital Investment Bank, JM Financial Private Equity, Anand Rathi Investment Banking, Anand Rathi Institutional Equities, Philip Capital, Value Quest AIF, Systematix Group, Felix Advisory Valuations, Pantomath Investment Bank, Girik Capital, Buyont Capital, Care Portfolio Management, IGIKAI Asset Management, KC Capital, One Up, Stallion Asset Management, Samiksha Capital, Omkara Capital, I Thought PMS, solidarity investment managers, one up financial consultant, Negen Capital Portfolio Management, Molecule Ventures Portfolio Management, Navneet Education family office, Monarch capital AIF, Ashika Institutional Equity Research, Banyan tree Portfolio Management, Bank of America (Investment Banking), Barclays Equity Research, Crisil global research & Analytics, Edelweiss Asset AIF, Kitara Capital Private Equity, IIFL Capital Portfolio Management, Enam Holdings, Incred Equities.
There is no assurance provided on this front from the institute but we try to accommodate your preference in the angle that out of the total number of placement opportunities you get per season at least some of them are from your preferred top 3 locations.
Most companies participating in campus placement are headquartered in tier 1 cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi/NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chennai.
22. What if a student is not able to clear the program on the first attempt?
You are allowed up to one repeat attempt per stage. There are no tuition fees for repeat attempts.
If you do not clear the base stage in the first attempt, you may reappear and proceed to the advanced stage upon passing.
In the advanced stage, you can use the reattempt chance in any 1 of the legs only. For example a student fails to clear leg 1 of advance stage and utilises the repeat chance in leg 1, then he can not utilize the repeat chance again in leg 2 whereas if a student clears leg 1 of the advance stage and was unable to clear leg 2 of then he can utilize his reattempt chance in leg 2.
Reattempt candidates need to pay a nominal IT Application Charge of Rs 5000 for continued access to application.
You are allowed up to one repeat attempt per stage. There are no tuition fees for repeat attempts.
If you do not clear the base stage in the first attempt, you may reappear and proceed to the advanced stage upon passing.
In the advanced stage, you can use the reattempt chance in any 1 of the legs only. For example a student fails to clear leg 1 of advance stage and utilises the repeat chance in leg 1, then he can not utilize the repeat chance again in leg 2 whereas if a student clears leg 1 of the advance stage and was unable to clear leg 2 of then he can utilize his reattempt chance in leg 2.
Reattempt candidates need to pay a nominal IT Application Charge of Rs 5000 for continued access to application.
If a student is not able to clear any stage of the program even after the 2nd attempt, a student can choose to pursue the remaining program as a self knowledge candidate.
A Self knowledge candidate is provided the same access as compared to any normal candidate of the program - Live classes, doubt solving, attending evaluator discussion sessions, industry practitioner masterclasses et cetera. The only difference between a self knowledge candidate and a clearing candidate is campus placement opportunities. Campus Placement opportunities are only provided to cleared candidates.
A special placement assistance system is managed for the self knowledge candidates who cleared base stage and leg 1 of advanced stage and but could not clear leg 2 even after 2nd attempt due to a narrow margin - students who miss the 60% score by borderline margins (55% to 59.5%) receive placement assistance in surplus companies.
In every placement season we have some surplus companies which still remain looking for finbridge program candidates post placement of all cleared candidates. In such a scenario the self knowledge candidates are given these interview opportunities. Even for self knowledge candidates we make sure the job profiles being offered are providing quality work as work profile matters most for the long term career growth. We also transparently inform companies upfront about the background of self knowledge candidates.
We have three main branches where classes for the Finbridge program are conducted.
In Surat (Gujarat) classes are conducted at our Vesu branch and in Mumbai (Maharastra) classes are conducted in our Andheri and Grant Road Branches.
Students from other cities can pursue the program seamlessly through live online sessions which are conducted with the same rigour and support as our classroom training.
We follow an extensive doubt-clearing process. You can ask questions during live class, submit queries anytime through a 24/7 centralised doubt form (in any format – text, links, or images) which faculty addresses in dedicated doubt sessions which are conducted weekly on a regular basis throughout the program. All the doubt sessions are also recorded.
All the faculties are also available on whatsapp (during office hours) to help a student solve any urgent doubt they are facing.
For Doubt clearing support during Project application please refer to FAQ no.9 and 10.
The entire training system has been divided among various categories of trainers to help you with in depth understanding of curriculum, practical application and industry readiness.
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In-house Trainers: Highly qualified CA, CFA L3 cleared, FRM charterholders and graduated from India’s top colleges like SRCC and BITS Pilani, with 7–10 years of teaching experience and practical work experience in investment banking, equity research, or portfolio management. You will learn directly from professionals who actively practice what they teach.
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Industry Experts: In all the subjects, current industry professionals from Investment Banking and Portfolio Management conduct live classes to share real-world applications and strategies through case studies.
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Evaluation Body: Your projects are evaluated by senior analysts & associates from India’s top finance firms in equity research, investment banking, private equity, portfolio management and Mutual Funds.. They provide detailed feedback to improve your skills. This ensures you are learning practical applications straight from the core industry participants.
Guest Speakers: Direct interactions with leading Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), Fund Managers, Investment Bankers and venture capitalists. These sessions provide top level insights into industry actual decision-making processes, investment strategies and best practices.
In-house trainers are responsible for teaching both the base and advanced stages of the FinBridge program, ensuring strong conceptual grounding as well as depth in applied finance while other trainers are there only for the advanced stage of Finbridge program.
These consistent live interactions with industry experts, evaluation committees and guest speakers enables you to build a very strong industry network in the initial stages of your career.-
Before proceeding first do read the answer to a similar question (question no 13) here
A student gets a minimum of 5-7 campus interviews per placement season. If a student does not secure an offer post these opportunities they have to again undergo the requirements of mock interview preparation module and then they become eligible to apply in the upcoming placement season. In the next placement season then again the student gets a minimum of 5-7 campus interviews.
Yes, some candidates of the Finbridge cohort join with the intent of building strong, industry relevant skills and deepening their understanding of core finance and not for placements. Their main perspective is to build a strong profile in finance with technical skills. These candidates typically include candidates who are aiming for good MBA colleges or students with an entrepreneurship background/family business background who want to upskill themselves and sharpen domain expertise in finance & Investments.
No. CFA is just an additional elective option. If anyone is interested in giving CFA exams also along with the Finbridge Program they can opt for this elective. The curriculum of the Base Stage of Finbridge Program also prepares a CFA (US) candidate for Level 1 examination. Hence a student can also appear for CFA L1 (exam) if interested. For CFA candidates Finbridge Program secures you a high-paying campus placement in niche core finance roles immediately after Level 1 at starting salaries of INR 8- INR 13 lakhs Per Annum. You pursue CFA L2 & CFA L3 on weekends (at no additional training cost) along with corporate experience. It speeds up your journey to becoming a CFA charter holder.
Yes. If you have selected CFA elective you are allowed to obtain training for all 3 levels of CFA exams at Finnacle Institute. You don't have to pay any additional fees for CFA training with us. Our CFA trainers are some of India’s most experienced Full time CFA faculties with CFA training experience ranging between 8 to 23 years. So your CFA career is in very experienced hands.We are India's one of the most experienced CFA training institutes operating since 2003.
After completion of the Finbridge® program (which spans ~18 months), students who have selected the CFA elective can choose between two pathways:
Placements First, CFA L1 Later:
Students may opt for campus placements immediately after completing Finbridge® and appear for CFA Level I later at their convenience.
CFA L1 First, Then Placements:
Students may prepare for and attempt CFA Level I post completion of 18 months of Fnbridge program training
For example, a student joining the April 2026 batch can appear for CFA Level I in November 2027 after completing all tests, mock tests, and revisions, and then proceed for campus placements
So, students can decide their pathway based on their priority, either starting their industry career through placements first or attempting CFA Level I first.
Yes. The placements in Finbridge Program are only dependent on you clearing the modules of the English program, not whether you have selected CA further electives or not.
No. Placement eligibility is solely based on your FinBridge program performance.The industrial training stipends and even full time packages are decided by campus recruiters solely on the basis of how a candidate has performed in the Finbridge program evaluations.
The curriculum of the Base Stage of Finbridge Program additionally also prepares a CFA (US) Level 1 candidate for 6-7 subjects of CFA Level 1. The remaining three are taught separately to students who choose the CFA elective at the end of the Finbridge program, along with the CFA test series & mock tests of CFA L1. Then they can appear for the L1 exam.
CFA elective candidates then pursue training for CFA L2 & CFA L3 on weekends (at no additional training cost) along with corporate experience as FInbridge Program graduates starts with their industrial training post completion of the program.
FAQs
The Gross total fee is INR 2,50,000 (inclusive of GST), payable in four installments over six months. The net fees for a particular students may vary as per scholarships.
The program is open to all students who have completed Class 12 and aspire to build careers in core premium finance roles such as investment banking, portfolio management, equity research, family office and private equity.
We have two batches each year - starting in April and October.
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Base Stage: 3–4 days per week
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Advanced Stage: 3-4 days per week plus one doubt-clearing session
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To clear the Base stage you require an average daily effort of approximately 5 hours (including lectures).
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To clear the advanced stage you require an average weekly effort of approximately 50 hours (including lectures).
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Approximately 20/25% of enrolled candidates clear the program - broadly speaking 1 in 4 candidates - is able to clear the entire program.
You are allowed up to two attempts per stage.
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If you do not clear the base stage, you may reappear and proceed to the advanced stage upon passing.
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In the advanced stage, you may retake it once if you fail in a module. Please remember the repeat chance can be only used in any one of the module.
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There is no repeat fee apart from an IT Application Charge for batch shifts, ranging between INR 2,500 and INR 5,000 (including GST).
We follow an extensive doubt-clearing process. You can ask questions in class, submit queries anytime through a 24/7 centralised doubt form (in any format – text, links, or images) which faculty address in the next class, and attend dedicated weekly doubt sessions for remaining queries.
Also during advance stage multiple doubt sessions are also conducted by the evaluation committee for every project across every module so you have the opportunity to directly discuss with evaluators every query you are facing while applying concepts during projects.
Yes. The curriculum of base stage covers holistically the content of six subjects of CFA L1. Students who select CFA elective are also made CFA exams questions practice of these 6 subjects. Similarly, the advanced stage covers one. The remaining three subjects are taught separately to students who choose the CFA elective.
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April batch: The earliest attempt you can give is November CFA Level I attempt of the following year (after ~18 months post start of program)
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October batch: The earliest attempt you can give is August CFA Level I attempt of the following year (after ~18 months post start of program)
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Candidates choosing the CFA elective have a passing rate of approximately 70% in CFA Level I.
Yes. Placement eligibility is based on your FinBridge program performance. Candidates clearing base and advanced stages with a minimum of 60% in each module remain eligible for campus placements irrespective of CFA results.
Core finance firms offering research & valuations job roles with titles of an analyst/associate hire Finbridge program graduates from our campus. Firms from premier finance industries like Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Equity Research, Family Offices and Private Equity are major recruiters. You can read full details of campus placements here.
Students who have completed graduation are placed in full-time roles. Those still pursuing undergraduate studies begin with industrial training (handled by the placement committee) and around completion of their industrial training are awarded pre-placement offers for full-time roles. Our accountability continues until students secure full-time positions.
No. Placements are profile- and performance-based not location-based. Major placements occur in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi/NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Placements are not specific to individual profile preferences. Recruiters include firms across investment banking, portfolio management, venture capital, private equity, equity research, and family offices, primarily offering research and valuation roles.
No. Once you have received an offer, you will not be permitted to sit for subsequent interviews. The placement process maintains equal opportunity for all and every recruiting company offers strong career opportunities.
