Diploma in Banking, Finance & Insurance Colleges in Kolkata 2026: Fees, Admission, Courses

There are about 15+ Diploma in Banking and Insurance colleges in Kolkata. Among these,  8 colleges are owned by private institutions. Students can secure admission after qualifying their Class 12 exams, and also some colleges may admit students based on entrance exams such as MAT, XAT, CAT, etc.. Some of the popular Diploma in Banking and Insurance colleges in Kolkata include Amity University Online, Praxis Business School, St. Xavier's College Kolkata, ICA Edu Skills Pvt. Ltd., National Stock Exchange (NSE), BSE Institute Limited Kolkata,  and many others.

Hi, The table below shows the best private Banking and Insurance colleges in Kolkata along with their total tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Online Admission	INR 2 lakh
Amity5 Business School Admission	INR 10 lakh
Amity1 Xavier's College Kolkata Admission	INR 22,000
Indian School of Business Management and Administration Kolkata Admission	INR 15,000 – INR 24,000
Annex College Center For Technical and Management Studies Admission	INR 4 lakh

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Some of the best courses for Diploma in Banking and Finance are: 

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Offered by Welingkar Institute of Management. 
• PGDM in Banking and Financial Services Offered by IMI Delhi - International Management Institute. 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Offered by Indira Institute of Management - IIMP

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Actuarial Science courses are offered at many levels and in different disciplines.

Admission to most of courses is based on merit system but some MBA programs in Actuarial Science specialisation require exam like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc.

Admission to BSc, BCom, etc. is based on merit.

National Stock Exchange (NSE) is a good institution for PG Diploma, Certificate, MBA/PGDM courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at National Stock Exchange (NSE) are Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Finance.

Candidates must note that the eligibility criteria may vary from institute to institute. Individuals must check the official website of the college/university they desire to be admission to. Colleges like IMI, ISB, IIMP accept CAT/GMAT/MAT/XAT score for admission. While some institutes grant direct admission on a merit basis.  

Eligibility Criteria
10th Diploma	Candidates who passed the 10th class/equivalent from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply.
UG Diploma	Candidates can obtain admission to UG Diploma on a merit basis. For instance, Colleges of Delhi University grants admission to candidates based on cutoff. The cutoff list is prepared based on the candidate’s score on the 12th boards.
PG Diploma/MBA	Candidates must have completed BCom/BBA/BBS/BA in Economics in any one of the subjects with a minimum of 60% in aggregate to qualify for the admission process.   Candidate must have completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in any discipline. Candidate must have obtained valid score in national/state level entrance exams- CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ XAT/ IMI test score.

Banking refers to accepting and safeguarding the money owned by the entity or individuals.  Finance is a broad term that includes banking, money, capital market and so forth. Insurance is presented in a form of a policy in which an entity or individual receives financial reimbursement or protection against losses. Graduates with a Diploma in Banking, Finance, and Insurance can work in a variety of fields, including banking, insurance, and financial organizations. Banking associates, customer service representatives, insurance sales agents, and financial analysts are common examples of these occupations.

Yes, Students can secure admission after qualifying their Class 12 exams, and also some colleges may admit students based on entrance exams such as MAT, XAT, CAT, etc.. See the table below for exams accepted by a number of Diploma in Banking and Insurance colleges in Kolkata along with their cut off predictor:

Exams	No. of Colleges	Cut off Predictor
CAT	1	CAT 2024 Predictor
XAT	1	MAT 2024 Predictor
MAT	1	MAT 2024 Predictor
CMAT	1	CMAT 2024 Predictor

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Chartered Accountancy and Actuarial Science are two different working fields of study that are related to finance. A professional in Actuarial Science deals with risk factors that can occur in future and mitigation techniques. Whereas, a Chartered Accountant is one who deals with financial impacts of past events.

Knowing major differences between Actuarial Science and Chartered Accountancy is important as finance aspirants might go for wrong field thinking both fields are similar.

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

For admission to UG diploma, candidates are granted admission on a merit basis. There are no entrance exams for admission. Some of the top institutes in India grants admission on the basis of entrance exams. Some of the entrance exams that candidates must appear for are XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, GMAT, GRE and so forth. 

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by Diploma in Banking and Insurance colleges in Kolkata along with their number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	Number of Colleges
Finance	6
Sales Resources	3
Sales & Marketing	3
Wealth Management	2
International Banking	1

Some of the jobs that candidates can get with Diploma in Banking, Finance and Insurance are Internal Auditor, Business Analyst, Loan Counselor, Risk Manager and so forth.The precise career options available may differ depending on the organization, area, and your personal credentials and experience. While a Diploma in banking, finance, or insurance might be a good starting point for a career in the financial services industry, it is typically necessary to continue learning, gain experience, and potentially pursue further certifications.

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Listing down few important books which can be referred for Actuarial Science exams. I have collected information from online websites which suggests this book for exams.

1. TOMATO (Test Of Mathematics at Ten plus Two level published by ISI)
2. How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Editor: Arun Sharma
3. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay, Mc Graw Hill
4. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Editor: Abhijit Guha 5. Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations Editor: R. S. Aggarwal

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St. Xavier's College Kolkata tries to makes it courses and fees affordable to most students with semester-wise tuition fees in the range of INR 64K and INR 2.05 Lakhs.

Though students may face lower or higher fees depending on scholarships, extra charges, hostel fees, etc. This fee should not be too costly for most courses or students.

After completing the undergraduate level course under Commerce, the candidates can find various jobs at entry or junior level in Accounting, Commerce, Banking and Finance and related fields such as Junior Accountant, Operations Management,  Data Analyst, Research and Development Manager, Information Systems Manager,  Project Manager,  etc..

Also Read: Your Career After Doing a Course in Commerce

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Indian School of Technology and Management, Mumbai

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Kolkata

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Bangalore

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Chennai

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Chandigarh

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Delhi

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Pune

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Mumbai

BSE Institute Limited Kolkata accepts applications in both online and offline modes. Candidates must submit their application forms before the deadline to be considered for admission to the desired course.

Yes, BSDM application forms are available online on the official website of the college. Candidates must fill out the form carefully and the pay the application fees to submit the form sucessfully. They must do this before the last date to avoid any confusion and hurry later on.

The fees range for courses offerred by the SCDL Kolkata - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is around INR 3000 - INR 50000.

Annex College Center For Technical and Management Studies has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The seats availability for offered courses at MIT School of Distance Education, Kolkata goes up to 250. Courses offerred by MIT School of Distance Education, Kolkata are approved by eminent Government bodies such as DEB-UGC.