Banking, Finance & Insurance

Ireland is Europe's financial hub which attracts the top companies in the world towards it. This is also the reason that the field of finance never loses its demand and popularity and the professionals in this field have numerous job opportunities to choose from. 

For Indians to study MS in Finance abroad, usually the UK and the USA are considered the two best countries. Both vary in terms of costs, duration, post study work benefits and job prospects - which forma the basis of comparison for Indian students. But since the recent past year, most Indian students faced difficulty in obtaining a US student visa, the UK is the curent top destination for MS in Finance aspirants. However, the UK govt. is also proposing stricter immigration rules, so Indian students who would obtain a spot in the coming Sep 2026 intake, would still be able to get a spot within the old visa policies. 

For Indians to study MS in Finance abroad, usually the UK and the USA are considered the two best countries. Both vary in terms of costs, duration, post study work benefits and job prospects - which forma the basis of comparison for Indian students. But since the recent past year, most Indian students faced difficulty in obtaining a US student visa, the UK is the curent top destination for MS in Finance aspirants. However, the UK govt. is also proposing stricter immigration rules, so Indian students who would obtain a spot in the coming Sep 2026 intake, would still be able to get a spot within the old visa policies. 

PIBM Pune prepares MBA Finance students for investment banking careers through industry-focused training, live projects, internships, and regular interactions with finance professionals. Students develop expertise in financial analysis, valuation, and corporate finance, helping them build successful careers in investment banking, equity research, and related financial domains.

For B.Com. (Accounting & Finance) admission at Model College, affiliated with Mumbai University, the cutoff percentage is 52 in the third round for the General category students. For OBC, the cutoff percentage is 50. Candidates can check out the category-wise cutoff percentage in the table below: 

National Insurance Academy, Pune has partnered with several banks to provide studentloan facilities to its PGDM students. There are 9 banks which offer student loans with reasonable interest rates for students who need financial aid paying NIA, Pune PGDM fees.

No, if a candidate chooses not to avail hostel facility by National Insurance Academy, Pune, then they are not required to pay its fees alongside PGDM fees. Such candidates will only be charged INR 12 Lacs which is total fees for PGDM in two years at National Insurance Academy, Pune.

National Insurance Academy, Pune has a different seat intake for each PGDM specialisation. Candidates can expect a seat intake of between 30 - 60 seats for each PGDM course offered by NIA Pune. Total PGDM seat intake at this institute is 180 seats.

Rank required to secure admission at National Insurance Academy, Pune is different based on entrance exam chosen by a candidate. This institute accepts CAT, XAT or CMAT which had their cutoffs standing at 75, 80 and 95 respectively in 2026 for PGDM admission. Candidates from SC/ST will get a concession of 5 in each of these cutoff ranks.