Banking, Finance & Insurance

BBI course provides comprehensive training to students in the field of Banking , Insurance and other related financial services by the ways of interaction, projects, presentations, industrial visits, practical training, job orientation and placements. It is perfectly designed full-time course for all those aspiring students to make a career in the ever growing field. This course provides the student an insight into the various aspects of the respective sector which includes financial investments, legal parameters, economics, communications etc and such are the people required in today's globally competitive market.
Whereas if you are good with numbers and want to establish a career in the lucrative field of finance, then you should consider enrolling in a bachelor of finance degree program. The program would enable you to learn various concepts of finance. There is an increasing demand for finance professionals, which is why undertaking a bachelor of finance program can lead you to rewarding careers.
If you are determined to make your carer in accounting and finance field you can go for BAF, and if you want to pursue a career in investment, stock markets and trading you go for BBI. However both of these courses are not enough for being a proficient in either Accounting & finance or Financial markets, after both the course it is recommended to go for PG specialization course for a good start of your professional life.

Here are several stages in company secretary course ie, foundation programme, executive programme and professional programme.
In addition to it the student needs to undergo 15 hours of training session.
Foundation programme can be pursued by students who have passed 10+2 exam with arts, commerce or science subjects.
For executive programmes only the graduate students are eligible expect for the fine arts students.
And lastly those who clear the executive programme can dothe professional programme.On completing the course you will basically will be an expert in the areas related to the legal aspects of the company. So you will find opportunities as the legal compliance officer of the company. You will need to advise the board on the best practices in corporate governance. Also you will be able to advice on areas like security laws, corporate laws etc. Your role will basically be a strategic adviser to the company.

There are huge opportunities in the field of Banking. Banking includes many department like management, sales, marketing etc. and hence it requires professionals for every department.
The minimum eligibility to start career in Banking is generally a bachelor's degree. If you are from a non-commerce background, you may start as sales or marketing representative provided you have good communication skill and ability to perform.
As far as exams for recruitment in Banks is concerned, one may write exams conducted by Banks for recruitment of PO.the eligibility for the PO job in most of the banks is a bachelors degree with 55% marks. the candidate must be between 21-30 years of age with a proficiency in english lanuage and computer.
The selection is done on the basis of examination and interviews. The examination consists of reasoning ability, Quantitative aptitude, general awareness and english.
Private Banks includes group discussion and profiling in the process of examination.
There are various books available in the market which provides exercises and solved question papers of PO exam. You may also find model question papers through internet.

M.Com or Master of Commerce will help graduates after B.Com to develop in-depth knowledge in areas like accounting, finance, computers and E-business etc. This course is mainly intended for students who are currently in the entry level and are looking for further expansion of knowledge in their careers. In M.Com, students are given an option to major in any of the four specializations. Students who are interested to go for higher degree courses like in research or even doctorate level will get an advantage with this course.
With a degree in M.Com with high marks, students will be able to find employment as qualified accountants. Some of the other sectors were M.Com students can look for jobs in areas including
AuditingBanking and financeElectronic retailingFunds managementManagement consultingStock broking
In addition to this, students of M.Com can also look for jobs with the Government sector. UPSC is a major recruiter of M.Com students in to excellent posts in the central government offices. Some of the best colleges from where students can take up M.Com include Hindustan College, SNJB Ashrams College, IGNOU, and Calcutta University etc.

1. Judge Your Potentials-
First judge your potentials for this field. Banking sector is known for quick mathematical calculations and for quick decision making as it is the money matter and trust me it is the basic requirement. Because when you will fight for its competitive exam if you are not good at it then you will find it tough.
2. Make A Prep Strategy-
If you are going for this field then make prep strategy before your graduation completes. Go and find the people around you who are already working in this field. Review their talks. Be aware with the economic and financial news, it will help you later. Make a command in English.
3. Qualifications-
The biggest advantage of banking sector is that anyone whether she/he from whichever stream (Science, Commerce and Arts) can apply for it. But you have to complete your graduation. Your age should be at least 20-28 years. You must have studied computers as a subject at your school.
4. Pattern of Exam-
As for doing a job in this field you have to face competitive exam like IBPS CWE or SBI and its associates or any other bank. You should have knowledge about the pattern of the exam. The exam contains these sections-
Quantitative aptitudeReasoningEnglish ComprehensiveGeneral KnowledgeComputersDescriptive exam (only for PO)
Descriptive exam will be held only in English language and have Essay, Letter, Precis, Paragraph and Comprehensive passage. This will score 50 marks.
Each section contains questions around 40- 50 and you will be given 2 hours to solve it. However the descriptive part follows after the first phase and one hour will be given for this phase. For clearing the exam you have to clear the individual cut offs of each section. Exam will be followed by the interview and GD. After clearing the exam and the interview your name will be shortlisted for joining the banking sector.
5. Coaching Center-
Well everyone's intellectual level is different and those days are gone when having coaching showed your weakness. Similarly, for fighting banks exam you have to choose one good coaching center. First search a coaching center with good teaching staffs, which works on the weaknesses of the student, gives proper guidance and is not money minded. Proper guidance is very crucial for any competitive exam. The teacher will lead you to the final selection.
6. Business Schools-
There are many business schools which offer diploma or course for banking sector like Baroda Manipal