St. Xavier’s Raghabpur Campus Partners with Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute to Launch CoreFMV Certification
In a landmark move to bridge academia and industry, St. Xavier’s College, Raghabpur Campus, has collaborated with the prestigious Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute, represented by its Co-Founder and CEO, Mr. Sanjay Saraf, to launch the groundbreaking CoreFMV: Financial Modelling and Valuation Certification Program.
Initiated through two dynamic and inspiring interactive sessions with the BCom students, the partnership was driven by visionary leaders Rev. Fr. Johnson Padiyara, Prof. T. Sengupta, and Prof. Swaraj Kumar Nandan, recognizing the aspirations and potential of students at the Raghabpur Campus.
About CoreFMV: CoreFMV is a hands-on, industry-aligned certification course designed to empower BCom students with real-world financial modelling and valuation skills. Over a robust curriculum spanning 100+ hours, students will gain expertise in Excel, financial statement analysis, business forecasting, and valuation techniques through practical, case-based learning.
With no prior finance knowledge required, the course ensures that students acquire applied skills critical for immediate employability. Graduates of CoreFMV will be prepared to step confidently into roles across leading brokerage firms, investment banks, consulting companies, and equity research and advisory services.
Program Highlights:
Program Duration: 6 Months
Program Fees: INR 15,000
Schedule: 3 Classes per week (Live + Recorded) with periodic face-to-face doubt-solving sessions.
About the CFA Program: The CFA program is a globally-recognized, self-study qualification that tests investment tools, asset valuation, portfolio management & wealth planning across three progressively complex computer-based exams (Levels I, II, and III).
Why it matters
Element | Key Points |
| Curriculum | Built and refreshed annually with industry-practitioner input; now includes fintech, data science, ESG and machine-learning content. |
| Practical Skills Modules | Mandatory 10-20 hr hands-on training at every level (e.g., Financial Modelling, Python, Analyst Skills). |
| Level III Pathways | From 2025, candidates choose Portfolio Mgmt, Private Wealth, or Private Markets tracks. |
Eligibility & exam cadence
Time & commitment
Expect ~300-500 study hours per level; most candidates finish the charter in 4 years while working or studying full-time.
Costs (USD, Feb 2025 window onward)
Career dividend
CFA charterholders enjoy lifelong global mobility and are trusted for high-stakes decision-making; employers regard the charter as a reliable benchmark—“a higher standard
SSEI’S TRAINING CLASSES FOR CFA
Level | Skill Imparted | Duration | Mode | Deliverables |
1 | Learn and describe: Tests knowledge of key terms, concepts, and formulas that are the foundation of the investment industry. CFA Level 1 imparts the foundational knowledge of finance, focusing on tools and concepts across economics, financial reporting, quantitative methods, and ethics. It builds a solid base in understanding financial statements, the functioning of capital markets, and basic investment instruments like stocks, bonds, and derivatives. The emphasis is on comprehension and recall, setting the groundwork for deeper analysis. | 12-18 months | Live online interactive classes at raghabpur campus plus recorded lectures (to be watched at home) plus weekend face to face interactive sessions | 500 plus hours of lectures, hard copy of books, weekly mock tests, audio summary, 5000 plus question solving, full mock tests and personal mentoring. |
2 | Analyze and evaluate: Tests how you analyze situations and provide solutions using the knowledge you have accumulated. CFA Level 2 moves from understanding to application, developing a candidate’s ability to analyze and value different assets using real-world scenarios. The curriculum trains candidates in financial modeling, equity and fixed income valuation, industry and company analysis, and risk assessment. Ethics is tested more rigorously in context, requiring judgment in complex situations.
| 9-12 months | Live online interactive classes at raghabpur campus plus recorded lectures (to be watched at home) plus weekend face to face interactive sessions | 400 plus hours of lectures, hard copy of books, weekly mock tests, audio summary, 5000 plus question solving, full mock tests and personal mentoring. |
3 | Integrate and apply: Tests how you integrate concepts and apply knowledge to real-world scenarios. CFA Level 3 focuses on portfolio management and wealth planning, equipping candidates to build and manage investment portfolios tailored to client needs. It covers asset allocation, investment policy statements, behavioral finance, performance attribution, and strategies for both institutional and private clients. At this stage, ethics revolves around fiduciary responsibility and managing conflicts in client relationships.
| 6-9 months | This is pursued after graduation | 400 plus hours of lectures, hard copy of books, weekly mock tests, audio summary, 5000 plus question solving, full mock tests and personal mentoring. |
This pioneering initiative signifies St. Xavier’s College's continued commitment to providing practical, industry-ready education, positioning its students for immediate career success in the competitive finance sector.
NOTICE REGARDING CASHLESS PAYMENT
The candidates aspiring to take admissions to St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata are hereby notified that St. Xavier’s College will accept all types of fees and charges (including Application, Admission etc.) in CASHLESS mode only.
Hence the candidates must have Debit/Credit Card facilities with Online Banking activated on the card. Further, the Debit/Credit Card must have sufficient transaction limit in accordance with the amount to be paid.
It is also notified that the transaction charges, over and above the fees, are to be borne by the candidates.
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