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Student Experience and Support at ICFM India

What learning at ICFM India looks like, from your first counselling call to placement assistance after the course, and how to get help at each stage.

  1. CounsellingFree, by call, WhatsApp or walk-in
  2. Demo weekOne week of free demo classes
  3. AdmissionChoose a course and batch
  4. TrainingClasses, live market sessions, assignments
  5. CertificationNISM prep, ICFM and BFSI certificates
  6. Career supportPlacement assistance and referrals

Student support at ICFM India in short

ICFM India supports students before, during and after their course. Before joining, learners get free counselling and one week of free demo classes. During the course, they train in batches of up to 10 with doubt-clearing, mentorship from full-time traders, live market sessions, an e-learning portal and NISM Series VIII preparation. After the course, they receive certificates and placement assistance, and can apply to the BearStreet trading floor.

Where to get help
Course and admission questionsCall or WhatsApp +91 98712 30635
Emailinfo@icfmindia.com
Online classes and materialICFM e-learning portal and the ICFM app on Google Play
Student accountStudent login
Campus visitWalk in, no appointment needed: U-135, Baba Complex, opposite Gate No. 4, Laxmi Nagar Metro Station, Delhi 110092
Privacy or data requestsGrievance Officer, via info@icfmindia.com

Before you join

Prospective students at ICFM India can try the teaching before committing. A free counselling session matches a course to your goal, experience and schedule, and one week of free demo classes lets you sit in on lessons and see how live market sessions run.

Questions about courses, duration and certificates are answered on the stock market course FAQ.

  • Free counselling by phone, WhatsApp or walk-in at Laxmi Nagar; no appointment needed for walk-ins.
  • One week of free demo classes to judge the teaching style before admission.
  • Course matching to your goal: a full-time trading career, learning alongside a job, or automating strategies with code.
  • Campus visit to see the trading lab and library, a short walk from Gate No. 4 of Laxmi Nagar Metro Station on the Blue Line.

A day in a live trading class

In ICFM India's Super Share Samrat (SSS) and Certified Pro Trader (CPT) programs, each market day runs from 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Students work at their own workstation from the first day, trade during live NSE hours with a trainer reviewing each decision, then review every trade and update a trading journal after the close.

A market day in the SSS and CPT programs
  1. 8:45 – 9:15 AMPre-market plan: global cues, key levels and a watchlist
  2. 9:15 AM – 3:30 PMLive NSE session with trainer review of entries, exits and risk
  3. 3:30 – 4:30 PMPost-market review of every trade and the trading journal

Learning support in class

ICFM India keeps SSS and CPT batches to a maximum of 10 students, so trainers can check each student's trades and clear doubts during the session. Faculty include full-time traders and mentors, and students also take part in mock trading sessions and discussion sessions with ICFM's directors, brokers and traders.

  • Batches of up to 10 in SSS and CPT, for individual attention.
  • Doubt-clearing during class and after class, with individual sessions available.
  • Mentorship from faculty who trade the markets they teach.
  • Mock trading sessions in simulated environments before and alongside live practice.
  • Assignments and projects in the Certified Algo Trader (CAT) course, after each major topic, plus strategy-building projects.
  • Discussion sessions with directors, brokers and traders.

Online learning support

Online students at ICFM India get direct support from faculty members, along with access to the ICFM e-learning portal and the ICFM app on Google Play. The Certified Algo Trader (CAT) course is available online and as recorded classes, and weekend batches suit working professionals.

  • Direct faculty support for online programs.
  • E-learning portal at elearning.icfmindia.com for classes and study material.
  • ICFM app on Google Play for learning on mobile.
  • Flexible formats: classroom, online, hybrid and recorded, depending on the course.
  • Weekend batches for learners who work on weekdays.

Exam and certification support

ICFM India's SSS and CPT programs include preparation for the NISM Series VIII Equity Derivatives exam, with study material, key topics and mock tests. Students who complete a certified program receive an ICFM digital certificate, and SSS and CPT also include a BFSI certificate. The NISM certificate is issued by NISM after you pass its exam.

  • NISM Series VIII preparation covering exam structure, key topics and mock tests.
  • Separate NISM exam preparation for learners who only want a certification.
  • ICFM digital certificate on completing a certified program.
  • BFSI certificate in SSS and CPT, and optional in CAT.
  • Certificate distribution ceremonies at the Laxmi Nagar campus.

Career support after the course

ICFM India provides placement assistance to students who want a career in the markets, including resume building, interview preparation and referrals to broking and financial services firms. Graduates can also apply to the BearStreet trading floor, where ICFM is the exclusive training partner, and keep access to the alumni network and faculty mentorship.

ICFM does not guarantee a job or a seat on a trading floor. Outcomes depend on each student's skills, performance and the hiring firm's criteria.

  • Resume building for broking, trading and analyst roles.
  • Interview preparation for career-focused students.
  • Referrals to broking and financial services firms.
  • BearStreet application through its online eligibility check, subject to BearStreet's selection.
  • Alumni network and mentorship after the classroom program ends.

Campus facilities

ICFM India's Laxmi Nagar campus has a trading lab with trading software and a personal workstation for each student, classrooms, and a library of books, journals and online resources. Outstation students joining full-time programs can use ICFM's PG facilities, and the campus is opposite Gate No. 4 of Laxmi Nagar Metro Station.

See the campus gallery.

  • Trading lab with trading software and a workstation for each student.
  • Library with books, journals and online resources.
  • PG facilities for outstation students in full-time programs.
  • Metro access on the Blue Line's Vaishali branch; from Noida, change at Yamuna Bank.
  • Other centres: Gurugram, plus franchise centres in Kanpur, Rudrapur and Kottayam, Kerala.

Who teaches you

ICFM India's faculty include full-time traders and mentors, with 50+ years of combined market experience. Academics are led by Director – Academics Harish Mata, who has over 20 years in financial markets. Faculty listed on the ICFM website include:

  • Harish MataDirector – Academics; 20+ years in financial markets; degree in Economics and a Master's in International Trade
  • GauravCertified professional trader and full-time mentor; 7+ years; MBA Finance; futures and options strategies
  • Vivek SharmaProfessional trader and mentor; 6+ years; NISM Series VIII and NISM X-A certified; price action
  • Jatin SoniFull-time trader and coach; 4+ years; NISM certified in equity, currency and commodity derivatives
  • Karan BagriTrader and mentor; 8+ years; technical analysis and derivatives

View all faculty profiles.

Student support questions

What support do ICFM India students get?

ICFM India students get support at every stage: free counselling and a free demo week before joining; batches of up to 10, doubt-clearing, mentorship and live market sessions during the course; NISM Series VIII preparation and certificates on completion; and placement assistance, referrals and alumni mentorship after the course.

Can I attend free demo classes before joining ICFM India?

Yes. ICFM India offers one week of free demo classes before admission, so you can see the teaching style and how live market sessions run. Book a demo through the enquiry form on icfmindia.com, by calling or WhatsApping +91 98712 30635, or by walking in to the Laxmi Nagar centre.

How are doubts cleared during an ICFM India course?

ICFM India clears doubts during class and after class, and individual doubt-clearing sessions are available throughout the program. Because SSS and CPT batches have no more than 10 students, trainers can review each student's trades during live market hours and answer questions as they come up.

What happens in a live trading class at ICFM India?

In an ICFM India live trading class, students plan trades before the market opens at 9:15 AM, trade during live NSE hours at their own workstation while a trainer reviews entries, exits and risk, then review every trade and update a trading journal after the market closes. SSS and CPT classes run 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM.

Do online students at ICFM India get faculty support?

Yes. Online students at ICFM India get direct support from faculty members, plus access to the ICFM e-learning portal and the ICFM app on Google Play. The Certified Algo Trader (CAT) course is available online and as recorded classes, with weekend batches for working professionals.

Does ICFM India help students prepare for the NISM exam?

Yes. ICFM India's SSS and CPT programs include preparation for the NISM Series VIII Equity Derivatives exam, covering exam structure, key topics, study material and mock tests. ICFM also offers separate NISM exam preparation. The NISM certificate itself is issued by NISM after you pass its exam.

What career support does ICFM India give after the course?

ICFM India gives career-focused students placement assistance after the course, including resume building, interview preparation and referrals to broking and financial services firms. Graduates can also apply to the BearStreet trading floor. ICFM does not guarantee a job; outcomes depend on each student's skills and performance.

Does ICFM India help outstation students with accommodation?

Yes. ICFM India helps outstation students with accommodation through PG (paying guest) facilities for those joining full-time programs such as Super Share Samrat (SSS) and Certified Pro Trader (CPT). Students also get access to the campus library of books, journals and online resources.

Who teaches at ICFM India?

ICFM India's faculty include full-time traders and mentors with 50+ years of combined market experience, led by Director – Academics Harish Mata, who has over 20 years in financial markets. Several faculty members hold NISM certifications, including Series VIII (Equity Derivatives) and Series X-A (Investment Adviser).

How do I contact ICFM India student support?

You can contact ICFM India student support by calling or WhatsApping +91 98712 30635, emailing info@icfmindia.com, or walking in to the Laxmi Nagar centre at U-135, Baba Complex, opposite Gate No. 4 of Laxmi Nagar Metro Station, Delhi 110092. Enrolled students can also use the student login.

Talk to student support

Ask about courses, batches, the demo week or anything in this guide. Counselling is free and there is no obligation to enrol.

ICFM India, Laxmi Nagar U-135, Baba ComplexOpposite Gate No. 4, Laxmi Nagar Metro (Blue Line)Delhi 110092 info@icfmindia.com

Disclaimer: ICFM, a unit of Career Pro Ventures Limited, provides educational courses on financial markets only. ICFM does not solicit financial products, does not provide investment advice and does not guarantee profits, returns or placement. Trading in securities and derivatives involves risk of loss. Course details and schedules may change; confirm current information with ICFM before enrolling.