MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was finalized by Prof. Archana Shukla, Director-in-charge, IIM Lucknow and Mr. Krishan Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, FPSB India.

Director-in-charge of IIM Lucknow

Prof. Archana Shukla, Director-in-charge, IIM Lucknow, highlighted the institution’s dedication to academic excellence and meaningful collaboration during the MoU signing event.

The complex financial problems we face demand modern, calculated solutions, said director-in-charge of IIM Lucknow.

This partnership with FPSB India reflects our commitment to innovation, industry-relevant education, and collaboration for the benefit of students and the industry, she said.

‘As we work towards a ‘Viksit Bharat,’ it’s crucial that our Finance and Accounting curriculum remains dynamic and relevant, preparing our students to effectively address evolving financial challenges.’

Program

The partnership will introduce a certification program in Financial Planning, launching in the academic session 2024-25, and will be available to both students and working professionals.

Ø Introduction of Certification Program in Financial Planning: Launch of a comprehensive certification program tailored for aspiring students and professionals, blending academic rigor with practical skills.

Ø Enhanced Financial Planning Education: Joint effort to elevate the standards of financial planning education in India, ensuring students receive industry-relevant knowledge and training.

Ø Professional Certification Integration: Amalgamation of IIM Lucknow’s academic excellence with FPSB India’s certification process, offering a pathway to obtaining the globally recognized CFP® certification.

Ø Skilled Workforce Development: Addressing the industry gap by preparing a new generation of financial planners equipped with the skills to offer holistic financial services.

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Ø Global Career Opportunities: Empowering individuals to pursue rewarding careers not just in India, but globally, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Collaboration

Mr. Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the collaboration. We are excited to partner with IIM Lucknow to advance financial planning education.

This collaboration with IIM Lucknow reflects their commitment to excellence and the need for modern solutions in a 51-year-old profession.

FPSB, active in 28 territories including India, not only certifies professionals but also sets industry standards, he said.

He further said students can start financial planning with their first salary and ensure they seek advice from credible sources.

This partnership aims to bridge the skills gap and equip financial planners to offer comprehensive services, he said.

Combining

This initiative combines academic excellence with professional certification, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in financial planning.

The new program is set to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of meeting the sector’s evolving needs, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Need to introduce

Prof. Vikas Srivastava. Dean (Programmes), IIM Lucknow spoke about the need to introduce this program.

‘As we navigate through an ever-evolving financial environment, equipping our students with the skills and knowledge to excel in financial planning is imperative.’

IIM Lucknow’s partnership with FPSB India is a step towards fulfilling this crucial need and fostering a generation of adept financial planners, he said.

By combining rigorous academic training with professional certification, the program will prepare a new generation of financial planners with the essential skills to address the sector’s evolving needs.

This effort is expected to drive growth and enhance the prosperity of both the industry and the broader economy.

The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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