The Institute’s curricula has been acknowledged for its commitment to incorporating academic courses (at least 70 percent) aligned with the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge.

Vision

In line with its vision of nurturing adept leaders through high-calibre management education for success in the investment management industry, this affiliation marks a noteworthy milestone.

Recently, IIM Lucknow hosted the launch event for the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, with Ms. Arati Porwal, Country Head, India at CFA Institute, as the esteemed guest.

Significance

Underscoring the significance of this partnership, Prof. Ajay Garg, Dean of Faculty at IIM Lucknow, remarked, “The collaboration with the CFA Institute reaffirms our commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders in investment management, emphasising excellence.”

Academic institutions

The University Affiliation Programme recognises select academic institutions to promote ethics-based investing education in university degree programs tailored for training investment professionals, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

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She said this partnership will significantly enhance the talent pool crucial for driving growth in the investment management industry and our country’s economy.

Collaboration

This collaboration holds particular significance for IIM Lucknow as it facilitates the integration of practical knowledge into its curriculum.

This offers students unique insights from global industry practitioners Students gain access to course materials and programs such as practice questions, mock exams, and access to all three levels of the CFA Program Curriculum, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Grants

Moreover, eligible students may receive grants and cost exemptions for the CFA Programme, along with potential discounts on CFA exam fees, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

By completing a degree program closely aligned with practical industry requirements and connected with an internationally recognized professional certificate, students can enhance their employability and global mobility upon graduation.

Elaboration

Further elaborating on this affiliation, Prof. Ajay Garg, Dean of Faculty at IIM Lucknow said the launch ceremony symbolized their commitment to providing accessible, high-quality financial and professional development courses.

We aspire to cultivate well-rounded individuals positioned to lead in investment management by emphasizing excellence in collaboration with the CFA Institute, he said.

This collaboration is set to benefit a specific number of potential IIML PGP students annually, as they will be offered scholarships to enroll in the CFA Programme.

The training program was conducted by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Broader impact

IIT Guwahati director Prof Devendra Jalihal highlighted broader impact of this initiative.

We are proud to partner with IRS to drive innovation and capability development in these fields, he said.

Program

The program was conducted at the Neel Diving Academy in Kochi, where trainers from both IRS and TIH IIT Guwahati delivered comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions.

Participants engaged in rigorous underwater welding exercises and underwent a series of technical evaluations. The quality and safety of their work samples were assessed against stringent standards, following which participants were certified for their proficiency in underwater welding, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

This certification program aligns with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) by building local expertise in underwater wet welding—a skill crucial for maintaining India’s offshore and maritime infrastructure, he said.

Workforce

Dr. Asokendu Samanta, Divisional Head of R&D at IRS, added, this program equips the workforce with vital underwater wet welding and deep diving skills, which are essential for maintaining India’s oil, gas, and shipping infrastructure.

Commitment

IIT Guwahati is committed to nurturing talent and empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s progress.

Through initiatives like this, the institute not only addresses critical industry needs but also contributes to the holistic growth and development of India’s workforce.

IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position among the best engineering institutions of the country, 9th position in ‘Overall’ and 10^th position in ‘Research’ Categories in the ‘India Rankings 2024’ declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.

IITG has achieved rank 87 in the SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024 and is the only academic institution in India that occupied a place among the top 100 world universities – under 50 years of age – ranked by London-based Times Higher Education (THE) in 2014 and continues to maintain its superior position even today in various International Rankings.

IIT Guwahati gained rank 32 globally in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and overall 344 rank in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Among other frontier areas of research and innovation, IIT Guwahati is working towards augmenting critical science research initiatives in Genomics, Developmental Biology, Health Care and Bioinformatics and Flexible Electronics, among numerous other areas.

Also, IIT Guwahati ranks 6th globally in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. IIT Guwahati has been also ranked 2nd in the ‘Swachhata Ranking’ conducted by the Govt. of India.

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