BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 2nd December 2025 : In a significant move towards strengthening financial market education, the Department of Economics at Tripura University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Mumbai. The collaboration aims to enhance capacity-building, skill development, and employability among students aspiring to build careers in the securities and financial markets.
The MoU was formally signed at the Department of Economics yesterday in the presence of distinguished faculty members and representatives from NISM. Prof. Subhrabaran Das, Head of the Department of Economics, signed the agreement, while Sanjeev Bajaj, General Manager of NISM, represented the institute. Faculty members including Prof. Salim Shah and Dr. Sanjib Kumar Majhi were also present as witnesses to the event.
Under this partnership, NISM will introduce a wide range of Certification Examinations, Skill-Oriented Courses, and Credit Courses tailored for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These offerings include specialised certifications in Securities Market Foundation, Mutual Fund Distribution, Equity Derivatives, Research Analysis, and other market-driven modules. To support effective teaching, NISM will provide the department’s faculty with structured session outlines, presentations, workbooks, assessment tools, and interactive doubt-clearing sessions conducted by NISM experts.
As part of the collaboration, NISM will also organise periodic Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) aimed at equipping teachers with advanced knowledge and pedagogical tools related to securities markets. Additionally, once the necessary infrastructural facilities such as a computer lab with CCTV surveillance and essential software are established, the department will be able to host NISM Certification Examinations on campus.
NISM has further stated that students completing its certifications will receive placement support through its dedicated online portal. While it does not guarantee employment, the initiative is expected to significantly enhance students’ job readiness and industry exposure.
Prof. Subhrabaran Das expressed optimism about the partnership, calling it a “crucial step towards integrating market-oriented skills with mainstream academics.” The agreement is anticipated to provide students with hands-on insights into the functioning of the securities market and open new avenues for their professional growth.
The MoU marks a milestone for Tripura University, setting the stage for greater academic–industry collaboration and reinforcing the institution’s commitment to providing career-enabling education in emerging financial sectors.
