Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Odisha Launches Free Mutual Fund Course for College Students
The Odisha government has started a free course that teaches college students about mutual funds.
The course lasts 30 hours and is for students studying business and economics.
It will first be offered in 97 colleges near big cities like Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur.
About 60 students from each college will be chosen to take the training.
The program is part of a partnership with the National Stock Exchange to help students learn about money markets and get jobs in finance.
Odisha government introduces a 30‑hour free certificate programme on mutual funds for commerce, management and allied students.
Programme targets BCom, BBA, BMS, BA Economics & Commerce, MBA, and MCom undergraduates and postgraduates.
Pilot will run in 97 state‑run colleges within 100‑km of major cities such as Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and Sambalpur.
About 60 students per institution will be selected; training is free of cost.
Initiative follows an MoU with the National Stock Exchange to boost financial literacy and prepare graduates for financial sector careers.
- Who
- Odisha government and Higher Education Department
- What
- Launch of a free 30‑hour mutual fund certificate programme
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To strengthen financial literacy, equip students with industry skills, and improve employability in the financial services sector
- Program duration
- 30 hours
- Target students
- BCom, BBA, BMS, BA Economics & Commerce, MBA, MCom
- Pilot institutions
- 97 government colleges and universities
- Cost
- Free
- Partner
- National Stock Exchange (NSE)