🎓 The Flagship Program
2 Years
PGDM Duration
₹3-10 Cr
Capital Access
100%
Max Scholarship
Live Trading
Bloomberg Lab
🌟 The Flagship Program
The PGDM in AI & Data Science (Quantitative Finance) unites rigorous management learning with live-market experience. Students design trading systems, analyze real-time data, and manage institutional-grade portfolios under expert mentorship.
Key Highlights
2-Year PGDM
Specialization
Comprehensive program specializing in
Quantitative Finance with AI & Data
Science integration
₹3 – ₹10 Crore Capital
Access
Institutional capital access for eligible
students to trade with real market
consequences
World-Class Infrastructure
Bloomberg • Refinitiv • NSE SMART Lab
Infrastructure for professional-grade
learning
Market-Synced Schedule
Classes aligned with live NSE/BSE
hours with real-time market exposure
Expert Faculty
Learn from Fund Managers, Portfolio
Strategists & Quantitative Researchers
Performance-Linked
Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships up to 100%
based on trading record and assessment
Three Structured Admission Pathways
Tailored routes for every profile — Choose your path to join the flagship PGDM
1
Direct PGDM Entry
For candidates opting for full-fee
admission
→
Apply — ₹3,000
→
Counseling / Interview with
Admissions Team
→
Pay ₹50,000 Conversion Fee
(credited toward tuition)
Outcome: Seat confirmed under
standard fee structure
Apply for Direct PGDM
2
Trading Statement
Route
Scholarship up to 100% for
verified traders
→
Apply — ₹3,000 + Upload Trading
Statement (≥180 days preferred)
→
ASB Evaluation → Scholarship up to
50%
→
Hyderabad Quants Lab Assessment
→ Additional Scholarship up to
100% (total)
→
Pay ₹50,000 Conversion Fee to
confirm seat
Outcome: Admission with
performance-linked scholarship
(up to 100%)
Apply via Trading
Statement
3
Certification Route
Scholarship up to 50% for non-
traders
→
Enroll in Certification in Options
Trading Systems — ₹50,000
→
Hybrid Training (Online + Hyderabad
Lab)
→
PGDM Scholarship Assessment —
₹3,000
→
Earn up to 50% Scholarship on
PGDM Tuition
→
Pay ₹50,000 Conversion Fee to
confirm seat
Outcome: Admission with up to
50% Scholarship post-assessment
Start with Certification
Comparative Overview
Route
Eligibility
Stepwise Fees
Scholarship
Potential
Key Notes
Direct PGDM
Open to all
₹3,000 (Application) + ₹50,000 (Conversion)
—
Full-fee admission
Trading
Statement
Verified trading
record
₹3,000 (Application) + ₹50,000 (Conversion)
Up to 100%
Assessments mandatory
Certification
No trading record
₹50,000 (Certification) + ₹3,000 (Assessment) +
₹50,000 (Conversion)
Up to 50%
Hybrid training +
Assessment
Real Capital, Real Consequences
Eligible students trade institutional capital on Bloomberg, Refinitiv and NSE SMART terminals —
experiencing real market outcomes with no personal liability.
This mentored environment instills risk discipline and execution skills — a true ASB differentiator.
₹3 – ₹10 Crore
Capital Access for Top Performers
Cross-trimester modules in AI modeling, quant risk and algorithmic trading are embedded throughout the curriculum. Guided by fund managers and
quant researchers.
Academic Framework
T1
Foundations of Markets &
Management
T2
Analytical Tools & Strategy Basics
T3
Market Structure, Volatility &
Execution
T4
Behavioural Dynamics & Quantitative
Intelligence
T5
Multi-Asset Strategies & Portfolio
Construction
T6
Capstone & Industry Transition
Dual Career Pathways
Trader's Track
High performers gain live capital allocation (₹3 – ₹10 crore)
and may continue trading with ASB's capital partners post-
program.
Quant's Track
Roles in quant analytics, data science, risk management and
strategy development with industry placement support for
eligible graduates.
CFA
CMT
CQF
NISM
CFA • CMT • CQF (optional, pursued concurrently) | NISM (Mandatory) industry certification
Global credentials embedded within the curriculum enhance employability and professional credibility.
Global Certifications Integrated with PGDM
Stage
Description
Fee
PGDM Application
Mandatory for all
₹3,000
Certification (Optional)
15-Day Hybrid Program
₹50,000
Scholarship Assessment
For scholarship routes
₹3,000
Conversion Fee
Seat Confirmation
₹50,000
Total Program Fee
(excluding hostel)
₹12,30,000
Fee payable in scheduled installments within six months of admission.
Scholarships Overview
→ Trading Statement Route: Up to 100% (50% trading review + performance-based bonus)
→ Certification Route: Up to 50% based on assessment
→ Direct PGDM: Full-fee route
Scholarships are performance-linked and awarded after ASB evaluation.
Fee & Payment Structure
💬 Leadership Messages
Dr. Y. Lakshman Kumar
Director
"At ASB, we bridge knowledge and execution — preparing professionals who lead with data, discipline and innovation."
Mr. Devi Prasad Uppala
Program Chair
"This program transforms raw talent into institutional-grade market professionals through structured exposure and mentorship."
Why Choose ASB
✅
AICTE-Approved PGDM
Blending AI, Data Science & Quant Finance
💰
₹3-10 Cr Capital Access
Live capital for top performers
Expert Faculty
From global trading desks & quant
research firms
🎓
Up to 100% Scholarships
Performance-linked merit scholarships
🌍
Global Certifications
CFA, CMT, CQF, NISM integrated
📊
Bloomberg Lab
Professional trading infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Certification Mandatory?
Only for scholarship eligibility without a trading statement. Full-fee candidates need only attend a counseling session.
Is Assessment Mandatory?
Yes for scholarship routes. Direct PGDM requires only interview and conversion fee.
What Scholarship Can I Get?
Up to 100% (Trading Route) or up to 50% (Certification Route). Direct route is full-fee.
Can I Skip Certification and Assessment?
Yes — apply through Direct PGDM Entry.
What Are Mandatory Fees to Start?
₹3,000 (Application) + ₹50,000 (Conversion); others depend on chosen route.
Is Campus Visit Compulsory?
Yes — for assessment or counseling at ASB Hyderabad.
Trading Statement Requirements?
Platform ID, instruments, ≥180 days history, key metrics (win/loss, drawdown, consistency).
When Are Scholarship Results Announced?
Post Hyderabad assessment and evaluation by ASB committee.
Who Is This Program For?
Aspirational traders, finance graduates and professionals seeking structured quantitative and data-driven career paths.
Ready to Master the Markets?
Transform from student to professional trader with ASB's flagship PGDM in
Quantitative Finance. Apply now and secure your pathway to institutional capital and
career excellence.
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Explore Admission Pathways
Set up in a 30-acre lushgreen environs, ASB offers PGDM programs and promises a very high ROI. The students will have an advantage of studying in Hyderabad, a city which is throbbing with start-ups by young graduates with out-of-the-box concepts
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Contact
For General Info: +91 72079 39930
For Admissions: +91 72079 39934
info@theasb.in
NH65, near Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Toopranpet, Telangana 508252
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