Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research Analysts evaluate listed companies, build financial models, and issue investment recommendations for brokerages, mutual funds and institutional investors in India. The role blends accounting, valuation and sector research and often requires internships or postgraduate finance credentials for senior roles.
Actions for your grade
- Choose subjects that keep options open (Maths, Accountancy basics if available)
- Start reading annual reports and quarterly headlines
- Learn basic Excel functions (sums, averages, charts)
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Equity Research Analyst
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Strong internships, financial modelling and sector knowledge can lead to analyst roles after graduation.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeB.Com (Hons) or BA Economics (3 years)
- CollegesUniversity of Delhi · St Xaviers College Mumbai · Christ University Bangalore
- CareerEquity Research Analyst
Engineers with strong quantitative skills often move into equity research after an MBA or via summer internships.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced
- DegreeB.Tech (4 years) followed by MBA/PGDM in Finance (2 years)
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · IIT Kanpur
- CareerEquity Research Analyst
CAs with good report-writing and sector expertise are well-suited for fundamental equity research roles.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCA Foundation
- DegreeCA (ICAI) — professional qualification (3–4 years including articleship)
- CollegesInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
- CareerEquity Research Analyst
Top B-schools open doors to sell-side and buy-side equity research teams; internships during the MBA are key.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM in Finance (2 years)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerEquity Research Analyst
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
CA Foundation ICAI | Class 12 pass | Hard | Jun & Dec |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.