Quantitative Analyst
Quantitative Analysts use mathematics, statistics and programming to model financial markets, price derivatives and support trading or risk teams. In India they work at banks, hedge funds, prop trading firms, fintechs and analytics teams of corporates; common entry routes are engineering, mathematics/statistics degrees or an MBA in analytics/finance.
Actions for your grade
- Strengthen topics in algebra, coordinate geometry and trigonometry
- Start learning basic Python and elementary statistics
- Solve challenge problems and online courses (Khan Academy, basic Coursera)
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Quantitative Analyst
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Strong CS/math foundation; pursue internships in finance/analytics and coursework in probability and numerical methods.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
- DegreeB.Tech (Computer Science / Mathematics) — 4 years
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · IIT Madras
- CareerQuantitative Analyst
Direct statistical training (ISI) or strong math programs; supplement with programming and applied projects.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeB.Stat / B.Math / B.Sc Mathematics / Statistics — 3 years
- CollegesIndian Statistical Institute Kolkata · Delhi University · Christ University Bengaluru
- CareerQuantitative Analyst
Good for entering banks, trading desks and quant teams; prior quantitative experience or technical internships improve prospects.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM (Finance / Business Analytics) — 2 years
- CollegesIIM Calcutta · IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore
- CareerQuantitative 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 |
BITSAT BITS Pilani | Class 12 PCM, 75%+ | Hard | May-Jun |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.