What is the FLIP National Challenge about?

The FLIP National Challenge is an all India contest for B-Schoolers. It opens access to your Dream Job, irrespective of your institute. No Resume filters. No GDs. NO RECESSION WORRIES.
Students need to write any of the rigorous FLIP certifications mentioned below -

Final Year Student
1. Treasury & Capital Markets
2. Corp. Banking Products & Credit Analysis
3. Trade Finance & Cash Management Services

 The Top Ten in each get role-specific PPIs. Get offers by end Nov.
First Year Student 1. Finance and Banking Fundamentals India The Top 10 visit Standard Chartered Bank’s dealing room & meet the MD, Regional Head of FICC, South Asia.


The Top Ten certified candidates in each, get role specific Pre Placement Interviews (PPIs) from our Challenge Partners - HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and YES BANK – India’s leading banks.

With ninety PPIs (three per Top Ten per certification) on offer, you have high chances of landing a dream job - all by end November!

All the TOP 10 candidates get resume counseling and mentorship by senior bankers. ALSO the top 3 in each Certification get Cash prizes of Rs.30,000, Rs.20,000, and Rs.10,000.

Why should I PARTICIPATE?

BEAT THE HEAT - No Resume filters. No GDs. No sweating it out against the entire batch. Direct PPIs with high chances of landing a dream job - all by end November.

JOB SPECIFIC INTERVIEWS - Your interview is for a specific business division -the key business areas of Global Markets, Corporate Banking & Transaction Banking.

SENIOR BANKER MENTORING - Senior IIM alumni will review your resumes. Senior bankers will hold interview guidance sessions. We’re talking of Director and Treasurer level hand-holding, no less.

CASH REWARD - Our Cash Prizes are sizzling! Totalling Rs.2.4 lakh, they’re Rs. 30,000/20,000/10,000 for the top 3 places in each category including First year.

RENDEZVOUS WITH THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS - All FLIP certified candidates’ resumes will be sent to our Endorsement Partners, too.

                     
             

The Prizes

Pre-placement Interviews:

Final year students – Top 10 under each category get Interviews from our Challenge Partners! That's three PPIs for each winner. 90 PPIs in all.

A Visit to a Bank’s Dealing Room:

First year students – The Top 10 visit Standard Chartered Bank’s Dealing Room & meet the MD – Regional Head of FICC, South Asia.

Cash Reward:

For the top 3 certified candidates, each category:
First Prize:      Rs. 30,000/-
Second Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
Third Prize:      Rs. 10,000/-

Mentorship:

The Top 10 get interview guidance in the specific area, from senior bankers; as well as Resume guidance and counseling, before PPIs.

Hall of Fame:

The Top Ten will be profiled in FLIP's Hall of Fame Page: showcase this with pride!

What’s different in SEASON 2?

1. TIGHTER TIME-LINES
  • PPIs will complete by the first week of November.
  • Offers are announced simultaneously, by end of November 2011.
  • We’re starting earlier from 9th August, 2011.
2. The INSTITUTE CHAMPIONSHIP

   Your performance can get your Institute
  - The National Challenge Institute Trophy.

How do I PARTICIPATE?

IMPORTANT

  • Enrol Early - ensure you have enough time to prepare.

  • Prepare Well - You can study on your own, or purchase FLIP’s e-Learning courses, which map onto the  certifications. BUT DO PREPARE.THESE ARE RIGOROUS CERTIFICATIONS.

  • A second year student can write more than one certification. But, S/he will be eligible to win under only one category. If s/he is in the top 10 in more than one category, s/he will have to choose one.

  • If you have enrolled for either the Challenge certifications or any related training, prior to 9th August, you are not eligible for the Challenge for that area.

    For example; if you have purchased Equity Markets (training), before 9th August, you are not eligible for the Treasury and Capital Markets certification, You can, however, write the Corporate Banking or Transaction Banking certification.

Note: This contest is only for current students of regular (Non-executive) full-time post graduate program in management/MBA from any recognized Institute/University/Deemed university/Private University

Certification: Key Points

  • You have to write the certification exam between 9th Aug - 26th Sept, 2011 to be considered for the Challenge.

  • You must clear the certification exam, to be considered in the top ten. 60% after negative marking is the passing score.

  • You are allowed to take the certification exam in any area, only once in the contest period.

  • FLIP testing centres are at 22 cities across India. Computer-based, supervised tests are conducted 4 times /day, 6 days /week. BOOK A SLOT at the earliest to ensure your centre/time preference. We do not guarantee a specific slot. It is on a first come, first served basis. You should complete booking ideally 3-4 weeks prior to your exam date.

  • On-campus, bulk testing is available on a first-come, first served basis – if you need this facility, contact us fast!

  • DO write the diagnostic test available to you at least 4-5 days prior to the exam, so you’ll have time to revise. This will check your preparedness for the final certification exam

FLIP National Challenge Season Two: Important Dates