Navi Mumbai, August 2026: ITM Skills University has expanded its long-standing partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank with the launch of three new industry-integrated career pathway programs for graduates and postgraduates seeking careers in banking. The Kotak Accelerate Edge Program, Kotak Value Bankers Program and Kotak Personal Bankers Program offer residential training pathways across Operations, Customer Acquisition and Branch Banking, with successful participants receiving an opportunity to join Kotak Mahindra Bank.
The launch builds on the strong collaboration between the two institutions. ITM Skills University has previously delivered the Kotak NextGen Bankers Program and Kotak RISE Bankers Program, together placing 131 young professionals with Kotak Mahindra Bank. The new programs further strengthen industry-academia integration while creating structured career opportunities for aspiring banking professionals.
The Kotak Accelerate Edge Program is a 45-day residential program for postgraduate talent seeking careers in banking operations. Participants receive training in trade finance, working capital operations, documentation verification, letters of credit processing, and transaction compliance, and are entitled for a stipend of ₹7,500 during the classroom residential training. Upon successful completion, they have the opportunity to join as Deputy Manager with an annual fixed CTC of ₹4.8 lakh. The all-inclusive fee of ₹1.95 lakh covers training, boarding, lodging, study material, and certification.
The Kotak Value Bankers Program is a 21-day residential program for graduates seeking careers in retail banking sales. Participants receive training in CASA acquisition, field sales, and cross-selling of banking products, and are entitled for a stipend of ₹5,000 during the classroom residential training. Upon successful completion, they have the opportunity to join as Assistant Manager with an annual fixed CTC of ₹3.6 lakh. The all-inclusive fee of ₹65,000 covers training, boarding, lodging, study material, and certification in Customer Acquisition & Sales Management.
The Kotak Personal Bankers Program is a 21-day residential program for graduates seeking careers in branch banking and customer-service roles. Participants receive training in practical banking knowledge, customer servicing, cross-selling of banking products, and cash and non-cash transaction support, and are entitled for a stipend of ₹5,000 during the classroom residential training. Upon successful completion, they have the opportunity to join as Service Officer with an annual fixed CTC of ₹3.5 lakh. The all-inclusive fee of ₹65,000 covers training, boarding, lodging, study material, and certification.
“Our partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank has already helped 131 young professionals begin meaningful banking careers through the NextGen Bankers and RISE Bankers Programs. With the launch of the Accelerate Edge, Value Bankers and Personal Bankers Programs, we are widening this pathway further, giving graduates structured, industry-aligned routes into Operations, Acquisition and Branch Banking roles at one of India’s leading private sector banks,” said Mr. Sidhu Hiremath, Director, ITM Skills University.
All three programs combine residential classroom learning at ITM Skills University’s Navi Mumbai campus with industry-oriented curricula and professional certification. Participants can also access education loan assistance through the university’s banking and financial partners, including flexible EMI options, unsecured loans subject to eligibility, moratorium benefits and extended repayment tenures.
Together, the programs provide a structured pathway from specialised training to employment in banking.
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