Collaborative Excellence

Kotak NextGen
Bankers Programme

Launch your career with India's leading private sector bank. A comprehensive 1-year residential programme designed to transform young graduates into future-ready banking relationship professionals.

Designation: Elite Relationship Manager (ERM)

Department: Relationship Banking & Wealth Management

CTC Package: ₹ 5.00 LPA (Upon Successful Completion)

Job Location: Pan India (Across major branches)

Guaranteed Job at Kotak Mahindra Bank on Day 1

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Program Overview

The Kotak NextGen Bankers Programme, in strategic collaboration with ITM and Tech Vimal Foundation, is a comprehensive 12-month postgraduate career accelerator. It is meticulously designed to groom aspiring graduates into high-performing banking professionals.

This programme goes beyond traditional education by blending intensive classroom learning with real-world on-the-job training. Upon successful completion, you are awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Banking and absorbed as an Elite Relationship Manager (ERM) at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Why Choose this Programme?

A structured pathway designed to give you a head-start in the competitive banking industry.

Campus Training

4-months of rigorous residential classroom training at the start-of-the-art ITM Campus.

Guest Lectures

Regular sessions by senior leaders from Kotak Mahindra Bank to provide industry insights.

Real Experience

2-months of On-the-Job Training (OJT) followed by a 6-month Internship at a Kotak branch.

Earn While Learning

Receive a stipend of ₹5,000 during training and up to ₹25,000 during the OJT/Internship phase.

Assured Employment

Guaranteed role as an Elite Relationship Manager upon successful course completion.

PG Diploma

Earn a recognized Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Banking to boost your credentials.

Invest, Learn & Earn

YOUR INVESTMENT

Total Course Fee: ₹ 2,70,000 + GST

This fee covers tuition, study materials, and boarding/lodging during the residential phase.
Loan assistance is available for all eligible candidates.

LEARNING JOURNEY

Term 1 (4 Months)

Residential Campus Training
Stipend: ₹5,000/mo

Term 2 (2 Months)

Guest Sessions & OJT
Stipend: ₹25,000/mo

Term 3 (6 Months)

Internship at Branch
Stipend: ₹25,000/mo

YOUR CAREER START

Role: Elite Relationship Manager (Grade M1)

₹ 5.00 LPA

Annual CTC Package

*Plus performance-linked incentives and medical benefits.

4-Step Selection Process

Registration

Fill the online application form with your academic details.

Assessment

Clear the online aptitude and English language test.

Interview

Personal interview to assess communication and sales skills.

Offer

Receive your admission letter and provisional offer letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria?

Qualification: Any Graduate with minimum 60% marks in 10th, 12th, and Graduation.
Age: Less than or equal to 25 years at the time of application.
Skills: Excellent communication skills and English proficiency are mandatory.

is the job guaranteed at Kotak Bank?

Yes, the Kotak NextGen Bankers Programme comes with a 100% job guarantee. Upon successful completion of the training and internship phases, you will be onboarded as an Elite Relationship Manager.

Is loan assistance provided for the fee?

Yes, we have tie-ups with financial partners to provide educational loans to selected candidates. The loan can be repaid in easy installments once you start your career.

What is the role of an Elite Relationship Manager?

An Elite Relationship Manager is responsible for handling high-net-worth clients, managing their banking portfolios, cross-selling banking products (like insurance, mutual funds), and ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth.

Where will the training take place?

The 4-month residential classroom training will be conducted at the ITM campus (Vadodara/Noida). The subsequent OJT and Internship will be at a designated Kotak Mahindra Bank branch closer to your location preference (subject to availability).

Kotak NextGenBankers Programme