Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute

Name

Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute

Legal name

M/s Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute Private Limited

Website

https://ssei.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Finance Certification Coaching

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD)

Keywords

• Professional finance education
• CFA exam preparation
• FRM certification training
• Chartered accountancy coaching
• ACCA tuition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Fees - Professional Certifications: One-time course fees for CFA, FRM, ACCA, and CA exam preparation programs. Students purchase individual courses or combo packages with validity periods ranging from 12-24 months. Fees vary by program tier (Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus) and delivery format (Live, Recorded, Self-Paced).
2. Course Validity Extensions: Additional fee-based extensions for course validity, allowing students to extend access to content beyond the initial validity period. Priced at ₹500-₹1,000 depending on the course.
3. Study Materials and Books: Sale of supplementary hardcopy study materials, books, and practice question banks aligned with professional exam curricula.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute (SSEI) is a private educational institute that delivers instructor-led and self-paced coaching programs preparing individual students for globally recognized finance and accounting professional certifications, including CFA (all three levels), FRM (Part 1), CA (Foundation, Inter, Final with primary focus on Advanced Financial Management), and ACCA (Knowledge, Skill, and Professional levels). The institute also offers practical career programs such as Analyst Stack (financial modeling, equity research, AI in finance, and career development), standalone Financial Modeling & Valuation, and a financial literacy program branded PRUDENTIA, sold directly through its own e-commerce website.

Product overview

SSEI is an education and training platform offering professional finance and accounting certification courses across multiple verticals. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising: (1) CFA exam preparation programs across all three levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) with multiple variants including Full Immersion, Accelerate Program, Fast Track, Review Class, and Partial Topics; (2) FRM Part 1 exam preparation; (3) CA (Chartered Accountancy) courses covering Foundation, Inter, and Final levels with Advanced Financial Management (AFM) as the primary Final-level offering; (4) ACCA courses spanning Knowledge, Skill, and Professional levels with various paper combination options; (5) Analyst Stack — a comprehensive career transformation program combining Financial Modeling & Valuation, Fundamental Equity Research, AI in Finance, and Career Development; (6) standalone Financial Modeling & Valuation program; (7) PRUDENTIA — a financial literacy program; and (8) Combo packages bundling multiple products (CFA/FRM/CA + Analyst Stack or FMV) at discounted rates. All programs are delivered via Live Online, Recorded, or blended formats with study materials, mock exams, and placement assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRUDENTIA: Financial Literacy Meets Analytical Mastery - A program covering personal finance, income & protection, business & investment, and AI as co-pilot.

Products and services

• CFA Level 1 Full Immersion Live Batch Comprehensive CFA Level 1 live online exam preparation course covering all CFA Institute learning objectives, designed for individual students and working professionals preparing for the CFA Level 1 exam. Includes ~590 hours of core content, self-practice combined book, ~3,000 reading-wise quiz questions, full CBT mock, and Telegram-based doubt resolution with Sanjay Sir.
• CFA Level 2 Full Immersion Blended Batch CFA Level 2 exam preparation blended course combining live and recorded instruction, covering all Level 2 curriculum topics for individual candidates targeting the CFA Level 2 exam. Includes 374-442 hours of content, revision classes, and placement assistance.
• CFA Level 3 Common Core with Portfolio Management Pathway CFA Level 3 exam preparation course covering the Common Core curriculum plus the specialized Portfolio Management pathway, designed for candidates targeting the 2026/2027 Level 3 exam. Includes ~200 hours of core learning content and placement assistance.
• CFA Level 1 Accelerate Program Self-paced CFA Level 1 preparation route designed for working professionals and career-switchers, featuring under 300 hours of expert video lectures restructured into a week-by-week study roadmap with live weekend problem-solving workshops and two full-length CBT mocks.
• CFA Level 1 Batch for CA / CMA / MBA Finance Students Specialized CFA Level 1 batch targeted at students and professionals from CA, CMA, or MBA Finance backgrounds, providing ~505 hours of core content with only revision videos for Corporate Issuers and Financial Statement Analysis given that audience's existing familiarity.
• CFA Level 1 Batch for Engineers and Quantitative Background Students Specialized CFA Level 1 batch for students with quantitative academic backgrounds (Engineering, Economics Honours, Statistics Honours, Mathematics Honours), providing revision-only modules for Economics and Quantitative Methods in recognition of their existing competence in those areas.
• CFA Level 1 2026 Fast Track / Review Class Fast track / review class for CFA Level 1, delivering ~125 hours of core content covering all learning objectives for candidates needing a condensed revision path for the 2026 exam term.
• CFA Level 1 Partial Topics Selective topic coverage for CFA Level 1, allowing students to purchase instruction on individual topics - Ethics, Quantitative Methods, Economics, FSA, Corporate Issuers, Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investment, or Portfolio Management - for targeted study.
• CFA Level 2 Partial Topics Selective topic coverage for CFA Level 2, allowing students to purchase instruction on individual topics from a list of nine subject areas for targeted supplementary study.
• CFA Level 2 Review Class Comprehensive ~100-hour revision class for CFA Level 2 covering the entire Level 2 curriculum in a condensed format suitable for candidates preparing for the August 2026 exam term.
• FRM Part 1 Exam Preparation FRM Part 1 exam preparation with Live Online batch and Face-to-Face option in Kolkata, covering Quantitative Methods, Foundations of Risk Management, Financial Markets and Products, and Valuation and Risk Models. Gold Package includes ~230 hours of content and 4 hardcopy books.
• CA Foundation Combo All 4 Subjects - New Syllabus CA Foundation exam preparation under the new syllabus covering all four subjects - Quantitative Aptitude, Accounting, Business Laws, and Economics - with 300-400 hours of structured live lectures and 4 hardcopy books, targeted at students preparing for Sep'26, Jan'27, and May'27 exam terms.
• CA Final AFM (New Syllabus) - Regular Live Online Batch CA Final Advanced Financial Management New Syllabus regular live online course for Chartered Accountancy final stage students, with 250-300 hours of main lectures and 3 hardcopy books across 24 months validity, targeting May'27 and Nov'27 exam attempts.
• CA Final AFM (New Syllabus) - Recorded Batch Pre-recorded comprehensive video lecture series for CA Final AFM New Syllabus, with approximately 220 hours covering theory, practical problem-solving, and ICAI exam-oriented strategies for self-paced learners.
• CA Final AFM (New Syllabus) - Fast Track Exam Oriented Fast track exam-oriented pre-recorded CA Final AFM New Syllabus course for candidates needing accelerated preparation, providing 170-180 hours of instruction with 3 hardcopy books for Nov'26 and subsequent exam attempts.
• CA Final AFM Fast Track (Without Books) Fast track exam-oriented pre-recorded CA Final AFM New Syllabus course without physical books, designed for students who only need digital video content with QForum-based doubt resolution.
• ACCA Applied Knowledge Level (3 Papers) ACCA Applied Knowledge level preparation covering the three foundational papers - Business and Technology, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting - delivered via live online batches with 200-250 hours of comprehensive video lectures.
• ACCA Knowledge + Skill Level (9 Papers) ACCA Knowledge plus Skill level preparation covering all nine papers across Applied Knowledge and Skill levels, with 650-800 hours of comprehensive video lectures and 9 hardcopy ACCA-aligned books.
• ACCA Knowledge + Skill + Professional (13 Papers) Full ACCA program covering all 13 papers across Applied Knowledge, Skill, and Professional levels, including mandatory Strategic Business Leader (SBL) and Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) plus elective options, with 900-1000 hours of comprehensive video lectures.
• ACCA 8 Papers (F5-P Level with 1 Paper Exemption) ACCA program tailored for candidates with one paper exemption (Corporate & Business Law), covering six fundamental papers, two professional mandatory papers (SBL, SBR), and two elective papers across 800-900 hours of video lectures.
• ACCA 7 Papers (F5-P Level with 2 Paper Exemptions) ACCA program tailored for candidates with two paper exemptions (Corporate & Business Law, Taxation), covering three fundamental papers, two professional mandatory papers, and two elective papers across 700-800 hours of video lectures.
• ACCA 10 Papers (F4-P Level) ACCA program covering ten papers from Fundamental to Professional level, including Corporate & Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit & Assurance, Financial Management, SBL, SBR, and two elective papers.
• ACCA Professional Level (4 Papers) ACCA Professional level preparation covering the four required papers - mandatory Strategic Business Leader (SBL) and Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) plus two electives from AFM, APM, ATX, or AAA - across 550-600 hours of video lectures.
• Analyst Stack - Finance Career Transformation Program Comprehensive finance career transformation program with 73 sessions over 140+ hours covering Financial Modeling & Valuation (19 sessions), Fundamental Equity Research (41 sessions), AI in Finance (10 sessions), and Career Development Module (3 sessions), targeting working professionals, career-switchers, and serious aspirants seeking practical job-ready skills. Includes capstone projects serving as interview work samples and placement assistance.
• Financial Modeling & Valuation Program 25-session, 50+ hour financial modeling and valuation program teaching real-world modeling as practiced by equity research analysts and investment bankers, covering Excel mastery, integrated financial statements, DCF valuation, AI-enabled workflows, and capstone projects. Delivered via Recorded + Live Support with Discord doubt resolution.
• PRUDENTIA - Financial Literacy Meets Analytical Mastery Financial literacy and analytical mastery program with 15 sessions over 30+ hours covering four pillars: Personal Finance, Income & Protection, Business & Investment, and AI as Co-Pilot. 100% Live Online delivery targeting college students and young professionals seeking foundational personal finance skills and analytical thinking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,00,000+ students trained across professional finance programs
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSEI is an approved Prep Provider for the CFA Institute. The institute offers CFA exam preparation programs at all three levels (Level 1, 2, and 3) with comprehensive curriculum coverage aligned to CFA Institute learning objectives. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review, or guarantee the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by SSEI. CFA Institute, CFA, and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
• GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSEI is an approved Prep Provider for GARP, offering FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Part 1 exam preparation programs. FRM is a trademark owned by GARP. SSEI provides comprehensive FRM preparation with Gold and Platinum Plus package options.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSEI is an approved Prep Provider for ACCA, offering comprehensive ACCA exam preparation across Applied Knowledge, Skill, and Professional levels with various paper combination options. ACCA-aligned books and curriculum coverage provided.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMS Proschool: Indian finance and analytics education brand under IMS, offering CFA, FRM, CFP, Financial Modeling, and analytics certifications. Comparable to SSEI in serving Indian certification aspirants with structured classroom plus online programs.
• EduPristine: Indian finance and accounting training provider offering CFA, FRM, ACCA, CPA, and Financial Modeling courses with both live and self-paced formats. Closely comparable to SSEI on target audience (Indian finance certification aspirants), product mix, and delivery model.
• Elearn Markets: Indian financial education platform offering technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and finance certification courses. Comparable to SSEI on target learner profile (Indian retail and early-career finance students) and product mix spanning literacy and certification.
• Wallstreet School: Indian training provider focused on Investment Banking, Equity Research, Financial Modeling, and CFA programs. Directly comparable to SSEI's Analyst Stack and Financial Modeling & Valuation offerings targeting finance career transitioners.
• AnalystPrep: International CFA and FRM exam prep provider offering question banks, mock exams, and review notes. Closely comparable to SSEI on CFA/FRM prep scope and QForum-style mock testing capability, but operating primarily in English-speaking international markets.
• Finology: Indian financial education and stock-market-learning platform offering courses, subscriptions, and certification-aligned content. Comparable to SSEI in serving retail finance learners in India and overlapping in financial literacy adjacent to PRUDENTIA.

Emerging players

• Unacademy: Indian edtech unicorn with category-leading offerings in CA, CS, CMA, and finance certification verticals. Overlaps with SSEI on CA and finance learners, but operates with venture-backed scale, app-first delivery, and a larger instructor pool.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Schweser: Established global CFA exam prep brand under Kaplan, offering study notes, practice exams, and review courses. Comparable as an approved CFA prep provider with broader geographic reach and a more institutional positioning than SSEI.
• BPP: Global professional education provider with ACCA-approved tuition across Knowledge, Skill, and Professional levels. Comparable to SSEI as an approved ACCA prep provider, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• CAclubindia: India's largest online community and resource platform for Chartered Accountants, offering study material, articles, and exam-prep guidance. Comparable to SSEI on the CA vertical audience, functioning more as a community and content destination than a structured live-coaching competitor.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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