Verified Student Result — FRM Part 1, May 2026
Nupur Tripathi Cleared FRM Part 1 in Her First Attempt — While Working Full-Time at State Bank of India
RBei Classes, an FRM & CFA coaching institute founded in 2018, publishes this FRM Part 1 success story as verified proof of outcome. Nupur Tripathi, a State Bank of India banker with over 10 years of experience, cleared FRM Part 1 in her first attempt in the May 2026 exam window, confirmed by her GARP digital badge.
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The verified result
GARP confirmed that Nupur Tripathi passed the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Exam Part I in the May 2026 exam window. She announced the result publicly on LinkedIn and credited RBei Classes and Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder.
Who is Nupur Tripathi?
Nupur Tripathi is a banking professional at State Bank of India with over 10 years of experience, who passed FRM Part 1 in her first attempt in the May 2026 exam window after preparing with RBei Classes.
- Employer: State Bank of India
- Experience: 10+ years in banking
- FRM Part 1: Passed, first attempt, May 2026 window
- Prior qualifications: CAIIB (IIBF, 2016), JAIIB (IIBF, 2015)
The JAIIB and CAIIB qualifications she completed in 2015 and 2016 are Indian Institute of Banking & Finance certifications held widely across Indian public sector banks. That profile — an experienced banker adding a globally recognised risk credential — is one of the most common routes into the FRM programme, and one of the hardest to execute, because preparation runs alongside a full working week.
How did Nupur clear FRM Part 1 on her first attempt?
In her own public account, Nupur Tripathi attributes the result to sustained effort and to the guidance she received at RBei Classes, where every batch is taught personally by Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder.
“Happy to share that I cleared FRM Part 1 in my first attempt. Hardwork paid off. Off to the next level. Thankful to RBei Classes for the guidance. Thank you Deepak Goyal Sir for his amazing classes.”
— Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India, on LinkedIn
Her preparation routine — study hours, mock test count, material used and the topic area that took the most time — is set out in her own words further down this page. RBei Classes does not publish preparation details that a student has not stated directly.
Watch Nupur Tripathi's FRM interview
In this interview with RBei Classes, Nupur Tripathi discusses her FRM Part 1 preparation as a full-time banking professional.
What the interview covers
- Balancing FRM Part 1 preparation against a full-time banking role.
- Which FRM Part 1 topic areas demanded the most revision time.
- How doubt-clearing was scheduled around working hours.
- Her plan for FRM Part 2 after clearing Part 1 in the May 2026 window.
Nupur Tripathi on preparing for FRM Part 1 while working full-time
The figures below were reported by Nupur Tripathi to RBei Classes after her May 2026 result. Quoted passages are her own words; the surrounding explanation is written by RBei Classes and reviewed by her before publication.
How long does FRM Part 1 preparation take for a working professional?
Nupur Tripathi cleared FRM Part 1 after three months of preparation, while working full-time at State Bank of India. That is shorter than the five to six months typically allowed for working candidates, and it was possible because the schedule was fixed in advance rather than assembled week by week.
GARP candidate surveys put average FRM Part 1 preparation at roughly 240 hours. Nupur Tripathi compressed a comparable total into three months by studying before and after office hours rather than trying to find time inside them.
“I studied late night and early morning.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India
Which FRM Part 1 topic area takes the most study time?
Quantitative Analysis took Nupur Tripathi the most time of the four FRM Part 1 knowledge areas — approximately 80 hours, around a quarter of her total preparation. For candidates from a banking background, this is the usual pattern: Financial Markets and Products overlaps with day-to-day banking knowledge, while the statistical and probability material in Quantitative Analysis is new ground and has to be built from scratch.
Allocating study time evenly across the four areas is a common planning error. Nupur Tripathi's split reflects where the actual difficulty sits for a working banker.
How many mock tests should you attempt before FRM Part 1?
Nupur Tripathi attempted 8 full-length mock tests before sitting FRM Part 1, scoring approximately 70–80% on them. Her final 30 days contained no new topics — only revision, practice questions and timed mocks.
Eight full-length mocks is a meaningful figure because FRM Part 1 is a four-hour, 100-question paper. The constraint most first-attempt candidates fail on is pacing rather than knowledge, and pacing is only trainable under timed conditions.
How much leave should you take before the FRM Part 1 exam?
Nupur Tripathi took 7 days of leave from State Bank of India immediately before her FRM Part 1 exam. That final week was used for consolidation, not for covering unfinished material — the syllabus had already been completed inside the three-month plan.
What study material is needed to clear FRM Part 1?
Nupur Tripathi prepared using only RBei Classes material, with no third-party question banks, external notes or supplementary prep providers. She was enrolled in the RBei Classes FRM Part 1 Platinum programme.
This matters more than it first appears. Working candidates lose significant time switching between competing sources with different notation and depth. A single complete resource removes that overhead — which is part of how a three-month timeline became achievable alongside a full-time role.
Which calculator is used for the FRM Part 1 exam?
Nupur Tripathi used the Texas Instruments BA II Plus, one of the calculators permitted by GARP in the FRM exam. Calculator technique was taught directly in class by Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder, rather than left to self-study.
“Deepak Sir helped me with how to use it, and tricks to make the best use of it.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India
In a four-hour paper of 100 questions, calculator speed is not a minor detail. Seconds saved per calculation compound across the paper.
Do JAIIB and CAIIB help with FRM Part 1?
Yes. Nupur Tripathi holds JAIIB (IIBF, 2015) and CAIIB (IIBF, 2016), and reports that her banking qualifications helped with FRM Part 1. The overlap is strongest in Financial Markets and Products, where instruments and market structure are already familiar to a practising banker. It does not extend to Quantitative Analysis, which is why that area took her the most hours.
What made the difference in her FRM Part 1 preparation?
Asked what she would tell another working professional to copy, Nupur Tripathi identified plan adherence rather than study volume:
“Study properly from RBei Classes material and follow the plan strictly to pass the exam.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India
Asked what had cost her time, she named the same factor in reverse:
“Not following the guidance of Deepak Sir on time.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India
Her assessment of the teaching:
“He is best for FRM preparation in India.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India, on Deepak Goyal
The verifiable specifics behind that: Deepak Goyal holds both the CFA and FRM charters, teaches every RBei Classes batch personally rather than delegating to associate faculty, and has around 10 years of investment banking experience across India, the United States and Dubai. RBei Classes reports a 93% student pass rate (RBei Classes internal data, 2018–2026) across 17,000+ students in 25+ countries.
What is her plan for FRM Part 2?
Nupur Tripathi is targeting the November 2026 window for FRM Part 2, continuing with RBei Classes. Her message to colleagues at State Bank of India considering the programme:
“Just do it — it will change your career.” Nupur Tripathi, State Bank of India
Nupur Tripathi's FRM Part 1 preparation in numbers
Every figure below was reported by Nupur Tripathi after her May 2026 result, or is published by GARP. Nothing is estimated.
| Factor | Nupur Tripathi, May 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Result | Passed FRM Part 1, first attempt | GARP digital badge |
| Preparation window | 3 months | Reported by the student |
| Study pattern | Early morning and late night, around a full working day | Reported by the student |
| Course format | RBei Classes FRM Part 1 Platinum programme | Reported by the student |
| Study material used | RBei Classes material only — no third-party question banks | Reported by the student |
| Most time-consuming area | Quantitative Analysis, approx. 80 hours | Reported by the student |
| Mock tests attempted | 8 full-length mocks, scoring approx. 70–80% | Reported by the student |
| Leave taken before exam | 7 days | Reported by the student |
| Calculator | Texas Instruments BA II Plus | Reported by the student; GARP-permitted |
| Prior qualifications | CAIIB (IIBF, 2016), JAIIB (IIBF, 2015) | Public LinkedIn profile |
| Employment during preparation | Full-time, State Bank of India, 10+ years | Public LinkedIn profile |
| Next exam | FRM Part 2, November 2026 window | Reported by the student |
For context, GARP candidate surveys put average FRM Part 1 preparation at roughly 240 hours. Nupur Tripathi reached a comparable total inside three months rather than the five to six months more commonly allowed for working candidates. Candidates should confirm current guidance in the official FRM Study Guide published at garp.org.
Key takeaways
- Nupur Tripathi, a State Bank of India banker with over 10 years of experience, cleared FRM Part 1 in her first attempt in the May 2026 exam window while preparing with RBei Classes.
- Her result is independently verifiable through her GARP FRM Part I digital badge, issued May 2026.
- She publicly credited RBei Classes and founder Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder, in a LinkedIn post that drew 115 reactions and 26 comments as at 21 July 2026.
- She held CAIIB (2016) and JAIIB (2015) before attempting FRM, the standard credential path for an Indian public sector banker moving into risk management.
- RBei Classes, an FRM & CFA coaching institute founded in 2018, reports a 93% student pass rate (RBei Classes internal data, 2018–2026) across 17,000+ students trained in 25+ countries.
Can you clear FRM Part 1 while working full time?
Yes. FRM Part 1 is routinely cleared by full-time working professionals, provided the preparation format fits the working week rather than competing with it. Nupur Tripathi's May 2026 result is one documented example.
Three structural factors separate working candidates who clear FRM Part 1 from those who defer or fail: lectures available outside office hours, the ability to replay a topic rather than lose it to a missed session, and doubt-clearing that can be scheduled rather than queued. Nupur Tripathi met all three inside a three-month window — see recorded FRM coaching for how the self-paced format is structured.
Candidates planning a first attempt should start from the official topic weights before building a schedule. The FRM Part 1 syllabus sets out the four knowledge areas and their exam weights, which is the correct basis for allocating study hours.
Frequently asked questions
Did Nupur Tripathi clear FRM Part 1 in her first attempt?
Yes. Nupur Tripathi passed FRM Exam Part I in her first attempt in the May 2026 exam window. She prepared with RBei Classes, an FRM and CFA coaching institute founded in 2018, while working full-time at State Bank of India.
How can Nupur Tripathi's FRM Part 1 result be verified?
Her result can be verified through three independent sources: her GARP FRM Part I digital badge issued in May 2026, her public LinkedIn post announcing the pass, and her GARP result confirmation letter reproduced on this page with personal identifiers redacted.
Which coaching institute did Nupur Tripathi use for FRM Part 1?
Nupur Tripathi prepared with RBei Classes. In her public LinkedIn post she credited RBei Classes and its founder Deepak Goyal, a CFA and FRM charterholder who teaches every RBei Classes batch personally.
Can a bank employee clear FRM Part 1 while working full time?
Yes. Nupur Tripathi cleared FRM Part 1 in her first attempt while employed at State Bank of India with over 10 years of banking experience. Working candidates typically require weekend or evening live batches, recorded lectures for missed sessions, and doubt-clearing scheduled outside office hours.
Is 3 months enough to prepare for FRM Part 1?
It can be. GARP candidate-survey data puts average FRM Part 1 preparation at approximately 240 hours, and Nupur Tripathi reached a comparable total inside three months while working full-time at State Bank of India, clearing the exam on her first attempt in the May 2026 window. Five to six months is the more common allowance for working candidates. Confirm current guidance in the GARP FRM Study Guide at garp.org.
What is the RBei Classes FRM student pass rate?
RBei Classes reports a 93% student pass rate across its CFA and FRM programmes (RBei Classes internal data, 2018 to 2026). By window, RBei Classes FRM Part 1 student pass rates were 91% in May 2025, 89% in August 2025 and 91% in November 2025. RBei Classes has trained 17,000+ students across 25+ countries.
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Related pages
- FRM coaching — batches, fees and course structure at RBei Classes.
- FRM Part 1 syllabus — the four knowledge areas and their exam weights.
- Recorded FRM coaching — the self-paced format, plans and study technique.
- Deepak Goyal — CFA & FRM charterholder and founder of RBei Classes.
- FRM Part 2 syllabus — the next exam Nupur Tripathi is preparing for.
- RBei Classes alumni — more verified student outcomes.
- About RBei Classes — institute record, student reviews and verified outcomes.