Weekend Stock Market Classes in Mumbai: Saturday and Sunday Courses
Your weekdays belong to someone else: the office, the commute, the client who calls at 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday are the only stretch of time that is truly yours, and you would rather spend part of it learning something useful than scrolling through market “tips”.
Weekend stock market classes are built for exactly this situation. Upside runs weekday, weekend and evening batches for its share market classes in Mumbai, at the Dadar head branch and the Thane (W) branch.
This guide explains which courses suit weekend learners, how to plan around a weekend batch, and what to ask before you enrol.
Who Weekend Stock Market Classes Suit Best
A weekend batch is not the right fit for everyone. It works especially well for:
- Professionals with unpredictable weekday hours, such as those in consulting, sales or IT projects
- Business owners whose weekdays are taken up by operations
- College students whose weekday timetable changes every semester
- Homemakers who prefer family support at home on weekends
- Long-distance commuters from places like Kalyan, Dombivli or Navi Mumbai who would rather travel once a week than after work
If you can reliably leave work on time, an evening batch may suit you better. The FAQ on whether working professionals can attend weekend-only batches covers this question directly.
Which Courses Can You Take on Weekends?
Upside offers weekend batches alongside weekday and evening ones. Which courses have a weekend batch starting soon changes over time, so check with the team. Here are the main courses and their published fees.
| Course | Duration | Fee (one-time / instalments) | Good weekend choice if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Analysis Course | 1.5 months | ₹16,000 / ₹18,000 | You want to read charts and plan trades |
| Fundamental Analysis Course | 1.5 months | ₹16,000 / ₹18,000 | You want to invest for the long term |
| Options & Futures | 1.5 months | ₹16,000 / ₹18,000 | You want structured F&O learning with hedging |
| Commodity Market Course | 1.5 months | ₹16,000 / ₹18,000 | You are interested in MCX and NCDEX |
| Research Analysis Certification | 2 months | ₹20,000 / ₹22,000 | You are preparing for NISM Series XV |
| Diploma in Stock Market | 4 months | ₹40,000 / ₹42,000 | You want the complete foundation |
| Advance Diploma in Stock Market | 6 months | ₹60,000 / ₹70,000 | You want a markets career with placement support |
| NISM Exam Preparation | Typically 4–6 weeks | Ask the team | You need Series VIII or XV certification |
The Options & Futures course explicitly offers weekday, weekend and evening batches. The NISM Exam Preparation Course runs in evening and weekend batches.
How to Plan Your Weeks Around a Weekend Batch
Classroom time is only half the learning. The other half happens between sessions. Here is a simple routine that works for most weekend learners.
- Weekend: attend class, take notes and mark every doubt you could not resolve.
- Monday or Tuesday evening: spend a short session revising notes while they are fresh.
- Midweek: practise on charts or financial statements, or paper trade what you learned.
- Friday: write down your questions for the next class.
A trading journal helps you link each class to your own practice. Our guide on how to maintain a trading journal shows a simple format.
Want to see a weekend class before you commit? Upside offers weekend and evening options for its free demo class.
Weekend Learning and the Market Calendar
One honest limitation: Indian stock exchanges are generally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. So weekend classes work with recent charts, saved data and company financials rather than live price movement.
That is not a weakness for most topics. Chart reading, valuation, option strategy design and risk planning are often easier to learn when prices are not moving. You then test what you learned during the week, in your own time.
If you specifically want live-market practice during trading hours, ask the counsellor whether a weekday batch suits that goal better. For a longer view of how much time learning takes, read how long it takes to learn the stock market properly.
Which Branch for Weekend Batches?
Both branches run weekend batches. Choose based on where you live and travel.
- Dadar (E): near Dadar TT Circle; serves Dadar, Lower Parel, Parel, Prabhadevi, Matunga, Wadala and Sion. Phone +91 99304 40999.
- Thane (W): at Jambli Naka, about 2 minutes from Thane station; serves Thane, Mulund, Kalwa, Airoli, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Dombivli, Kalyan, Ghatkopar and Bhiwandi. Phone +91 99874 98599.
Questions to Ask Before You Join a Weekend Batch
Use these to compare any course, not just Upside’s:
- What happens if I miss a weekend? See the FAQ on what happens if you miss a class.
- Is the syllabus the same as the weekday batch?
- How is risk management taught?
- Are tips or “calls” part of the course? (At Upside, they are not.)
- What support is available after the course ends?
How to Enrol in a Weekend Batch
Enrolment follows four steps:
- Contact Upside by phone, WhatsApp or the enquiry form for details, fees and the next weekend batch dates.
- Free counselling with a mentor to pick the right course.
- Confirm your weekend batch at Dadar or Thane.
- Join and start learning, with your batch and lecture schedule shared after admission.
Keep a government photo ID, one passport-size photo and proof of your highest qualification ready. The admission process page has the full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Upside run weekend stock market classes? Yes. Upside runs weekend batches alongside weekday and evening batches at both Dadar and Thane.
Are weekend batch timings fixed? Timings vary from batch to batch. Contact the team for the current weekend schedule.
Can I do the full Diploma on weekends? Ask the team which weekend batches are starting for the Diploma. The course runs for 4 months either way.
Are markets open during weekend classes? Generally not. Indian exchanges are usually closed on weekends, so classes use recent charts and data, and you practise during the week.
Is there a weekend demo class? Yes. The free demo class page lists evening and weekend demo options.
Book Your Free Weekend Demo Class
Weekend stock market classes let you learn properly without touching your working week. Explore Upside’s share market classes in Mumbai, then book a free demo at Dadar or Thane.
Call +91 99304 40999 (Dadar) or +91 99874 98599 (Thane), or reserve a seat on the free demo class page. Upside holds a 5.0 Google rating.
Disclaimer: This article is for education only and is not investment advice. Investments in securities are subject to market risks; read all related documents carefully before investing.