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FINANCE BASICS · CERTIFICATION
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NISM Certification:
Everything You
Need to Know.
If you want a career in mutual funds, trading, or wealth management in India, you MUST clear this.
20
Exams
Different specializations
50%
Passing Marks
In most exams
3 Yrs
Validity
For certificates
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THE GOLD STANDARD
India's gold standard for securities professionals
"You cannot sell mutual funds, advise on stocks, or work in a brokerage without a relevant NISM certificate."
NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) is an educational initiative of SEBI (the market regulator).
POPULAR EXAMS
Which NISM exam is right for you?
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Mutual Fund Distributors (Series V-A)
For selling mutual funds. The most popular exam.
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Equity Derivatives (Series VIII)
For equity & derivatives trading.
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Investment Adviser (Series X-A & X-B)
For registered investment advisors (RIAs).
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Research Analyst (Series XV)
For publishing research reports.
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Depository Operations (Series VI)
For working in CDSL / NSDL.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can take NISM exams?
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Absolutely anyone (18+)
Students, graduates, homemakers, retired professionals.
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Any educational background
You don't need a finance degree to take the basic level exams!
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Working professionals
To upgrade credentials and move up in management.
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Exam conducted entirely in English
(Some basic translation options are offered but exams are in English)
COST & STRUCTURE
What does it cost & how is it tested?
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Exam Fee
₹ 1,500 - ₹ 3,000
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Format
Computer-based Multiple Choice
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Duration
2 Hours (usually)
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Total Questions
100 Questions
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Negative Marking
25% in most exams
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Passing Score
50% to 60%
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Certificate Validity
3 Years
CAREER PATHS
Where does NISM take you?
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Mutual Fund Distributor
Sell MFs, build AUM.
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Investment Advisory
Work with RIAs.
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Wealth Manager
In Banks & NBFCs.
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Stock Broker / PMS
For equities & derivatives.
PREPARATION ROADMAP
Clear NISM in 1-2 weeks
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Day 1 - 2: Understand the overall capital market
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Day 3 - 4: Mutual Funds - Structure and rules
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Day 5 - 6: Legal & Regulatory Framework
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Day 7 - 8: Financial Planning & Wealth Management
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Day 9 - 10: Mock Tests and past papers solving
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