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    NISM Registration 2026 (OPEN) - Fees, Dates, How to register, Pass Marks

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 07 Feb 2026, 05:49 PM IST

    The National Institute of Securities Markets opens the NISM registration throughout the year. Candidates can visit the official website - nism.ac.in for NISM 2026 registration. The testing window of NISM certification is also open throughout the year and candidates can schedule their tests according to their convenience. Interested candidates need not constantly keep track of NISM registration 2026 last date as the registration window is open throughout the year.

    Candidates who successfully schedule their test will be allotted their admit card immediately. The NISM registration process will be completed through the NISM Online Certification System. Read the complete article to get detailed information about registration, NISM candidate login and other relevant information.

    NISM Registration Dates 2026

    EventDates

    NISM certification window

    Open throughout the year

    Testing window of NISM certification

    Open throughout the year

    Release of admit card

    Immediately after scheduling of the test

    NISM Certification Courses, Pass Marks, Fee, Certificate Validity

    Sr.NISM Certification ExamsDuration (in mins)Max MarksPass Marks (%)Negative MarksCertificate Validity (Years)Fees

    SEBI Investor Certificate Examination605050-2Free

    NISM-Series-I: Currency Derivatives

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-II-A: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents - Corporate

    120

    100

    50

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-II-B: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents -Mutual Fund

    120

    100

    50

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series- III-A: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non- Fund)

    120

    100

    ó0

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-III-B: Issuers Compliance

    120

    100

    ô0

    25%

    3

    1770


    NISM-Series- IV: Interest Rate Derivatives

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors

    120

    100

    50


    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation

    120

    50

    50


    3

    1200


    NlSM-Series-V-C: Mutual Fund Distributors (Level 2)

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1770


    NISM-Series-VI: Depository Operations

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management

    120

    100

    50

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives

    120

    100

    ó0

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-IX: Merchant Banking

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1 )

    180

    150

    60

    25%

    3

    3000


    NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2)

    180

    150

    ô0

    25%

    3

    3000


    NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation

    120

    100

    ó0


    3

    1770


    NISM-Series-XIII: Common Derivatives

    180

    150

    60

    25%

    3

    3000


    NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-XVI: Commodity Derivatives

    120

    100

    ô0

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-XVII: Retirement Adviser

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM-Series-XVIII: Financial Education

    120

    50

    50


    3

    1416


    NISM-Series-XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (Category I and Il) Distributors

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1770


    NlSM-Series-XIX-B: Alternative Investment Funds (Category III) Distributors

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1770


    NISM-Series-XX: Taxation in Securities Markets

    120

    100

    ó0

    25%

    3

    1770


    NlSM-Series-XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors

    120

    100

    ô0

    25%

    3

    1500


    NISM- Serìes-XXI- B: Portfolio Managers

    180

    150

    60

    25%

    3

    3000


    NISM-Series-XXII: Fixed Income Securities

    120

    100

    60

    25%

    3

    1770


    IBBI: Valuation Examination in the Asset class: Land and Building

    120

    100

    ó0

    25%


    5,900


    IBBI: Yoluotion Exominofion in the Assef class: Plant and Machinery

    120

    100

    ô0

    25%


    5,900


    IBBI: Valuation Examination in the Asset class: Securities or Financial Assets

    120

    100

    ó0

    25%


    5,900

    How to register for NISM certifications 2026?

    Candidates can register for the certification exams through NISM candidate login. The NISM exam registration is completely online. Candidates planning to take the exams for certifications should book their test well in advance for best chances to get their test scheduled according to their preferred date and time. The step-by-step registration process of NISM certification has been given below:

    Step 1: Registration

    The very first step in the NISM application process is the registration process. Candidates can register for the NISM certification exam by entering basic details like phone number, email and upload scanned copies of their photograph, pan card and other valid identity proof.

    Step 2: Fill out the detailed application form

    After completing the NISM registration process, candidates will be required to fill in the detailed application form of NISM. Candidates will have to fill in their correspondence address, educational qualifications, professional details, occupational details etc. Once all the details have been added, click on the submit button.

    Step 3: Activate your NISM account

    Upon successful registration, candidates will be sent an activation link to their registered email address. Upon clicking on the link, the NISM account of candidates will be activated and then they can log in to the NISM candidate login and move forward towards enrolling for the exam.

    Step 4: Enroll for the NISM exam

    Once the registration form has been completed, candidates can move on to enrolling for the NISM exam. To enroll for the NISM exam, candidates should click on the ‘enrolment for certification’ tab. Next, candidates can move on to scheduling their test.

    Step 5: Schedule your Test

    Scheduling the NISM test is one of the most important parts of the registration process. To schedule their test, candidates will have to log in to the NISM candidate login. Next, choose a test slot and your preferred test city. Candidates must book their slots in advance in order to get their preferred date and centre for their NISM exam.

    Step 6: Payment

    Upon completing all the above steps, candidates can move on to paying the NISM registration fee. Candidates will be automatically redirected to the payment gateway. Candidates can pay the NISM exam fee in their preferred mode of online payment.

    Step 7: Payment Confirmation

    Upon successful payment, a payment confirmation page will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to download the payment confirmation page for future reference.

    NISM Admit Card

    Candidates who have successfully enrolled for the exam and made the payment will be able to download their NISM admit card through the NISM candidate login. The admit card of NISM certification will comprise important details like the name of the candidate, exam slot allotted to the candidate, test centre allotted to the candidate, etc. Candidates must note that the NISM admit card is a mandatory document that candidates need to carry on the day of the exam.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to register for NISM certification examinations?
    A:

    Candidates need to fill the online registration form at the NISM Online Certification System to register for NISM.

    Q: What is the validity period of NISM enrollment?
    A:

    The validity period of NISM enrollment is 180 days from the date of enrollment.

    Q: What is NISM registration last date?
    A:

    NISM registration is open throughout the year.

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