NISM Certifications · exam guide
NISM Certifications Registration
Checked against NISM's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
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Candidates create a one-time account on the NISM certification portal (cert.nism.ac.in), then enrol for each module separately by choosing a test centre, date and slot and paying the fee online.
Steps to register
- 1Create an account on the NISM certification portal at https://cert.nism.ac.in/ by filling the online registration form, then activate it through the link and OTP sent to the registered email ID.
- 2Keep scanned copies ready: PAN card, a recent colour photograph and proof of address (each jpeg or jpg, under 1 MB), plus educational qualification and employment details.
- 3Log in with the registered email ID and password and choose to enrol for an NISM certification examination.
- 4Select the module, then the city, test centre and date range to see seat availability, and pick a slot from those available.
- 5Pay the fee online by credit or debit card, net banking or UPI.
- 6Download the admit card and the receipt from the portal. The module workbook can be downloaded free as a soft copy.
- 7Enrol well in advance for the best chance of the preferred date and location; enrolment for a date closes 48 hours before it.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Series V-A, VI, VII, VIII, XV and XXI-A examination fee (each) | Rs 1,500 | As listed by NISM in October 2026; online payment gateway charges extra |
| Series X-A and X-B examination fee (each) | Rs 3,000 | As listed by NISM in October 2026; online payment gateway charges extra |
| Classroom CPE programme (renewal) | Rs 3,000 | As listed by NISM in October 2026; payment gateway charges extra |
| eCPE programme (online renewal) | Rs 2,500 | As listed by NISM in October 2026; payment gateway charges extra |
| Series X-C Investment Adviser and Series XV-B Research Analyst renewal examinations (each) | Rs 2,500 | As listed by NISM in October 2026 |
Validity: Registration is a one-time activity and the same login is used for every later enrolment. An enrolment for an examination is valid for 180 days, after which it expires with no refund, rescheduling or adjustment. Enrolment and fees are non-refundable, except for technical payment errors.
Official sources
- NISM - Certification examinations (list with duration, marks, pass mark, negative marks, validity, fees)
- NISM - Candidate instructions (rules and guidelines for exam candidates)
- NISM - How to register and enrol for NISM certification examination, CPE and eCPE (guidelines, June 2025)
- NISM - Continuing Professional Education (CPE and eCPE)
- NISM - Series X-C: Investment Adviser Certification (Renewal) Examination
- NISM - Series XV-B: Research Analyst Certification (Renewal) Examination