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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Exam

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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Exam


The NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination is intended for individuals at the entry-level who are interested in establishing a career in the securities markets. The primary objective of this examination is to provide participants with a foundational understanding of the Indian securities markets, along with relevant rules and regulations.


Who should take the exam?

This NISM series examination serves as a valuable resource for those seeking fundamental knowledge of the Indian securities markets, including:

  • Novice professionals entering the securities markets
  • Employees of intermediaries operating within the securities industry
  • Professionals from diverse backgrounds keen on familiarizing themselves with the securities markets
  • Students
  • Homemakers
  • Educators


Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

  • Domain 1: Understanding Securities Markets and Performance
  • Domain 2: Understand Securities: Types, Features and Concepts of Asset Allocation and Investing
  • Domain 3: Learn about Primary Markets
  • Domain 4: Understand Secondary Markets
  • Domain 5: Learn about Mutual Funds
  • Domain 6: Understand about Derivative Markets

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There will be 100 questions in the exam.

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After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.

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To renew your current certificate, you need to appear for NISM CPE for Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination or successfully pass the NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination before the expiry of such certificate.

NISM Series XII: Securities Markets Foundation Examination w.e.f August 9, 2019 This examination is a voluntary examination. The NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination is for entry level professionals, who wish to make a career in the securities markets. This certification examination will also be useful to all those individuals who are interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the Indian Securities markets, including: • Entry level professionals in the securities markets • Employees of intermediaries functioning in the securities industry • Professionals in other industries interested in gaining knowledge of the securities markets • Students • Homemakers • Teachers The purpose of this exam is to impart basic knowledge of the Indian securities markets to the participants and related rules and regulations.

The certificate will be valid for 3 years from the date of the examination.

There will only be multiple-choice and multi-response questions covered in the exam.

On successful completion of the examination the candidate should: • Know the basics of the Indian Securities Markets. • Know the various processes involved in Primary and Secondary Markets • Understand the schemes and products in Mutual Funds and Derivatives Markets in India. • Know the steps in financial planning process.

The fees for NISM Series XII: Securities Markets Foundation Exam is Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only (Rs. 1770/-).

The examination consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each and should be completed in 2 hours. The passing score for the examination is 60%. There shall be no negative marking.

There are no prerequisites required for NISM Series XII: Securities Markets Foundation Exam.

NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination is for entry level professionals, who wish to make a career in the securities markets. This certification examination will also be useful to all those individuals who are interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the Indian Securities markets, including: • Entry level professionals in the securities markets • Employees of intermediaries functioning in the securities industry • Professionals in other industries interested in gaining knowledge of the securities markets • Students • Homemakers • Teachers

The candidate has to secure 60% in order to pass the exam.

There will be 100 questions which have to be completed in 120 minutes.