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NISM Certifications Syllabus
National Institute of Securities Markets certifications mandated by SEBI for capital market and mutual fund professionals. The full NISM Certifications syllabus: 7 subjects, 30 chapters, 99 topics and 255 sub-topics, with 360 flashcards written against it.
NISM Certifications subjects
NISM Certifications has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Securities Markets Foundation and Structure
- Introduction to the Indian Securities Market · 4 topics
- Primary Market and Public Issues · 4 topics
- Secondary Market Operations · 4 topics
- Regulation, Investor Protection and Grievances · 3 topics
Mutual Funds and Distribution
- Concept and Structure of Mutual Funds · 4 topics
- Mutual Fund Products and NAV · 4 topics
- Distribution, Sales and Investor Services · 4 topics
- Code of Conduct and Regulatory Compliance · 4 topics
Equity and Currency Derivatives
- Foundations of Derivatives · 3 topics
- Futures Contracts · 3 topics
- Options Contracts · 3 topics
- Currency Derivatives · 3 topics
- Clearing, Settlement and Risk Management · 3 topics
Investment Advisory and Wealth Management
- Investment Advisory Framework · 3 topics
- Personal Financial Planning · 4 topics
- Asset Classes and Portfolio Construction · 4 topics
- Taxation and Estate Planning · 3 topics
Operations, Compliance and Risk Management
- Securities Operations and Risk Management · 3 topics
- Depository Operations · 3 topics
- Compliance and Internal Controls · 3 topics
Research Analysis and Fundamental Valuation
- Research Analyst Regulatory Framework · 3 topics
- Economic and Industry Analysis · 3 topics
- Financial Statement Analysis · 3 topics
- Valuation Approaches · 3 topics
- Technical Analysis Basics · 3 topics
Specialized and Institutional Certifications
- Portfolio Management Services · 3 topics
- Alternative Investment Funds · 3 topics
- Fixed Income and Debt Markets · 3 topics
- Merchant Banking and Investment Banking · 3 topics
- REITs, InvITs and Emerging Products · 3 topics
NISM Certifications flashcards
360 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Securities Markets Foundation and Structure — 51 cards
- Mutual Funds and Distribution — 52 cards
- Equity and Currency Derivatives — 51 cards
- Investment Advisory and Wealth Management — 51 cards
- Operations, Compliance and Risk Management — 51 cards
- Research Analysis and Fundamental Valuation — 54 cards
- Specialized and Institutional Certifications — 50 cards
NISM Certifications syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the NISM Certifications syllabus?
NISM Certifications covers 7 subjects: Securities Markets Foundation and Structure, Mutual Funds and Distribution, Equity and Currency Derivatives, Investment Advisory and Wealth Management, Operations, Compliance and Risk Management, Research Analysis and Fundamental Valuation and Specialized and Institutional Certifications.
How many chapters and topics are in the NISM Certifications syllabus?
30 chapters and 99 topics, broken down further into 255 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Mutual Funds and Distribution is the largest subject, with 16 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there NISM Certifications flashcards?
Yes — 360 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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