Non-Credit Programs

Financial Markets: A Beginner's Module:

https://www.nseindia.com/education/content/module_ncfm.htm

This is a basic level programme for those who wish to either begin a career in the financial markets in India or simply learn the fundamentals of capital markets. The course is structured to help understand the basic concepts relating to different avenues of investment, the primary and the secondary market, the derivatives market and financial statement analysis.

Why should one take this course?

• To get a basic understanding of the products, players and functioning of financial markets, particularly the capital market.
• To understand the terms and jargons used in the financial newspapers and periodicals.

Who will benefit from this course?

• Students
• Teachers
• Investors
• Employees of BPOs/IT Companies
• Employees of Brokers/Sub-Brokers
• Housewives
• Anybody having interest in the Indian securities market

Test details

Duration: 120 minutes

No. of questions: 60

Maximum marks: 100, Passing marks: 50 (50%); There is no negative marking in this module.

Certificate validity: For successful candidates, certificates are valid for 5 years from the test date.

• Total Fees : 2006/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Six Only). inclusive of GST.

Commercial Banking in India : A Beginner's Module:

https://www.nseindia.com/education/content/module_ncfm.htm

This module aims at familiarizing the candidates with the fundamentals of banking and provides some basic insights into the policies and practices followed in the Indian banking system.

Why should one take this course?

• To learn the fundamentals of banking.
• To improve one's awareness of the policies and practices in the Indian banking sector.
• To be familiar with banking services available in India.

Who will benefit from this course?

• Students aspiring for banking as a career
• Bankers
• Employees of Call Centres / BPOs of Banks
• Teachers of financial courses

Anybody having interest in the area of banking

Test details

Duration: 120 minutes

No. of questions: 60

Maximum marks: 100, Passing marks: 50 (50%); There is no negative marking in this module.

Certificate validity: For successful candidates, certificates are valid for 5 years from the test date.

Fees

• Total Fees :Rs.2006/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Six Only). inclusive of GST.

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

Link:https://www.nism.ac.in/certification/index.php/nism-certifications/investment-adviser/investment-adviser-level-1

Revised NISM-Series- X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination w.e.f February 15, 2019.

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as an investment adviser and partners and representatives of investment advisers under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and offering investment advisory services.

NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination is the level 1 examination.

An associated person shall be required to pass both the levels (i.e. NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination and NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2) Certification Examination) tofulfill the requirements under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013.

The certification aims to enhance the quality of investment advisory and related services in the financial services industry.

Examination Objectives:

On successful completion of the examination, the candidate should:

• Know the basics of investment advisory, steps in the advisory process, making and implementation of financial plan.
• Understand how to evaluate different products, their suitability and how the recommendation of the same can impact investment risks, returns and strategies in a personal finance environment for investors and prospective investors in the market.
• Get oriented to the Income tax, Wealth tax and legalities of Estate planning in personal finance, and regulatory aspects underlying advisory.
• Get acquainted with financial planning as an approach to investing, insurance, retirement planning and an aid for advisers to develop long term relationships with their clients.

Assessment Structure

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 negative marking of 25% of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer.

Test Details

Name of Module: NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination

• Negative marking - 25% of the marks assigned to the question
• Payment gateway charges extra.
• Passing Certificate will be issued only to those candidates who have furnished/ updated their Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) in their registration details.

NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination

Link: https://www.nism.ac.in/certification/index.php/nism-certifications/research-analyst-m/research-analyst-certification-examination

Revised Examination of NISM Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination w.e.f. May 22, 2018

The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated persons registered as research analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, 2014, individuals employed as research analyst and partners of a research analyst, engaged in preparation and/or publication of research report or research analysis.

An associated person shall be required to pass the NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination to fulfill the requirements specified under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014.

The certification aims to enhance the quality of services provided by research analyst in the financial services industry.

Examination Objectives:

On successful completion of the examination, the candidate should:

• Know the basics of Indian Securities Markets and different terminologies used in equity and debt markets
• Know about the top down and bottom up approach to fundamental research
• Know the basic principles for micro and macro-economic analysis, the sources of different information for analysis and the various macroeconomic variables affecting the analysis.
• Know the key industry drivers and sources of information for industry analysis.
• Understand about the Qualitative and Quantitative dimensions with regards to Company Analysis.
• Know about the Fundamentals of Risk and Return, Valuation Principles and the philosophy of various Corporate Actions.
• Understand the qualities of a good research report.

Assessment Structure

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 negative marking of 25% of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer.

Test Details

Name of Module: NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination

• Inclusive of Service Tax. Payment Gateway Charges extra.
• Negative marking - 25% of the marks assigned to the question
• Passing Certificate will be issued only to those candidates who have furnished/ updated their Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) in their registration details.