Frequently Asked Questions: NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certification Examination.

Frequently Asked Questions: NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certification Examination.

1. Who can take the NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certificate Examination?
NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certification Examination only caters to Persons Associated with Research Services who perform sales and other non-core services. This examination aims to establish a minimum knowledge benchmark for the persons associated with research services, defined under Regulation 2(ne) of the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014.

2. How can I register for NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certificate Examination?
Candidates can register for this exam at: https://cert.nism.ac.in/ After successful registration, candidates may select a test centre, date, and time slot of their choice on the NISM website. Candidates are required to follow further instructions available on the NISM’s Certification Portal https://cert.nism.ac.in/

3. What is the fee structure?
The fees for NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) is Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred (2500/-). Applicable taxes will be charged extra.

4. What is the assessment structure?
After completion of the course content within 5 days, it is mandatory to complete an assessment test of 50 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, total of 50 marks. The examination should be completed in 1 hour. There is no negative marking. The passing score for the examination is 50 per cent.

5. I have not provided my PAN information at the time of taking the certification examination. How do I obtain the certificate?
Candidates who have not provided their PAN information during registration may furnish their PAN details to the Test Administrator they have registered with anytime after taking the examination. After receiving and verifying PAN details, the candidate will receive the certificate from the Test Administrator they have registered with. No additional payments are necessary for obtaining the certificate.

6. I have passed NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certificate Examination and also provided PAN details. However, I have not received the certificate. Whom should I contact?
For non-receipt of certificate contact the test administrator you have registered with for this examination. The respective email ids are given below: NISM: certification@nism.ac.in

7. What is the validity period of the certificate?
The certificate will be valid for 3 years from the date of the examination.

8. How do I renew my certificate?
To renew your current certificate, you need to successfully pass the NISM-Series-XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services (Sales and Other Non-Core Services) Certificate Examination before the expiry of the certificate.