The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets.
NISM Ideathon is part of NISM’s advocacy efforts to enhance financial literacy, investor education, and increase public engagement in India’s securities market.
Objective of NISM Ideathon
Promote safe digital financial behavior.
Enhance investor awareness by decoding cyber threats that mislead or could mislead investors.
Encourage informed and secure digital engagement in financial markets.
Cybersecurity and investor protection.
NISM Ideathon Format
Case study–based approach (real or hypothetical).
Final deliverables:
Project Report: Detailed report of around 15–20 pages.
Presentation: Detailed deck of around 10 slides.
Student Deliverables
Case analysis of a cyber fraud incident with root cause evaluation.
Actionable insights and takeaways to:
Warn investors of red flags and digital risks.
Promote responsible digital investing.
Prevent future fraud.
To be delivered in the format of a detailed project report and presentation.
Please ensure that all illustrations and content are aligned with an Indian theme. Avoid global references or imagery that may not resonate with the Indian context. Keep the presentation simple and relatable for wider appeal.
Eligibility
Open to currently enrolled students from all interested institutes (UG, PG, and PhD students).
Each team is to ideally have a faculty mentor (not compulsory).
Team Maximum: up to 4 students
Team Minimum: 2 students
The applicant must be a full-time UG, PG, or PhD student, not enrolled in distance education.
[UG, PG, and PhD students from a college can collectively form a team.]
Last date for submission: 30th September, 2025*
*(Or earlier based on the volume of entries)
