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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.

1500+ +

Fees (₹)

120

Test Duration (in minutes)

100

No. of Questions

100

Maximum Marks

50

Pass Marks* (%)

3

Certificate # Validity (in years)

NISM-Series-II-A: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents-Corporate Certification Examination

Revised Launch of NISM-Series-II-A: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents – Corporate Certification Examination w.e.f. April 13, 2024.

 The examination seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for persons working in Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents (R&T agent) organizations in the corporate R&T function, in order to enable better quality investor service, operational process efficiency and risk controls. 

Examination Objectives

On successful completion of the registrar and transfer agents exam, the candidate should:

  • Know the basics of securities and securities markets
  • Understand broadly the role and functions of the RTAs in the corporate securities issuance and transaction process.
  • Know the regulatory environment in which the RTAs operate in India.

Assessment Structure

The Examination will consist of 100 questions of 1 mark each adding to 100 marks. The examination should be completed in 2 hours. There shall be no negative marking. The passing score for the registrar and transfer agents examination will be 50 marks. 

Test Details:

Name of Module: NISM-Series-II-A: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents – Corporate Certification Examination 

*No Negative Marking.
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#Passing Certificate will be issued only to those candidates who have furnished/ updated their Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) in their registration details.

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