Online SDP Sessions for HEI Students | July 2026 – Feb 2027
(NISM)

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.

Online SDP Sessions for HEI Students |
July 2026 – Feb 2027

These programs are designed exclusively for students from Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs), as part of NISM’s ongoing partnerships with HEIs to introduce and strengthen
securities markets education online as well as in classrooms.

Explore Online SDPs

Expert-led sessions designed to enhance students' skills, deepen industry understanding, and prepare them for future opportunities.

Online SDP on Personal Finance Concepts I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 4 July 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Personal Finance Concepts II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 11 July 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Asset Classes and Goal-Based Investment Planning I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 18 July 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Asset Classes and Goal-Based Investment Planning II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 25 July 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Debt Management I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 1 August 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Debt Management II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 8 August 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on How to Start Investing – Operational Aspects I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 22 August 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on How to Start Investing – Operational Aspects II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 29 August 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Financial Frauds & Cybercrime I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 5 September 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Financial Frauds & Cybercrime II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 12 September 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Securities Markets Foundation

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 19 September 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Introduction - Mutual Funds

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 26 September 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Common Derivatives

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 10 October 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Merchant Banking

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 17 October 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on ESG Essentials: Driving Environmental, Social, and Governance Change

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 24 October 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Fixed Income Fundamentals: Your Gateway to Debt Markets

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 31 October 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on AIF Distributors: Category I & II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 5 December 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Analyst Essentials: Building Foundation for Equity Research I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 12 December 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Analyst Essentials: Building Foundation for Equity Research II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 19 December 2026
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Portfolio Management Services: Overview

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 2 January 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Application of Data Science in Securities Markets I

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 9 January 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Application of Data Science in Securities Markets II

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 16 January 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Technical Analysis

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 23 January 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on Index Funds Demystified: Strategy, Selection & Suitability

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 6 February 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Online SDP on AI in Finance

  • 3 Hours of online session
  • Date : 13 February 2027
  • Participation Certificate
  • English
  • Session Fee - FREE

Limited for Students from Partner HEIs Only

Register Today to Access the Student Development Program (SDP)

Terms Conditions

Participation is restricted to students enrolled at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that have executed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with NISM. As the number of seats is limited, only such students shall be considered eligible.

Admission shall be granted strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is therefore strongly advised.

NISM Registration Process

  • Visit the NISM Certification Portal: NISM Certification Portal
  • Click on "Create New Account
  • Fill in the required details
  • Email Address
  • First Name and Last Name
  • Date of Birth
  • PAN Number
  • Create Password and Confirm Password
  • Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
  • Submit the registration form.
  • Upon successful registration, your account will be created and a NISM Registration Number will be generated. Registration is a one-time activity.
  • Keep your registered email ID active, as NISM sends important communications such as admit cards, certificates, and examination updates to this email address

Login After Registration

  • Once registration is completed, candidates can directly log in using their Registration Number/Registered Email ID and Password.
  • Existing users do not need to register again; they can simply log in and access examination enrollment, payment, admit cards, study material, results, and certificates.

The Zoom link for the sessions will be shared exclusively with students from partner HEIs. No other distribution or forwarding of the access link is permitted.

Full attendance across all sessions is mandatory. Only students who attend 100% of the programme will be awarded the SDP certificate.

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