Examination Overview – NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification
The NISM Series V-A Certification is essential for mutual fund distributors involved in advising, selling, or distributing mutual funds in India. It ensures that distributors are SEBI-compliant and equipped to offer responsible investment advice to clients.
Examination Objectives
Understand mutual fund structure, types, and roles of AMCs, custodians, and trustees.
Know features of mutual fund products, NAV calculation, and performance indicators.
Learn SEBI regulations and AMFI Code of Conduct to ensure ethical distribution.
Apply compliance rules like KYC, AML, and FATCA for investor onboarding.
Promote ethical sales, transparency, and prevention of mis-selling practices.
Recommend schemes based on asset allocation, financial goals, and risk profiles.
Understand mutual fund taxation including capital gains and ELSS benefits.
Educate investors on rights, risks, and the grievance redressal process.
For more details, please visit the official website of
NISM.
Assessment Structure
Component |
Details |
Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Language Options | English and Hindi |
Number of Questions | 100 |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options |
Total Marks | 100 |
Marks per Question | 1 mark |
Passing Criteria | 50% (at least 50 correct answers) |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
Exam Fee | ₹1,500 (incl. GST) + payment gateway charges |
Result Declaration | Immediately after exam completion |
Certificate Validity | 3 Years from date of passing |
PAN Requirement | PAN must be updated in profile |
Exam Delivery | At 150+ NISM test centers across India |
Syllabus Outline with Weightages
Unit No. |
Unit Name |
Weightage (%) |
1 | Investment Landscape | 8 |
2 | Concept & Role of a Mutual Fund | 6 |
3 | Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India | 4 |
4 | Legal and Regulatory Framework | 10 |
5 | Scheme Related Information | 10 |
6 | Fund Distribution and Channel Management Practices | 6 |
7 | NAV, TER and Pricing of Units | 8 |
8 | Taxation | 4 |
9 | Investor Services | 15 |
10 | Risk, Return and Performance of Funds | 7 |
11 | Mutual Fund Scheme Performance | 7 |
12 | Mutual Fund Scheme Selection | 15 |
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