How to reschedule or cancel your NISM Exam slot?

Sometimes candidates may need to change their exam schedule due to personal or professional reasons. If you have already booked your NISM certification exam slot but cannot appear on the selected date, you have the option to either reschedule the exam or cancel the slot through the candidate dashboard.

The certification exams are conducted by National Institute of Securities Markets under the regulatory framework of Securities and Exchange Board of India.

The process for rescheduling or cancelling an exam slot is straightforward and can be completed online through the NISM certification portal. However, candidates must follow the specified timelines and conditions; otherwise, the option may not be available.

Below is the exact process to reschedule or cancel your NISM exam slot.

Steps to Reschedule Your NISM Exam Slot

• ✔ Visit the certification portal of National Institute of Securities Markets .
• ✔ Log in to your candidate account using your registered email ID and password.
• ✔ Open the Candidate Dashboard.
• ✔ Navigate to the section “My Enrolments” or “My Certifications.”
• ✔ Locate the certification exam you have booked.
• ✔ Click “View Details” for the selected exam.
• ✔ Select the option “Reschedule Exam.”
• ✔ The system will display the available exam dates and time slots.
• ✔ Choose a new exam date and time that suits your schedule.
• ✔ Confirm the rescheduling request.
• ✔ After confirmation, you will receive an updated exam confirmation with the new exam date and time.

Steps to Cancel Your NISM Exam Slot

• ✔ Visit the certification portal of National Institute of Securities Markets .
• ✔ Log in to your candidate dashboard.
• ✔ Open the “My Enrolments” or “My Certifications” section.
• ✔ Find the exam you want to cancel.
• ✔ Click “View Details.”
• ✔ Select the option “Cancel Exam.”
• ✔ Confirm the cancellation request.
• ✔ Once confirmed, the exam slot will be cancelled in the system.
• ✔ Check the portal or your registered email for confirmation of cancellation.

Important Rules for Rescheduling or Cancellation

• ✔ The option to reschedule or cancel is usually available only before the exam date.
• ✔ Once the exam date has passed, the slot cannot be modified.
• ✔ Some rescheduling requests may involve additional charges depending on the timing of the request.
• ✔ Availability of new exam slots depends on test centre capacity or online exam schedules.
• ✔ Always check the latest guidelines on the portal of National Institute of Securities Markets.

Conclusion

Rescheduling or cancelling your NISM certification exam slot is a simple process when done through the candidate dashboard.

By logging in to the portal of the National Institute of Securities Markets, candidates can easily modify their exam schedule, choose a new slot, or cancel their existing booking if necessary.

However, it is important to complete the request within the allowed time period and carefully review the applicable rules before making any changes.

Author: Asst Prof Rohit Kumar Jha

Asst. Prof. Rohit Kumar Jha is a finance educator and NISM expert with over two decades of experience in training students for financial market certifications.
Education: B.Com (Delhi University), MBA (Banking & Finance), M.Com (Banking & Finance), M.Phil (Commerce), M.A. (English)
Qualified: UGC-NET-Commerce
Certifications: NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives), and other NISM certifications
Experience: Taught at reputed institutions including O.P. Jindal University, Career Launcher, Presidency University, Mody University, and currently associated with Sharda University as asst Professor.
Expertise: NISM exam strategy, derivatives, mutual funds, and financial market training.