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NISM Series II-B

Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents — Mutual Fund

The mutual fund side of registrar work: processing purchases and redemptions, maintaining unit-holder records and handling investor servicing.

Exam pattern

Duration
120 min
Total marks
100
Pass mark
50% (50)
Negative marking
None

There is no negative marking, so never leave a question blank — an uncertain guess costs you nothing.

Syllabus and chapter weightage

Chapter weightages below are evenly distributed — this workbook does not publish a per-chapter table in a machine-readable form. Treat them as indicative.

  1. 1Introduction to Securities7%
  2. 2Characteristic of Equities7%
  3. 3Characteristics of Debt Securities7%
  4. 4Characteristics of Other Securities7%
  5. 5SEBI- Role and Regulations7%
  6. 6Basics of Registrars and Transfer Agents7%
  7. 7Registrars and Transfer Agents Regulations7%
  8. 8Basics of Mutual Funds7%
  9. 9Structure and Constituents of Mutual Funds7%
  10. 10Mutual Fund Products7%
  11. 11Operational Concepts of Mutual Funds7%
  12. 12Investors in Mutual Funds7%
  13. 13Banking Operations in Mutual Funds7%
  14. 14Financial Transactions7%
  15. 15Non-Financial Transactions7%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing mark for NISM Series II-B?
You need 50% to pass NISM-Series-II-B: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents — Mutual Fund. On a 100-mark paper that is 50 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM Series II-B?
There is no negative marking, so never leave a question blank — an uncertain guess costs you nothing.
How long is the NISM Series II-B exam?
The exam runs for 120 minutes and carries 100 marks in total.
How long is the NISM Series II-B certificate valid?
NISM certifications are generally valid for 3 years from the date of passing, after which they must be renewed. Confirm the current position on nism.ac.in before your certificate lapses.