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NISM Series SEBI-ICE

SEBI Investor Certification Examination

A free test from SEBI for ordinary investors — no finance background needed. The gentlest possible on-ramp before attempting any professional series.

Exam pattern

Duration
60 min
Total marks
50
Pass mark
50% (25)
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. 1Introduction7%
  2. 2Key Concepts in personal finance7%
  3. 3Financial Planning7%
  4. 4Savings Related Products7%
  5. 5Investment in Securities Market7%
  6. 6Insurance Related Products7%
  7. 7Pension, Retirement and Estate Planning7%
  8. 8Borrowing-Related Products7%
  9. 9Government Schemes for Various Savings &7%
  10. 10Tax Saving Options7%
  11. 11Caution against Ponzi Schemes and7%
  12. 12Grievance Redressal Mechanism7%
  13. 13Grievance Redressal Agencies7%
  14. 14About SEBI7%
  15. 15Contact Details of SEBI Offices, Exchanges and7%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing mark for NISM Series SEBI-ICE?
You need 50% to pass NISM-Series-SEBI-ICE: SEBI Investor Certification Examination. On a 50-mark paper that is 25 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM Series SEBI-ICE?
There is no negative marking, so never leave a question blank — an uncertain guess costs you nothing.
How long is the NISM Series SEBI-ICE exam?
The exam runs for 60 minutes and carries 50 marks in total.
How long is the NISM Series SEBI-ICE 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.