What is the passing mark for NISM Series VI?

You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-VI: Depository Operations. On a 100-mark paper that is 60 marks.

How long is the NISM Series VI exam?

The exam runs for 120 minutes and carries 100 marks in total.

How long is the NISM Series VI 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.

NISM Series VI

Depository Operations

For depository participant staff. Covers demat accounts, how shares move electronically between accounts, pledges and corporate actions.

Exam pattern

Duration: 120 min
Total marks: 100
Pass mark: 60% (60)
Negative marking: 25%

There is negative marking of 25% of the marks for that question, so a wrong answer costs you 0.25 marks on a 1-mark question. Guess only when you can eliminate at least two options.

Syllabus and chapter weightage

Weightages are taken from the official syllabus table published in the NISM workbook, so you can see exactly where the marks are.

1Introduction to the Indian Capital Market5%
2Introduction to Depository10%
3Depository and its business partners12%
4Functions of DP-Account opening12%
5Functions of DP-Account operations3%
6Functions of DP- Transmission & Nomination5%
7Functions of DP- Dematerialisation9%
8Functions of DP- Trading and Settlement13%
9Special Services- Pledge and Hypothecation Special Services- Public Offering/Corporate10%
10Actions Special Services- Debt Instruments & Government7%
11Securities10%
12Foreign Portfolio Investors(FPI)2%
13Investor Services2%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing mark for NISM Series VI?: You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-VI: Depository Operations. On a 100-mark paper that is 60 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM Series VI?: There is negative marking of 25% of the marks for that question, so a wrong answer costs you 0.25 marks on a 1-mark question. Guess only when you can eliminate at least two options.
How long is the NISM Series VI exam?: The exam runs for 120 minutes and carries 100 marks in total.
How long is the NISM Series VI 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.