What is the passing mark for NISM Series XIX-C?

You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers. On a 150-mark paper that is 90 marks.

How long is the NISM Series XIX-C exam?

The exam runs for 180 minutes and carries 150 marks in total.

How long is the NISM Series XIX-C 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 XIX-C

Alternative Investment Fund Managers

For key personnel managing AIFs. The broadest of the AIF papers at three hours and 150 marks.

Exam pattern

Duration: 180 min
Total marks: 150
Pass mark: 60% (90)
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

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

1Investments Landscape6%
2Types of Investments6%
3Concept of Informational Efficiency6%
4Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory6%
5Introduction to Capital Market Theory6%
6Alternative Investment Funds in India and its Suitability6%
7Alternative Investment Funds Ecosystem6%
8Alternative Investment Fund Structuring6%
9Fee Structure and Fund Performance6%
10Introduction to Indices and Benchmarking Investment Strategies, Investment Process and Governance6%
1120 of Funds6%
12Fund Due Diligence – Investor Perspective6%
13Legal Documents and Negotiations6%
14Valuation6%
15Fund Monitoring, Reporting and Exit6%
16Taxation6%
17Regulatory Framework6%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing mark for NISM Series XIX-C?: You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers. On a 150-mark paper that is 90 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM Series XIX-C?: 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 XIX-C exam?: The exam runs for 180 minutes and carries 150 marks in total.
How long is the NISM Series XIX-C 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.