What is the passing mark for NISM Series XXIII?

You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-XXIII: Social Impact Assessors. On a 100-mark paper that is 60 marks.

How long is the NISM Series XXIII exam?

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

How long is the NISM Series XXIII 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 XXIII

Social Impact Assessors

For professionals assessing social enterprises listed on the Social Stock Exchange — measuring and reporting social impact.

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

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

1Introduction to Social Sector Ecosystem Instruments9%
2SOCIAL STOCK EXCHANGE: INTRODUCTION, FUNDING9%
3Registration and Listing on Social Stock Exchanges Impact Assessment9%
4UNDERSTANDING LOGIC MODEL IN SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR9%
5Social Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessors Standards9%
6SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKS, TECHNIQUES AND9%
7Social Impact Assessment Reporting9%
8Social Impact Assessment- Case Studies Assessors and Penalties9%
9DISCLOSURE NORMS, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY SOCIAL9%
10Taxation9%
11Key Regulations9%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing mark for NISM Series XXIII?: You need 60% to pass NISM-Series-XXIII: Social Impact Assessors. On a 100-mark paper that is 60 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM Series XXIII?: 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 XXIII exam?: The exam runs for 120 minutes and carries 100 marks in total.
How long is the NISM Series XXIII 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.