NISM Series II-A Practice coming soon Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series II-A: Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents – Corporate
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-II-A Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents – Corporate certification examination.
- Duration
- 120 min
- Questions
- 100
- Maximum marks
- 100
- Pass mark
- 50%
- Negative marking
- None
- NISM fee
- ₹1,500
Verified 13 Oct 2026 from NISM's official certification listing. Certificate valid 3 years. NISM currently lists all certification examinations as online, remote-proctored.
Syllabus and chapter weightage
Workbook version: August 2026| # | Chapter | Weight | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Securities | 3 | |
| 2 | Characteristics of Equity Shares | 6 | |
| 3 | Characteristics of Debt Securities | 6 | |
| 4 | Characteristics of Other Securities | 3 | |
| 5 | Basics of Mutual Funds | 3 | |
| 6 | SEBI - Role and Regulations | 14 | |
| 7 | Public Offer of Securities | 5 | |
| 8 | Modes of Allotment of Shares Other Than Public Offers | 2 | |
| 9 | Processes Related to Public Offering of Shares | 8 | |
| 10 | Roles and Responsibilities in a Public Issue | 6 | |
| 11 | Depository Services | 6 | |
| 12 | Processes Related to Depositories | 16 | |
| 13 | Investor Interface with the R&T Agent | 10 | |
| 14 | Secondary Market Transactions | 5 | |
| 15 | Client Servicing | 7 |
NISM Series II-A: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series II-A exam?
The NISM Series II-A exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series II-A, and is there negative marking?
You need 50% to pass. There is no negative marking.
What is the fee for the NISM Series II-A exam and how long is the certificate valid?
NISM lists the fee as ₹1,500. The certificate is valid for 3 years. NISM currently lists all certification examinations as online, remote-proctored.
Are these official NISM questions?
No. Integrato Digital is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NISM. Every question and lesson is original, written to the published NISM syllabus and test objectives.
Registering for the exam
Registration, scheduling, fees and certificates are handled only by NISM. Use the official page to register:
Official NISM Series II-A page on nism.ac.in
NISM also publishes the official workbook for each exam on its website. Our questions and notes are original and are written to complement it, not replace it.