NISM Series III-A Practice coming soon Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series III-A: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund)
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-III-A Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund) certification examination.
- Duration
- 120 min
- Questions
- 100
- Maximum marks
- 100
- Pass mark
- 60%
- Negative marking
- 25%
- 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: March 2026| # | Chapter | Weight | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Financial System | 5 | |
| 2 | Regulatory Framework - General View | 9 | |
| 3 | Introduction to Compliance | 4 | |
| 4 | Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, | 7 | |
| 5 | Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 2018 and Securities Contracts | 4 | |
| 6 | SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, | 6 | |
| 7 | SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, | 6 | |
| 8 | SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating To | 6 | |
| 9 | Prevention of Money Laundering Act, | 7 | |
| 10 | SEBI (KYC Registration Agency) Regulations, | 2 | |
| 11 | SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, | 3 | |
| 12 | SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, | 6 | |
| 13 | SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations 2025, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition | 6 | |
| 14 | SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations | 6 | |
| 15 | Depositories Act | 2 | |
| 16 | SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations | 3 | |
| 17 | SEBI (Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, | 3 | |
| 18 | SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, | 2 | |
| 19 | SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, | 2 | |
| 20 | SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, | 3 | |
| 21 | SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, | 3 | |
| 22 | SEBI (Custodian) Regulations, | 3 | |
| 23 | Proxy Advisors | 2 |
NISM Series III-A: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series III-A exam?
The NISM Series III-A exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series III-A, and is there negative marking?
You need 60% to pass. Each wrong answer costs 25% of the marks for that question, so guessing has a price.
What is the fee for the NISM Series III-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 III-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.