NISM Series IX Practice coming soon Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series IX: Merchant Banking
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-IX Merchant Banking 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: August 2026| # | Chapter | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Capital Market | |
| 2 | Introduction to the Merchant Banking | |
| 3 | Registration, Code of Conduct & General Obligations of Merchant Bankers In | |
| 4 | Issue Management – Important Terms | |
| 5 | Issue Management - Process and Underwriting | |
| 6 | Issue Management - General Obligations of Merchant Bankers and Due | |
| 7 | Other Merchant Banking Activities - Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers | |
| 8 | Other Merchant Banking Activities - Disinvestment, Buyback of Equity Shares |
NISM Series IX: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series IX exam?
The NISM Series IX exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series IX, 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 IX 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 IX 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.