NISM Series V-A Open for practice Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series V-A Mock Tests and Practice (NISM 5A)
NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors
The core certification for anyone who sells or distributes mutual funds in India. It covers mutual fund structure, regulation, scheme categories, NAV and expenses, taxation, investor services and scheme selection.
- 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.
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3 full-length papers, each 100 questions in 120 minutes, marked like the real exam, and every chapter in its exam weightage. No question appears in more than one paper, so each one is a fresh test.
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Syllabus and chapter weightage
Workbook version: March 2026| # | Chapter | Weight | Questions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investment Landscape Lesson with examples |
8 | 48 | Practise |
| 2 | Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund Lesson with examples |
6 | 66 | Practise |
| 3 | Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India Lesson with examples |
4 | 34 | Practise |
| 4 | Legal and Regulatory Framework Lesson with examples |
10 | 43 | Practise |
| 5 | Scheme Related Information Lesson with examples |
10 | 44 | Practise |
| 6 | Fund Distribution and Channel Management Practices Lesson with examples |
6 | 41 | Practise |
| 7 | Net Asset Value, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of Units Lesson with examples |
8 | 41 | Practise |
| 8 | Taxation Lesson with examples |
4 | 26 | Practise |
| 9 | Investor Services Lesson with examples |
15 | 99 | Practise |
| 10 | Risk, Return and Performance of Funds Lesson with examples |
7 | 67 | Practise |
| 11 | Mutual Fund Scheme Performance Lesson with examples |
7 | 25 | Practise |
| 12 | Mutual Fund Scheme Selection Lesson with examples |
15 | 50 | Practise |
Who takes this exam
Individual mutual fund distributors (ARN holders), bank and broking sales staff, AMC sales and distribution employees, and students starting a career in wealth management.
Formula sheet
Formulas used in our original calculation questions for this exam.
| Chapter | Topic | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asset allocation | Amount to sell = Current value − (Target % × Total portfolio) |
| 1 | Inflation | FV = PV × (1 + r)^n |
| 1 | Investment risks | Real return = (1 + nominal) / (1 + inflation) − 1 |
| 2 | Key concepts | Unit capital = Units outstanding × Face value |
| 2 | Key concepts | AUM = NAV × Units outstanding |
| 5 | NAV disclosure | Current value = Unit balance × Current NAV |
| 6 | Additional commission | Additional commission = min(1% × first investment, ₹2,000) |
| 6 | Trail commission | Daily trail = AUM × annual trail rate ÷ 365 |
| 7 | Expenses | Maximum base expense = Σ (slab amount × slab rate) |
| 7 | Loads | Repurchase price = NAV × (1 − exit load %) |
| 7 | Loads | Units allotted = Amount invested ÷ NAV |
| 7 | NAV computation | NAV = (Assets + accrued income + receivables − liabilities − accrued expenses) ÷ Units outstanding |
| 8 | Capital gains rates | LTCG tax = (Gain − ₹1,25,000) × 12.5% |
| 8 | Grandfathering | Cost of acquisition = Higher of (actual cost, FMV on 31 Jan 2018), capped at the sale value |
| 9 | Options | Additional units = (Units × IDCW per unit) ÷ Ex-IDCW NAV |
| 9 | Redemption | Units redeemed = Amount ÷ (NAV × (1 − exit load)) |
| 9 | SIP | Average cost = Total invested ÷ Total units |
| 10 | Equity ratios | EPS = Net profit ÷ Shares; P/E = Price ÷ EPS |
| 10 | Equity ratios | PEG = P/E ÷ Expected earnings growth (%) |
| 10 | Equity ratios | P/B = Market price ÷ (Net worth ÷ Shares) |
| 10 | Equity ratios | Dividend yield = Dividend per share ÷ Market price |
| 10 | Return measures | Simple return = (Later value − Initial value) ÷ Initial value |
| 10 | Return measures | Annualised return = Simple return × 12 ÷ months |
| 10 | Return measures | CAGR = (Later value ÷ Initial value)^(1/n) − 1 |
| 10 | Risk measures | Annualised SD = Periodic SD × √(periods per year) |
| 10 | Risk measures | WAM = Σ (weight × maturity) |
| 11 | Information ratio | IR = (Portfolio return − Benchmark return) ÷ SD of excess returns |
| 11 | Risk-adjusted returns | Sharpe ratio = (Scheme return − Risk-free return) ÷ Standard deviation |
| 11 | Risk-adjusted returns | Treynor ratio = (Scheme return − Risk-free return) ÷ Beta |
| 12 | Portfolio turnover | Portfolio turnover = Lower of (purchases, sales) ÷ Average net assets |
NISM Series V-A: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series V-A exam?
The NISM Series V-A exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series V-A, and is there negative marking?
You need 50% to pass. There is no negative marking.
What is the fee for the NISM Series V-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 the NISM Series V-A mock tests on Integrato Digital free?
Yes. A free account gives you 3 full-length mock papers, each in the real exam pattern (100 questions, 120 minutes) with every chapter in its exam weightage. No question repeats across the free papers, and a 20-question diagnostic needs no sign-up at all. Paid plans add unlimited practice from the full bank and more mocks.
How should I prepare for NISM Series V-A?
Read the chapter lessons (12 chapters), practise chapter by chapter from the 584-question bank, review every explanation you get wrong, then take full mock tests under exam timing until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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 V-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.