NISM Series VI Practice coming soon Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series VI: Depository Operations
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-VI Depository Operations 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 Indian Capital Market | 5 | |
| 2 | Introduction to Depository | 10 | |
| 3 | Depository and Its Business Partners | 12 | |
| 4 | Functions of Depository Participant - Account Opening | 12 | |
| 5 | Functions of Depository Participant-Account Operations | 3 | |
| 6 | Functions of Depository Participant-Transmission and Nomination . | 5 | |
| 7 | Functions of Depository Participant- Dematerialisation | 9 | |
| 8 | Functions of Depository Participant-Trading and Settlement | 13 | |
| 9 | Special Services – Pledge & Hypothecation | 10 | |
| 10 | Special Services – Public Offering / Corporate Actions | 7 | |
| 11 | Special Services - Debt Instruments & Government Securities | 10 | |
| 12 | Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) | 2 | |
| 13 | Investor Services | 2 |
NISM Series VI: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series VI exam?
The NISM Series VI exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series VI, 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 VI 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 VI 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.