NISM Series XIX-E Practice coming soon Mandated by SEBI
NISM Series XIX-E: Category III Alternative Investment Fund Managers
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-XIX-E Category III Alternative Investment Fund Managers certification examination.
- Duration
- 120 min
- Questions
- 80
- 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.
Structure: 60 multiple-choice questions (1 mark) plus 4 cases × 5 sub-questions × 2 marks.
Syllabus and chapter weightage
Workbook version: July 2026| # | Chapter | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investments Landscape | |
| 2 | Types of Investments | |
| 3 | Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory and Capital Market Theory | |
| 4 | Alternative Investment Funds in India and Its Suitability | |
| 5 | Alternative Investment Fund Ecosystem | |
| 6 | Alternative Investment Fund Structuring | |
| 7 | Fee Structure and Fund Performance | |
| 8 | Indices and Benchmarking | |
| 9 | Legal Documentation and Negotiations | |
| 10 | Investment Strategies | |
| 11 | Governance of Funds and Due Diligence | |
| 12 | Valuation | |
| 13 | Fund Monitoring, Reporting and Exit | |
| 14 | Taxation | |
| 15 | Regulatory Framework |
NISM Series XIX-E: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series XIX-E exam?
The NISM Series XIX-E exam has 80 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes. 60 multiple-choice questions (1 mark) plus 4 cases × 5 sub-questions × 2 marks.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series XIX-E, 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 XIX-E 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 XIX-E 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.