NISM Series XVII Practice coming soon Mandated by PFRDA
NISM Series XVII: Retirement Adviser
Preparation resources for the NISM NISM-Series-XVII Retirement Adviser 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: July 2026| # | Chapter | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental Concepts in Retirement Planning | |
| 2 | Financial Markets and Investment Products | |
| 3 | Retirement Planning | |
| 4 | Retirement Planning Products: National Pension System | |
| 5 | Evaluating Fund Performance and Fund Selection | |
| 6 | Other Investment Products | |
| 7 | Retirement Planning Strategies | |
| 8 | Special Situations in Retirement | |
| 9 | Regulations and Regulators |
NISM Series XVII: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the NISM Series XVII exam?
The NISM Series XVII exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes.
What is the passing mark for NISM Series XVII, 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 XVII 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 XVII 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.