NISM XV Chapter 14: Legal & Regulatory Environment — 11 Marks Guide
Chapter 14 covers SEBI Research Analyst Regulations 2014, registration requirements, code of conduct, and conflict of interest rules — all tested for 11 marks in NISM Series XV.
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NISM XV Chapter 12: Risk & Return — Sharpe, Beta, Alpha Explained
Chapter 12 carries 10 marks in NISM Series XV. Master standard deviation, beta, alpha, Sharpe ratio, Treynor ratio, and the difference between systematic and unsystematic risk with exam-ready examples.
NISM XV Chapter 10: Valuation Principles — 16 Marks Exam Guide
Chapter 10 carries 16 marks — the highest of any chapter in NISM Series XV. Master P/E, P/B, DCF, EV/EBITDA, and DDM with exam-focused explanations and practice questions.
NISM X-A Chapter 1 Guide: Introduction to Personal Financial Planning (9 Marks)
Chapter 1 of NISM Series X-A carries 9 marks and lays the foundation for the entire Investment Adviser Level 1 syllabus. Here's what actually shows up in the exam — the financial planning process, life-cycle stages, and the adviser's fiduciary role.
NISM V-A Chapter 10: Sharpe, Beta & Alpha Explained for 7 Marks
NISM V-A Chapter 10 carries 7 marks. Master Sharpe, Beta & Alpha metrics to interpret fund performance data. Learn how distributors compare funds and explain risk to clients.
NISM V-A Chapter 12: Scheme Selection & 15 Marks Explained
Chapter 12, highest-weightage (15 marks) in NISM V-A, covers investor risk profiling, goal-based fund selection, and asset allocation for all life stages in India.
NISM V-A Chapter 9 Investor Services: Score 15 Marks in 2026
NISM V-A Chapter 9 carries 15 marks. Covers SIP, SWP, STP, redemption timelines, nominations, transmission, & SEBI SCORES grievance portal.
NISM V-A Chapter 6: ARN, Distribution & SEBI Rules 2026
NISM V-A Chapter 6 carries 6 marks on ARN registration, KYD norms & SEBI rules for fund distributors. Covers direct vs regular plans & compliance.
NISM V-A Chapter 7: NAV & TER Formulas for 8 Marks (2026)
NISM V-A Chapter 7 covers NAV formula, TER limits (SEBI slabs), and cut-off rules. Get the 8 marks for calculation questions guaranteed on every paper.
NISM V-A Legal Structure Mutual Funds: Sponsor, Trust & AMC India
Indian mutual funds operate under a 3-tier legal structure: Sponsor, Trust, and AMC. Chapter 3 of NISM V-A carries 4 marks & covers net worth requirements.
NISM V-A Chapter 2: Mutual Fund Concept & Role (6 Marks Guide)
NISM V-A Chapter 2 explains mutual funds as trusts that pool investor money. This 6-mark chapter covers pooling, units, NAV, and fund manager roles.
NISM V-A Chapter 4 Regulatory Framework: 10 Marks Explained 2026
NISM V-A Chapter 4 carries 10 marks and covers SEBI, AMFI, KYC, PMLA. Master this crucial regulatory framework for reliable NISM exam success in India.
Mutual Fund Taxation India: NISM V-A Rates 2026 Explained
Mutual fund tax rates (LTCG, STCG, Debt, ELSS) are updated for 2026. NISM V-A Chapter 8 covers rates changed in 2023 & 2024 for 4 marks.
NISM V-A Chapter 5: Score 10 Marks on Scheme Information
NISM V-A Chapter 5 carries 10 marks and details 3 key mutual fund documents: SID, SAI & KIM. Learn SEBI fund categories and exit load rules.
NISM V-A Chapter 1: Investment Landscape | 8 Marks Explained
NISM V-A Chapter 1, Investment Landscape, carries 8 marks. Understand asset classes, financial goals & risk-return to ace this high-weightage section.
NISM V-A Mutual Fund Performance: Evaluate for 7 Marks
NISM V-A Chapter 11 evaluation techniques for mutual fund performance are crucial for 7 marks. Master benchmarks, rolling returns, and reading fund factsheets.
NISM Series V-A Exam: SEBI-Approved Guide for Indian MF ARN
NISM Series V-A certification is mandatory to legally distribute mutual funds in India & earn an ARN. Clear with 50% marks for your AMFI Registration Number.