FAQ


1.    Who can join NCFM/NiSM?
No formal educational background is necessary for registration to the NCFM/NiSM programme. Nor is there any age requirement. However, candidates are expected to be numerate and comfortable with written English. 

2.    How to Register for NCFM Examination?
One can join NCFM by registering himself for the programme by filling up the prescribed registration form in "http://www.nseindia.com". The candidate may enroll for the chosen module by filling up the said form. The details regarding the test centre, date and time of test can be chosen by the candidate and the hall ticket will be provided on successful completion of the form.

3.    How to Register for NiSM Examination?
To register for any of the NISM exams, one needs to fill in the prescribed Online Registration form available on the NISM Online Certification System. Or you can click here

4.    Is there any deadline for taking the test after registration?
Yes. Test fees are valid for 180 days from the date of payment. Candidates need to enroll for the test(s) within 180 days from payment of fees. Once the candidates selects the date of exam then this option will not be there, the candidate has to appear for the exam otherwise the payment will get expired.

5.    Is it mandatory to take test of all modules of the NCFM/NiSM?
It is not mandatory. A candidate can seek testing and certification in any module of his choice. It totally depends on the candidate’s need and interest.

6.    When and where to take the test?
The test is conducted every day on week days (Except on Exchange specified holidays as well as Saturdays and Sundays) at all NSE Centers across the country. For test centers list visit http://www.nseindia.com

7.    How to prepare for the NCFM/NiSM test?
On submission of the registration form along with the test fees, the candidate is supplied with study material (A kind of Text Book) for the selected module by NSE to the candidate.
In case of NiSM once a candidate enrolls for a particular exam and pays the fee, the candidate would be able to download the soft copy of study material developed to assist the candidates in preparing for the NISM certification examination by logging into NISM Certification Portal. Candidates are advised to check the latest circulars and changes in the regulations, if any, that have been covered in any examinations.

8.    Can I postpone the Test once the date of test is chosen?
No. Once a test date and time slot have been allotted, the test cannot be rescheduled. You may seek fresh enrollment and again you have to pay the fees for the selected module.

9.    How to take the test?
On arrival at the designated test centre on the specified day, the test administrator verifies identity of the candidate and grants him access to the test terminal. In case of online enrollment, candidates are required to bring hall ticket along with relevant photo id proof (as mentioned on the hall ticket) which is verified by the test administrator before allowing the candidate to take the test.

10.  When do I get my result?
Marks are provided to the candidate immediately on submission of the answer paper as a printout . A certificate is mailed to the given address to successful candidates within 15 to 20 working days from the test date. 

11.  Can I get any assistance during the test?
The candidate can bring only a scientific calculator and a pen to the examination hall and nothing else. No assistance is available during the test. Rough sheets are provided to the candidate for carrying out their workings. A backup sheet is provided to the candidate to list out the answers selected by him. The candidate can write the answers in the given sheet to avoid risks of power failures.

12.  How long is the Certification valid?
The certificate validity differs for different modules. Refer website www.nseindia.com to get this details.

13.  How much fees to pay?
The fees amount differs for different modules. Refer website www.nseindia.com to get this details.