NISM Series VA Exam – Mutual Fund Distributors Certification
NISM Series VA is the Certification Examination for Mutual Fund Distributors. The skills, expertise and ethics of professionals in the Mutual Fund market are crucial in providing effective medium to investors and in increasing the investor confidence in market systems and processes.

The NISM Series VA Exam seeks to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all persons involved in selling and distributing mutual funds including:
- Individual Mutual Fund Distributors
- Employees of organizations engaged in sales and distribution of Mutual Funds
- Employees of Asset Management Companies especially persons engaged in sales and distribution of Mutual Funds
The certification aims to enhance the quality of sales, distribution and related support services in the mutual fund industry.
NISM Series VA Exam Structure
The examination consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each and should be completed in 2 hours. The passing score for the examination is 50 percent. There shall be no negative marking.
NISM Series VA Syllabus with Weightage
| Sl | Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investment Landscape | 8 |
| 2 | Concept & Role of a Mutual Fund | 6 |
| 3 | Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India | 4 |
| 4 | Legal and Regulatory Framework | 10 |
| 5 | Scheme Related Information Read Also:- NISM Mutual Fund Distributor Mock Test on Scheme Related Information | 10 |
| 6 | Fund Distribution and Channel Management Practices | 6 |
| 7 | Net Asset Value, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of units | 8 |
| 8 | Taxation | 4 |
| 9 | Investor Services | 15 |
| 10 | Risk, Return and Performance of Funds Read Also:- Mock Test for NISM VA on Risk, Return and Performance of Funds | 7 |
| 11 | Mutual Fund Scheme Performance | 7 |
| 12 | Mutual Fund Scheme Selection | 15 |
How to register for NISM VA Examination
For more details and to register for the examination please visit www.nism.ac.in
NISM Series VA Mock Test – Mutual Fund Distributor Mock Test
Know more about NISM VA Test
| NISM Series | NISM Series V-A Examination |
| Name of Exam | Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination |
| Test Duration | 2 Hours / 120 Minutes |
| Total No. of Question | 100 Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Passing Marks | 60 Marks |
| Registration Fees | Rupees 1500/- (Fifteen Hundreads) |
| Validity of Certificate | 3 Years |
| Negative Marking | There is No Negative marking |
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