NCFM Capital Market exam at a glance
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NCFM Capital Market key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), via its NCFM / NSE Academy program. |
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| Official website | nseindia.com ↗ |
| Mode | A computer-based, objective-type exam of 60 questions (100 marks) in 105 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand at NCFM test centres across India. |
| Scoring & marking | 60 objective questions for 100 marks; you need 50% to pass, with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. Covers the capital market — trading, clearing and settlement, market regulation, and the role and responsibilities of dealers. |
| Score validity | The certificate is valid for 5 years. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for NCFM Capital Market?
No prerequisite; aimed at dealers and staff working in the capital-market (cash) segment.
Last verified July 2026 against NSE — NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
NCFM Capital Market section breakdown
The NCFM Capital Market mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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NCFM Capital Market (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: NCFM Capital Market has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: NCFM Capital Market (pass 700/1000).
How NCFM Capital Market is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
NCFM Capital Market time strategy
With 50 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 144 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- NCFM Capital Market (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NCFM Capital Market topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NCFM Capital Market, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
NCFM Capital Market (50 Q)
- NCFM CM — Primary Market · 12
- NCFM CM — Clearing & Settlement · 10
- NCFM CM — Regulation · 8
- NCFM CM — Trading System · 7
- NCFM CM — Indices · 6
- NCFM CM — Order Types · 5
- NCFM CM — Circuit Filters · 2
NCFM Capital Market difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Primary & secondary markets, trading systems, clearing & settlement, instruments and regulatory framework for dealers. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NCFM Capital Market bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
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Expert take: what NCFM Capital Market really tests
The NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module is NSE India’s foundational dealing certificate, and it is very learnable: 60 objective questions drawn directly from the official workbook, with a 50% pass bar. The one thing to respect is the 0.25 negative marking — unlike some Indian exams, wild guessing here can cost you, so answer only when you have a reasonable basis. Trading, settlement and regulation are the highest-yield areas.
Preparation tips
- Study straight from the official NCFM workbook — the exam is based on it.
- Mind the 0.25 negative marking; skip a question only when you are genuinely unsure.
- Focus on trading, clearing/settlement and market regulation, the highest-yield topics.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Guessing wildly and losing marks to the negative-marking penalty.
- Skimming the settlement and regulation chapters, which carry precise, testable detail.
NCFM Capital Market study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn the structure of the Indian capital market and the role of the NSE and SEBI
- Study primary and secondary markets and instruments
- Work directly from the official NCFM workbook
- Learn trading, clearing and settlement mechanics
- Study the role and responsibilities of dealers and compliance
- Cover market regulation and investor protection
- Take full 60-question mock tests in the 105-minute format
- Mind the 0.25 negative marking — skip only when genuinely unsure
- Re-read weak chapters of the workbook
Where NCFM Capital Market can take you
A strong NCFM Capital Market result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Capital market dealer
- Broking / trading roles
- Back office & settlement
- Finance career foundation
Best books & official prep for NCFM Capital Market
- NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module workbook — NSE Academy
- NCFM CMDM practice tests — Various
- SEBI / NSE regulations — SEBI / NSE
- Market fundamentals reading — Self-directed
Official practice: NSE Academy publishes the official workbook; the exam rewards knowing market mechanics and regulation, and mind the 0.25 negative marking.
Previous-year papers: NSE does not release past papers; the official workbook and reputable mock tests are the best preparation.
Sample NCFM Capital Market practice questions
5 questions taken from the NCFM Capital Market mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Impact cost of a stock is a measure of its:
- Volatility
- Dividend yield
- Book value
- Liquidity
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Answer: D — Liquidity
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Q2. The lowest price in a book-building price band is called the:
- Floor price
- Cap price
- Cut-off price
- Strike price
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Answer: A — Floor price
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Q3. A contract note is issued by the broker to the client:
- Before an order is placed
- As confirmation of executed trades
- Only for orders that remain unexecuted
- Only at the end of the year
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Answer: B — As confirmation of executed trades
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Q4. Insider trading refers to dealing in securities while in possession of:
- Published audited financial results
- Historical share price data
- Unpublished price-sensitive information
- Publicly available analyst reports
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Answer: C — Unpublished price-sensitive information
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Q5. A Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) is an issue made by a listed company to:
- Retail individual investors
- Only the promoter group
- Employees of the company
- Qualified institutional buyers
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Answer: D — Qualified institutional buyers
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NCFM Capital Market exam pattern?
- NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module contains 50 questions across 1 section: NCFM Capital Market (50 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does NCFM Capital Market have negative marking?
- No — NCFM Capital Market has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is NCFM Capital Market scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. NCFM Capital Market (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise NCFM Capital Market online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length NCFM Capital Market mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NCFM Capital Market?
- NCFM Capital Market is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Primary & secondary markets, trading systems, clearing & settlement, instruments and regulatory framework for dealers. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NCFM Capital Market exam?
- NCFM Capital Market runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NCFM Capital Market?
- NCFM Capital Market is split into: NCFM Capital Market (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NCFM Capital Market (Dealers) Module · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Primary & secondary markets, trading systems, clearing & settlement, instruments and regulatory framework for dealers. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NCFM Capital Market?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the NCFM Capital Market test adaptive?
- No — NCFM Capital Market is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NCFM Capital Market mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NCFM Capital Market variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free NCFM Capital Market test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge NCFM Capital Market test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are NCFM Capital Market previous year question–style papers included?
- Every NCFM Capital Market mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free NCFM Capital Market mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's NCFM Capital Market mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the NCFM Capital Market mock test on mobile?
- Yes. NCFM Capital Market mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the NCFM Capital Market syllabus?
- The NCFM Capital Market syllabus maps to its 1 section: NCFM Capital Market (50 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for NCFM Capital Market?
- No prerequisite; aimed at dealers and staff working in the capital-market (cash) segment. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NCFM Capital Market practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the NCFM Capital Market exam and how should I prepare?
- Official NCFM Capital Market exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free NCFM Capital Market mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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