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NISM Series II-A key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative of SEBI |
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| Official website | nism.ac.in ↗ |
| Mode | The NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification Examination — a benchmark of knowledge for people working in the corporate registrar and share-transfer-agent function, covering investor servicing, operational processes and risk controls. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round as a computer-based test at NISM test centres across India. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each (100 marks) in 2 hours, with no negative marking. The passing score is 50%. |
| Score validity | The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of the examination. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for NISM Series II-A?
Open to anyone; taken by those working in, or entering, the corporate R&T agent function.
Last verified July 2026 against NISM — RTA (Corporate). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
NISM Series II-A section breakdown
The NISM Series II-A 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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NISM Series II-A (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: NISM Series II-A has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: NISM Series II-A (pass 700/1000).
How NISM Series II-A is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
NISM Series II-A 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:
- NISM Series II-A (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.
NISM Series II-A topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NISM Series II-A, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
NISM Series II-A (50 Q)
- NISM-II-A — Corporate Actions · 8
- NISM-II-A — Basis of Allotment · 6
- NISM-II-A — RTA Regulations · 6
- NISM-II-A — ASBA & Applications · 4
- NISM-II-A — Investor Services · 4
- NISM-II-A — Investor Grievances · 4
- NISM-II-A — Transmission & Transposition · 4
- NISM-II-A — Demat & Remat · 4
NISM Series II-A difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. RTA functions, securities issuance & transfer, dematerialisation, corporate actions, investor servicing and regulatory framework. · Official language: English & Hindi.
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Expert take: what NISM Series II-A really tests
The NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification Examination, from NISM (SEBI’s educational body), benchmarks knowledge for those working in the corporate registrar and share-transfer-agent function — investor servicing, operational processes and risk controls. It has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each (100 marks) in 2 hours, with no negative marking and a passing score of 50%. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Preparation tips
- Focus on investor servicing and corporate-action processing.
- There is no negative marking — attempt every question.
- Study the official NISM workbook.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a 60% pass mark — this exam passes at 50%.
- Leaving questions blank when there is no negative marking.
NISM Series II-A 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.
- Registrar & transfer-agent role
- Investor servicing
- IPO and corporate actions
- Dematerialisation and transfers
- Redressal and compliance
- Risk controls
- Full 100-question mocks
- Pass 50% (no negative marking)
- Review weak areas
Where NISM Series II-A can take you
A strong NISM Series II-A result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- R&T agent operations
- Investor servicing roles
Best books & official prep for NISM Series II-A
- NISM Series II-A workbook — NISM
- RTA practice tests — Various
Official practice: Study the official NISM Series II-A workbook on registrar and transfer-agent operations; the passing score is 50% with no negative marking.
Previous-year papers: NISM publishes the workbook and sample questions.
Sample NISM Series II-A practice questions
5 questions taken from the NISM Series II-A mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. A stock split from face value ₹10 to ₹2 will change a holding of 100 shares to:
- 20 shares
- 200 shares
- 1,000 shares
- 500 shares
Show answer
Answer: D — 500 shares
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Q2. ASBA in a public issue stands for:
- Application Supported by Blocked Amount
- Allotment Subject to Bank Approval
- Application Secured by Bank Assurance
- Advance Share Booking Arrangement
Show answer
Answer: A — Application Supported by Blocked Amount
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Q3. Before processing service requests for physical folios, the RTA requires holders to furnish:
- Only a passport-size photograph
- PAN, KYC details, nomination and specimen signature
- A recommendation letter from a broker
- Proof of past dividend reinvestment
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Answer: B — PAN, KYC details, nomination and specimen signature
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Q4. If an investor is not satisfied with the resolution of a grievance by the RTA or company, an option is to:
- File it again with the same RTA indefinitely
- Sell all the shares to close the grievance
- Escalate through SCORES or the online dispute resolution mechanism
- Request the depository to suspend and delist the company's shares at once
Show answer
Answer: C — Escalate through SCORES or the online dispute resolution mechanism
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Q5. The basis of allotment in a public issue is finalised by the registrar in consultation with the:
- Reserve Bank of India
- Depository participant
- Ministry of Finance
- Designated stock exchange
Show answer
Answer: D — Designated stock exchange
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NISM Series II-A exam pattern?
- NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification contains 50 questions across 1 section: NISM Series II-A (50 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does NISM Series II-A have negative marking?
- No — NISM Series II-A has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is NISM Series II-A scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. NISM Series II-A (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise NISM Series II-A online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A?
- NISM Series II-A is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. RTA functions, securities issuance & transfer, dematerialisation, corporate actions, investor servicing and regulatory framework. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NISM Series II-A exam?
- NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A?
- NISM Series II-A is split into: NISM Series II-A (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NISM Series II-A: Registrars and Transfer Agents (Corporate) Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. RTA functions, securities issuance & transfer, dematerialisation, corporate actions, investor servicing and regulatory framework. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NISM Series II-A?
- 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 NISM Series II-A test adaptive?
- No — NISM Series II-A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NISM Series II-A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A previous year question–style papers included?
- Every NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A mock test on mobile?
- Yes. NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A syllabus?
- The NISM Series II-A syllabus maps to its 1 section: NISM Series II-A (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 NISM Series II-A?
- Open to anyone; taken by those working in, or entering, the corporate R&T agent function. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NISM Series II-A practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the NISM Series II-A exam and how should I prepare?
- Official NISM Series II-A 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 NISM Series II-A mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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