NISM Series VI: Depository Operations Certification — Free Online Mock Test

NISM Series VI exam at a glance

NISM Series VI key facts & eligibility

Who is eligible for NISM Series VI?

No specific educational prerequisite to sit the exam (a PAN is required for the certificate).

Last verified July 2026 against NISM — Depository Operations. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

NISM Series VI section breakdown

The NISM Series VI 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.

• NISM Series VI (50 Q)
  50 questions · 120 minutes · ~144 sec/question

NISM Series VI scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: NISM Series VI has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: NISM Series VI (pass 700/1000).

How NISM Series VI is conducted

• Mode
  Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

NISM Series VI 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 VI (50 Q)
  Target ~144 sec/question. If a question takes more than 216 seconds, mark for review and move on.

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 VI topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NISM Series VI, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

NISM Series VI (50 Q)

• Equity derivatives · 8
• Research · 6
• Technical analysis · 5
• Instruments · 4
• Mutual funds · 4
• Depository · 4
• Primary market · 3
• Interest-rate derivatives · 3

NISM Series VI difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

NISM Series VI: Depository Operations Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Depository system (NSDL/CDSL), DP operations, demat/remat, account opening, transfers, pledge and corporate actions. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NISM Series VI bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NISM Series VI

• Real test-day interface
  Our cert skin mirrors the actual NISM Series VI testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  2500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real NISM Series VI test-day conditions.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first NISM Series VI mock starts in under a minute.

Expert take: what NISM Series VI really tests

The NISM Series VI Depository Operations Certification, from the SEBI-owned National Institute of Securities Markets, is aimed at operations staff of a registered Depository Participant. It has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with 25% negative marking and a 60% passing score; the certificate is valid for three years.

NISM Series VI 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.

Where NISM Series VI can take you

A strong NISM Series VI result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

• Depository operations roles
  The required certification for operations staff of a registered Depository Participant.
• 3-year validity
  Renew via a NISM CPE programme or re-exam before expiry.

Best books & official prep for NISM Series VI

• NISM Series VI workbook — NISM
  The official workbook is the primary study resource.
• NISM Series VI practice tests — Various
  Note the 25% negative marking and 60% passing score.

Official practice: Register and study from the official NISM Series VI workbook on nism.ac.in; because of the 25% negative marking, avoid blind guessing, and target the 60% passing score.

Previous-year papers: NISM provides sample/mock tests for Series VI.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NISM Series VI exam pattern?

NISM Series VI: Depository Operations Certification contains 50 questions across 1 section: NISM Series VI (50 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).

Does NISM Series VI have negative marking?

No — NISM Series VI has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is NISM Series VI scored?

Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. NISM Series VI (pass 700/1000).

How can I practise NISM Series VI online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length NISM Series VI mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

What is the difficulty level of NISM Series VI?

NISM Series VI 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 VI: Depository Operations Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Depository system (NSDL/CDSL), DP operations, demat/remat, account opening, transfers, pledge and corporate actions. · Official language: English & Hindi.

How long is the NISM Series VI exam?

NISM Series VI 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 VI?

NISM Series VI is split into: NISM Series VI (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NISM Series VI: Depository Operations Certification · ~100 MCQ in 2h, pass 60%. Depository system (NSDL/CDSL), DP operations, demat/remat, account opening, transfers, pledge and corporate actions. · Official language: English & Hindi.

What tools or aids are allowed during NISM Series VI?

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 VI test adaptive?

No — NISM Series VI is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many NISM Series VI mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NISM Series VI variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free NISM Series VI test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge NISM Series VI test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are NISM Series VI previous year question–style papers included?

Every NISM Series VI 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 VI mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's NISM Series VI 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 VI mock test on mobile?

Yes. NISM Series VI 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 VI syllabus?

The NISM Series VI syllabus maps to its 1 section: NISM Series VI (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 VI?

Eligibility for NISM Series VI — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NISM Series VI practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

When is the NISM Series VI exam and how should I prepare?

Official NISM Series VI 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 10 free NISM Series VI mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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