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Students need to secure valid marks in the entrance examinations mentioned below for admission to the postgraduate programmes at the National Institute of Securities Markets.
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to complete the National Institute of Securities Markets application process.
Visit the official website, apply.nism.ac.in/pgpism-application-for
Provide name, email address and mobile number
Select state, city, programme and specialisation
Select the source of information and enter the captcha code as shown
Check the box to receive notifications
Click on the Register button to complete the registration
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Candidates must check the table below to know about the National Institute of Securities Markets postgraduate programme eligibility criteria and admission process.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
PGDM SM | UG with 50% marks |
LLM Investment and Securities Laws | LLB Degree with 50% marks |
PGPISM | Graduation from a recognised university |
PGCSM | 10th & 12th certificates with 60% marks and graduation with 55% marks from a recognised university |
Students first meet the eligibility criteria for NISM admission
Appear for the relevant national-level entrance exam for PGDM SM admission
For LLM students need to secure valid marks in NISM Admission Test
Fill out the application form with all academic and personal details
Appear for a personal interview round
Students will be shortlisted based on the above mentioned criteria and past academic record
Selected candidates undergo document verification
Students can confirm their seat by paying the admission fee
Component | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
Personal Interview (PI) | 60 |
Past Academics (Xth / SSC) or Equivalent Examination | 10 |
Past Academics (XII / HSC) or Equivalent Examination | 10 |
Past Academics (Graduation, LLB, BE, BTECH) | 10 |
Work Experience | 10 |
Total | 100 |
Component | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
Competitive Exam Score (CAT 2025, XAT 2025, CMAT 2025, MAT 2025/26) | 50 |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30 |
Past Academics (Xth / SSC) or Equivalent Examination | 5 |
Past Academics (XII / HSC) or Equivalent Examination | 5 |
Past Academics (Graduation) | 5 |
Profile (Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity) | 5 |
Total | 100 |
| Section | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
NISM Admission Test 2026 | 50 |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30 |
Past Academics (Xth/SSC) or Equivalent Examination | 5 |
Past Academics (XII/HSC) or Equivalent Examination | 5 |
Past Academics (LLB) | 5 |
Diversity | 5 |
Total | 100 |
Note: If the last semester/year results are not declared or available, aggregate marks of previous semesters will be considered for the composite score for NISM admission.
Passport-sized photograph
Mark sheets and certificates of 10th, 12th, and undergraduate degree
Entrance exam score card
Work experience certificate (if applicable)
Migration certificate
Any other relevant certificates as specified by the institute
Note: The following documents must be submitted to secure admission to NISM Raigad.
The required entrance exams for the National Institute of Securities Markets admissions to the PGDM SM (Postgraduate Diploma in Management Securities Markets) are NISM AT/ CAT 2025/ XAT 2026/ CMAT 2026/ MAT 2025/ 2026.
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