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Are NISM Certifications mandatory for all financial professionals or only for specific job roles prescibred by SEBI?


Rajath Shetty 22nd Sep, 2025
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Ankur Mehta 22nd Sep, 2025

Hey! NISM certifications are not mandatory for all financial professionals. They are required only for specific roles prescribed by SEBI, like mutual fund distributors, investment advisors, research analysts, and AIF managers.

For other financial roles, these certifications are optional, but taking them can boost your knowledge and career opportunities in the financial sector.

Amisha Soni 22nd Sep, 2025

Hello dear candiadte,

NO, NISM certification is not mandatory for all financial professionals . they are required for only specific job roles in the securities and investment industry as prescribed by SEBI.

I hope you find this helpful. thank you,

Prachi Kumari 22nd Sep, 2025

Hello,

NISM certifications are not mandatory for all financial professionals . They are required only for specific job roles prescribed by SEBI .

For example, people working as mutual fund distributors, equity dealers, research analysts, investment advisers, or in other roles specified by SEBI must have the relevant NISM certification. Others in finance who are not in these roles do not need it.

Hope it helps !

Jishan Mondal 22nd Sep, 2025

Hello, NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) certifications are not mandatory for all financial professionals. They are only mandatory for specific job roles that involve dealing directly with the Indian securities market, as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Job Roles Requiring Mandatory NISM Certification

  • Mutual Fund Distributors
  • Equity Derivatives and Currency Derivatives Staff
  • Investment Advisers
  • Research Analysts
  • Depository Participants' Staff
  • Compliance Officers
  • Stock Broking and Operations Staff

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