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NISM Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation

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NISM Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation Exam

The NISM Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation examination is designed to establish a standardized level of foundational knowledge for a new category of mutual fund distributors, as mandated by SEBI circular CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012. 

Who Should Take the Exam?

This exam is intended for individuals authorized to distribute simple mutual fund products under the Mutual Fund Foundation category, including:

  • Postal agents
  • Retired government and semi-government officials (Grade III and above or equivalent) with at least 10 years of service
  • Retired teachers with a minimum of 10 years of service
  • Retired bank officers with a minimum of 10 years of service
  • Other individuals (e.g., Bank correspondents) as may be notified periodically by AMFI/AMCs

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  -

  • Investment Landscape
  • Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund
  • Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India
  • Mutual Fund Products for the New Cadre of Distributors
  • Scheme Related Information
  • Fund Distribution and Channel Management Practices
  • Performance of Mutual Funds
  • Taxation
  • Investor Services
  • Legal and Regulatory Environment

NISM Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation FAQs

Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.

The candidate has to secure 50% in order to pass the exam.

On successful completion of the examination the candidate should: • Know the basics of mutual funds, their role and structure, different kinds of mutual fund schemes and their features • Know how mutual funds are distributed in the market-place, how specified schemes are to be evaluated and how suitable schemes can be recommended by this cadre of distributors to prospective investors. • Know the rules and regulations related to distribution of specified products. • Know the basics of financial planning as an approach to investing in mutual funds.

To renew your current certificate, you need to appear for NISM CPE for Mutual Fund Foundation or successfully pass the NISM-Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation Certification Examination before the expiry of such certificate.

Yes, Skilr offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.

There will only be multiple-choice and multi-response questions covered in the exam.

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The certificate will be valid for 3 years from the date of the examination.

The fees for NISM-Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation Certification Exam is Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only (Rs. 1200/-).

Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.

The following persons can take NISM-Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation Certification Examination: 6. Postal agents 7. Retired government and semi-government officials (class III and above or equivalent) with a service of at least 10 years 8. Retired teachers with a service of at least 10 years 9. Retired bank officers with a service of at least 10 years, and other similar persons (such as Bank correspondents) as may be notified by AMFI/AMC from time to time 10. Any other individuals

The examination consists of 50 questions of 1 mark each and should be completed in 2 hours. The passing score for the examination is 50%. There shall be no negative marking.

There will be 50 questions which have to be completed in 120 minutes.

There are no prerequisites required for NISM-Series-V-B: Mutual Fund Foundation Certification Exam.

There will be 100 questions in the exam.

After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.

The examination seeks to create common minimum knowledge benchmark for new cadre of mutual fund distributors, as per SEBI circular CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012, involved in selling and distributing simple and performing mutual fund schemes: • Postal agents • Retired government and semi-government officials (class III and above or equivalent) with a service of at least 10 years • Retired teachers with a service of at least 10 years • Retired bank officers with a service of at least 10 years, and other similar persons (such as Bank correspondents) as may be notified by AMFI/AMC from time to time The certification aims to enhance the quality of sales, distribution and related support services in the mutual fund industry.