NISM Certificate Download
Passed? Your NISM certificate is a soft copy only. Here's when it's issued, the three places to get it, and what to do if it's late.
NISM doesn't issue printed certificates for any of its certification exams. If you pass, NISM issues a soft copy, generally within 10 to 15 working days of the exam, once your profile and PAN have been approved. It is emailed to your registered email address, and you can download it from NISM's certification portal or from DigiLocker.
This works the same way for every NISM series, from Series V-A for mutual fund distributors to Series XV for research analysts.
Three Ways to Get Your NISM Certificate
Your email inbox
What you need
Nothing: NISM sends it
Notes
Goes to the email address registered on the NISM portal
NISM certification portal
What you need
Registered email ID and password
Notes
certifications.nism.ac.in, the same login you enrolled with
DigiLocker
What you need
NISM enrolment number and PAN
Notes
NISM calls this an additional facility, alongside the portal
| Where | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Your email inbox | Nothing: NISM sends it | Goes to the email address registered on the NISM portal |
| NISM certification portal | Registered email ID and password | certifications.nism.ac.in, the same login you enrolled with |
| DigiLocker | NISM enrolment number and PAN | NISM calls this an additional facility, alongside the portal |
How to Download It From the NISM Portal
- 1
Go to certifications.nism.ac.in
NISM's own certification portal. Don't enter your login on look-alike sites.
- 2
Log in with your registered email ID and password
Forgotten the password? Use "Forgot Password" on the portal. Forgotten the email ID? NISM's helpdesk can find it from your NISM registration number or PAN.
- 3
Find the certificate for the exam you passed
It appears in your account once NISM has issued it, which is after your result and profile approval.
- 4
Download and save the PDF
Keep copies on your phone, in your email and on a drive.
How to Get It on DigiLocker
NISM's DigiLocker page lists these steps. The same page says documents issued in DigiLocker are deemed at par with original physical documents, under Rule 9A of the IT (Digital Locker) Rules, 2016.
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Open the DigiLocker app or digilocker.gov.in and sign in
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Go to the Education section and choose National Institute of Securities Markets
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Choose "Examination Result Certificate"
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Enter your NISM enrolment number and PAN, then tap Get Document
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Open the certificate
NISM's page says to use your PAN to open the file.
The NISM Certificate PDF Password
NISM's DigiLocker page says to open the certificate with your PAN as the password. Type it exactly as it appears on your PAN card. If it still won't open, try capital letters.
If the copy from your email or the portal asks for a password and your PAN doesn't work, contact NISM's certification helpdesk (details below).
If Your NISM Certificate Hasn't Arrived
- check_circleLess than 15 working days since the exam: wait. NISM says certificates are generally issued in 10 to 15 working days.
- check_circlePAN not verified: NISM issues certificates only to candidates whose PAN has been verified against the Income Tax database, and only after the profile is approved. Check your portal profile for a pending or rejected PAN or photo.
- check_circleName looks wrong: NISM prints the name as it appears in Income Tax records for your PAN. Correct the PAN record first if that is where the mistake is.
- check_circleStill nothing: contact NISM's certification helpdesk at [email protected] or +91-8080806476 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm).
How Long a NISM Certificate Is Valid
Most NISM certificates are valid for 3 years from the date you pass. NISM-IFSCA-01 and NISM-IFSCA-02A are valid for 2 years.
To keep it valid, either pass the same exam again in the last 12 months before it expires, or complete NISM's one-day Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programme for that series. Either way, the certificate is re-validated for 3 years from the old expiry date. NISM issues a new certificate after a CPE programme, delivered the same way.
For Employers: Verifying a NISM Certificate
NISM runs a Skills Registry verification service that checks a certificate against the candidate's PAN. NISM says it is free after a one-time registration. It's listed under Important Links on NISM's certifications page. Check against NISM's records rather than trusting a forwarded PDF or screenshot. Candidates: keep your NISM enrolment number and PAN handy so the check is quick.
FAQs
How do I download my NISM certificate?expand_more
Log in to certifications.nism.ac.in with your registered email ID and password and download it from your enrolment. You can also get it on DigiLocker using your NISM enrolment number and PAN, and NISM emails a copy to your registered address.
What is the password for the NISM certificate PDF?expand_more
Your PAN. NISM's DigiLocker page says to use your PAN to open the certificate. If it doesn't open, check the capital letters, then contact NISM's certification helpdesk.
How many days does NISM take to issue the certificate?expand_more
NISM says certificates are generally issued within 10 to 15 working days from the date of the exam, after your profile and PAN are approved.
Does NISM send a hard copy of the certificate?expand_more
No. NISM's candidate instructions say certificates are provided only as a soft copy and no physical copies are issued.
Is the NISM certificate valid for life?expand_more
No. Most are valid for 3 years from the date you pass (2 years for NISM-IFSCA-01 and -02A). You renew by passing the exam again in the final 12 months or by completing a CPE programme.
Can I get two certificates for the same NISM exam?expand_more
No. NISM's candidate instructions allow only one certificate per examination. Re-taking the exam is allowed only to renew, in the last 12 months of validity.
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