NISM Exam Dates 2026
There is no one NISM exam date. You pick your own date, centre and time slot when you enrol.
NISM does not hold its certification exams on a fixed national date. The exams are computer based and run on many days each month at test centres in more than 250 cities. You choose the series, the centre, the date and the time slot yourself when you enrol on NISM's certification portal.
So the answer to "when is the NISM exam in 2026" is: whenever there is a free slot at a centre near you. NISM publishes which dates each centre has in a monthly test calendar.
How NISM exam dates work
- check_circleNISM's Exam Centres page has a test calendar PDF for each of the next three months.
- check_circleEach calendar lists every test centre by state and city, the dates tests are available there, the time slots and the address.
- check_circleDates differ from centre to centre, so check the calendar for your city rather than looking for one all-India date.
- check_circleThe portal shows live seat availability when you enrol, which is the final word on whether a slot is open.
- check_circleA few NISM exams, such as Series XXIV, run only in remote proctored mode: you take them online from a laptop or desktop with a webcam and microphone.
How to book a NISM exam date
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Register on NISM's certification portal
Keep scans of your PAN card, a recent colour photograph and an address proof ready, along with your education and employment details. Your certificate is issued in the name on your PAN.
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Wait for profile approval
NISM verifies a new account and approves it, usually within 48 hours. You can enrol once it is approved.
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Choose the exam, city and centre
Log in, select Enroll and then Examination, and pick your series. Then choose a city and test centre and check seats for a date range.
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Pick a slot and pay
Select an available date and time slot and pay the fee online. NISM confirms the enrolment by email and SMS.
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Download your admit card
Admit cards and study material are given as soft copies only. Carry the admit card and an original photo ID on exam day.
Booking and rescheduling rules
From NISM's registration guidelines, candidate instructions and refund policy.
| Rule | What NISM says |
|---|---|
| Last day to enrol for a date | Enrolment closes 48 hours before the exam date. |
| Enrolment validity | 180 days from enrolment. After that it expires with no refund or rescheduling. |
| Rescheduling | On the portal, at least 4 days before the exam date (not counting the exam day and the current day). Allowed once per enrolment. |
| Changing the series | Not allowed once you have enrolled, so choose the module carefully. |
| Refunds | Fees are not refunded, except for a failed or duplicate payment, or if NISM cannot hold the exam and rescheduling does not suit you. |
| Missing the exam | If you do not appear on the booked date and slot, the fee is forfeited. |
On the exam day
- checkReach the test centre 30 minutes before your slot. Late arrivals are not let in.
- checkCarry your admit card (printed or on your phone) and an original photo ID.
- checkBring your own pen and calculator. The calculator must be silent and have no connectivity.
- checkKeep your phone and other devices switched off and outside the exam room or in the locker given to you.
- checkCertificates are generally issued within 10-15 working days of the exam, as a soft copy.
FAQs
What is the NISM exam date for 2026?expand_more
There is no single date. NISM exams run on many days each month at test centres across India, and you pick your own date and slot when you enrol. Check NISM's monthly test calendar for the dates at your city's centre.
Where can I see the NISM test calendar?expand_more
On the Exam Centres page of NISM's website. It has a calendar PDF for each of the next three months, listing centres, available dates and time slots.
How late can I book a NISM exam?expand_more
Enrolment for a date closes 48 hours before the exam. Booking earlier gives you a better choice of centres and slots.
Can I change my NISM exam date?expand_more
Yes, once per enrolment. Reschedule on NISM's certification portal at least 4 days before your exam date. After that NISM does not accept rescheduling requests.
Can I take a NISM exam online from home?expand_more
For some exams, yes. Exams such as Series XXIV are held only in remote proctored mode, taken from a laptop or desktop with a webcam and microphone. NISM's certifications page marks the exams that are remote proctored only, and the portal shows the options for your exam when you enrol.
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