NISM Series XXIV Registration & Exam Dates
There is no annual Series XXIV exam date. Registration is continuous and you pick your own slot. Here is how it works.
There is no exam date for NISM Series XXIV. The AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Markets Certification Examination runs on demand through the year, and it is remote proctored: you sit it on your own computer at home or in the office while a proctor watches through your webcam. You register on NISM's certification portal, pick a date and slot, pay ₹885 (payment gateway charges extra, as NISM words it) and log in at the booked time.
Nobody is required by SEBI to hold this certificate. NISM lists Series XXIV among its non-mandatory exams and calls it an awareness exam for employees of securities market intermediaries. Take it if your firm asks for it, or if you handle KYC or suspicious transaction reporting and want proof that you know the rules. NISM states no entry condition. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Registration facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee | ₹885, payment gateway charges extra |
| Exam date | None. On-demand slots, booked by you |
| Where to register | NISM's certification portal, linked as 'Register for Certification Exam' on the Series XXIV page |
| Mode | Remote proctored only. The test centre city you choose on the portal is 'Online' |
| PAN | Must be in your registration details, or no passing certificate is issued |
| Status | Non-mandatory awareness exam. Not a SEBI requirement for any role |
| Validity | 3 years from the date of the examination |
| Renewal | Pass the exam again before expiry. NISM lists no CPE programme for this series |
How to register, step by step
- 1
Open the certification portal
Use the 'Register for Certification Exam' link on NISM's Series XXIV page. One portal account covers every NISM exam.
- 2
Complete your profile with PAN
Enter your name exactly as on your photo ID, and your PAN. NISM's FAQ says the certificate is released about 72 hours after the exam, and only if your profile is approved. Fix it now, not after you pass.
- 3
Choose NISM-Series-XXIV: AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Markets
The portal also lists an IFSCA AML course with a similar name. NISM does not allow a module change after booking, so check the series code before you pay.
- 4
Select 'Online' as the test centre city, then a date and slot
Series XXIV has no physical centre. Pick a slot when you can sit alone in a quiet room for the hour plus check-in time.
- 5
Pay online
₹885 plus the gateway's own charge. A failed or duplicate debit is refunded; the gateway charge never is.
- 6
Install the secure browser and run the sample test
NISM's exam invitation email links both. Do the sample test the day the email arrives; the Start Test button sits in the same email.
Remote exam checklist, from NISM's remote proctored FAQ
Each item is a condition in NISM's FAQ. Missing one can mean the proctor refuses to start or ends your test.
- checkA Windows laptop or desktop with a working webcam and microphone. A phone or tablet cannot run the test, and NISM lists only Windows for its secure browser (MSB).
- checkInternet of at least 512 kbps and a power backup. A dropped connection auto-saves and lets you rejoin at the same question.
- checkA second camera: your phone, about 1 metre to your left or right, showing your side profile, both hands, screen and desk for the whole exam.
- checkAn original photo ID: PAN card, Aadhaar, driving licence or passport, or a DigiLocker copy with your photo embedded.
- checkNo second monitor, no screen-sharing apps, no earphones, no smartwatch, nobody else in the room, no breaks once the test starts.
- checkLog in on time. Start Test works from 15 minutes before your slot to 15 minutes after; later than that, the fee is forfeited.
Free account, this exam preselected.
Validity and renewal
A Series XXIV certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of the examination. NISM's FAQ for the series gives one renewal route: pass the exam again before the current certificate expires. NISM's general rule also allows a one-day Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programme or its online version (eCPE) where NISM has specified one, but NISM's CPE page lists no Series XXIV programme. Plan on re-sitting unless NISM announces one.
Because the exam is non-mandatory, letting the certificate lapse breaks no SEBI rule. It only matters if your employer wants it kept current.
If you do not pass, or cannot attend
After a failed attempt, book a fresh 'Online' slot on the same portal; the fee for the failed sitting is not refunded. The exam-pattern page covers the scoring.
If you cannot make a booked slot, move it yourself on the portal at least four days before the date. NISM allows at most two reschedules, and a no-show forfeits the fee with no refund or rescheduling.
How the paper uses the word 'registration'
Your NISM portal registration never appears in the paper. When a Series XXIV question says 'registration' or 'reporting', it means the duties of a reporting entity under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act: registering with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), appointing a Principal Officer and a Designated Director, and filing cash and suspicious transaction reports. The trap is an option that names SEBI or the stock exchange as the body that receives those reports. The receiver is FIU-IND; SEBI issues the guidelines the intermediary follows.
FAQs
What is the NISM Series XXIV registration fee?expand_more
₹885, payment gateway charges extra, as NISM's exam page states it. You pay online on the certification portal when you book a slot.
Can I take the NISM AML and CFT exam from home?expand_more
Yes, and only from home or office. Series XXIV is remote proctored with no test centre option. You need a Windows computer with a webcam and microphone, a stable connection, NISM's secure browser, a photo ID and a phone set up as a second camera.
Is NISM Series XXIV mandatory?expand_more
No. NISM lists it as non-mandatory and calls it an awareness exam for employees of securities market intermediaries. Firms may still ask staff to take it as part of AML training.
What happens if I fail NISM Series XXIV?expand_more
You can register again on the same portal and book a fresh 'Online' slot. The fee for the failed sitting is not refunded.
How long is the Series XXIV certificate valid, and how do I renew it?expand_more
3 years from the date of the examination. NISM's FAQ says you renew by passing the exam again before the certificate expires. NISM's CPE page lists no CPE or eCPE programme for this series.
Next steps
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