NISM Series XXV-A Registration & Exam Dates
There is no annual Series XXV-A exam date. Registration is continuous and you pick your own slot. Here is how it works.
There is no NISM Series XXV-A exam date. That is not an omission. NISM certification exams run on demand, all year round. Unlike most other NISM series, Series XXV-A is delivered as an internet-based exam in a remotely proctored environment, so you register, pay and pick a slot, then sit the exam from home or your office rather than at a physical test centre. There is no annual notification to wait for and no application window that closes.
So the real question behind "when is the Series XXV-A exam" is usually "how soon can I sit it?", and the answer is as soon as there is a free slot, which in most cases is within a week or two.
How to register
The whole process runs through NISM's own certification portal:
- 1
Create an account on the NISM certifications portal
One account covers every NISM certification.
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Select Series XXV-A: Persons Associated with Research Services
Check the series code on the payment screen: adjacent series have similar names and different scope.
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Pick a date and time slot
The exam is remotely proctored, so there is no test centre to choose, only a slot, taken from wherever you have a stable internet connection.
- 4
Pay the fee
₹1,500 plus applicable GST, paid online at booking. The fee is per attempt.
- 5
Sit the exam from home or office and get your result on screen
A remote proctor monitors the session over your webcam. The result is displayed on submission, so there is no separate results date.
Scheduling at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is the exam held? | On demand, year round: you pick the date |
| Where is it conducted? | Remotely, from home or office: internet-based with online proctoring |
| Is there an application window? | No. Registration is continuous |
| How far ahead should I book? | Usually within a week, subject to slot availability |
| Fee | ₹1,500 + GST, per attempt |
| When do I get my result? | Immediately, on screen |
| How long is it valid? | 3 years from the date of passing |
Free account, this exam preselected.
What happens at the 3-year mark
The certificate is valid for 3 years. To stay certified you either sit the exam again or complete the CPE (Continuing Professional Education) programme before it lapses. Plan it before expiry. Letting the certificate lapse means going back to the full exam.