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The examination aims to enable a better understanding of various regulations in the Merchant Banking Domain. The examination also covers knowledge competencies related to the understanding of the financial structure in India and the importance of the different rules and regulations governing the Indian securities market.
On successful completion of the examination, the candidate should:
- Know the basics of the Merchant Banking in India.
- Understand the functioning of Merchant Bankers related to Issue Management Process, Substantial Acquisition of Equity Shares, Buyback of Equity Shares and Delisting of Shares.
- Know the regulatory environment in which the Merchant Bankers operates in India.
The examination consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each and should be completed in 2 hours. The passing score on the examination is 60%. There shall be negative marking of 25% of the marks assigned to a question.
Chapter wise Weight age for NISM Series IX – Merchant Banking Certification Exam
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Capital Market - 7%
Chapter 2 - Introduction to the Merchant Banking - 15%
Chapter 3 - Registration, Code of Conduct & General Obligations of Merchant Bankers in India – 15%
Chapter 4 - Issue Management – Important Terms – 5%
Chapter 5 - Issue Management – Process and Underwriting – 18%
Chapter 6 - Issue Management – General Obligations of Merchant Bankers and Due Diligence – 15%
Chapter 7 - Other Merchant Banking Activities - Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers – 15%