Overview of the NISM Research Analyst Exam Syllabus

To help candidates prepare effectively, the NISM Research Analyst Exam Syllabus is divided into key sections that encompass the essential knowledge and skills required for research analysis. Here’s an in-depth look at the syllabus to help you understand the topics covered in the exam:

Curriculum

1. Introduction to Research Analyst Profession
   • Role, responsibilities, interaction principles, and essential qualities.
2. Introduction to Securities Market
   • Overview of securities, market structure, participants, transaction types, and processes like dematerialization.
3. Terminology in Equity and Debt Markets
   • Common terms in equity and debt markets, bond types.
4. Fundamentals of Research
   • Investment concepts, fundamental and technical analysis, and behavioral approaches.
5. Economic Analysis
   • Micro and macroeconomic principles, key economic indicators, and analysis sources.
6. Industry Analysis
   • Industry definition, trends, market sizing, regulatory environment, and key drivers.
7. Company Analysis – Business and Governance
   • Business models, SWOT analysis, governance, risks, ESG frameworks, and information sources.
8. Company Analysis – Financial Analysis
   • Financial statements, ratio analysis, Dupont analysis, and peer comparison.
9. Corporate Actions
   • Dividend, rights issues, mergers, stock splits, and buybacks.
10. Valuation Principles
    • Price vs. value, valuation methods, and financial models such as DCF.
11. Fundamentals of Risk and Return
    • Return calculations, risk measures, market risk, margin of safety, and liquidity concepts.
12. Qualities of a Good Research Report
    • Characteristics of effective reports and a checklist approach.
13. Legal and Regulatory Environment
    • Regulations in Indian markets, research analyst code of conduct, and conflict management.

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NISM Research Analyst Exam Fees

The NISM Research Analyst Exam fees are typically INR 1500, covering access to the online exam. Ensure you have valid ID proof for exam day, and check the NISM portal for the latest fee structure.

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How to Register for the NISM Research Analyst Exam

Follow these steps to complete your registration for the NISM Research Analyst Exam:

1. Visit the NISM Certification Portal
   Go to the official NISM certification portal: https://cert.nism.ac.in/.
2. Create an Account
   Fill in your personal details and verify your email.
   Note: Only approved account can book NISM Exam, if you have created a new account, you need to wait for 2-3 working days to get your nism exam account to be approved. You can call after 2-3 days to NISM helpdesk to check the approval status.
3. Login to Your Account
   Use your username and password.
4. Select the Research Analyst Certification Exam
   Choose "NISM Series XV: Research Analyst Certification."
5. Fill in Exam Details
   Select exam date, center, and review the exam fees.
6. Pay the Exam Fee
   Complete payment to confirm your registration.
7. Receive Confirmation
   You'll get a confirmation email with exam details.
8. Prepare for the Exam
   Download the NISM Research Analyst Workbook PDF and practice with free mock tests.

Can You Reschedule the NISM Research Analyst Exam?

Yes, rescheduling is allowed up to four days before the exam date through the NISM portal.
Learn more about NISM Exam Rescheduling Policy

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