For: Mutual fund agents, IFAs, bank RMs
Purpose: Mandatory to get AMFI ARN and sell mutual funds
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 50% | No negative marking
For: Traders, brokers, dealers in F&O segment
Purpose: Required for equity derivatives trading roles
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Aspiring SEBI Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
Purpose: First step toward becoming an RIA
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Existing RIAs renewing license
Purpose: SEBI-mandated exam for advanced advisory roles
Fee: ₹2,000 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Dealers, back-office staff, compliance officers
Purpose: Mandatory for broker-dealer roles in stock market
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 50%
For: Staff working with NSDL/CDSL, depository participants
Purpose: Required for handling DP transactions and systems
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Rural or entry-level mutual fund agents
Purpose: Basic mutual fund sales knowledge (AMFI ARN eligibility)
Fee: ₹1,000 | Validity: Lifetime (for simplified channel) | Passing: 50%
For: Equity/fundamental analysts, research professionals
Purpose: SEBI mandates it for Research Analyst registration
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Forex traders and currency market brokers
Purpose: Required for trading currency futures/options
Fee: ₹1,500 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: IPO managers, investment bankers, capital market advisors
Purpose: Certification for issue management and capital raising
Fee: ₹2,000 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: Distributors selling PMS products
Purpose: Ensure regulatory understanding of PMS offerings
Fee: ₹2,000 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
For: AIF product distributors, wealth advisors
Purpose: Certification for selling SEBI-regulated AIFs (Cat I/II/III)
Fee: ₹2,000 | Validity: 3 years | Passing: 60%
