NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) (Official NISM Series X-A)
Official NISM Series X-A exam preparation module for NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1). Contains 14 structured practice tests with 1050+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
- Certification Code: NISM Series X-A
- Governing Body: SEBI (Mandated under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013)
- Exam Pattern: 100 Multiple Choice Questions, 120 Minutes duration
- Passing Score: 60% benchmark score to pass
- Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer)
- Certificate Validity: 3 Years (Renewable via CPE)
- Total Practice Questions: 1050+ real-exam format questions
- Official Examination Fee: ₹1,500 + GST
Syllabus and Curriculum Modules
- Personal Financial Planning Fundamentals
- Risk Profiling & Asset Allocation
- Investment Products – Equity & Fixed Income
- Alternate & Small Savings Products
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Taxation & Estate Planning Basics
- Regulatory Environment & SEBI RIA Regulations
NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1)
NISM Series X-A certification — Investment Advisory exam preparation
Avg. Salary
₹4.5 LPA
Qualification
Graduate
Test Questions
100 Qs
Duration
120 Mins
Passing Score
60%
Cert. Validity
3 Years
Official Regulatory Mandate
Mandatory qualification under Regulation 7(2) of SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 to register as a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
About the Course & Exam
Official NISM Series X-A exam preparation module for NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1). Contains 14 structured practice tests with 1050+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
What You Will Achieve
Professional Certification
SEBI Certified Investment Adviser (Level 1)
Required alongside Level 2 (Series X-B) for registration with SEBI as an independent fee-only Investment Adviser.
Core Practical Competencies
- Comprehensive Financial Planning & Cash Flow Budgeting
- Asset Allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) & Efficient Frontier
- Debt securities yield calculations, duration & convexity
Choose Your Practice Package
Instant Online Access • Real Exam Simulator10 Days Access
- 10 Days Full Online Access
- 5 Chapter-Wise Practice Sets
- 1 Full Real-Feel Mock Exam
- Instant Scoring & Detailed Explanations
- Mobile & Desktop Friendly
30 Days Access
- 30 Days Full Online Access
- All Chapter Practice Sets (500+ Qs)
- All Full Real-Feel Mock Exams (Timed)
- Last-Day Revision Test Modules
- Chapter-Wise Accuracy & Performance Analytics
- Instant Scoring with Official Explanations
60 Days Access
- 60 Days Extended Full Online Access
- Complete Question Bank Access (1,000+ Qs)
- All Independent Real-Feel Mock Papers
- All Chapter Practice Sets & Revision Tests
- 3 Attempts per Test Paper Included
- Latest 2025 Syllabus Updates Included
- Priority Email & WhatsApp Support
Official NISM Examination Workbook & Study Notes
Published by NISM for candidates. Read the full syllabus textbook online or download free in PDF.
NISM Series X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Workbook
Foundational guide for SEBI Registered Investment Advisers (RIA) covering financial planning processes, asset allocation, insurance, retirement, and tax planning.
Looking for other Series Workbooks?
Access official PDFs for Currency, Derivatives, Advisory, Compliance, and Research Analyst exams.
Explore Related NISM Certifications
NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors
NISM Series V-A certification — Mutual Funds exam preparation
NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives
NISM Series VIII certification — Equity Derivatives exam preparation
NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS)
NISM Series XXI-A certification — Portfolio Management exam preparation