NISM Series XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Distributors (Official NISM Series XIX-A)
Official NISM Series XIX-A exam preparation module for NISM Series XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Distributors. Contains 10 structured practice tests with 750+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
- Certification Code: NISM Series XIX-A
- Governing Body: SEBI (Mandated under SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I/DOF6/P/CIR/2021/688)
- 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
- Total Practice Questions: 750+ real-exam format questions
- Official Examination Fee: ₹3,000 + GST
Syllabus and Curriculum Modules
- Overview of Alternative Investment Funds in India
- AIF Fund Structures, Governance & PPM
- Taxation of AIFs & Distribution Best Practices
NISM Series XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Distributors
NISM Series XIX-A certification — Alternative Investments exam preparation
Avg. Salary
₹6.0 LPA
Qualification
Graduate
Test Questions
100 Qs
Duration
120 Mins
Passing Score
60%
Cert. Validity
3 Years
Official Regulatory Mandate
Mandatory qualification for individuals distributing Category I, Category II, and Category III Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
About the Course & Exam
Official NISM Series XIX-A exam preparation module for NISM Series XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Distributors. Contains 10 structured practice tests with 750+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
What You Will Achieve
Professional Certification
SEBI Certified AIF Distributor
Mandatory credential to solicit and distribute ₹1 Crore+ minimum ticket AIF funds to high-net-worth investors.
Core Practical Competencies
- Category I, II & III AIF structures (VC, PE, Real Estate, Long-Short Hedge Funds)
- Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) analysis
- AIF taxation (Pass-through vs Category III slab)
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- 3 Attempts per Test Paper Included
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Official NISM Examination Workbook & Study Notes
Published by NISM for candidates. Read the full syllabus textbook online or download free in PDF.
NISM Series XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Distributors Workbook
Essential study material covering Category I, II, and III AIFs, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Angel Funds, private debt, and accredited investor regulations.
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