NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives (Official NISM Series VIII)
Official NISM Series VIII exam preparation module for NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives. Contains 20 structured practice tests with 1500+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
- Certification Code: NISM Series VIII
- Governing Body: SEBI (Mandated under SEBI Notification No. LAD-NRO/GN/2010-11/21/28390)
- 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: 1500+ real-exam format questions
- Official Examination Fee: ₹1,500 + GST
Syllabus and Curriculum Modules
- Basics of Derivatives & Market Evolution
- Understanding Index & Underlying Assets
- Introduction to Forwards and Futures
- Introduction to Options & Option Payoffs
- Option Trading Strategies & Greeks
- Regulatory Framework & SEBI Norms
- Accounting, Taxation & Margin System
- Sales Practices, KYC & Client Due Diligence
NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives
NISM Series VIII certification — Equity Derivatives exam preparation
Avg. Salary
₹3.8 LPA
Qualification
10+2
Test Questions
100 Qs
Duration
120 Mins
Passing Score
60%
Cert. Validity
3 Years
Official Regulatory Mandate
Legally mandatory for approved users, salespersons, and dealers operating in the equity derivatives segment of recognized stock exchanges (NSE / BSE).
About the Course & Exam
Official NISM Series VIII exam preparation module for NISM Series VIII: Equity Derivatives. Contains 20 structured practice tests with 1500+ real-feel questions, complete with explanations, syllabus coverage, and passing benchmarks.
What You Will Achieve
Professional Certification
SEBI Certified Equity Derivatives Dealer / Trader
Mandatory qualification to obtain NISM Equity Derivatives Dealer Terminal access (NEAT/BOLT).
Core Practical Competencies
- Futures & Options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho) management
- Hedging, Arbitrage, Straddles, Strangles & Bull/Bear Spreads
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- 5 Chapter-Wise Practice Sets
- 1 Full Real-Feel Mock Exam
- Instant Scoring & Detailed Explanations
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- 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
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- 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 VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination Workbook
Core textbook covering index futures, stock options, Greeks, pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial), regulatory requirements, and risk management systems.
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