NISM Exam Dates & Admit Card Download 2026: Hall Ticket & Test Day Rules

Candidates frequently ask, 'When is the next NISM exam date?' The answer is: Whenever you want it to be!

• Continuous Testing Model: Test centers run multiple shifts daily, Monday through Saturday (and select Sundays in major metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad).
• Advance Booking: You can book an exam slot as early as 48 hours in advance (subject to seat vacancy) or up to 6 months in advance to plan your study timeline.
• Seat Availability: During peak recruitment cycles (March-April and October-November), test center slots fill up quickly. Booking 2 to 3 weeks ahead is strongly recommended.

Your Admit Card is generated within 24 hours of successful fee payment:

1. Log into your account on certifications.nism.ac.in.
2. Go to 'My Examinations' -> 'Enrolment History'.
3. Find your active booking and click the 'Download Admit Card' button.
4. Print a clean, clear hard copy. Ensure your photograph, candidate signature, center address, and barcode are crisp and legible.

Mandatory Items to Bring:

1. Printed NISM Admit Card with clear barcode.
2. Original PAN Card (Mandatory original government photo ID).
3. Secondary ID: Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID.
4. Basic Calculator: Ordinary non-memory, non-scientific, non-programmable calculator.

Strictly Prohibited Items:

• Mobile phones, smart watches, fitness bands, or bluetooth earbuds.
• Scientific calculators (like Casio FX series).
• Scribble pads, textbooks, or personal paper (the test center provides rough scratch sheets and pens).