What is the NISM 19B exam?
The NISM Series XIX-B: Alternative Investment Funds (Category III) Distributors certification is a voluntary exam under SEBI's aegis for individuals who distribute or place Category III AIFs in India — funds employing complex trading strategies, including hedge funds and funds using leverage or derivatives for speculative purposes.
What this practice test covers
- AIF ecosystem, Category III fund structures, and external service providers
- Risk management, investment strategies, and due diligence
- Fund and fee structures, NAV concepts, and performance measurement
- Taxation of AIFs (domestic and IFSC) and distributor roles
Passing the NISM 19B exam
You need 60% to pass the NISM 19B exam, with 10% negative marking per wrong answer. Practising exam-pattern questions is the fastest way to identify and fix weak areas before exam day.
Why practice with mock tests
Reading the workbook tells you what you know; a timed mock test tells you what you can actually answer. Full-length mocks surface the topics you keep getting wrong and remove surprises on the real exam.