Fixed Income SecuritiesCertification Guide.
Discontinued w.e.f. October 1, 2024. Covered bond markets, yield curves, credit analysis, fixed income portfolio management.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Suggested prep: N/A
Negative marking
25%
Avoid blind guessing.
Validity
3 years
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Priority
Rank 99
Foundation track
What this certification is really testing.
This template pulls directly from the NISM database so the article stays factual, structured, and easy to scan before you register.
Mandatory for
Knowledge enhancement
Skill building
Market literacy
Key concepts to remember
This certification has been discontinued
A clear way to study this module.
Use the database strategy as the practical order of attack: official workbook first, high-weightage chapters next, then mocks and exam-day control.
Study strategy
This certification is no longer available
Exam-day tips
This certification has been discontinued by NISM
Scoring warning
The pass mark is simple. The paper is not.
Because this paper has negative marking, precision matters more than speed. Attempt the sure questions first, then return to calculations and close-call options.
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