NISM AcademyNISM-IFSCA-01 AML & CFT in the IFSC: exam pattern, syllabus and mock tests
IFSCA-mandated course on AML and CFT for capital market intermediaries in GIFT City. NISM-IFSCA-01 is a certification course, effective 27 November 2025, that sets the minimum knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules for capital market intermediaries in India’s International Financial Services Centre. It covers PMLA, scheduled offences, AML/CFT/KYC norms, the IFSCA AML, CFT and KYC Guidelines, 2022 and FATF recommendations. The test is remotely proctored.
NISM-IFSCA-01 exam pattern at a glance
- Questions
- 50
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Total marks
- 50
- Passing score
- 50% (25/50)
- Negative marking
- None
- Exam fee
- ₹885 + charges
- Certificate valid
- 3 years
50 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, remotely proctored. Fees and pattern are set by NISM and can change, so confirm on the official NISM-IFSCA-01 page before you book.
Who should take NISM-IFSCA-01?
Employees of capital market intermediaries and other regulated entities operating in the IFSC (GIFT City).
Why you need it: Mandated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for capital market intermediaries in the IFSC.
NISM-IFSCA-01 syllabus: 8 chapters
- Introduction to AML, CFT and Proliferation Financing
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- PML (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005
- Scheduled Offences
- IFSCA (AML, CFT and KYC) Guidelines, 2022
- IFSCA Guidelines for KYC Norms
- Discussion on PMLA Related Cases
- FATF and its Recommendations on AML and CFT
How to prepare for NISM-IFSCA-01
Fifty questions, no negative marking, 50% to pass, taken from home. Read the IFSCA guidelines closely since they differ in places from domestic SEBI rules.
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What is NISM-IFSCA-01?
NISM-IFSCA-01 is the AML & CFT in the IFSC Certification Examination conducted by the National Institute of Securities Markets. Mandated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for capital market intermediaries in the IFSC.
How many questions are in NISM-IFSCA-01?
The exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, remotely proctored, for a total of 50 marks. You get 60 minutes.
What is the passing score for NISM-IFSCA-01?
You need 50%, which is 25 out of 50 marks.
Is there negative marking in NISM-IFSCA-01?
No. There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
How should I prepare for NISM-IFSCA-01?
Fifty questions, no negative marking, 50% to pass, taken from home. Read the IFSCA guidelines closely since they differ in places from domestic SEBI rules.
How do I register for NISM-IFSCA-01?
Create an account on NISM’s certification portal, choose the exam, pick a test centre or remote-proctored slot, and pay the fee online. NISM Academy can’t register you; we link you to the official portal.
How long is the NISM-IFSCA-01 certificate valid?
Three years from the date you pass.