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Test Details

Salient Points of the NSDL - Depository Operations Module

Test Duration (in minutes)	75
No. of Questions	60
Maximum Marks	100
Pass Marks %	60
Certificate Validity (in years)	5

Candidates securing 80 % or more marks are awarded Certified Trainer certificate
One-fourth mark will be deducted for incorrect answer

Eligibility

There are no restrictions of age or qualifications for registration to the NCFM programme or for taking the NSDL-Depository Operations Module examination. Computer literacy will be beneficial while answering the test as the test is completely computerised, using a highly user-friendly web based application.

Test Fees

Enrollment Fees	Rs. 1,500 for each enrollment w.e.f. October 1, 2008
Score Reporting	Scorecard is issued on the spot to the candidate after the completion of test. This service is free of charge. For subsequent requests for scorecard a demand draft of Rs. 50/- is payable. (Payment through demand draft only)
Duplicate Certificate	Rs. 200/- payable by demand draft, enclosed with the application letter giving details of the test. (Certificate is issued to only successful candidates) Payment through demand draft only.

Once you are registered in the NCFM programme, you can take as many modules and number of attempts as desired by paying the Enrollment Fees for every attempt.

Payment can be made through the OFFLINE mode by means of Demand Draft only. The Demand Draft should be in favour of 'National Stock Exchange of India Limited', payable at the respective test centre.

Candidates can also avail of the ONLINE mode of payment wherein payment can be made by credit card / netbanking / cash payment in designated ICICI branches. Fees once paid shall not be refunded.