To become an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA), one needs to obtain an Agent Registration Number (ARN) from Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). ARN is available for all who clear the Mutual Fund Distributors (MFD) Certification Examination that is conducted by National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM).
Any person who has attained 18 years of age and passed HSC (12
th standard) or is a 10+ 3 diploma holder can attend NISM MFD course and examination.
The entire exam process & study material is available online also. NISM also conducts offline classes for the same.
The key steps for becoming a Mutual Fund Independent Financial Advisor are:
- Register with NISM for NISM-Series- V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors (MFD) Certification Examination
- Enrol with NISM centre for coaching if required
- Take & pass exam
- Register with AMFI here
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SOURCE:
AMFI