Free NISM V-A Mock Tests + Chapter Prep: Creso Prep 2026
Creso Prep is now live at prep.creso.in: a free portal to prepare for the NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors) exam. It gives you chapter-wise study, multiple practice questions, and full timed mock tests in the real 100-question, two-hour format. You track your score by chapter, and candidates who clear a mock here and then pass the real exam can claim a framed certificate, shipped free within India
Passing NISM V-A is the first gate to earning an ARN and distributing mutual funds, in a market that crossed ₹82.22 lakh crore in AUM as of June 30, 2026, per AMFI's monthly data. Most free prep for the exam is a scanned PDF or a heap of unsorted questions. Creso Prep pulls the whole loop, study, practice, and timed mocks, into one place.
What's inside Creso Prep: free NISM V-A mock tests and study tools
Everything below is free at prep.creso.in. Five parts:
Chapter prep. Study notes organised by the 12 official NISM chapters and weighted toward the ones that carry the most marks, so you read in the order the exam rewards.
Practice questions. Drill one chapter at a time until a topic sticks, then move on. This is where you find gaps while they're still cheap to fix.
Timed mock exams. Full-length mocks in the real format: 100 questions, two hours, one mark each, no negative marking. You train pacing, not just recall.
Progress tracking. Scores broken down by chapter, so you can see whether Chapter 12 is actually improving or you're just avoiding it.
Framed certificate. Clear a full mock on Creso Prep, pass the real NISM exam, then upload your NISM certificate within 15 days of the exam, and Creso ships one framed certificate per person to any address in India.
How to start
Getting going takes a minute:
Take a diagnostic mock. Open Creso Prep and sit one timed mock cold. Your chapter breakdown shows exactly where you're weak.
Study the heavy chapters first. Chapter 9 (Investor Services) and Chapter 12 (Scheme Selection) carry 15% each, so four chapters cover roughly half the paper. The full weightage table is in Creso's NISM 5A exam guide.
Drill, then mock, then book. Run practice questions by chapter, take a timed mock every few days, and watch the dashboard trend up. Book the real exam once you're consistently clearing 65%.
Most working adults are exam-ready in three to four weeks. One habit the mocks build in: with no negative marking, a blank is worse than a guess, so attempt all 100 questions, per NISM's candidate FAQ.
Why practise with mock tests, not just the workbook
Reading the workbook builds recognition. It doesn't build speed. The live exam gives two hours for 100 questions, and the scheme-selection items need calculation, so pace often decides a borderline pass. Timed NISM V-A mock tests are the only way to rehearse that pressure before it counts.
Online practice questions do a second job the workbook can't: they show you where you're actually weak. A read-through feels productive even when nothing is sticking. A scored practice set by chapter tells you the truth. Creso Prep lets you fail cheaply now, in a free mock, instead of on a ₹1,500 attempt at a test centre. For the exam's rules, fees, and full chapter weightage, the NISM 5A exam guide has the complete breakdown.
What's coming next
Right now Creso Prep covers NISM Series V-A, the certification you need to distribute mutual funds. Take V-A if you plan to offer mutual funds only. If you also want to offer Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), the NISM Series V-D exam is the one to sit: SEBI's July 2026 circular lets a V-D holder distribute both mutual funds and SIFs, so it covers V-A's ground too. Distributors renewing V-A who want to add SIFs can go straight to V-D instead. It's a longer, tougher paper, and Creso Prep's V-D prep is coming soon, with the PMS distributor exam on the roadmap after that.
FAQs
Q: Is Creso Prep really free?
A: Yes. Chapter prep, practice questions, and full timed mock exams for NISM Series V-A are free to use at prep.creso.in. You don't pay for the prep tool. The official NISM exam itself still costs ₹1,500, paid to NISM.
Q: Should I take NISM V-A or NISM V-D?
A: Take NISM Series V-A if you plan to distribute mutual funds only. Take NISM Series V-D if you also want to distribute Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs): under SEBI's July 2026 circular, a V-D holder can distribute both mutual funds and SIFs, so you don't need to hold V-A separately. If your V-A is due for renewal and you want to add SIFs, you can sit V-D instead. V-D is the longer, harder exam, and Creso Prep's V-D prep is coming soon.
Q: Do the mock tests match the real NISM V-A exam format?
A: Yes. The timed mocks copy the official structure: 100 multiple-choice questions, two hours, one mark each, with no negative marking. The goal is to make exam day feel familiar rather than new.
Q: How long is the NISM V-A certificate valid?
A: Three years from the date you pass. To keep it active after that, you complete a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program, which revalidates it for another three years. The CPE window opens 12 months before expiry.
Q: How many times can I attempt the NISM V-A exam?
A: There's no limit on attempts. If you don't clear it, you re-enroll and book another slot. Each attempt costs ₹1,500, so it pays to be ready. Creso Prep's free mocks exist to get your score consistently above the pass line before you book..
Q: What is the framed certificate from Creso Prep?
A: It's a keepsake, not a qualification. To qualify you clear a full mock on Creso Prep, pass the actual NISM Series V-A exam, and upload your real NISM certificate within 15 days of the exam, after which Creso ships one framed certificate per person to any address in India. The official qualification always comes from NISM.
Q: How long does it take to prepare with Creso Prep?
A: Most candidates report being ready in three to four weeks studying two to three hours a day. Those with a finance or commerce background often clear it faster. The progress dashboard tells you when your scores are stable, so you book with data rather than a guess.
Creso Prep is live and free. Take your first NISM V-A mock test today and find out where you stand before spending a rupee on the exam. Once you've passed and picked up your ARN, see what Creso offers working MFDs for the business that comes next
