The CWM® examination
The CWM® examination has two online MCQ levels — 85 questions, 160 marks and 180 minutes each, requiring 50% to pass with no negative marking, held year-round across 75+ Indian cities. Delivered through Pearson VUE, Prometric and NSE Academy.
Exam structure — per level
Level I (Foundation) and Level II (Advanced) share the same structure, delivered as online multiple-choice questions.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online MCQ — Pearson VUE / Prometric (global), NSE Academy (India) |
| Questions | 85 per level |
| Total marks | 160 per level |
| Section A | 40 questions × 1 mark = 40 |
| Section B | 30 questions × 2 marks = 60 |
| Section C | 15 questions × 4 marks = 60 |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Passing | 50% — minimum 80 / 160 marks |
| Negative marking | None |
| Calculator | CASIO FC-200V only |
| Availability | Throughout the year (365 days) |
How CWM® is graded
| Score | Grade |
|---|---|
| Above 76% | A |
| 65–75% | B |
| 50–64% | C |
| 0–49% | D (not cleared) |
What the examination costs
These are the per-level examination fees. Programme / training fees are separate — see the fees & plans on the CWM® overview.
Foundation-level examination fee.
Advanced-level examination fee.
Fees as currently published; confirm the latest fees, offers and EMI options with a counsellor.
The scheduling rules
Earliest date
30 days after registration (Experience Pathway) or 60 days (Compulsory Pathway).
Gap between attempts
A minimum 15-day gap is required between exam attempts.
Application processing
Allow 7 days for your exam application to be processed.
Before expiry
Schedule at least 30 days before your registration expires.
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Examination — frequently asked
Each level has 85 questions for 160 marks — Section A (40 × 1), Section B (30 × 2) and Section C (15 × 4) — in 180 minutes, as online MCQs with no negative marking.
A minimum of 50% (80 of 160 marks) per level. Grades: A (above 76%), B (65–75%), C (50–64%), D (0–49%).
Level I is ₹7,080 and Level II is ₹9,440. Programme / training fees are separate and confirmed during counselling.
Online through Pearson VUE / Prometric globally and NSE Academy in India, across 75 Indian and 200 global cities, throughout the year (365 days).
Minimum 30 days after registration on the Experience Pathway (60 days on the Compulsory Pathway), a 15-day gap between attempts, 7-day application processing, and scheduling at least 30 days before registration expiry.
Yes — only the CASIO FC-200V financial calculator is permitted in the examination.
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