Case Study: National Institute of Securities Markets achieves secure online exam continuity with Mercer | Mettl

National Institute of Securities Markets rolls out exams in a week with Mettl

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), faced a critical challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of its physical test centers. This halted its ability to conduct mandatory certification exams for thousands of securities market professionals, threatening the pipeline of qualified individuals. NISM turned to vendor Mettl and its Mercer | Mettl EXAMIN online proctoring and examination system to transition these high-stakes exams to a secure remote environment.

Mettl implemented its robust online examination platform, which featured comprehensive live, AI, and record-and-review proctoring, a secure browser, and multi-factor authentication to ensure exam integrity. The solution was rolled out within a week, allowing NISM to seamlessly conduct exams for 60,000 applicants. The platform successfully mitigated 5-6% of cheating attempts and provided a scalable, accessible system that reduced candidate waiting times. This partnership ensured business continuity for NISM and maintained the credibility of its certification process.

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