SEBI has specified the certification program that portfolio managers in India need to

complete to obtain a certificate of registration. The certification program is called the NISM-
Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination. This certification is
offered by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), which is a public trust
established by SEBI.

The timeline of 3 to 6 months for obtaining a certificate of registration for portfolio managers
in India is based on information provided by SEBI on their website and other publicly
available sources. This timeline is an estimate and can vary based on various factors such as
the completeness of the application, the complexity of the applicant's business model, and the
number of applications being processed at any given time. It's important to note that the
actual processing time may differ from the estimated timeline, and applicants should allow
sufficient time for the application process to be completed.

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