Mock trading on Saturday, September 26, 2026 - No new version release
NSE circular · 25 Sept 2026
National Stock Exchange of India Limited Circular Department: FUTURES & OPTIONS Download Ref No: NSE/FAOP/76520 Date: September 25, 2026 Circular Ref. No: 130/2026 All Members, Mock trading on Saturday, September 26, 2026 – No new version release Exchange shall be conducting a mock trading session in the Equity Derivat…
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| **Department: FUTURES & OPTIONS** | |
| **Download Ref No: NSE/FAOP/76520** | **Date: September 25, 2026** |
| **Circular Ref. No: 130/2026** | |
All Members,
Mock trading on Saturday, September 26, 2026 – No new version release
Exchange shall be conducting a mock trading session in the Equity Derivatives (F&O) segment on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as per following schedule:
| Mock Date: September 26, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Time in Hrs |
| Trading Session from Primary Site | - |
| Pre-Open Open time | 11:00 |
| Pre-Open Market order restriction start time | 11:05 |
| Pre-Open Close time* | |
| * Random closure in last two minute | 11:10* |
| Normal Market open time | 11:15 |
| Update of Stock & Index future price bands for alignment with CAS in Equity Cash Market | 14:15 |
| Normal Market close time | 14:40 |
| Trade modification end time | 14:50 |
| Re-login Timings | Time in Hrs |
|---|---|
| Live Re-login start time | 18:00 |
| Live Re-login close time | 18:30 |
Members are required to take note of the below important points:
- Below NEAT+ version should be used explicitly for revised Pre-Open framework:
| Version | Download path on NSE Extranet path |
|---|---|
| NEAT+ 7.9.0 | /faoftp/faocommon/NEATPlus790 |
- The existing NEAT+ exe version shall be discontinued as per below:
| Version | Discontinuation date |
|---|---|
| 7.8.9 | October 10, 2026 (mock) |
- Members are requested to refer updated NEATPlus installation procedure as per the circular NSE/MSD/76159 dated September 03, 2026.
For other important instructions regarding the mock trading, kindly refer to the following Annexure:
Annexure 1: Important instructions regarding mock trading session.
Annexure 2: Pre-requisites / General guidelines for participating in the Mock environment.
For and on behalf of
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Khushal Shah
Associate Vice President
| Toll Free No | Email id |
|---|---|
| 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) | msm@nse.co.in |
Annexure – 1
Important instructions regarding mock trading session
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Parameters: | Refer to circular NSE/MSD/74511 dated June 02, 2026 for interactive connectivity details. |
| Installation Guide: | Available on NSE Extranet at /faoftp/faocommon/Installation_Procedure. |
| NEAT Version: | NEATPlus 7.8.9 & 7.9.0 |
| Order Purge: | All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session. Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems. |
| Software Testing: | Refer to circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234. Members may use either Mock Trading or Simulated Environment to meet regulatory requirements. |
| No Financial Obligation: | Trades during mock sessions will not result in any fund pay-in or pay-out. |
| UCC/PAN Validity: | With reference to Exchange circular NSE/ISC/51754 dated March 24, 2022 and NSE/ISC/52722 dated June 23, 2022 issued by Investor Services Cell and updated from time to time : |
| • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed. | |
| • For queries, contact uci@nse.co.in. | |
| UCC Validation will be skipped during contingency time for order entry. | |
| Participation: | Members should participate using all trading software and re-login into live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, September 28, 2026. |
| NOTIS Availability: | The NOTIS application will be accessible during the mock session. |
| Live Updates: | Visit www.nseindia.com for any session-related updates. |
| Support: | For queries, call Toll-Free: 1800 266 0050 (Option 1). |
Annexure – 2
Pre-requisites / General guidelines for participating in the Mock environment
| Pre-requisites / General guidelines Heads | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All members enabled for trading in the Futures & Options (FO) segment in the live market are automatically eligible for mock trading. |
Participation is enabled using existing User IDs, IPs, and Box ID mappings from the live environment. | | Telnet Connectivity | Ensure you can successfully telnet the Exchange host from the IP address you intend to use. | | Box ID Setup | Confirm that the Box ID is created on the IP with appropriate messages for the segment you wish to trade in. | | NNF Application Users | If using Non-NEAT Frontend (NNF):
- a) User ID must be of dealer type.
- b) It must be converted for NNF.
- C) It must be mapped with the IP. | | Branch/User Limits | Set appropriate branch and user limits from the Corporate Manager Terminal before placing orders in the mock session. | | Exchange Requests for Mock Participation | Send email requests for the following actions with User ID and segment details:
- a) Pro Enablement
- b) CTCL Conversion (only dealer IDs)
- c) Password Reset for Corporate Manager User ID
- d) Unlocking of Corporate Manager User ID
- e) Change of Trading Rights (e.g., PRO to CLI, PRO+CLI) | | Password Management | Corporate Manager User ID: Exchange will assist with reset/unlock via email.
Other User IDs: Members must reset/unlock these themselves using the Corporate Manager Terminal. |
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 25 Sept 2026
- Coverage area
- securities