Submission of VAPT report for FY 2025-26
NSE circular NSE/INSP/75398 · 24 Jul 2026
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Reminder for Submission of VAPT report for FY 2025-26
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The National Stock Exchange of India has issued a reminder to trading members regarding the submission of the Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) report for the financial year 2025-26. Trading members categorized as Self-certification, Small-size, Mid-size, and Qualified REs (excluding QSBs) must ensure their VAPT reports are submitted following approval from their respective IT Committees by July 31, 2026. Additionally, members who have classified themselves as 'Exempted from CSCRF' must provide a formal declaration via the member portal. Trading members are advised to review previous circulars regarding potential actions for non-compliance with periodic submission requirements.
What you must do
- Submit the VAPT report after approval from the respective IT Committee.
- Provide a declaration on the member portal for members classified as 'Exempted from CSCRF'.
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| DEPARTMENT: INSPECTION | |
|---|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/INSP/75398 | Date: July 24, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 39/2026 |
To All Trading Members,
Sub: Reminder for Submission of VAPT report for FY 2025-26.
This is with reference to Exchange circular reference no. NSE/INSP/74185 dated May 14, 2026, and reminder circular no. NSE/INSP/74775 dated June 18, 2026, on ‘Submission of VAPT Report for the FY 2025-26’. The due date of submission of VAPT report applicable to Self-certification REs, Small-size REs, Mid-size REs, and Qualified REs (not categorized as QSBs) is mentioned below:
| Yearly Submission | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Conduct of VAPT through CERT-In empanelled Auditor | June 30, 2026 |
| Report shall be submitted after approval from respective IT Committee | July 31, 2026 |
The operating guidelines for the registration of auditor, submission of VAPT Report by Members and Auditors is available in ENIT on following path:
For Trading Member: Inspection ➔ VAPT ➔ VAPT Help Documents
For Auditor: Inspection ➔ VAPT ➔ VAPT Help Documents
Trading members are requested to take note of Annexure 1.2 of Exchange Circular No. NSE/INSP/73792 dated April 17, 2026, regarding actions for non-compliances observed in periodic submissions made by Trading Members/REs related to submission of VAPT Report.
Further, trading members who have classified themselves as ‘Exempted from CSCRF’ (as per criteria/thresholds given in SEBI circular dated April 30, 2025) shall be required to provide a declaration on the member portal. The path for submission of the declaration is provided below:
Inspection ➔ VAPT ➔ Display VAPT Auditor Registration ➔ Click on “New Auditor” ➔ Under ‘Member Category’ select Exempted ➔ (Member will be routed to a separate page) Submit the declaration
All Trading Members are advised to take note of the contents of this circular and comply.
For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Prashant Aier Chief Manager – Inspection
In case of any clarifications, Members may contact our below offices:
| Regional Office | Email Address | Contact No. |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad (ARO) | inspectionahm@nse.co.in | 079- 49008632 |
| Chennai (CRO) | inspection_cro@nse.co.in | 044- 66309915 / 17 |
| Delhi (DRO) | delhi_inspection@nse.co.in | 011- 23459127 / 38 / 46 |
| Kolkata (KRO) | inspection_kolkata@nse.co.in | 033- 40400412 / 459 |
| Mumbai (WRO) | compliance_wro@nse.co.in | 022-26598200 / 022-61928200 |
| Central Help Desk | compliance_assistance@nse.co.in |
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 24 Jul 2026
- Document number
- NSE/INSP/75398
- Issuing division
- Inspection
- Coverage area
- securities