SEBI Grade A Study Plan 2025, Check 2 Month Master Plan for Phase 1 & Phase 2

SEBI Grade A Phase 1 will be conducted on 10th January 2025, which means candidates have approximately two months to prepare for both Paper 1 (Quant, Test of Reasoning, English and GA) and Paper 2 (Commerce, Management, Finance, Economics, Costing, Companies Act). As per previous years’ trends, Phase 2 is usually scheduled within a month of Phase 1, leaving you with very little time if you plan to start preparing for Phase 2 separately.

Therefore, it is highly recommended to prepare for Phase 1 and Phase 2 simultaneously. Focusing only on Phase 1 and leaving Phase 2 for later can create unnecessary pressure, as Phase 2 is more advanced, theory-intensive, and requires practice in both numerical and descriptive sections.

With this in mind, we have designed a two-month preparation strategy that allows you to efficiently balance the syllabus for both phases. This plan integrates conceptual understanding, numerical practice, and English descriptive writing, along with mock tests at regular intervals to help you track progress, identify weak areas, and build confidence. In this article, we are providing you with the SEBI Grade A Study Plan 2025 for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Candidates can check the detailed strategy in the article below.

Understanding the SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern

Phase 1

• Paper 1 (Common for all streams): English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning, General Awareness
  
• Paper 2 (Stream-specific): Questions based on your selected stream (Commerce & Management, Finance, Economics, Costing, Companies Act)
  

Phase 2

• Paper 1: English Descriptive – Essay writing, Precis writing, and Reading comprehension
  
• Paper 2: Advanced domain-specific topics including accounting, finance, management, economics, costing, and the Companies Act.

Note: This study plan is designed specifically for General Stream candidates. It focuses on topics relevant to the General stream and is structured to help you efficiently cover both Phase 1 and Phase 2.

30 Days Study Plan For Phase 1

In Stage 1, Paper 1 is the same for all streams and tests candidates on the English language, general knowledge, quantitative aptitude, and Test of Reasoning. For Paper 1, you don’t need any special preparation. 1-2 hours of mock tests and topic-wise practice daily is sufficient to stay on track.

It’s crucial to start with theory and make concise notes. Prepare your notes in such a way that during the exam, you can revise everything in just 2-3 days. A thorough understanding of theory will make revision faster and more efficient, and you’ll feel confident in the exam.

You should also pay special attention to numerical topics, as these lay the foundation for Stage 2. If you practice numerical topics thoroughly in Stage 1, solving numerical problems in Stage 2 will be much easier. So, while strengthening your theory, don’t neglect daily practice of calculations and problem-solving.

Day	Topics to Cover	Focus/Strategy
1	Companies Act – Chapters III & IV + Accounting Basics	Understand key provisions + accounting principles
2	Management Basics – Nature & Scope + Accounting Standards (Depreciation, Inventories)	Conceptual clarity + practice numerical examples
3	Economics – Demand & Supply + Leadership Theories	Theory + case-based understanding
4	Financial System & Regulatory Bodies + Cash Flow Statement	Learn structure + numerical practice
5	Companies Act – Chapters VIII & X + Ratio Analysis	Mix of theory and problem-solving
6	HRD & Motivation + Accounting Standards (Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets)	Focus on conceptual + practical application
7	Financial Markets + Fund Flow Statement	Study instruments, functions, and solve problems
8	Cost & Management Accounting Overview + Leadership Styles	Conceptual + numerical practice
9	Companies Act – Chapters XI, XII & XXVII + Accounting for Share Capital & ESOP	Mix of theory + practical entries
10	Mock Test 1 (Theory-heavy + Accounting)	Analyze mistakes and revise weak areas
11	Management – Planning, Organizing, Directing + Cash Flow & Fund Flow Revision	Reinforce management concepts + accounting practice
12	Economics – National Income + Multiplier & Accelerator	Theory + numerical practice
13	Financial Inclusion + Accounting Standards (Foreign Exchange, Investments)	Conceptual + practical exercises
14	Inflation (WPI, CPI) + Cost Control Methods (Standard, Marginal, Budgeting)	Focus on theory + calculations
15	Companies Act Revision + Financial Statement Analysis	Consolidate key provisions + practice ratios
16	Management – Communication & Leadership Tasks + Accounting Final Accounts	Conceptual + practical preparation
17	Financial Markets – Primary & Secondary + Basics of Derivatives	Theory + calculations
18	Mock Test 2 (Mixed Paper: Accounting + Management + Finance)	Analyze weak areas and revise
19	Economics – IS-LM, Phillips Curve + Business Cycles	Conceptual understanding + diagram practice
20	Lean Systems, JIT, Kaizen, 5S + Costing Methods	Theory + practical examples
21	Direct & Indirect Taxes, GST + Financial Policies (Fiscal, FRBM)	Theory-heavy + conceptual clarity
22	Companies Act Case Studies + Accounting for Buy-Back & ESOP	Practice journal entries + conceptual questions
23	HRD, Motivation, Morale + Leadership Styles & Theories	Revise theory-heavy topics
24	Balance of Payments + Forex Markets + Monetary & Fiscal Policy	Mix of theory + numerical understanding
25	Financial Inclusion + Alternate Finance	Conceptual clarity + case examples
26	Accounting Revision – Cash Flow, Fund Flow, Ratio Analysis	Practice full set numerical problems
27	Economics Revision – Demand & Supply, National Income, Inflation	Solve MCQs + conceptual questions
28	Costing Revision + Lean Systems + BPR	Solve practical examples + theory
29	Mock Test 3 (Full-length Paper 2)	Cover all topics; analyze mistakes thoroughly
30	Revision + Mock Test 4 (Short Revision + Practice)	Final consolidation of all weak areas

30-Day SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Study Plan (Paper 1 + Paper 2)

After completing your Phase 1 preparation, you already have a basic understanding of Paper 2 topics and your foundation is set. At this stage, it’s important to take a full-length mock test first to assess your current preparation level. This will help you identify weak areas, plan your daily preparation accordingly, and focus on solving more mock tests, previous year questions, and a variety of practice problems.

Phase 2 preparation should focus on strengthening concepts, improving speed, and mastering English descriptive writing. Here’s a day-wise 30-day plan for General Stream candidates:

Phase 2 Preparation Strategy

1. Paper 1 – English Descriptive
   
   • Practice essays and Precis writing daily (alternating topics).
   • Focus on clarity, structure, grammar, and relevance.
   • Time yourself while writing to improve writing speed under exam conditions.
   • Suggested topics: Banking, Finance, Corporate Governance, Economic Policies, Leadership, SEBI regulations.
     
2. Paper 2 – General Stream Subjects
   • Accounting & Finance: Accounting standards, cash/fund flow statements, financial markets, derivatives, taxation, fiscal policies.
   • Management & HRD: Leadership theories, planning, organizing, directing, staffing, motivation, communication.
   • Economics: Demand & supply, market structures, national income, monetary & fiscal policies, IS-LM, Phillips curve, business cycles.
   • Costing & Lean Systems: Standard/marginal costing, budgeting, JIT, Kaizen, Six Sigma, BPR.
   • Companies Act: Key chapters, compliance, corporate governance, case studies.
     
3. Daily Practice Tips
   • Mix theory and numerical practice daily.
   • Solve topic-wise exercises and previous year questions.
   • Take 1 full-length mock test every 5–7 days to simulate exam conditions.
   • After each mock test, analyze mistakes carefully and revise those topics.

Day	Topics to Cover	Focus/Strategy
1	Companies Act – Chapters III & IV + English Descriptive Basics (Essay & Precis Writing)	Learn key provisions + practice simple essay topics
2	Management Basics – Nature, Scope & Processes + Accounting Basics	Conceptual clarity + numerical revision
3	Economics – Demand & Supply, Market Structures + English: Essay 1	Theory + essay practice (finance/management topics)
4	Financial System & Regulatory Bodies + Accounting Standards (Depreciation, Inventories)	Conceptual + numerical examples
5	Companies Act – Chapters VIII & X + Ratio Analysis	Theory + calculation practice
6	HRD – Motivation, Morale, Incentives + Accounting Standards (Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets)	Conceptual + practical exercises
7	Leadership Styles & Theories + Cash Flow Statement	Theory + numerical practice
8	Financial Markets – Primary & Secondary + Fund Flow Statement	Conceptual + practice problems
9	Costing Overview + Standard, Marginal, Budgeting + Reading Comprension	Theory + numericals
10	Mock Test 1 (Paper 2: Accounting + Companies Act + English Paper 1: Essay/)	Time management + analyze mistakes
11	Management – Planning, Organizing, Directing & Controlling + Final Accounts	Mix of theory + accounting practice
12	Economics – National Income, Classical & Keynesian Approaches + English: Essay 2	Theory + essay writing practice
13	Inflation, WPI, CPI + Financial Inclusion & Alternate Finance	Conceptual clarity + examples
14	Accounting – Share Capital Transactions, ESOP & Buy-Back + Leadership Tasks	Practical accounting + theory review
15	Companies Act Revision + Ratio Analysis & Financial Statement Analysis	Revise theory + practice calculations
16	English Descriptive – Essay + Letter Writing + Communication Skills	Daily practice + structuring answers
17	Financial Markets – Derivatives (Forward, Futures, Swaps) + Cash Flow Revision	Theory + numerical problem-solving
18	Costing – Lean Systems, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, TPM + Six Sigma	Conceptual understanding + examples
19	Monetary & Fiscal Policy + Balance of Payments, Forex	Theory + diagrams/numerical practice
20	Direct & Indirect Taxes, GST, Fiscal Policy, FRBM + English: Essay 3	Theory + essay practice
21	Mock Test 2 (Paper 2 + English Paper 1)	Mix topics + time yourself; analyze weak areas
22	Economics – IS-LM, Phillips Curve, Business Cycles + Paper 1: Essay Writing	Theory + Essay practice
23	Financial System & Regulatory Bodies Updates + Financial Inclusion	Current affairs + conceptual clarity
24	Costing Revision + Process Innovation & BPR + English: Essay 4	Theory + practical + essay writing
25	Companies Act – Case Studies + Accounting Final Accounts	Apply concepts + full accounts practice
26	Management Revision – Leadership, HRD, Communication + Paper 1: Essay	Revise weak topics + practice writing
27	English Descriptive –Essay writing + Precis writing, and Reading comprehension (Timed Practice)	Focus on speed, structure, and clarity
28	Mock Test 3 (Full-length Paper 2 + Paper 1:  Essay writing, Precis writing, and Reading comprehension)	Simulate exam conditions; analyze mistakes
29	Revision – Accounting + Companies Act + Finance + Costing + English	Focus on weak areas and frequently tested topics
30	Mock Test 4 (Final) – Full Paper 1 + Paper 2	Full-length simulation; consolidate preparation

Master Strategy To Boost Your SEBI Grade A 2025 Preparation

Preparing for SEBI Grade A can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right strategy and consistency, you can crack both Phase 1 and Phase 2 confidently. The key is not just hard work, but smart and structured preparation that balances concept clarity, revision, and practice. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you stay on track and make your preparation effective.

1. Know the SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The first step toward success is understanding the exam structure clearly.
SEBI Grade A consists of Phase 1 (Screening) and Phase 2 (Mains)—both equally important.
Phase 1 includes Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific).
Phase 2 tests your conceptual depth and writing ability through Paper 1 (English Descriptive) and Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge).

Before you start, go through the detailed syllabus and mark all topics — this helps in identifying what to prioritize and how much time each section needs.

2. Look at Previous Year Papers to Identify Scoring and Important Topics

Before jumping into books and mock tests, analyze previous year question papers to understand the pattern, difficulty level, and weightage of topics.
This simple exercise helps you:

• Identify high-scoring areas (like Management & Finance in Phase 2)
• Understand which topics are repeated frequently
• Focus your efforts where it matters most

You’ll save time and study efficiently when you know what’s important and what’s not.

3. Choose the Right Study Resources Smartly

Avoid getting lost in too many books or PDFs. Instead, focus on limited but high-quality resources.
Choose:

• Standard books for conceptual clarity.
• SEBI Grade A-specific online courses or test series for updated practice
• Notes or short summaries for revision

Smart selection of study material will make your preparation more targeted and productive.

4. Make SEBI Grade A Phase 1 and Phase 2 Notes

While studying, always prepare concise notes for both phases.

• For Paper 1 (GA, Reasoning, Quant, English), keep short tricks, formulas, and current affairs in one place.
• For Paper 2 (Commerce, Management, Finance, etc.), summarize definitions, theories, and concepts for quick revision.
  Good-quality notes save a lot of time during the final days before the exam — you’ll only need to revise, not relearn.
  

5. Prepare a Realistic Study Schedule

A plan without structure is just a wish. Prepare a realistic and achievable daily schedule.

• Divide your time between Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Keep 2 hours daily for revising Phase 1 concepts (mock-based), and 3–4 hours for Phase 2 subjects.
• Don’t forget to allocate time for English Descriptive Practice, try writing 1 essay or a precis every 2–3 days.

Stick to your schedule consistently even short, regular study sessions are more effective than long, irregular ones.

6. Revise Important Topics on a Daily Basis

Revision is the key to retention. No matter how well you’ve studied a topic, without revision, you might forget it in the exam.
Make a habit of revising:

• Notes from the previous day before starting a new topic.
• Weekly revision of all subjects on Sundays.
• Static concepts and current affairs together for better connection between topics.

This cycle ensures everything stays fresh in your memory.

7. Practice Solving SEBI Mock Tests

Mock tests are the real mirror of your preparation.
Attempt at least 2–3 full-length mocks every week for Phase 1 and 1 mock test weekly for Phase 2 (including English descriptive writing).
Mocks help you:

• Build speed and accuracy
• Identify weak areas
• Get comfortable with exam pressure
  

After every test, review your mistakes; don’t just check scores; understand why you lost marks and work on those topics again.

8. Focus on Time Management

Even if you know everything, poor time management can cost you marks.
Practice solving questions with a timer.

• In Paper 1, set sectional targets e.g., finish Quant in 20 minutes, Reasoning in 25.
• In English Descriptive, practice writing within the word and time limit to build speed and clarity.
  Efficient time use during the exam makes a big difference in your final performance.

9. Analyse Your Performance in Mock Tests

After every mock, spend at least 30–40 minutes analyzing:

• Accuracy level
• Time taken per section
• Repeated mistakes (conceptual or silly errors)

Maintain a small notebook for “Mock Mistakes” revise it weekly to ensure you don’t repeat them again.
Remember, analysis is where real improvement happens.

Important Note: What to Do in the Last 20 Days Before the Exam

In the last 20 days before the SEBI Grade A Exam, your complete focus should shift towards mock tests and revision only.
Don’t start any new topic at this stage — it will only create confusion and reduce your confidence.
Instead, spend this time on:

• Attempting 1 full-length mock test daily (for both Paper 1 and Paper 2).
  
• Analysing your mistakes after every test and revising those weak areas.
  
• Revising your short notes and important formulas/theories regularly.
  

These final 20 days are not for learning new things, but for strengthening what you already know. Focus on accuracy, speed, and smart question selection. Remember, “Practice and revision, not new learning,” is the golden rule before the exam.

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