SEBI Grade A 2024: 2 Month Study Plan + FREE Mock Test
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SEBI Grade A 2024 2 Mock Test Study Plan: The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the Grade A 2024 exam. The full details and the application will be available on their official website from April 13, 2024. Prepare for the Phase 1 exam, likely in May or June 2024.

Therefore, the 2-month study plan given below will help you stay ahead. This will give you a head start to focus on the most important topics and take on FREE mock tests for swift preparation and revision. 

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam Pattern

The SEBI Grade A 2024 selection process is based on 3 levels or Phases given below:

  • Phase 1
  • Phase 2
  • Interview

SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2024: Phase 1

We have provided Important Pointers about the SEBI Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern:

  • There shall be a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Phase 1.
  • There shall be a cut-off of a minimum of 30% for Paper 1 (no sectional cut-off shall be there) and a cut-off of a minimum of 40% for Paper 2 in Phase 1.
  • Candidates would need to secure separate cut-offs in each paper as mentioned above as well as aggregate cut-off marks of 40% in the Phase 1 exam to be shortlisted for Phase 2.
  • Marks obtained in Phase 1 shall be used only for shortlisting the candidates for the Phase 2 examination process and will not be counted for the final selection of the candidates.
  • Subject to the criteria mentioned all the candidates who clear Phase 1 shall be shortlisted for Phase 2. A list of candidates shortlisted for Phase II will be made available on the SEBI website.
PaperStreams/SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDurationCut-offs
Paper 1All Streams: MCQs on the subjects viz.1. General Awareness (including some questions related to the Financial Sector of easy to moderate difficulty level),2. English Language,3. Quantitative4. Aptitude Test of Reasoning.1. 202. 203. 204. 20Total. 801. 252. 253. 254. 25Total. 100 60 mins 30%
Paper 2 General Stream: Multiple choice questions on subjects Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act and EconomicsLegal, Information Technology & Official Language stream: Multiple choice questions on Specialized subjects related to the stream.Research Stream: Multiple choice questions on subjects Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Finance and Commerce.50100 40 mins 40%
Aggregate Cut-off  40%

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SEBI Grade A 2024 Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning & Computer AptitudeEnglishGeneral Awareness
Vedic MathsInequalitiesNounEvolution of Banking in India
Number SystemBlood RelationPronounKnow Your Central Bank (RBI)
SimplificationDirectionsVerbMonetary Policy Committee (MPC)
ApproximationRankingsAdjectivesInternational Financial Institutions
Quadratic EquationsAlpha Numeric SeriesAdverbsTypes of Accounts, ATMs, Cheques
Number Series (Missing and Wrong)Miscellaneous Reasoning (Prelims)PrepositionPayment Systems in India
Ratio and ProportionCoding-DecodingConjunctionCurrency Management
PartnershipSyllogismsSubject-verb agreementMoney Market & Capital Market
Problem on AgesPuzzlesTensesShares and Debentures
PercentageSeating ArrangementsActive-PassivePSL and Types of Risk in banking
Profit and LossData SufficiencyDirect and IndirectMiscellaneous
AveragesInput and OutputError Detection
Simple and Compound InterestMiscellaneous Reasoning (Mains)Reading Comprehension
Time Speed and Distance (Boats and Stream; Trains)Computer AptitudeCloze test
Time and Work (Pipes and Cistern)Critical reasoningSentence completion
ProbabilityPhrase Correction
Permutation and CombinationPara Completion
MensurationConnectors
Data SufficiencyPara Jumbles
Data InterpretationDescriptive (Letter and Essay)
Quantity Comparison

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SEBI Grade A 2 Month Study Plan for Phase 1

MonthTask 1Task 2Task 3
1 Month SEBI Grade A Mock Test – FREE + SEBI NotesWorking on the weak areas as found in the analysisSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 09
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 01Quantitative Aptitude- Ratio & ProportionPreparation of Management
Quantitative Aptitude- Number SeriesSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 05Preparation of Costing
Quantitative Aptitude- Profit & LossReasoning- Seating ArrangementsPreparation of Accounts
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 01Reasoning- Machine Input-OutputPreparation of Companies Act 2013
Reasoning- Data SufficiencySEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 05Preparation of Economics
Quantitative Aptitude- Problems on AgesEnglish Language- Idioms and Phrases & Practicing SetsPreparation of Finance – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 02Reasoning- SyllogismSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 05
English Language- Reading ComprehensionSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 06 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestPreparation of Management
Reasoning- Seating ArrangementsReasoning- InequalitiesTake a SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 02Quantitative Aptitude- HCF & LCMSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 10
Quantitative Aptitude- Time & Work, Time & Speed and Distance & TimeSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 06 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestPreparation of Costing
Reasoning- Direction SenseEnglish Language- Synonyms/AntonymsSEBI Grade A Phase I Paper 2 Mock Test 6
SEBI Grade A Phase I Paper 1 Mock Test 6 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestWorking on the weak areas as found in the analysis – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise TestPreparation of Economics
English Language- Spot the Error & Practicing SetsReasoning- Logical ReasoningTake a SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
Quantitative Aptitude- Time & Work and Time & Speed and Distance & TimeSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 07 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestPreparation of Accountancy
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 03Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise TestPreparation of Management
Reasoning- InequalitiesEnglish Language- Sentence Rearrangement & Practicing SetsPreparation of Finance – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
English Language- Reading ComprehensionReasoning- Machine Input-OutputSEBI Grade A Preparation Notes + Working on the weak areas
Quantitative Aptitude- MensurationQuantitative Aptitude- Approximation & SimplificationPreparation of Companies Act 2013
2 Month SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 03SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 08 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestSEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 10
Quantitative Aptitude- Data Interpretation – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise TestReasoning- Blood Relations – SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
Reasoning- Coding-decodingEnglish Language- Reading ComprehensionRevision of Accountancy
Quantitative Aptitude- Data SufficiencyWorking on the weak areas as found in the analysis – take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise TestRevision of Management
General Awareness- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks,SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 08 & SEBI Grade A Topic TestRevision of Finance – Take SEBI Grade A  Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 1 – 04 + Revision of Current Affairs of past 6 monthsEnglish Language- Fill in the Blanks & Practicing SetsRevision of Costing
Revision of Basic Banking TerminologiesReasoning- Logical ReasoningRevision of Companies Act 2013 – Take SEBI Grade A  Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
SEBI related news & RBI related newsSEBI Grade A 2024 Chapter Wise Notes Revision of Economics – Take SEBI Grade A Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
Revision of Banking Awareness, Reasoning- Seating ArrangementsRevision of Commerce – Take SEBI Grade A  Weekly CA Quiz on PM App
Take SEBI Grade A Weekly CA Quiz on PM AppRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months pertaining to financeRevision of Current Affairs of past 6 months
Revision of Static GK- Countries- Capitals & Currencies, CMs and Revision of SEBI Grade A Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFsGeneral Awareness- Scientific Inventions & Discoveries which are in news
Revision of SEBI Grade A Current Affairs of past 6 months with special focus on last 2 monthsTake SEBI Grade A  Weekly CA Quiz on PM AppRevision of SEBI Grade A  Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFs
Revision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Take SEBI Grade A Weekly CA Quiz on PM AppGeneral Awareness- National & International Affairs
Revision of SEBI Grade A Weekly Current Affairs from PracticeMock’s Free PDFsRevision of Banking Awareness, SEBI related news & RBI related newsRevision of Banking Awareness, SEBI related news & RBI related news
SEBI Grade A Mock Test Paper 2 – 04 + Revision of Current Affairs of past 6 monthsRevision of SEBI Grade A Current Affairs of past 6 months with special focus on last 2 monthsRevision of Static GK- Indian Cities on river banks, Stadiums in India, Famous monuments and temples which are in news
Governors which are in newsGeneral Awareness- News related to Finance & EconomyRevision of Static GK- Dams and Thermal Power Plants, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots which are in news
Famous monuments and temples which are in newsSEBI Grade A Chapter Wise Notes + Sampoorna for Current AffairsGeneral Awareness- Countries & Capitals and Sports in News which are in news
Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity Hotspots which are in newsGeneral Awareness- International & National Organizations and their Headquarters which are in newsGeneral Awareness- Important Days – Take a SEBI Grade A chapter wise Test
SEBI Grade A Chapter Wise Notes + Sampoorna for Current AffairsGeneral Awareness- Budget, Awards & Honours which are in newsGeneral Awareness- Books & Authors
SEBI Grade A Chapter-wise Revision NotesSEBI Grade A Chapter Wise Notes + Sampoorna for Current AffairsSEBI Grade A Mock Test FREE + Analyze Your Performance
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SEBI Grade A 2024 Subject-wise Preparation Tips 

Quantitative Aptitude

Understand Basic Concepts: Strengthen your foundation by revising basic mathematical concepts such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.

Practice Regularly: Solve a variety of quantitative aptitude questions regularly to improve speed and accuracy.

Focus on Time Management: Practice time-bound mock tests to enhance your time management skills, as time is crucial during the exam.

Learn Shortcuts: Familiarize yourself with shortcut techniques for quick calculations and problem-solving.

Reasoning Ability

Understand Different Types of Questions: Familiarize yourself with various types of reasoning questions such as puzzles, syllogism, coding-decoding, and logical reasoning.

Practice Puzzles: Puzzles play a significant role in reasoning sections. Practice different types of puzzles regularly to improve your problem-solving skills.

Develop Logical Thinking: Enhance your logical thinking ability by solving analytical reasoning questions and practice identifying patterns.

Time Management: Allocate specific time for each type of question and avoid getting stuck on difficult ones during the exam.

English Language

Improve Vocabulary: Enhance your vocabulary by reading newspapers, novels, and online articles regularly. Make a habit of noting down new words and their meanings.

Enhance Grammar Skills: Brush up on grammar rules and practice grammar exercises to improve sentence formation, error spotting, and sentence correction.

Practice Comprehension: Practice reading comprehension passages regularly and focus on understanding the main idea, tone, and inference.

Work on Writing Skills: Practice essay writing, letter writing, and precis writing to improve your writing skills, as these are essential for the descriptive paper.

General Awareness

Stay Updated: Keep yourself updated with current affairs, especially related to the financial sector, economic developments, and regulatory changes.

Refer to Authentic Sources: Read newspapers, magazines, and online portals to gather information on current affairs and financial news.

Study Static GK: Focus on static general knowledge topics such as history, geography, Indian polity, and important dates.

Practice Quizzes: Take regular quizzes and mock tests to test your knowledge and improve retention.

Professional Knowledge (Legal/IT/Engineering/Research/Official Language)

  • Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the specific syllabus for your chosen stream and focus your preparation accordingly.
  • Solve Previous Years’ Papers: Practice solving previous years’ question papers to get a better understanding of the exam pattern and type of questions asked.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Mock Test Challenge 

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