SIDBI Grade A Study Plan 2025, Check 3-Months Master Time Table

SIDBI will conduct the SIDBI Grade A Phase 1 or Prelims Exam on 6th September 2025. You have 53 days left to prepare, so you must start your preparation. Clearing the SIDBI Grade A exam secures you a post as an Assistant Manager (Grade A) in the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). A a Grade A officer, you’ll be directly involved in Financing and supporting MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), implementing government schemes for SME growth, and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. In short, you’ll get an opportunity to support India’s economic development from the grassroots level. To help you achieve this goal, we provide you with a practical week-wise study plan covering each exam section.

Step-by-Step Selection Process to Plan Your SIDBI Exam Preparation

The selection process has three phases:

Phase I – Online Screening Test

Single paper with 7 sections, totaling 200 marks.

Candidates must clear the cut-off set by SIDBI to qualify for Phase II.

Qualifying Sections: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge

Merit Sections:

• General Awareness (with focus on Banking, Economy & Social Issues)
• MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory, and Legal Framework
• Finance & Management (focused on MSMEs)
• Stream-Specific Test

Only marks from the Merit Section are considered for shortlisting to Phase II.

Difficulty level may differ between Grade A and Grade B exams.

Phase II – Online Examination

• Two papers, a total of 200 marks.
• Candidates meeting the cut-off will proceed to the next stage.

Phase III – Interview

• An interview of 100 marks.
• Marks are also given for:
  • Achievements in extracurricular activities (District/State/National level).
  • Awards/recognition in service (must provide documents).

Additional Assessments

• After Phase II, a Psychometric Test or similar may be conducted to evaluate:
  • Personality
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Efficiency
  • Willingness to work anywhere in India
• Test results may be shared with the interview panel.

Final Selection

• Based on the combined performance in Phase II and the Interview.
• Applies to posts of Assistant Manager (Grade A) and Manager (Grade B) in General/Specialist Streams.

Note: Exam pattern and syllabus will be shared separately.

SIDBI Grade A Study Plan 2025, Check 3-Month Master Time Table

Below are two weekly study plans, one for Phase I (Prelims) and another for Phase II (Mains) of the SIDBI Grade A Exam 2025. You can use it to start your prep today (14 July). Both plans cover important subjects and topics based on the latest syllabus. You need to spend 2 to 3 hours daily and focus on practice, revision, mock test practice, and current affairs. Make regularity your priority!

Here’s a detailed and complete 8-week study plan for SIDBI Grade A Phase I (Prelims) and a 4-week study plan for Phase II (Mains), based on the official syllabus and exam structure for 2025. These plans are designed to maximize your preparation efficiency, keeping in mind the time left until each phase.

SIDBI Grade A Phase I Weekly Study Plan (14 July – 5 September 2025)

SIDBI Grade A Phase I Exam will be conducted on 6th September 2025. How does this plan work? This 8-week plan focuses on covering all 7 sections of the Phase I objective paper, including both qualifying and merit-based sections. Each week is structured to help you master key subjects with topic-wise goals, daily practice, and revision. By Week 7, you’ll be completing all sections, and Week 8 will be reserved for full-length mock tests and final revisions. Aim for 3 to 5 hours of focused study every day.

Week	Subjects & Focus Areas	Main Activities
Week 1	• Solve 2–3 puzzles daily • MSMEs • Revise coding-decoding & inequalities • Attempt a mock test	• Practice RCs and Cloze Tests • Learn 15 vocabulary words daily • Practice Quizzes on MSME financing (Due Diligence/ KYC, Financial ratios, Assessment of Term Loan) • Read “The Hindu” or “Business Standard” for CA
Week 2	Reasoning Aptitude – Puzzles – Blood Relations – Direction sense– Seating arrangement MSMEs -KYC, NBFCs	• Solve 2–3 puzzles daily • Practice Quizzes on MSMEs (Working Capital, Documentary credit, etc.) • Revise coding-decoding & inequalities • Attempt a mock test
Week 3	Quantitative Aptitude – Number Series – Simplification – Data Interpretation – Time & Work NPA and recovery (including IRAC norms)	General Awareness (with banking & finance focus) – Budget, RBI reports, schemes, and monetary policy Finance & Management
Week 4	Computer Knowledge – MS Office – Internet basics – Cybersecurity – Hardware/Software	• Study theory + attempt 15 MCQs daily • Learn keyboard shortcuts • Create handwritten notes
Week 5	General Awareness (with banking & finance focus) – Budget, RBI reports, schemes, monetary policy Finance & Management	• Read monthly CA PDFs (June–Aug) • Revise static GK • Attempt 3 GA quizzes per week • Practice Questions on
Week 6	MSMEs + Finance & Management – KYC, NBFCs, IRAC, Credit appraisal, NPAs	• Study RBI MSME circulars • Use concept videos to understand financial ratios • Weekly mini test
Week 7	Stream-Specific Topics (General Stream) – Documentary credit – Asset classification – Due diligence	General Awareness (with banking & finance focus) – Budget, RBI reports, schemes, and monetary policy
Week 8	Final Revision & Mock Tests	• Attempt 3 full-length mock tests • Analyze and revise weak topics • Final memory tricks review

Additional Tips:

• Use timers to improve speed and accuracy.
• Maintain a notebook for tricky questions.
• Revise current affairs daily in short bursts.

SIDBI Grade A Phase II Study Plan (7 September – 3 October 2025)

SIDBI Grade A Phase II Exam will be held on 4th October 2025. How does this plan work? The Phase II includes two papers: one Descriptive English Test and one MSME & Finance paper (objective + descriptive). This 4-week plan (starting from week 9 to week 12) pays attention to building your writing, critical thinking, and advanced domain knowledge. Allocate 3 to 4 hours daily: 1.5 hours for English writing and 2 hours for Paper II. Weekly writing and mock sessions will improve expression and structure.

Week	Descriptive English (Paper I)	MSME + Finance & Management (Paper II)
Week 9	Essay Writing Practice – Financial Inclusion – Green Finance – Women in MSME – Economic Reforms	Policy Frameworks – SIDBI’s role – RBI norms on MSMEs – Priority sector lending – Government schemes (CGTMSE, PMEGP)
Week 10	Precis Writing + Business Letters – Summarize RBI circulars or speeches – Practice writing to HR/bank officials	Financial Tools – Working Capital Assessment – Credit risk evaluation – IRAC norms – Recovery Mechanisms
Week 11	Comprehension + Expression Clarity – Long passages with inference questions – Improving sentence structure	Advanced Topics – Asset Reconstruction – NBFC & AIFs – Startups/SME development – SIDBI’s global partnerships
Week 12	Mock Paper I (Full Test) – 1 full descriptive test (essay, précis, letter) – Peer/self evaluation	Mock Paper II (Objective + Descriptive) – Attempt 50 MCQs + write 4 long-form answers – Revise facts & data

Important:

• Read RBI reports, Yojana/Kurukshetra for relevant essay content.
• Focus on concise writing and formatting.
• Use the SIDBI annual report as a study source for MSME-specific issues.

Recommended Resources:

• Current Affairs: PracticeMock Monthly PDF (June–Sept)
• Finance & MSME: RBI website, SIDBI official circulars, Economic Survey
• Descriptive Writing: Editorials from The Hindu, Indian Express
• Mock Tests: PracticeMock’s Test Series

NOTE: Treat the Phase I plan as your exam readiness path, and the Phase II plan as your advanced polish and writing fluency building. Regularity, practice with a timer, and staying updated with current affairs will be your door to success.

Tips to Make the Most of the SIDBI Grade A 2024 Study Plan

Now let’s discuss some practical tips that you need to follow to make the most of the study plan given above:

1. Organize Your Study Material: Choose the books and study resources that you need to perform your daily tasks smartly and include them in your study schedule systematically.
2. Create a Realistic Study Schedule: You need to smartly organize your day. This will help you address all subjects and topics every day appropriately.
3. Prioritize Weak Areas: The main areas you are not so good at should be given more of your time.
4. Practice Latest SIDBI Grade A Mock Tests: PracticeMock.com provides the latest exam-like mock tests to help you check your knowledge and time-management skills. These Mock tests are going to assist you in understanding your shortcomings through mock test feedback.
5. Go Through Previous Year Papers: Skim through the question papers of the previous years to deal with all types of questions that come in the exam.
6. Use Online Resources: Use the Internet and video materials. Make use of forums if necessary.
7. Take Breaks: Get breaks from your studies. Some candidates may find they get easily distracted, so they should pull themselves together and take short breaks to re-energize their brains.
8. Stay Positive and Confident: Lastly, assure yourself and maintain an optimistic approach while revising. It is one of them, but perhaps one of the most significant ones.
9. Stay Informed: Always have information regarding any changes about the exam. You can find all of this updated news here. We’ve provided all the latest information you need in our SIDBI Grade A Article.
10. Revise Regularly: If you do not practice your memory regularly, chances are you’ll forget many important points or information. It is therefore important to revise to strengthen your achievement.
11. Stay Consistent: Keep revising every day without delay throughout the last 8 days before the exam. And take this flow to the exam.
12. Avoid Cramming: Do not mug up all the information into the last day or week. Instead, take time to study systematically.
13. Time Management: Keep practicing all types of questions, easy and difficult, keeping the time in mind to manage it well during the exam.
14. Stay Calm During the Exam: Keep calm and maintain a clear thought process during the exam.
15. A Good Revision Schedule: Develop a well-structured revision schedule to cover all subjects and topics. Take help from the study plan shared above. Make the required changes to make the one that suits you best.

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