SEBI Grade A Preparation Guide
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for SEBI Grade A 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT) + Descriptive + Interview
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
April 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age maximum 30 years
ANumber of Attempts
6 for general category
Study Plan by Subject
General Awareness (50)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English Language (30)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude (30)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning (30)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Securities Markets (60)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Finance (Phase 2)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Costing (Phase 2)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Commerce (Phase 2)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Law (Phase 2)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Securities Markets Knowledge (60 marks in Phase 1) is unique to SEBI Grade A — study SEBI circulars, regulations, and market structures deeply
Get NISM Series V-A, X-A, and X-B certifications before appearing — this builds solid capital markets foundation
Phase 2 is highly specialized — for General stream, study CA-level Accountancy and Company Law
Follow Economic Times Markets, Moneycontrol, and SEBI's official website for 6 months before the exam for current securities news
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness (50) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| English Language (30) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (30) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Reasoning (30) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Securities Markets (60) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Finance (Phase 2) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Costing (Phase 2) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Commerce (Phase 2) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Law (Phase 2) | 22 | 22 | 13 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
February 2027
Next Exam Date
April 2027
Conducted By
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
Frequently Asked Questions
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