SEBI Grade A syllabus and Exam Pattern of Phase-I and Phase-II has been changed which has been declared in the first notification of SEBI Application. This year the change in exam pattern has caused much unrest. Candidates planning to appear for the exam need to have detailed knowledge. By knowing the latest exam pattern and syllabus, you can create a good preparation plan for yourself. Make yourself familiar with the type of questions asked in the paper, weightage is given to topics, marking scheme, etc. Check SEBI 2020 Exam Pattern
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Every year, the number of applicants has been increasing which is making SEBI more challenging. SEBI has received approx 77,000 applications for 120 posts in past year recruitment. This year the Application Process of SEBI Grade A is extended till July 31, 2020. Check SEBI Grade A: Application Process.
In the Paper-I, there are four sections:
The Marks distribution has not been revealed yet, but can be expected a few weeks before the exam. Due to the change in the exam pattern of Sebi Grade A 2020, candidates are looking for tentative marks distribution. Here is probable marks distribution of paper-I:
Sections | Weightage (Tentative) |
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General Awareness | 25 - 30 Marks |
Reasoning Ability | 27 - 35 Marks |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 - 35 Marks |
English Language | 15 - 20 marks |
SEBI has declared in the notification that for the general stream, Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act and Economics candidates are eligible to apply.
In Phase-I, There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for Paper-II. The examination dates of several streams will be scheduled on different dates so that candidates can apply for various streams (maximum 2 streams).
The syllabus of the general stream is identical to both Phase-I and Phase-II. The difficulty level of the question paper will intensify in the Phase-II than Phase-I. Here are basic preparation tips for General Stream of SEBI Paper-II:
Choosing the right books is very important. While choosing the books always remember the books should cover the desired syllabus and should have the virtue of readability. Here are some books which will help you to crack Paper-II of SEBI 2020:
Books | Author/Publisher |
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NCERT Books | NCERT |
Indian Economy for Civil Services, Universities and Other Examinations | Ramesh Singh |
Indian Economy|For UPSC Civil Services, State Services, UGC, University, College UG & PG Exams | Madhur M. Mahajan |
Indian Economic Development Since 1947 | Uma Kapila |
Indian Economy | Gaurav Datt and Ashwani Mahajan |
Indian Economy- Principles, Policies, and Progres | Sri Ram Srirangam & Manish Kumar |
Indian Economy | Mishra Puri. |
Books | Author/Publisher |
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Corporate Accounting | Naseem Ahmed |
Students' Guide to Accounting Standards | Dr D.S. Rawat |
Commercial's Accounting Standards | Ravi Kanth Miriyala |
Indian Accounting Standards | Dolphy D’Souza |
Books | Author/Publisher |
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Principles of Management | Harold Koontz |
Financial Management | L N Prasad |
Financial Management, Theory and Practice | Prasanna Chandra |
Management Accounting | R.S.N. Pillai & Bhagavati |
Principles of Management | McGraw Hills |
Books | Author/Publisher |
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Financial Management | L N Prasad |
Indian Financial System | Bharati V Pathak |
Organizational Behaviour | S P Robbins |
Principles of Management | Harold Koontz |
Books | Author/Publisher |
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Cost Accounting: Method & Problems | B.K. Bhar |
Cost Accounting | N.K. Prasad & A.K. Prasad |
Cost Accounting – Theory & Practices | Bhabatosh Banerjee |
Principles and Practice of Cost Accounting | Asish Bhattacharya |
Studies in Cost Management | S.N. Maheshwari |
The preparation of Last week is very essential as well as crucial as that is the time to revise all that you have studied, without cramming up all the knowledge. Time management can get complicated these days. Count the hours you have in your hand before the exam and use it wisely. Do not stress yourself with the approaching exam. Stay calm and focused.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.