{"id":231556,"date":"2026-07-03T20:29:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=231556"},"modified":"2026-07-03T20:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:59:18","slug":"sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Study Plan for the Next 45 Days, Check Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_is_the_best_45-day_study_plan_for_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_1_2026\" >What is the best 45-day study plan for SEBI Grade A Phase 1 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_should_you_study_during_Week_1_and_Week_2\" >What should you study during Week 1 and Week 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#How_should_you_prepare_during_Week_3_and_Week_4\" >How should you prepare during Week 3 and Week 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_should_be_your_strategy_during_Week_5\" >What should be your strategy during Week 5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#How_should_you_prepare_during_the_last_few_days_before_the_exam\" >How should you prepare during the last few days before the exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_2026_selection_process\" >What is the SEBI Grade A 2026 selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_1_exam_pattern_2026\" >What is the SEBI Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#What_are_the_best_preparation_tips_for_SEBI_Grade_A_2026\" >What are the best preparation tips for SEBI Grade A 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Preparing for the SEBI Grade A 2026 Exam is a great opportunity for aspirants who want to build a career with India&#8217;s financial market regulator. As the SEBI Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released soon, now is the best time to begin your preparation. A well-planned study schedule can help you complete the syllabus, revise regularly, and improve your speed and accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have shared a simple 45-day SEBI Grade A 2026 study plan that covers both Paper 1 and Paper 2, along with the latest exam pattern, selection process, and preparation tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-best-45-day-study-plan-for-sebi-grade-a-phase-1-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_45-day_study_plan_for_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_1_2026\"><\/span>What is the best 45-day study plan for SEBI Grade A Phase 1 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 45-day study plan helps aspirants prepare every subject in a well-organized way without feeling stressed. It divides the preparation into different stages, such as learning concepts, practicing questions, revising important topics, and taking mock tests. Following a daily study routine helps you complete the entire syllabus on time and gives you enough time for revision before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 1\u20132<\/td><td>Build Basics<\/td><td>Understand concepts and complete the foundation topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 3\u20134<\/td><td>Practice &amp; Strengthen<\/td><td>Improve concepts through questions and sectional tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 5<\/td><td>Revision &amp; Mock Tests<\/td><td>Revise all subjects and attempt mock tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 6<\/td><td>Final Revision<\/td><td>Practice full-length mocks and revise important topics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/free-quizzes-for-regulatory-exams\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free Regulatory Practice Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-during-week-1-and-week-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_during_Week_1_and_Week_2\"><\/span>What should you study during Week 1 and Week 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 2 weeks should focus on understanding the syllabus and building strong basics. Aspirants should spend equal time on Paper 1 and Paper 2 every day. Make short notes while studying so that revision becomes easier later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics to Cover<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Target<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Current Affairs (Last 4 Months), Budget, Economic Survey, RBI Reports, Government Schemes, Reports &amp; Indices<\/td><td>Read newspaper and revise one month of current affairs daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Vocabulary<\/td><td>Practice 2 Reading Comprehensions and learn 20 new words daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Simplification, Number Series, Percentage, Ratio, Average<\/td><td>Solve 20\u201325 questions daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding<\/td><td>Solve 3\u20134 reasoning sets or puzzles daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2 (Stream Subject)<\/td><td>Start with the basic topics of your stream and understand the syllabus<\/td><td>Complete 2\u20133 topics daily with short notes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-you-prepare-during-week-3-and-week-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_prepare_during_Week_3_and_Week_4\"><\/span>How should you prepare during Week 3 and Week 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the basics are clear, aspirants should start solving more questions and strengthening important concepts. Regular practice improves accuracy and helps identify weak areas before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics to Cover<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Target<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Current Affairs, Economy, Committees, Reports, Financial Awareness<\/td><td>Revise previous months and attempt one quiz daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary Revision<\/td><td>Practice 25 grammar questions daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Data Interpretation, Profit &amp; Loss, SI &amp; CI, Time &amp; Work<\/td><td>Solve 2 DI sets daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Input-Output<\/td><td>Attempt sectional practice tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2 (Stream Subject)<\/td><td>Core concepts related to your stream<\/td><td>Study theory and solve 20\u201330 MCQs daily<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attempt A Free SEBI Mock Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-it-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A IT <\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-legal-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A Legal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-be-your-strategy-during-week-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_your_strategy_during_Week_5\"><\/span>What should be your strategy during Week 5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 5 should be dedicated mainly to revision and mock tests. By this stage, the complete syllabus should already be covered. Focus on improving speed, reducing mistakes, and revising important concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Goal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise all 4 sections thoroughly. Focus on speed and accuracy.<\/td><td>Take 1 full-length Paper 1 mock every alternate day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise high-weightage chapters and previous year topics<\/td><td>Attempt 3\u20134 topic-wise mock tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Revision Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Make \u201cone-page revision notes\u201d for each subject<\/td><td>Focus on formulas, key concepts, definitions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-you-prepare-during-the-last-few-days-before-the-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_prepare_during_the_last_few_days_before_the_exam\"><\/span>How should you prepare during the last few days before the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final few days should be used for light revision instead of learning new topics. This helps improve confidence and reduces exam stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock Tests<\/td><td>Attempt two full-length Phase 1 mock tests under actual exam conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>Revise the last six months of current affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Revise important definitions, Acts, formulas, and numerical concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Revision<\/td><td>Avoid new topics and focus only on revision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-sebi-grade-a-2026-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_2026_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the SEBI Grade A 2026 selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-selection-process-2025\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">selection process<\/a> has three stages Phase 1 (Online Screening Test), Phase 2 (Online Examination), and Phase 3 (Interview). The detailed selection process are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points \/ Cut-offs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase I \u2013 Online Screening<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning (100 marks, 60 min)&nbsp;<br><strong>Paper 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stream-specific subjects (100 marks, 40 min)<\/td><td>Cut-off: 30% (P1), 40% (P2)&nbsp;<br>Aggregate: 40%&nbsp;<br>Negative marking: \u00bc per wrong answer&nbsp;<em>Qualifying only<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase II \u2013 Online Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Descriptive English (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) &#8211; 100 marks, 60 min&nbsp;<br><strong>Paper 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stream-specific (MCQs\/Descriptive\/Coding) &#8211; 100 marks<\/td><td>Cut-off: 30% (P1), 40% (P2)&nbsp;<br>Aggregate: 50%&nbsp;<br>Negative marking: \u00bc (MCQs)&nbsp;<br>Weightage: Paper 1 \u2013 1\/3, Paper 2 \u2013 2\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase III \u2013 Interview<\/strong><\/td><td>Conducted in Hindi or English<\/td><td>Weightage: Phase II &#8211; 85%, Interview &#8211; 15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional (Legal &amp; Engg. \u2013 Electrical)<\/strong><\/td><td>Experience-based marks<\/td><td>Up to 3.75 marks for relevant post-qualification experience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-sebi-grade-a-phase-1-exam-pattern-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_1_exam_pattern_2026\"><\/span>What is the SEBI Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Phase 1 Exam consist of two papers. The detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A exam pattern<\/a> is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks, Duration &amp; Cut-off<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 1 &#8211; Common for All Streams<\/strong><\/td><td>Covers General Awareness (including Financial Sector), English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.<\/td><td>100 marks, 60 minutes. Cut-off: 30%.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2 &#8211; Stream-specific Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td>Based on the candidate&#8217;s chosen stream (e.g., Commerce, Accountancy, Law, IT, etc.).<\/td><td>100 marks, 40 minutes. Cut-off: 40%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase I is the online screening examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Paper 1 is for 100 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes and the cut off is 30%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Paper 2, the maximum marks is 100, the duration is 40 minutes and the cut off is 40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aggregate cut off for both the papers will be 40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative Marking: 1\/4th for both papers in Phase 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marks secured in Phase 1 will not be counted in final selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll in SEBI Grade A Online Courses Today!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Online Course<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Online Course<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Online Course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-it\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A IT<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-legal\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A Legal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_preparation_tips_for_SEBI_Grade_A_2026\"><\/span>What are the best preparation tips for SEBI Grade A 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing consistently with the right strategy can significantly improve your chances of clearing the exam. Small daily improvements often produce better results than studying for long hours without a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow a fixed daily study schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise every topic within three to seven days after studying it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt sectional tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare short notes for formulas, definitions, and important concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read financial and economic current affairs every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow updates from SEBI, RBI, PIB, and the Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give equal importance to both Paper 1 and Paper 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve previous year papers and full-length mock tests regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse every mock test and work on weak areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay consistent and avoid studying new topics in the final days before the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761571352731\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Is 45 days enough to prepare for SEBI Grade A Phase 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if you follow a <strong>disciplined plan<\/strong> and focus on high-weightage topics consistently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761571353569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the exam pattern for SEBI Grade A Phase 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phase 1 has two papers Paper 1 (common for all) and Paper 2 (stream-specific).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761571354385\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the qualifying mark for SEBI Grade A Phase 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates must clear individual cut-offs for both papers and the overall cut-off set by SEBI.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761571354977\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Which subjects are covered in Paper 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761571355585\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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What is the exam pattern for SEBI Grade A Phase 1?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Phase 1 has two papers Paper 1 (common for all) and Paper 2 (stream-specific).","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571354385","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571354385","name":"Q3. What is the qualifying mark for SEBI Grade A Phase 1?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Candidates must clear individual cut-offs for both papers and the overall cut-off set by SEBI.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571354977","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571354977","name":"Q4. Which subjects are covered in Paper 1?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571355585","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/#faq-question-1761571355585","name":"Q5. Which newspapers or sources should I follow for current affairs?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Read The Hindu\/Indian Express, and follow PIB, RBI, and SEBI official releases daily.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231556"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":246850,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231556\/revisions\/246850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/246849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}