{"id":247616,"date":"2026-07-17T16:19:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=247616"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:50:02","slug":"sebi-grade-a-pyps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/","title":{"rendered":"SEBI Grade A PYPs, Download Free Previous Year Papers PDF"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/#Download_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers_PDF\" >Download SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers PDF<\/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-pyps\/#Why_should_you_solve_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers\" >Why should you solve SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers?<\/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-pyps\/#What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_exam_pattern\" >What is the SEBI Grade A exam pattern?<\/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-pyps\/#What_is_the_selection_process_for_SEBI_Grade_A_officers\" >What is the selection process for SEBI Grade A officers?<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/#Which_sections_should_candidates_focus_on_while_solving_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers\" >Which sections should candidates focus on while solving SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers?<\/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-pyps\/#What_is_the_marking_scheme_for_the_SEBI_Grade_A_exam\" >What is the marking scheme for the SEBI Grade A exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/#How_should_candidates_use_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers_effectively\" >How should candidates use SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers effectively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers are one of the most useful resources for candidates preparing for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Grade A Assistant Manager Exam 2026. Solving previous year papers helps candidates understand the latest exam pattern, important topics, marking scheme, and the overall difficulty level of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates preparing for streams such as General, Legal, Information Technology (IT), Research, Official Language, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering should regularly practise previous year papers along with mock tests. This helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided free SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers PDFs along with important details about the exam pattern, selection process, and the benefits of solving previous year question papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers_PDF\"><\/span>Download SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can download the SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers through the direct link provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SEBI Grade A Papers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 PYP 2020<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 PYP 2022<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 PYP 2025<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 PYP 2020<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 PYP 2022<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 PYP 2024<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 PYP 2025<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 1 PYP 2020<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 1 PYP 2022<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 1 PYP 2024<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 1 PYP 2025<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 2 PYP 2020<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 2 PYP 2022<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 2 PYP 2024<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 2 PYP 2025<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/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-sebi-pyq\" 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-why-should-you-solve-sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_solve_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers\"><\/span>Why should you solve SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers give candidates a clear understanding of the actual examination. They help candidates identify important areas and prepare according to the latest pattern followed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the latest SEBI Grade A exam pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the section-wise weightage of topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify frequently asked concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop better time management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the difficulty level of the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence before the examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate preparation through self-assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-sebi-grade-a-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the SEBI Grade A exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A Exam<\/a> consists of three stages: Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Interview. Phase 1 is qualifying in nature, while the final merit list is prepared using Phase 2 and Interview marks in an 85:15 ratio. Negative marking is applicable in all objective papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>GA, English, Quant, Reasoning<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Stream-Specific Subjects<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>Descriptive English<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Stream-Specific Subjects<\/td><td>Objective\/Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Personality Assessment<\/td><td>Interview<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-selection-process-for-sebi-grade-a-officers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_selection_process_for_SEBI_Grade_A_officers\"><\/span>What is the selection process for SEBI Grade A officers?<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-2026\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-sebi-pyp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A selection process<\/a> is conducted in three stages. Candidates must qualify at every stage to move to the next round. The final selection depends on Phase 2 performance and Interview scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Online Screening Test (Qualifying)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Online Examination (Merit-Based)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>Conducted in Hindi or English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Merit<\/td><td>Phase 2 (85%) + Interview (15%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional Marks<\/td><td>Applicable for Legal, Civil, and Electrical streams based on relevant experience<\/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-sebi-pyq\" 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-sebi-pyq\" 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-sebi-pyq\" 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-how-do-sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers-help-in-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers_help_in_preparation\"><\/span>How do SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers help in preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous year papers act as a practical revision tool. They help candidates understand their strengths and weaknesses and provide a real exam-like experience before the actual examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Benefits of Previous Year Papers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Pattern<\/td><td>Understand the structure of the exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Trends<\/td><td>Identify important and repeated topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time Management<\/td><td>Learn to complete papers on time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accuracy<\/td><td>Reduce mistakes through practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-Assessment<\/td><td>Measure preparation level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision<\/td><td>Revise concepts effectively<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-sebi-grade-a-phase-1-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_1_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the SEBI Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI Grade A Phase 1 consists of two objective papers conducted online. Paper 1 is common for all streams, while Paper 2 tests candidates on their chosen specialization. Candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for Phase 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td>Subjects<\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>English Language<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Stream-Specific Subjects<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/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-sebi-pyq\" 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-2-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SEBI_Grade_A_Phase_2_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the SEBI Grade A Phase 2 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 is the most important stage of the recruitment process because its marks are considered for the final merit list. It consists of a Descriptive English paper and a stream-specific paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive English<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>60 Minutes<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stream-Specific Paper<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Varies by Stream<\/td><td>Objective\/Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stream-wise-phase-2-paper-2\">Stream-wise Phase 2 Paper 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nature of SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 2 varies across different streams. While some streams have objective-type papers, others include descriptive or a combination of objective and descriptive questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stream<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nature of Paper<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information Technology<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Language<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Civil Engineering<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical Engineering<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-sections-should-candidates-focus-on-while-solving-sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sections_should_candidates_focus_on_while_solving_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers\"><\/span>Which sections should candidates focus on while solving SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should spend adequate time practising both aptitude and professional subjects. Since Paper 2 carries significant weightage in both Phase 1 and Phase 2, stream-specific preparation is equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Financial Markets, Economy, Current Affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Percentage, Ratio, DI, Time &amp; Work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commerce &amp; Finance<\/td><td>Accounting, Costing, Finance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td>Leadership, HRM, Organizational Behaviour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>Macro &amp; Micro Economics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stream Subjects<\/td><td>Legal, IT, Research, Official Language, Engineering<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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-sebi-pyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI Grade A<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sebi-grade-a-it\/?ref=contac-nai-sebi-pyq\" 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-sebi-pyq\" 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-is-the-marking-scheme-for-the-sebi-grade-a-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_marking_scheme_for_the_SEBI_Grade_A_exam\"><\/span>What is the marking scheme for the SEBI Grade A exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI follows a transparent marking scheme across all stages. Candidates should be careful while attempting objective questions because negative marking can impact their final score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correct Answer<\/td><td>+1 Mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong Answer<\/td><td>-0.25 Mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unanswered Question<\/td><td>No Penalty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Weightage<\/td><td>Qualifying Only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 Weightage<\/td><td>85%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview Weightage<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-candidates-use-sebi-grade-a-previous-year-papers-effectively\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_candidates_use_SEBI_Grade_A_Previous_Year_Papers_effectively\"><\/span>How should candidates use SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers effectively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should complete the syllabus before attempting full-length papers. They should solve papers in a timed environment and analyse every mistake carefully. Maintaining an error notebook and revising weak areas regularly can significantly improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the syllabus before solving papers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt papers within the actual exam duration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse incorrect answers after every attempt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise weak topics regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain short notes for revision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine previous year papers with mock tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your performance after each paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise descriptive writing for Phase 2.<\/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-1784272676080\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Are SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers useful for all streams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, they are useful for General, Legal, IT, Research, Official Language, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering streams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784272677375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. <strong>Can I clear SEBI Grade A by solving only previous year papers?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Previous year papers should be used along with the latest syllabus, mock tests, and regular revision.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784272678282\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. <strong>Do SEBI Grade A questions repeat every year?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Exact questions may not repeat, but concepts and question patterns are often similar.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784272679321\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Are descriptive papers included in SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Phase 2 previous year papers include Descriptive English and stream-specific descriptive questions wherever applicable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784272680269\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. <strong>How many SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers should I solve before the exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates should ideally solve at least 5\u201310 previous year papers along with multiple mock tests before the examination.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-pyps\/\">SEBI Grade A PYPs, Download Free Previous Year Papers PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-practice-quiz\/\">SEBI Grade A Practice Quiz, Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-legal-officer\/\">SEBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026, Download Notification PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-it-officer-syllabus\/\">SEBI IT Officer Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-legal-officer-syllabus\/\">SEBI Legal Officer Syllabus 2026 &amp; Exam Pattern, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-phase-1-study-plan\/\">SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Study Plan for the Next 45 Days, Check Details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers are one of the most useful resources for candidates preparing for the Securities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":247626,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10247,8661],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-247616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rbi-sebi-nabard","category-sebi-prep","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SEBI Grade A PYPs, Download Free Previous Year Papers PDF<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get ready for the SEBI Grade A exam by utilizing previous year papers. 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