SEBI Grade A Cut Off: Previous Year Marks and Trends

The SEBI Grade A cut off tells you how many marks earlier candidates needed to move from Phase I to Phase II and then to the final list. Cut-offs are set stream-wise and category-wise, so the number that matters to you is the one for your own stream and category.

SEBI publishes results and cut-off marks on its website, https://www.sebi.gov.in. We could not open the official result pages while preparing this page, so the figures below come from third-party compilations. They are indicative and have not been checked against the official result PDFs. The scale is not always stated, and the values appear to be out of 100. Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass.

Phase I qualifying marks

Phase I is a qualifying stage, and its marks are reported not to count in the final merit. Third-party sources report the same qualifying marks across recent cycles.

Previous cut-off: General stream

The General stream is the largest, so its cut-off is the most watched. The table compares the final cut-off of two cycles as compiled by third-party sources.

For the Phase II stage in the General stream, the unreserved cut-off was reported as 66.50 in both cycles. Because the same number appears twice, treat the Phase II figures with extra caution and verify them on the official result page.

Previous final cut-off: other streams

For the 2024 cycle, one source lists unreserved final cut-offs for other streams. These are the only stream-wise figures we could find for that cycle, and they have not been verified.

Trend: what the numbers suggest

In the General stream the unreserved final cut-off rose by about one mark between the two cycles shown. That is a small change, but it shows that the competitive band is narrow: one or two marks can change your result. IT has the highest cut-offs among the streams listed, reflecting stronger competition for fewer seats. Do not read a trend from two data points, but plan with the higher number in mind.

What affects the cut-off

• Paper difficulty: A tougher stream paper lowers the marks of most candidates, and the cut-off follows.

• Number of vacancies: More seats in a category usually mean a lower cut-off for that category.

• Number and quality of applicants: A larger pool of well-prepared candidates pushes the cut-off up.

• Category and stream: Each stream and category has its own list, so compare only like with like.

• Stage weightage: The final score combines Phase II and the interview, so a strong interview can offset a small Phase II gap.

How to set your target

1. Find the previous final cut-off for your stream and category.

2. Add a safety margin of at least 5 to 8 marks, because the new cycle may be tougher.

3. Clear the Phase I qualifying marks comfortably in both papers, not just in aggregate.

4. Aim for a stream paper score that places you well above the Phase II cut-off, since this decides your call for the interview.

5. Check your mock scores against this target every two weeks and revise your plan if the gap is not closing.