📌 Introduction
Precis writing in SEBI Grade A Phase II is one of the most underestimated sections.
Many aspirants believe:
👉 “Just shorten the passage and I will get marks”
But when results come, they realize:
👉 Despite good English, marks are low.
Why?
Because Precis is not about shortening — it is about intelligent compression.
In this guide, you will learn the exact step-by-step method to write a high-scoring precis as per SEBI examiner expectations.
⚠️ First Understand This Reality
👉 Precis is NOT:
- Summary writing
- Sentence cutting
- Copy-paste
👉 Precis is:
✔ Understanding
✔ Filtering
✔ Rewriting logically
👉 SEBI checks:
How well you can identify and express the core idea
🧾 SEBI Precis Pattern (Quick Overview)
- Passage Length → ~400–500 words
- Precis Length → ~120 words
- Marks → 30
👉 This means:
You must compress almost 70% content without losing meaning
🧠 WHAT SEBI EXAMINER LOOKS FOR IN PRECIS
- Central idea clarity
- Logical flow
- Neutral tone
- Language precision
- No distortion of meaning
👉 If meaning changes → marks drop immediately
🚀 STEP-BY-STEP PRECIS WRITING METHOD
🔹 STEP 1: Read the Passage Carefully (2–3 Times)
Most students rush here.
👉 Big mistake.
✔ First Reading:
- Get overall idea
✔ Second Reading:
- Identify:
- Main argument
- Key points
👉 Ask:
“What is the passage actually saying?”
🔹 STEP 2: Identify Central Theme
This is the backbone of your precis.
✔ Find:
- Core idea
- Author’s intent
👉 Example:
If passage discusses:
- Technology growth
- Risks
- Regulation
👉 Central theme:
“Impact of technology and need for regulation”
👉 Without this:
Your precis will fail.
🔹 STEP 3: Break Passage into Logical Parts
Divide passage into:
- Introduction
- Main points
- Supporting details
👉 This helps in:
✔ Structured writing
✔ Logical flow
🔹 STEP 4: Remove Unnecessary Content
This is where marks are decided.
❌ Remove:
- Examples
- Data/statistics
- Repetition
- Explanations
✔ Keep:
- Core ideas
- Logical flow
👉 Golden Rule:
If removed, meaning should not change
🔹 STEP 5: Rewrite in Your Own Words
Never copy sentences.
✔ Use:
- Simple language
- Clear structure
- Neutral tone
❌ Avoid:
- Copy-paste
- Fancy words
- Personal opinion
👉 Precis must reflect:
Original meaning in your language
🔹 STEP 6: Maintain Logical Flow
Your precis should feel like:
👉 One continuous paragraph
👉 Smooth progression
✔ Use connectors:
- However
- Therefore
- Additionally
👉 This improves readability
🔹 STEP 7: Stick to Word Limit (Very Important)
👉 Target: 120 words
❌ Too short:
- Missing ideas
❌ Too long:
- Poor compression
👉 Stay close to limit
🔹 STEP 8: Give a Suitable Title
Many students ignore this.
✔ Title should:
- Reflect central theme
- Be short and clear
👉 Example:
“Technology and Regulatory Challenges”
👉 Good title = Extra impression
❌ COMMON MISTAKES IN SEBI PRECIS
🔴 Copy-Paste from Passage
👉 Leads to low marks
🔴 Missing Central Idea
👉 Makes precis meaningless
🔴 Including Examples/Data
👉 Wastes word limit
🔴 Adding Personal Opinion
👉 Not allowed
🔴 Poor Structure
👉 Breaks flow
👉 Avoid these to improve instantly
🧠 BANK WHIZZ PRECIS FRAMEWORK (ADVANCED)
Use this internal structure:
- Central theme
- Key arguments
- Challenges (if any)
- Conclusion idea
👉 Convert into:
One structured paragraph
⏱️ TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
- Reading → 5–6 minutes
- Writing → 10–12 minutes
- Review → 2–3 minutes
👉 Total: 20 minutes
🚀 HOW TO PRACTICE PRECIS EFFECTIVELY
✔ Step 1:
Use editorial-level passages
✔ Step 2:
Identify core idea
✔ Step 3:
Write within time
✔ Step 4:
Get evaluation
👉 This builds precision
🧠 MOST IMPORTANT INSIGHT
👉 Precis is not about English
👉 It is about thinking clarity
👉 If you understand well:
You will write well
💡 FINAL TAKEAWAY
👉 Good precis = Clear thinking + Proper filtering
👉 Remember:
Average students shorten passage
Top students extract meaning
📣 Why Bank Whizz Makes the Difference
At Bank Whizz, we provide:
- Precis-specific frameworks
- Real exam-level passages
- Detailed evaluation
- Model answers (exact word limit)
👉 Because in SEBI,
precision decides your marks