For many SEBI Grade A aspirants, Descriptive English is confusing not because it is difficult—but because expectations are unclear.
Questions like:
- What is the exact format?
- How strict is the word limit?
- On what basis does SEBI actually award marks?
remain unanswered in most preparation sources.
This post removes that confusion by clearly explaining the exact format, ideal word limits, and evaluation criteria of SEBI Grade A Descriptive English, exactly as aspirants need to understand for serious, score-oriented preparation.
Why Understanding the Format & Evaluation Matters
Descriptive English is not evaluated casually.
SEBI uses this paper to judge whether a candidate can:
- Communicate like a future regulator
- Present ideas with clarity, structure, and balance
- Interpret complex content with precision and neutrality
Many aspirants lose marks not due to lack of knowledge, but due to:
❌ Wrong structure
❌ Poor word management
❌ Misalignment with evaluation criteria
Understanding the framework itself can instantly improve your score.
SEBI Grade A Descriptive English: Paper Structure
While SEBI does not publish an official blueprint every year, the consistent pattern observed over recent cycles is:
Typical Structure
- Essay: 1 question
- Precis: 1 passage
- Reading Comprehension: Passage with 5 questions
Total marks: 100
Each section is evaluated independently, with different expectations.
1️⃣ Essay Writing: Format, Word Limit & Evaluation
Exact Word Limit
- 250–270 words (ideal range)
- Exceeding the limit risks penalisation
- Underwriting signals lack of depth
📌 Word discipline is taken seriously in regulatory exams.
Ideal Essay Format (SEBI-Oriented)
- Introduction (45–50 words)
- Context, data, report, or regulatory relevance
- Clear definition of the issue
- Body (3 paragraphs)
- Issue & relevance to capital markets
- Challenges / risks / concerns
- Regulatory role, reforms, or solutions
- Conclusion (45–50 words)
- Balanced tone
- Way forward aligned with SEBI’s mandate
Essay Evaluation Criteria (What SEBI Checks)
- Relevance to capital markets & regulation
- Logical flow & structure
- Analytical depth (not information dumping)
- Professional, neutral tone
- Grammar & language clarity
📌 SEBI rewards clarity and relevance—not decorative language.
2️⃣ Precis Writing: Format, Word Limit & Evaluation
Exact Word Limit
- 140–160 words
- Compression ability is critical
- Title is mandatory and evaluated
Ideal Precis Format
- Clear opening sentence capturing central idea
- Logical flow of arguments
- No examples or illustrations
- Neutral tone (no personal opinion)
- Suitable, concise title
Precis Evaluation Criteria
SEBI evaluates:
- Retention of central theme
- Logical compression
- Accuracy of meaning
- Language precision
- Coherence and readability
📌 A well-structured precis often scores higher than a “longer but loose” one.
3️⃣ Reading Comprehension: Format & Evaluation
Structure
- One passage
- 5 descriptive questions
What SEBI Tests Through RC
- Comprehension accuracy
- Inference and interpretation
- Ability to summarise ideas concisely
- Language clarity
RC Evaluation Criteria
- Answers strictly based on passage
- No assumptions or outside knowledge
- Precision over verbosity
- Clear sentence construction
📌 RC is a high-scoring section if approached analytically.
Common Mistakes That Cost Marks
❌ Ignoring word limits
❌ Writing generic essays with no SEBI angle
❌ Turning precis into summaries
❌ Adding personal opinions in RC
❌ Practising without evaluation
These mistakes are avoidable with the right guidance.
How Bank Whizz Aligns Your Preparation with SEBI Evaluation
At Bank Whizz, Descriptive English preparation is designed strictly as per regulatory exam standards.
What We Focus On
✔ Exact SEBI-oriented format training
✔ Word-limit discipline
✔ Evaluator-style feedback
✔ Section-wise improvement (Essay, Precis, RC)
✔ Model answers with explanation
✔ Continuous updates till Mains
We don’t just help you write answers—we help you score better with the same effort.
How Aspirants Should Use This Information
A serious SEBI aspirant should:
- Write every answer within prescribed word limits
- Follow section-specific formats
- Practise under exam conditions
- Improve using evaluated feedback, not guesswork
This approach consistently separates average scores from top scores.
Final Takeaway
SEBI Grade A Descriptive English is not subjective chaos.
It is a structured, rule-based, evaluator-driven paper.
Once you understand:
- The exact format
- The ideal word limits
- The evaluation criteria
👉 You stop guessing and start scoring.
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