How to Cover RBI DEPR 2025 Syllabus in 6 Months

The RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus can look scary when you first scroll through it. Micro, macro, Indian economy, statistics, policy – all in one go. Most people freeze. But six months is actually enough. Think of it as training for a marathon, not a 100-metre sprint. Shall we break it down?

Get to Know the Terrain

Spend a day or two just reading the syllabus. No books yet.• Split Phase I and Phase II.• Circle the topics you already know, underline the ones you dread.• Notice how micro, macro and quant keep coming back like old characters in a series.

Already feeling a bit calmer? Good. That’s step one.

Month One – Lay the Groundwork

For four weeks, stay with the basics.• Revise micro and macro from your favourite texts.• Make short, scrappy notes on consumer theory, production, IS–LM, monetary policy.• Skim Indian economy chapters to refresh context.

A tiny test for yourself: can you explain a concept out loud without looking at the book? If yes, you’re building a base.

Month Two – Befriend Quant

Most aspirants keep postponing quant until it bites them. Don’t.• Fix a daily slot for maths, stats and econometrics.• Work through differentiation, integration, optimisation, regression, time series.• Ten solid sums a day beat fifty rushed ones.

Even on hectic days, sneak in a couple of problems on your phone or notebook. Those mini-sessions add up.

Month Three – Indian Economy and Current Trends

Now look outward.• Track inflation, growth, deficits, RBI policy notes.• Make a one-page weekly update file. By exam month you’ll have a dozen handy sheets.• Start weaving facts into your practice answers.

Would you rather cram last-minute news or have your own ready-made cheat sheet?

Month Four – Practise Writing

Knowing is one thing. Writing under time is another.• Pick old questions or create your own from syllabus headings.• Write 15-minute answers with diagrams and short intros.• Read your answer aloud. Does it sound clear or muddled?

That quick self-check is better than any coaching feedback.

Month Five – Mock Tests and Integration

Everything starts to click here.• Two full-length tests a week – one objective, one descriptive.• Analyse mistakes right away. Was it concept or carelessness?• Adjust your notes accordingly.

Keep asking: am I quicker and clearer than last month? If not, tweak.

Month Six – Revision Marathon

No new stuff now. Just sharpening.• Condense your micro and macro notes into short summaries.• Update current affairs sheets.• Solve at least three previous papers under exam timing.

By this stage you’re not “studying” but rehearsing. Exam day will feel like another practice.

Little Study Tricks That Work

• Coloured sticky notes for tricky concepts.• Record yourself explaining a model; play it back on walks.• Make silly mnemonics for formulas – the sillier, the more you’ll remember.• Discuss doubts with peers online; a fresh angle can unlock a tough topic.

Keep Both Papers Balanced

• Paper 1: focus on diagrams and theory clarity.• Paper 2: keep quant sharp and Indian economy facts fresh.• Rotate your week: two days micro, two days macro, one day quant, one day Indian economy, one day review.

Staying on Track

Six months is a long stretch.• Break big goals into daily mini-tasks.• Tick them off visibly – it feels good.• Keep a countdown calendar on your wall or phone. Watching the days shrink is energising.

Whenever motivation dips, remind yourself why you’re doing this: a shot at an RBI career, policy work, financial stability. Worth it, right?

Books and Sources That Actually Help

• Micro: Varian. Macro: Mankiw or Dornbusch.• Indian Economy: Uma Kapila, Economic Survey highlights.• RBI Annual Reports and policy statements for up-to-date data.• Previous year DEPR question papers on ArthaPoint Plus.

Wrapping Up

Covering the RBI DEPR syllabus in six months isn’t about speed. It’s about sequencing and steady practice. First the foundation, then quant, then current affairs, then writing and revision.

By the end you won’t just “cover” the RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus – you’ll feel at home with it. The only real question left: will you start today or keep thinking about it?