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The SET 2025 exam will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2025. Listed below are a few last-minute preparation tips for SET to ease the anxiety.
Last minute SET preparation tips: Last few days before the exam are very crucial. Many students tend to lose calm and forget what all have they prepared and studied. Last minute preparation for SET is as important as the preparation throughout the preparation journey. Explore the best last-minute preparation tips and tricks for SET exam which will help the students manage the exam day with ease.
The SET exam is a gateway to various institutes of Symbiosis International University. It is conducted for admission into various undergraduate courses such as management, law, engineering, economics, design, mass communication, computer science, etc. SET 2025 will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2025. The candidates who are planning to appear for the exam must have completed a major part of their preparation.
SET 2025: Last Minute Prep Tips for SET
The last days before the SET exam are very crucial and important. These days should be dedicated to revision and practice. What is more important is that candidates should remain calm and not take unnecessary performance pressure. Check out the last-minute prep tips for the SET exam below:
Revise: Revision is really important in the preparation for the SET exam. Candidates must spend enough time in revising every topic they have studied during SET exam preparation in the last months. Revise all the important concepts, theories and formulae that you have studied and strengthen the topics that you have covered. It is advised that students must make short notes during their preparation so that they can study from them during the last few days before the exam. Also, take a look at the SET exam pattern which will give you an understanding of how to go further with the SET preparation 2025.
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Q: What is a good score in SET exam?
Q: Is SET exam difficult?
SET is a speed-based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, Quantitative Aptitude and English comprehension. It may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to brush on these subjects and topics. All you will need is to brush up on the basics and practice the concepts on advance level problems. Students should solve previous years question papers, attempt an ample number of mock tests and be consistent to score well in the SET exam. Having said that, the preparation for the SET exam requires focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the SET exam. SET is one of the easiest BBA entrance exams and a good preparation strategy can help you crack the SET exam with a good score. Generally, the toughest section of the SET question paper is Quantitative Aptitude. But with daily practice and focusing on understanding the fundamentals, this section of the SET exam can be handled easily.
Q: What is the difficulty level of SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)?
SET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses. SET 2025 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy to moderate. But, a few questions might trick your mind and can be time-consuming. General Knowledge and Analytical and Logical Reasoning are easier than the Quantitative Aptitude section. In 2024, according to the students who appeared for the SET session 1 exam, the SET exam was moderate. The General English section was the easiest of all the four sections. The Quantitative Aptitude section was the toughest and the other two sections were moderate to easy. The overall difficulty level of the SET question paper was moderate. Students who appeared for the SET 2024 session 2 exam said that the overall difficulty level was easy. Again, the General English section was the easiest. In this session, the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section was also easy to moderate. The Quant section was easy to moderate and the General Knowledge section was difficult.
Do not start a new topic: Avoid starting new topics during the last days of SET preparation and rather focus on strengthening the topics that you have already studied. You will not be able to catch hold of the new topics fully and this might mess up what you have already prepared. Brush up your calculations, formulae and study for the GK section. Stick to the timetable that you made in the first stage of your preparations.
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Focus on your weaknesses: During the last phase of SET preparation, students must allot more time to the weaker areas. Usually, students focus on the sections or topics that they already know. Candidates must try to devote a little more time on the weaker areas and strengthen those.
Give your mind a rest: Do not study continuously and keep taking little breaks in between. This will lower the pressure and you will, in turn, be able to focus more. Sleep well before the SET exam so that your mind is fresh on the exam day. Tackling a time-based exam requires an active and relaxed mind, hence it is important to give your brain some rest.
Q: How should I prepare for the SET exam?
Q: How can I crack SET in 3 months?
One can easily crack SET in three months. Here are a few tips:
- Time Management: Calculate the estimate time you are giving for preparations and divide it equally as per the syllabus. Adjust your time and try to solve each question within the prescribed timing. Make a suitable time-table for preparation as per your routine and include short breaks between the longer study periods. Divide the preparation in several steps and complete them one by one.
- Prepare as per Syllabus: Firstly, gather all the information about the officially prescribed syllabus for SET Exam. Each question paper of this exam will contain different sections. Include every single topic of the syllabus in your preparation as per the courses opted.
- Study Material and Previous Year Question Papers: Students can prepare for this exam through the study materials available in the book stores or Internet. Mock tests are also a good way for preparations of the exam. Students can practice the mock test and work on their difficult points. Students can also practice the previous year question papers of this exam. This will help students to understand the type of questions, question weightage and pattern of the exam.
- Maintain Health: A good health is an important thing which is required for a good exam preparation. A healthy mind and body will help you to concentrate on your studies. Take a nutritious diet in preparation time. Include fresh fruits and veggies in your diet and avoid oily and junk food. Practice Yoga and Meditation this will help students to concentrate better in the studies.
Q: How can I crack SET in 6 months?
Q: What is a good score for SET BBA?
In 2024, SET was conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the SET analysis and student's relations, the difficult level of the exam is easy to moderate in both the sessions. A good score in SET BBA exam can be subjective but if we look at the analysis, then the following can be termed as a good score in SET:
Section | Number of Questions | Difficult Level | Good Score |
|---|---|---|---|
General English | 16 | Easy | 12-14 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 16 | Difficult | 10-11 |
General Awareness | 16 | Easy-Moderate | 11-12 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | Easy-Moderate | 9-10 |
Q: What is the ideal time to prepare for SET exam?
Aspirants should start preparing for the SET exam at least six months before the test date. SET preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision.
The SET syllabus includes the following topics:
General English: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.
Logical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism
Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc.
General Awareness: Companies and Founders, Awards, Books and Authors, Sports, Politics, Current Affairs, etc.
You can read the following SET books for exam preparation:
- A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma
- Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books
- Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal
- Manorama Year Book
Keep calm and confident: Do not panic. Staying calm and confident will fetch you a good score in the SET 2025 exam. Do not get stressed and be confident about your preparations. It is very important to stay relaxed.
Keep relevant documents ready: Candidates must make sure that they reach the SET exam centre at least an hour prior to the commencement of the exam with all the relevant documents. Candidates will need a SET 2025 admit card and a valid photo ID proof to get permission to enter the exam centre. Since these documents are mandatory, make sure that you put them in your bag the night before.
SET 2025: Exam Day Guidelines
Given below are a few exam day guidelines that students appearing for SET exam 2025 must follow:
- Do not forget to take a printout of the SET admit card
- Candidates must also keep a valid photo ID proof such as Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar card, PAN card, or college ID card
- Reach the SET 2025 exam centre at least an hour before the exam
- Applicants must not carry any stationery with them to the exam centre except a blue or black ballpoint pen. Candidates will be provided rough sheets for calculations and rough work.
- Applicants should not keep any electronic gadgets to the exam center such as a digital watch, mobile phones, calculators, etc.
- Candidates must keep in mind that no extra time will be provided to complete the exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 11 hours ago
Hi Jessini,
Could you please clarify which exam you're referring to? Different exams have varied marking schemes and cut-off criteria for Paper 1, Paper 2, and combined scores. Once you specify the exam (like UGC NET, JEE, etc.), I can provide accurate details.
Looking forward to your response!
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
It is recommended to start the SET preparation at least six months in advance. Students can prepare for the SET exam within six months if they out in enough effort and dedication to clearing and scoring well in the exam. The SET exam is easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty level and can be ea
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The SET application form 2025 was released on December 6, 2025. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the exam can register on the set-test.org website till April 12, 2025. The application fee payment window will also close on the same day. Candidates must note that the SET application fo
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 4 weeks ago
Some of the ways to avoid common mistakes in the SET exam are:
- Students should try to develop a strategic approach by allocating specific time slots to each section during the SET preparation and give priority to the easier questions.
- Students should not underestimate SET mock tests. Students should t
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can only attempt the SET exam twice on the given test dates, i.e. May 5 and May 11. The SET exam 2025 will be conducted on two days (one session each day). Candidates can mention their number of attempts while filling the SET application form. However, they have to pay the application fee
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a month ago
Hi Anushka,
To apply for Business & Management Studies through the SET and CUET exams, follow these steps:
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET):
Registration: Visit the official SET website and register by providing your basic details.
Application Form: Complete the online application form with accurate perso
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The SET syllabus is not available for download because the SET exam authority, SIU, does not provide any details other than the exam sections related to the SET syllabus. Aspirants who want to appear in SET can refer to the syllabus of other BBA entrance exams similar to SET to get an idea of the to
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 months ago
Questions on mathematics in the SET exam are based on Class 10 and Class 12 levels. The SET entrance is a popular BBA exam that the students can take after Class 12. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy. The SET question paper is divided into four sections, i.e. General English, Quan
Contributor-Level 10
Previously, the SET exam had 150 questions. They were reduced to 60 multiple-choice questions in the year 2021, and the duration of the exam was also reduced proportionally. Check out the table below to know what can be considered a good score in SET exam according to the previous years' analysis: