SET is conducted only for one hour, hence, it is very important to make every minute useful. Shiksha brings you a few last week's preparation tips for SET 2025. Read the article below to know more.
The last week of SET preparation should centre around revision and solving SET mock tests. The last week before the SET exam is very crucial. Hence, the students preparing in the last week of SET preparations should focus on revision and attempting mock tests. SET exam 2025 is expected to be conducted in the first and second week of May 2025. Aspirants who are planning to appear for the exam must make an effective last week preparation strategy for SET. In this article, Shiksha brings you a few tips and tricks to make a cogent last week's preparation strategy for SET exam 2025.
Last Week Preparation Tips for SET 2025
By the last week of SET preparation, students must have covered the complete SET syllabus. It is imperative to dedicate the last week of preparation to revision and mock tests. Do not focus on starting a fresh topic in the last week of preparation. Rather, utilize the time left for optimal performance on the exam day. Here are a few of last week's preparation tips for SET 2025:
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- Daily Revision: Revising the complete SET syllabus in the last week is not feasible. Therefore, analyse the previous years’ SET question papers and revise the important topics from which the majority of questions are most likely to be asked. Be thorough with the concepts, theorems and formulae. Revisit the notes that you must have prepared during the last few months of the SET preparation. Jot down the important pointers that you come across during the revision so that the concepts are etched in your mind.
- Attempting Mock Tests: Practicing mock tests is crucial in any exam preparation. They give you an insight into the question paper and the SET exam pattern. Make sure that you attempt at least one mock test in the last week of preparation while keeping in mind the time duration of the exam. This will help you boost your confidence and also in recognizing the strong and weaker areas. Work on the weaker areas and capitalize on your strengths. Do not stress if you do not score too well in the SET mock test. Attempting mock tests will help you in increasing speed and accuracy as well.
- Analyse the Previous Years’ Question Papers: Spend at least an hour analyzing the SET previous years’ question papers to understand the marking scheme and to know which the important topics in the SET exam on which the majority of the questions are usually based. This will also help you in understanding the difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam.
- Do Not Start A Fresh Topic: Do not stress if you were not able to cover some chapter or topic during your preparation. Do not start a fresh topic in the last week of preparation as it will lead you being confused and ill-prepared on the topic. Focus on what you have prepared and capitalize on it.
- Prepare for the Exam Day: In the last week, make an exam day strategy in advance. Have a good eight-hour sleep, have a healthy breakfast and keep all the documents required at the SET exam centre. No amount of preparation is enough if you are stressed on the exam day.
- Relax: Be confident and relaxed. Do not stress too much about the performance in the SET exam that you end up marking the wrong answer and loose marks. Indulge in activities that will help you calm and freshen your mind.
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Q: When is the Symbiosis entrance exam for BBA?
The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses provided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Usually, the SET exam is conducted in the first or second week of May every year. The SET exam date varies each year and is released along with the complete SET exam schedule on the official website. The SET exam is usually conducted only once a year. The SET admission cycle generally concludes in a month or two.
In 2024, the SET exam was conducted on two days in the computer-based test mode across 80 cities in the country. The exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, and May 11, 2024.
Q: Will the SET BBA exam be conducted in double shifts?
No, the SET 2024 exam will be conducted in a single shift. However, in 2020, the SET exam was conducted in the remote-proctored mode in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, and the students had the option to choose the exam slot according to their preference and convenience. SET exam pattern was also changed after 2020. SET exam is usually conducted in single shift for one hour, i. e. from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The exam was however conducted on two days, i. e. May 6 and May 14 in 2023.
Q: Where will the SET exam be held?
SET exam is held in about 80 test cities across the country. An applicant can select up to three test cities during the SET application process. They should choose the test city carefully as the request to change the test city later may or may not be accepted due to non-availability of seats at the centres in that particular city. Given below are the cities where SET exam is usually held.
Agra, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Karnal, Ahmednagar, Kochi, Ernakulam, Ajmer, Aligarh, Kolhapur, Allahabad, Ambala, Amritsar, Amravati, Kota, Kolkata, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Asansol, Aurangabad, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttak, Dehradun, Madhurai, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Panipat, Panjim, Patiala, Patna, Delhi, Port Blair, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Gangtok, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hoogly, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Roorkee, Shillong, Shimla, Siliguri, Surat, Thane, Thiruvanathapuram, Thrissur, Jalandhar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Vadodara, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam.
Q: What is the reporting time for SET exam? Can I leave the exam center after completing exam early?
Q: Can I carry a watch, eatables and water to the SET exam centre? Which documents should I carry to exam centre?
Q: What are the dos on the SET exam day?
On the SET exam day, candidates have to follow certain guidelines which include reaching on time, cooperating with the exam centre staff, following instructions of the test invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the SET questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates should follow on the SET exam day, which have been listed below:
SET exam day dos:
- Reach the examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your SET admit card
- Carry two copies of the SET admit card, one photo ID card and passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
- Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer, face masks and gloves
- Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow instructions during entry
- Candidates must write their name and roll numbers on the rough sheet provided by the invigilator and sign on it
Q: What all items can I carry to the SET exam centre?
Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, SET candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer, face mask and gloves along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the SET exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.
Q: What are the dont's of the SET exam day?
On the day of the SET exam, it is essential to be well-prepared and avoid certain mistakes or "don'ts" to ensure a smooth experience. Here are some important "don'ts" to keep in mind:
Do not reach late to the exam centre. Ensure that you reach the exam center well before the scheduled reporting time.
Don't forget the SET admit card. Make sure to carry two printouts of your SET admit card/hall ticket to the exam center.
Don't carry prohibited items such as electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches), study material, notes, bags, or any other items that are not allowed as per the exam guidelines.
Don't panic. Maintain a calm and composed mindset throughout the exam day.
Don't engage in malpractice and refrain from any form of malpractice or cheating.
Don't ignore exam instructions.
Don't leave early after completing the exam. Review your answers and ensure you haven't left any questions unanswered or marked incorrectly. Revise the answers before submitting your answer sheet.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 1
Answered 2 days 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 1
Answered a week 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 3 weeks 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 1
Answered a month ago
Application Window: The application window for SET 2025 opened on December 6, 2024, and will remain open until April 12, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a month 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
Answered 2 months ago
While a background in mathematics can be beneficial for cracking the SET exam, it is not an absolute requirement. The SET exam assesses candidates on various subjects related to language, general knowledge and reasoning, and mathematics is just one component of the syllabus.
Candidates from various a
Contributor-Level 10
How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?