What is the SET exam pattern?

SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to BBA and other undergraduate programmes in the ten prestigious Symbiosis Institutes. The syllabus and exam pattern for SET are as follows: Syllabus: The SET exam tests the candidate's aptitude in the following areas: Analytical and Logical Reasoning Skills English Quantitative Skills General Knowledge Exam Pattern: The SET exam is a computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes (1 hour). The exam consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The questions are from three different sections, namely Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General English General Knowledge and Quantitative Aptitude. Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The total marks for the exam are 60. The detailed section-wise exam pattern is as follows: Section 1: General English This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 16 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's understanding of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, etc. Section 2: General Knowledge This section tests the candidate's general awareness of the current happening around the world. Candidates should study Current Affairs Sports, Science, Awards and accolades, Famous Personalities, Events, etc. To ace the section. This section also carries 16 MCQs. Section 3: Quantitative Skills This section tests the candidate's Quantitative Aptitude. It consists of 16 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry etc. Section 4: Analytical and Logical Reasoning Skills This section tests the candidate's analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It consists of 12 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy, etc.

Is there negative marking in the SET exam?

No, the SET exam does not have negative markings. Each question in the SET exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect no marks will be awarded for that particular question. This means that if the candidate has four incorrect answers, then four marks will be deducted from the SET overall score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, students must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the candidate is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.

What is the marking scheme of the SET BBA exam?

Certainly, here's a concise summary of the marking scheme for the SET BBA exam: The SET BBA exam consists of four sections: General English, Quantitative Ability, General Awareness, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Each section has a set number of questions, totaling 60 questions in the entire exam. For each correct answer, you receive 1 mark. There is no negative marking in the SET BBA exam. After the exam, selected candidates proceed to the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Understanding this straightforward marking scheme will help you prepare effectively for the SET BBA exam.

Which section of the SET exam has the least weightage?

Three out of the four sections of the SET exam namely, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge, have equal weightage. Each question carries one mark for correct attempt. There is neither a negative marking for incorrectly marked answers nor there is marks deduction for unanswered question. The last section of the SET exam, i.e. Analytical and Logical Reasoning carries the least weightage. There are only 12 questions in this section which carry one mark each. The marking scheme of all the four sections is the same. Given below is the sectional weightage of SET exam. General English: 16 questions, 16 marks General Knowledge: 16 questions, 16 marks Quantitative Aptitude: 16 questions, 16 marks Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 questions, 12 marks One should prepare well for all the sections of the SET exam. If you will score equally well in every section, only then will your overall score will be good. Also, many colleges consider sectional scores as well for admission shortlist so it is important to perform equally well in all sections of SET.

What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the SET ? What should my preparation strategy be?

The SET BBA question paper is divided into four sections, I. e. General English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. SET exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode and the duration of the exam is one hour. Each section has multiple-choice questions. Every question carries one mark and there is no negative marking. The total number of questions is 60. The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section has 12 questions and the rest of the sections have 16 questions each. For the Logical and Analytical Reasoning section, practice is the only way to score well in this section. Going through the previous years' papers will give you an idea about what to expect and an insight into the difficulty level of the exam. To prepare for the General English section, read and practice a lot of comprehension passages, and work on vocabulary and grammar. For the General Awareness section, read newspapers and magazines to stay updated with Current Affairs the latest trends, history, and geography. You can also refer to reference books for static GK. For SET preparation, go through at least the previous five years' question papers to get used to the exam pattern and understand the difficulty level. The next step would be to capitalise on your strengths and work on your weaknesses. While giving the exam, focus on the sections that you are best prepared for.

What is the marking scheme of SET test?

SET has a total of 60 questions. The General English Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness sections carry 16 questions and the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section carries 12 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of SET is 60. The sectional marking scheme for SET is given below: 1. General English 16 2. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 3. Quantitative Ability: 16 4. General Knowledge: 16 Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

How many sections does the SET BBA exam have?

The SET question paper is divided into four sections, I. e, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General English Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. All the sections carry multiple-choice questions and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the SET exam but the students have to complete the exam within one hour. Given below is the number of questions in each section: General English- 16 Quantitative Aptitude- 16 General Knowledge- 16 Analytical and Logical Reasoning- 12 There is a total of 60 questions in the SET question paper which are divided across these four sections.

SET Exam Analysis 2024 for Test 1 and Student Reactions and Reviews

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Read and watch videos of students’ reactions and reviews of the SET exam 2024 (test 1) and question paper.

SET exam 2024 test 1 was held on May 5, 2024, at various examination centres across India. The SET exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode and the examination timings were 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Shiksha visited a SET test centre for SET exam 2024 students’ reactions and reviews. According to the students we spoke to, the SET question paper was of moderate difficulty level and could be completed in the given time. Most of the students found Logical Reasoning and General English easy. Quants questions were difficult and GK was moderate in the SET exam 2024. Read below and watch the video for student reactions and reviews of the SET 2024 exam (test 01).

Also Read: SET exam section-wise analysis 2024

SET exam 2024 Student's Reactions

Khush: The difficulty of the SET exam was average. There were 60 questions and the toughest section was the Quantitative Aptitude. The easiest section was the Logical Reasoning section. There were no technical glitches and the SET exam pattern was the same as the previous year.

Mayank: The difficulty level of the test 01 SET was easy to moderate. I attempted all the questions of the SET question paper. For me, the easiest section was LR and the toughest was General Knowledge. No particular topic dominated the section. All topics were evenly distributed. To prepare for SET exam, my strategy was to cover the complete SET exam syllabus.

Ishaant: The paper was easy. I attempted all the 60 questions as there was no negative marking. For me, Quant section was the toughest, GK was moderate and the easiest was Logical Reasoning. The exam pattern was the same as the SET mock tests. My SET preparation strategy was attempting the mock tests.

Samarath and Arjun: The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. LR and General English were easy but the Gk and Quant sections were tough. There was no particular topic that dominated the question paper. There were no technical glitches.

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How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?

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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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How many attempts are allowed in the SET exam?

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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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How do I apply for Business and Management Studies through SET and CUET exams?

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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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Where can I download the SET exam syllabus from?

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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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Mayank Singh

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Can you share details about SET application form?

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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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Are Class 12th Maths questions asked in SET exam?

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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

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Saumya Jain

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Is mathematics necessary for SET exam?

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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.

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