SET Test 2 Exam Analysis 2024: : Check section-wise difficulty level of SET exam
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In this article, Shiksha.com has shared a detailed SET exam 2024 analysis including the overall difficulty level, sectional difficulty, analyzing performance trends, etc.
SET exam analysis 2024
SET exam 2024 was conducted on May 11, 2024, for Test 2. The exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities in the country. According to the students’ reactions and reviews, the overall difficulty level of the SET 2024 exam for Test 2 was easy to moderate. The students found the QA section and the General English section the easiest. The most difficult section of the four sections of the SET question paper 2024 was the General Awareness section. An overall attempt of over 46 questions in the SET exam can get the students a good score. The SET exam result 2024 will be announced on May 22, 2024.
In this article, Shiksha.com has shared a detailed SET exam 2024 analysis including the overall difficulty level, sectional difficulty, analyzing performance trends, etc.
SET Exam Pattern 2024
Check below the SET 2024 exam pattern to understand the structure of the SET question paper:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Computer-Based Test mode |
| Test duration |
60 minutes |
| Sessions |
One |
| Exam timings |
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Type of questions |
Objective-type question with four options each |
| Marks per question |
1 mark |
| Negative marking |
There will be no negative marking in case of wrong attempts |
SET Exam Analysis 2024 (Test 2): Sectional
Check below the SET exam 2024 section-wise analysis:
General English
The General English section had 16 multiple choice questions inTest 2 for SET exam. The overall difficulty level of the General English section was easy like the previous session. Attempting about over 14 questions would have been achievable. The General English section could have been attempted in about 12 minutes. Check out the table below to know the topic distribution in the SET question paper 2024:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Tenses |
2 |
| Preposition |
2 |
| Vocabulary |
2 |
| Correct the spellings |
3 |
| Proverbs |
2 |
| Figures of Speech |
1 |
| Verbal Reasoning |
3 |
Quantitative
The overall difficulty level of the Quantitative section was easy according to the students who appeared for the exam. There were 16 multiple-choice questions in this section. There were no questions on Geometry this time. Attmepting about 13 to 14 questions in this section could have been achievable in approximately 25 minutes. During the exam, there were a one or two questions which had wrong options. Check out the table below to know the distribution of questions in this section:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Number systems |
1-2 |
| Percentage |
3 |
| Profit and loss |
1 |
| Data Interpretation |
4 |
| Probability |
1 |
| Algebra |
4 |
| Average |
2 |
| Time Sped and Distance |
3 |
General Awareness
The GK section was surprisingly difficult for Test 2 session of the SET exam 2024. The section took about 8 to 10 minutes and since it was difficult, the average number of sections that could have been attempted was 7 to 10 questions. Check out the table below to know the distribution of the topics:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Static GK |
10 |
| Current Affairs |
6 |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning
This section had 12 MCQ type questions. The section could have been easily solved within 15 minutes. The overall difficulty level of the section was easy to moderate. The students could have attempted about 10 questions in this section.
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Blood Relations |
1 |
| Syllogisms |
1 |
| Seating Arrangements |
1 |
| Coding and Decoding |
2 |
| Series |
3 |
| Strong and Weak Arguments |
1 |
| Clocks and Calendars |
2 |
| Course of Action |
1 |
Hence, an attempt of 44-46 questions with accuracy can land students with a good SET score.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 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 2 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 2
Answered 3 weeks 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 2
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 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
How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?