Symbiosis International University's SET- Symbiosis Entrance Test (Undergraduate Degree Programmes)

The SET exam stands for State Eligibility Test, which is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges in India. The eligibility criteria for appearing in the SET exam may vary from state to state, but generally, a candidate must have a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks to be eligible for the exam. Based on the qualifications you have mentioned, you may not be eligible to appear for the SET exam as you do not hold a Master's degree. However, if you do have a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks, then you can appear for the exam and if you pass, you may become eligible for the position of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges in India. It's worth noting that passing the exam does not guarantee a job, but it only makes you eligible for the position. You may still need to apply for the job separately and go through the selection process set by the university or college where you wish to work.

The SET is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses at Symbiosis. To prepare for this exam, you can follow these expert tips:
1. You can prepare for this exam in six months with 5 to 6 hours of study.
2. In the initial two months, focus on covering the syllabus of SET.
3. You can start studying section-wise as per exam requirements.
4. This time, focus on your foundational concepts in quantitative and English topics.
5. You need to regularly read the newspaper for English as well as Current Affairs.
6. For next month, you can start preparing notes on important SET topics.
7. By the fourth month, you should be able to begin practicing sections-wise.
8. Beginning in the fifth month, you can begin giving mock tests with a one-hour time limit to increase speed.
9. You have to attempt 60 questions in one month; therefore, you need to allot the last month to practice and revision to improve your score in each section.

The SET entrance test requires a minimum of three months of preparation. If you can devote eight hours a day to studying, you can pass the SET, depending on the syllabus and level of difficulty. There are four sections with a total of 60 questions. It takes about a month to finish the general knowledge sections. Quantitative and English which each have 16 questions, are the most significant sections. These sections need a minimum of two months of preparation. Similarly, analytical and logical reasoning can also be completed in a maximum of one month at the same time. You can save up to one month for mock test practice if you complete the syllabus in two months with a proper plan. Therefore, with a proper study plan, you can qualify for the SET in three months.

A list of the best books for the SET entrance Examination is listed below;
Books for Quantitative Aptitude:
1- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Abhijit Guha
2- Fast Track Objective Arithmetics by Arihant Publications/Rajesh Verma
3- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Pearson
Books for Logical Reasoning:
1- Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT and other management exams by Peeyush Bharadwaj
2- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
3- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
4- How to prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
Books for English
1- High School English Composition by Wren and Martin
2- Objective General English by S. P Bakshi
3- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
Books for General Awareness:
1- Manorama Year Book by Malayala Manorama Group
2- India Year Book by GOI
3- Current Affairs by Arihant Publication
Some other important books:
1- NCERT Books (from 6th -12th Standard) for Mathematics: NCERT
2- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination: R. S Aggarwal
3- UGC University Grants Commission NET/SET for Lectureship Exam: Paper 1 English Paperback, unknown) by Danika Publishing Company.
4- Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S Aggarwal
5- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
For more exam details like preparation tips, syllabus, registration, etc. , you may visit the Shiksha SET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/bba/set-exam). I hope this will help you.