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SET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 02 and May 10, 2026, in the CBT test format. Candidates have to be familiar with SET syllabus 2026 to prepare well fo rhte exam. Candidates appearing for the SET exam 2026 must know the exam pattern and important topics for SET 2026. Read the article below to check the important topics for SET 2026.

SET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 02 and May 10, 2026, in the CBT test format. Candidates have to be familiar with SET syllabus 2026 to prepare well fo rhte exam. Read the article below to check the important topics for SET 2026.

SET exam 2026 will be conducted by Symbiosis International University for BBA admissions in SIU colleges. SET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026. Candidates appearing for the SET exam 2026 must know the exam pattern and important topics for SET 2026 for good SET exam preparation. With a study plan which cover complete SET syllabus 2026, regular practice and discipline, students can fetch a good score in SET exam 2026. Read the article below to know the importamt topics for SET 2026. 

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Table of contents
  • SET Exam Pattern 2026
  • SET 2026 Section-Wise Syllabus and Important Topics
  • SET Exam 2026 Syllabus PDF Download
  • SET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips for Candidates

SET Exam Pattern 2026

SET exam 2026 will be conducted in computer-based test mode across different exam centres. The duration of the SET 2026 will be one hour. Check the table below to know the detailed SET exam pattern 2026:

Features 

Details 

Exam mode

Computer-Based Test mode

Test duration

60 minutes

Sessions 

One

Exam timings

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions or Objective Type Questions

Marks per question

1 mark

Negative marking 

No negative markings

SET 2026 Section-Wise Syllabus and Important Topics

SET exam syllabus 2026 is very important for SET preparation. The SET exam question paper 2026 will include questions based on topics from the syllabus. Students should understand the syllabus to increase their chances to scoring well in the exam. Check below to know important topics for SET 2026 exam, section wise:

Section

SET Syllabus

General English

  • Figures of Speech
  • Antonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Para Jumbles
  • Parts of Speech

General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Politics

Quantitative

  • Probability
  • Percentages
  • Arithmetic
  • Equations
  • Mensuration

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

  • Syllogisms
  • Blood Relations
  • Arrangements
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Puzzles
  • Cause and Effect

SET Exam 2026 Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates preparing for SET 2026 exam can download the syllabus PDF below. To prepare and crack the Symbiosis SET exam, along with the best books for SET, prepare for the important topics and subtopics mentioned in the free SET syllabus PDF linked below:

SET Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Also Read: Top Symbiosis colleges for BBA Admissions 2026

SET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips for Candidates

SET 2026 preparation requires students to give enough time and dedication. To prepare for the exam, candidates should begin with knowing the exam structure and completely covering the SET exam syllabus 2026. Students should be practicing PYQs and mock tests to fetch a good score. Using online and offline study material for SET exam can help students prepare well. 

The duration of the exam is 60 minutes and there are overall 60 multiple choice questions in the SET question paper. So, technically, students should not spend over a minute per questions. They would not have enough time to ponder upon a particular question or topic. So, students should first solve the questions they are sure of and then solve the harder ones.

Choosing the right study material which covers all the important topics of the SET exam is very important. Refer to the study material and books available online as well as offline, general BBA preparation, as well as SET-specific books.

After completing the SET syllabus, students should practice sample papers and mock test to learn time management, know strengths and weaknesses, and tackle all kinds of questions of different difficulty level.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Click the forgot password option in login window. Enter name, email ID and date of birth. Then, click on submit. Writing down SET password or choosing an easier one can be easier for the students. 

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Most of the colleges follow the same selection process, i.e. exam score, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges do not conduct WAT. The GD round is conducted group-wise. For instance, SCMC Pune does not conduct the Group Discussion round but rat

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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Answered a month ago

Yes, students should begin their SET exam preparation at least 6 months before exam date. SET exam is easy to moderate. Students should spend time on practice and mock test to score well.

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

SET syllabus includes important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For SET exam, candidates have to study, English Quantitative Aptitude General Knowledge and Analytical Reasoning. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

If student has a good study plan, they can study at home for SET exam. The exam is conducted annually and is easier than other BBA exams. 

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Saumya Jain

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Answered a month ago

IPMAT is usually considered a bit more difficult than SET, as IPMAT exam has advanced mathematics and is calculation intensive. The exam also have a sectional time limit. But, SET is easier in terms of difficulty, does not have negative marking or sectional timings. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Students must report to the SET exam centre at least an hour before the exam. SET exam will take place at 9 AM at many test centres. Students must reach the exam centre the latest by 7:30 AM.

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, one can fill the SET application form on one day and pay the fee on another day as it is not mandatory to register for SET exam and fill the application form or pay the fee in one go.

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Application fee for SET exam is INR 2250 for one session. Candidates also need to pay institution fee of INR 1000 per institute. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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 for one hour in CBT mode. Going through the past year question papers will give an idea about what to expect and an insight into the di

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