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SET exam 2026 is a popular entrance exam for BBA admissions 2026. SET exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in the computer based test format on May 2, and May 10. Read the article below to know SET 2026 section-wise weightage and difficulty level to prepare for the SET 2026 exam.

SET exam 2026 is a popular entrance exam for BBA admissions 2026. Read the article below to know SET 2026 section-wise weightage and difficulty level to prepare for the SET 2026 exam.

SET 2026 section-wise weightage and difficulty level: SET 2026 is conducted for admission to BBA course at Symbiosis International University. SET syllabus 2026 includes four major topics, i.e. Quantitative, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General English and General Awareness. SET exam 2026 is a popular entrance exam for BBA admissions 2026 and the difficulty level of the SET question paper is moderate.

SET 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 2 and May 10, in the CBT test format. Read the article below to know SET 2026 section-wise weightage and difficulty level to help students prepare for the SET 2026 exam

Table of contents
  • SET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • SET 2026 Section-wise Weightage and Difficulty Level
  • SET 2026 Important Topics

SET 2026 Exam Pattern

Check the table below to know the 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 exam is an online entrance exam, students have to select right answer on the computer screen. Thus, they need to practice at home and familiarise themselves with the online examination mode. Students will be provided with a rough sheet for calculations. The SET exam question paper 2026 will not have negative marking. 60 minutes will be given to solve 60 questions. So, technically, students will have one minute per question. To overall difficulty level of the SET exam 2026 is expected to be eays to moderate. 

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Q:   Is 36 score good in SET exam?
A: 

Yes, 36 is a good score in SET exam. General category usually faces a competitive SET cut off. The SET 2026 cut off will likely be between 34 to 42 marks. 

Q:   How to crack SET in first attempt?
A: 

To crack SET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good SET scores. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)?
A: 

SET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses. SET 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy to moderate. But, a few questions might trick your mind and can be time-consuming.

General Knowledge and Analytical and Logical Reasoning are easier than the Quantitative Aptitude section. In 2025, according to the students who appeared for the SET session 1 exam, the SET exam was moderate. The General English section was the easiest of all four sections. The Quantitative Aptitude section was the toughest, and the other two sections were moderate to easy. The overall difficulty level of the SET question paper was moderate. Students who appeared for the SET 2025 session 2 exam said that the overall difficulty level was easy. Again, the General English section was the easiest. In this session, the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section was also easy to moderate. The Quant section was easy to moderate, and the General Knowledge section was difficult.

SET 2026 Section-wise Weightage and Difficulty Level

Check the table below to know the sectional weightage for SET exam 2026 and the expected difficulty level:

Section Weightage Difficulty Level
General English 16 Easy
General Awareness 16 Easy
Quantitative 16 Moderate
Analytical and Logical Reasoning 12 Easy
Total 60 Easy to Moderate

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How to prepare for SET 2026 Logical Reasoning section?

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SET 2026 Important Topics

Check the table below to know the important topics of SET syllabus 2026:

Section Topics
General English
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structures
  • Vocabulary
  • Poetry Comprehension/ Reading Comprehension
  • Idioms and Proverbs
  • Prepositions
  • Conjunctions
  • Tenses, etc.
General Awareness
  • History
  • Geography
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Current Affairs
  • Science and Technology
  • National and International News
  • Business and Economy
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Sports and Awards
Quantitative
  • Arithmetic: Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time, Work and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Mixtures and Allegations, Averages
  • Algebra: Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Simplification
  • Geometry and Mensuration: Area, Volume, Perimeter, Angles, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Circles, etc. 
  • Number System: HCF, LCM, Factors, Integers, Remainders
  • Modern Math: Permutation and Combination, Probability
  • Data Interpretation: Bar Graphs, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Tables, Caselets
Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning: Syllogisms, Coding and Decoding, Statement and Conclusions, Assumptions

Non-Verbal Reasoning: Patterns, Mirror Images, Figure Completions

Analytical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Family Tree, Puzzles, Directions

Critical Reasoning: Cause and Effect, Course of Action, Strong and Weak Arguments

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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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Answered 2 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 4 weeks 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

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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

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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

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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

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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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