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

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.

How is the SET merit list prepared?

SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.

What is the ideal time to prepare for SET exam?

Aspirants should start preparing for the SET exam at least six months before the test date. SET preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision. The SET syllabus includes the following topics: General English: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc. Logical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc. General Awareness: Companies and Founders, Awards, Books and Authors, Sports, Politics, Current Affairs, etc. You can read the following SET books for exam preparation: A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal Manorama Year Book

SET 2026 Section-Wise Weightage & Difficulty Level Analysis

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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.

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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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the common mistakes to avoid in SET?

Common mistakes to avoid in SET exam include:

Poor Time Management
Neglecting Planning
Procrastination
Lack of Conceptual Clarity
Overlooking Sectional Preparation
Ignoring Previous Years' SET Question Papers

Q: Is 36 score good in SET exam?

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?

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.

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

Also Read:

How to prepare for SET 2026 Logical Reasoning section?

How to prepare for SET exam 2026 General English

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