SET Test 1 Analysis 2024: Check section-wise difficulty level of SET exam
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )
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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 5, 2024, for Test 1. The exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities in the country. The Test 2 SET exam was conducted on May 11, 2024. According to the students’ reactions and reviews, the overall difficulty level of the SET 2024 exam was moderate. The students found the QA section the toughest. The easiest section of the 4 sections of the SET question paper 2024 was the Logical Reasoning section. An overall attempt of over 40 questions in the SET exam can get the students with a good score.
In this article, Shiksha.com has shared a detailed SET exam 2024 analysis, including the overall difficulty level, sectional difficulty, analyzing performance trends, etc.
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- SET 2024 Exam Pattern
- SET 2024 Marking Scheme
- SET Exam 2024: Important Points to Remember
- SET Exam Analysis 2024: Sectional
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning
SET 2024 Exam Pattern
Check below the SET exam pattern 2024 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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 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.
In 2026, SET will be conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the previous year SET analysis and student's reactions, the difficult level of the exam is easy to moderate in both sessions. A good score in SET BBA exam can be subjective, but if we look at the analysis, then the following can be termed as a good score in SET:
Section | Number of Questions | Difficult Level | Good Score |
|---|---|---|---|
General English | 16 | Easy | 13-15 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 16 | Moderate | 13-14 |
General Awareness | 16 | Moderate | 07-09 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | Easy-Moderate | 10-12 |
SET 2024 Marking Scheme
The table below depicts the marking scheme of the SET exam 2024:
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
16 |
16 |
| Quantitative |
16 |
16 |
| General Awareness |
16 |
16 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
Also Read: SET syllabus
SET Exam 2024: Important Points to Remember
SET exam is designed in a way that it is user-friendly and promotes user accessibility. The exam has four sections. There are 60 multiple-choice questions which are spread across these four sections. The students have the flexibility to switch between sections according to their preference and strategy.
There is no sectional limit in the SET exam, unlike the more difficult BBA entrance exams. Hence, the students can allocate time to every section according to their preference and can tackle the questions according to their preparation and confidence level.
Another important thing to remember is that there is no on screen calculator. Students will be given a rough sheet to do the calculations.
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
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.
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SET Exam Analysis 2024: Sectional
Check below the SET exam 2024 section-wise analysis:
General English
The General English section’s difficulty level was moderate according to the students who appeared for the SET 2024 exam. There were 16 MCQs in this section and there was a balanced distribution of the topics. This section assessed the students' proficiency in English grammar, comprehension and vocabulary. Attempting 12 or more questions with accuracy could be considered a good attempt for this section. Check the table below to know the important topics asked and number of questions on that topic:
| Topic |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Tenses |
2 |
| Proverbs and Idioms |
3 |
| Figures of Speech |
1 |
| Grammar |
5 |
| Vocabulary and Spellings |
5 |
Quantitative
The Quantitative section was the toughest according to the students in the SET exam. The section had several topics with a focus on arithmetic. This section tested the student’s hold in the mathematical domains. There were 16 MCQs in this section as well and an attempt of 9 questions could be considered a good attempt with accuracy. Check the table below to know the important topics asked and the number of questions on that topic in the QA section:
| Topic |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic |
7 |
| Modern Maths |
1 |
| Geometry |
2 |
| Algebra |
1 |
| Number System |
3 |
| Data Interpretation |
2 |
General Awareness
There was a balanced distribution of questions among static GK and Current Affairs. This section was moderate in terms of the difficulty level. Attempting 10-11 questions with accuracy would be considered a good attempt. The ideal time allocated for this section would be 8 minutes, emphasising the importance of time management in navigating through the various questions in this section. The students should be updated and prepared for facts and contemporary developments to tackle this section. Check the table below to know the important topics asked and number of questions on that topic in the GA section:
| Topic |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs |
5 |
| Static GK |
11 |
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Analytical and Logical Reasoning
The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section assesses the candidate’s analytical and cognitive abilities. The level of difficulty of this section was easy as per the SET aspirants. An aspirant could have easily attempted 10 questions with accuracy in a duration of 15 minutes. There were a total of 12 questions in this section. Check the table below to know the important topics asked and the number of questions on that topic in the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section:
| Topic |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning |
2 |
| Coding and Decoding |
3 |
| Clocks and Calendars |
2 |
| Ascending and Descending Order |
2 |
| Series |
1 |
| Blood relations |
1 |
| Line Arrangement |
1 |
Hence, an attempt of 41 to 44 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
Candidates will know their allotted SET exam centre only from SET admit card. SIU allots SET centre to aspirantsin city of their first preference usually. So, candidates can at least be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the SET application fo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
There are 16 MCQs in the General English section of SET exam. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
There are 16 MCQs in the logical Reasoning section of SET. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, SET can be prepared without coaching. Students should have serious and smart study plan if they are preparing without coaching. After going through the syllabus, students should revise and practice to ace the exam.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students must have secured a minimum of 50% in Class 12 to appear for SET. The cut off for SET is expected to be between 25 to 42 across categories.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Total marks in SET are 60, which is divided into 4 sections of the question paper:
- General English: 16 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 16 marks
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 marks
- General Knowledge: 16 marks
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, direct admission to BBA programme at SIU is not possible. Admission to SIU is based on SET scores, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test.
Final merit list is prepared based on performance in SET, WAT and PI.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students have to take SET for BBA admissions 2026 at SCMS Pune. They also have to participate in PI and WAT if they are shortlisted after SET cutoff.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the only way to get BBA admission 2026 in Symbiosis University is through SET exam. Students have to appear for PI and GD for final admissions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.
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