SET Test 1 Analysis 2024: Check section-wise difficulty level of SET exam
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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:
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| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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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:
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 |
- Allocate time to each section and give priority to easier ones
- Do not avoid SET mock test.
- Learn concepts, practice and revise to increase chances of scoring well.
- Prepare for each section separately and prepare accordingly. Know the weaknesses and strengths and do a balanced preparation.
SET results are announced within a week of the SET exam. Once the results are announced, students can start preparing for the SET counselling rounds and apply to the college's websites. If the candidate meets the SET cutoff of the participating institute they will be called for the WAT/PI rounds. For the preparation of these rounds, students should focus on improving communication skills, current affairs awareness, general knowledge, etc.
| 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 |
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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SET and UGAT are undergraduate entrance exams conducted for BBA admissions.
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SET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 2 and May 10. SET exam will be conducted in CBT test format by Symbiosis International University. Duration of exam is one hour and students can take exam at their test centre.
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SET exam is conducted for admission to colleges of Symbiosis International University. Candidates can choose their preferred institutes during SET application process. The exam is a gateway to undergraduate programmes offered at these institutes. SET programme framework allows options to pursue sing
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Previously, the SET exam had 150 questions. They were reduced to 60 multiple-choice questions in the year 2021, and the duration of the exam was also reduced proportionally. Check out the table below to know what can be considered a good score in SET exam according to the previous years' analysis: