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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 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 four 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.

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There is no sectional limit in the SET exam, unlike the more difficult BBA entrance exams. Hence, the students can allocate time to each 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 candidate’s 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:

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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 aspirants in the SET exam. The section had several topics with a focus on arithmetic. This section tested the candidate’s proficiency 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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