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 11, 2024, for Test 2. The exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities in the country. According to the students’ reactions and reviews, the overall difficulty level of the SET 2024 exam for Test 2 was easy to moderate. The students found the QA section and the General English section the easiest. The most difficult section of the four sections of the SET question paper 2024 was the General Awareness section. An overall attempt of over 46 questions in the SET exam can get the students a good score. The SET exam result 2024 was announced on May 22, 2024.
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 Exam Pattern 2024
Check below the SET 2024 exam pattern 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 |
SET Exam Analysis 2024 (Test 2): Sectional
Check below the SET exam 2024 section-wise analysis:
General English
The General English section had 16 multiple choice questions inTest 2 for SET exam. The overall difficulty level of the General English section was easy like the previous session. Attempting about over 14 questions would have been achievable. The General English section could have been attempted in about 12 minutes. Check out the table below to know the topic distribution in the SET question paper 2024:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Tenses |
2 |
| Preposition |
2 |
| Vocabulary |
2 |
| Correct the spellings |
3 |
| Proverbs |
2 |
| Figures of Speech |
1 |
| Verbal Reasoning |
3 |
Quantitative
The overall difficulty level of the Quantitative section was easy according to the students who appeared for the exam. There were 16 multiple-choice questions in this section. There were no questions on Geometry this time. Attmepting about 13 to 14 questions in this section could have been achievable in approximately 25 minutes. During the exam, there were a one or two questions which had wrong options. Check out the table below to know the distribution of questions in this section:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Number systems |
1-2 |
| Percentage |
3 |
| Profit and loss |
1 |
| Data Interpretation |
4 |
| Probability |
1 |
| Algebra |
4 |
| Average |
2 |
| Time Sped and Distance |
3 |
General Awareness
The GK section was surprisingly difficult for Test 2 session of the SET exam 2024. The section took about 8 to 10 minutes and since it was difficult, the average number of sections that could have been attempted was 7 to 10 questions. Check out the table below to know the distribution of the topics:
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Static GK |
10 |
| Current Affairs |
6 |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning
This section had 12 MCQ type questions. The section could have been easily solved within 15 minutes. The overall difficulty level of the section was easy to moderate. The students could have attempted about 10 questions in this section.
| Topic |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Blood Relations |
1 |
| Syllogisms |
1 |
| Seating Arrangements |
1 |
| Coding and Decoding |
2 |
| Series |
3 |
| Strong and Weak Arguments |
1 |
| Clocks and Calendars |
2 |
| Course of Action |
1 |
Hence, an attempt of 44-46 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 3 weeks ago
SET 2027 exam will likely be held in the second week of May 2027. SET exam will be conducted in CBT test format by Symbiosis International University. Duration of exam will be one hour and students can take exam at their test centre.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
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