SET BA Mass Communication Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )
SET exam pattern 2026 will likely be the same as last year. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) prescribes the exam pattern for the SET exam. There are four sections, and each section has 16 MCQs except Analytical and Logical Reasoning. The exam is 60 minutes long without any negative marking.
SET exam 2026 is expected to be held in the second week of May 2026, in computer-based test mode (CBT). The SET exam will be conducted across various exam centres in the country. The nature and structure of the SET exam have not changed in the past few years. The SET is usually conducted for one hour in the morning shift.
The SET question paper 2026 will have four sections with multiple-choice questions. The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section carries the least number of questions. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the SET exam pattern, mentioning question paper details such as subjects, marks, sectional weightage and other test details here.
SET Exam Structure and Details
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Mode: Online
- Sections:
- General English
- General Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- Question Type: Multiple-choice questions
- SET Exam Pattern 2026
- SET Marking Scheme 2026
- SET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Points
- SET Exam Syllabus 2026
- FAQs on SET Exam Pattern
SET Exam Pattern 2026
Get an overview of SET exam pattern 2026 in table here.
| 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 |
Students cannot carry a calculator or electronic gadget to SET exam centre. Since SET exam is an online entrance exam, students have to select right answer on computer screen. Thus, it is important for them to practice at home and familiarise themselves with online examination mode. Students will be provided with a rough sheet for calculations.
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Commonly asked questions
SET exam has four sections having multiple-choice questions. The sectional weightage of each section of the SET question paper is different. The General English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge sections have 16 questions. Each question carries one mark. The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of the SET question paper has12 multiple-choice questions and each question carries one mark. For incorrect answers, there is no negative marking. The detailed SET sectional weightage is given below:
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 16 | 16 |
Quantitative | 16 | 16 |
General Awareness | 16 | 16 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
SET Marking Scheme 2026
The SET question paper will be divided into four sections. Refer to the table below to know the sectional weightage of the question paper.
| 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:
| Tips to prepare for the Quantitative section in SET | How to ace the General English section of SET exam 2026 | SET 2026: Tips and tricks to prepare for Logical Reasoning |
SET section-wise Syllabus 2026
Commonly asked questions
No, the SET exam will be conducted in a single shift. SET exam is usually conducted in a single shift for one hour, i. e. from 9 AM to 10 AM. The exam was, however, is conducted on two days.
However, in 2020, the SET exam was conducted in the remote-proctored mode in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, and the students had the option to choose the exam slot according to their preference and convenience. SET exam pattern was also changed after 2020.
SET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Points
Given below are some key points for the SET exam pattern 2026:
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Since the SET exam is a CBT test, the candidates are not required to keep any stationery items on the exam day.
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Each student will be given a rough paper and pen/pencil for rough work on the exam day.
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Candidates cannot leave their seats during the exam.
- There is no negative marking in the exam.
- Candidates must not carry any electronic gadget to the exam centre and must not indulge in malpractice of any kind. If caught, they will be disbarred from the exam.
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SET Exam Syllabus 2026
Check the table below to know the important topics of SET exam syllabus:
| Section | SET Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General English |
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| General Knowledge |
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| Quantitative |
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| Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
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FAQs on SET Exam Pattern
Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET pattern:
Commonly asked questions
Three out of the four sections of the SET exam namely, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge, have equal weightage. Each question carries one mark for correct attempt. There is neither a negative marking for incorrectly marked answers nor there is marks deduction for unanswered question. The last section of the SET exam, i.e. Analytical and Logical Reasoning carries the least weightage. There are only 12 questions in this section which carry one mark each. The marking scheme of all the four sections is the same. Given below is the sectional weightage of SET exam.
- General English: 16 questions, 16 marks
- General Knowledge: 16 questions, 16 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 16 questions, 16 marks
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 questions, 12 marks
One should prepare well for all the sections of the SET exam. If you will score equally well in every section, only then will your overall score will be good. Also, many colleges consider sectional scores as well for admission shortlist so it is important to perform equally well in all sections of SET.
The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of the SET question paper is considered the toughest of all the sections of the SET exam. This section of the exam mainly consists of topics from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of the Analytical and Logical Reasoning that the students should not miss include: 1. Syllogisms 2. Critical Reasoning 3. Cause and Effect 4. Statement and Conclusion 5. Strong and Weak Arguments 6. Coding and Decoding 7. Statement and Inference 8. Data Sufficiency 9. Data Interpretation 10. Arrangements
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