How many attempts are allowed in the SET exam?

Candidates can only attempt the SET exam twice on the given test dates, i.e. May 5 and May 11. The SET exam 2025 will be conducted on two days (one session each day). Candidates can mention their number of attempts while filling the SET application form. However, they have to pay the application fee per session. Thus, candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only they should apply for multiple sessions as the fee amount is non-refundable. The scores of best attempt will be taken into consideration for shortlisting of candidates for WAT/GD/PI/Studio Test. Candidates can take multiple attempts as the difficulty level of each session may vary.

What are the important topics of General Knowledge section of SET exam?

The General Knowledge section of SET is usually of a higher difficulty level but it can be completed in maximum 15 minutes. The questions pertain to static GK and Current Affairs. Topics included in SET GK section are: 1. Business 2. Politics 3. Awards 4. Inventions 5. Science and Technology 6. Sports 7. Society 8. World 9. Advertising 10. Books and Authors 11. Entertainment 12. History 13. Geography 14. Politics.

What is the ideal time to prepare for SET exam?

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

What are the best books for SET BBA preparation?

SET exam preparation requires the best books for SET exam. Listed below are some of the best books for SET BBA exam: General English: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin, Objective General English by SP Bakshi General Awareness: Manorama Yearbook, Pratiyogita Darpan, Lucent's General Knowledge, Current Affairs Magazines (e.g., Competition Success Review, Pratiyogita Darpan) Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma, NCERT Mathematics textbooks of Class 9 and 10 Analytical & Logical Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha,

What is the difficulty level of SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)?

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.

What is the marking scheme of SET test?

SET has a total of 60 questions. The General English Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness sections carry 16 questions and the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section carries 12 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of SET is 60. The sectional marking scheme for SET is given below: 1. General English 16 2. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 3. Quantitative Ability: 16 4. General Knowledge: 16 Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

What is a good score for SET BBA?

In 2025, SET was conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the 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

How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?

Some of the ways to avoid common mistakes in the SET exam are: Students should try to develop a strategic approach by allocating specific time slots to each section during the SET preparation and give priority to the easier questions. Students should not underestimate SET mock tests. Students should take regular mock tests as they stimulate actual exam environment and help them familiarize with exam pattern, type of questions, etc. Relying solely on rote learning and ignoring the conceptual clarity can hinder your performance in the SET exam. Students should ensure they have a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts in Mathematics and English. Do not overlook sectional preparation. Students should focus on identifying their strengths and weaknesses in each section and allocate enough study time accordingly to achieve a balanced preparation.

Can I appear for the SET exam more than once?

Yes, the students can appear for the SET exam more than once. During the SET registration process, candidates are asked if they wish to appear for the first session, the second session or both the sessions. Candidates can choose as per their convenience and mark the checkbox in front of the test date. The SET exam 2026 will be conducted in the second week of May 2026, tentatively, in the computer-based test mode. Having said that, students applying for the SET exam must make sure they fulfil the eligiblity criteria and age requirement for the SET exam.

When will the SET mock test conducted?

The SET mock test 2025 official link was made live on February 5, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the SET exam are eligible to take the mock test using their login credentials. The login credentials will be the same as the ones created during the SET exam registration. The mock test will be conducted for one hour and will be the replica of the actual SET exam. Candidates can take the mock test from 12 PM to 6 PM for one hour.

How many test centres can I choose for SET exam?

Candidates can choose upto three SET test cities according to their preference. Candidates must very carefully select the cities as once the SET application form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will likely allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates are allotted a test centre in second or third preference only if the seats have been filled or the exam centre has been cancelled at that location. Candidates should know that the SET test cities cannot be changed once the form is submitted even during the form correction window.

What are the important documents to be carried to the SET exam centre?

The important documents to be carried to the exam centre include the following: Two coloured printouts of the SET admit card Photos of the candidate affixed to the SET admit card (preferrable the same as the one uploaded in SET application form) Valid photo ID proof (issued by the Government of India) such as Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Pan Card, etc. Black or blue ball point pen Hand sanitizer Transparent water bottle

SET Exam Preparation 2026: Study Plan, Best Books, How to Prepare

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SET preparation 2026 should begin with covering the SET syllabus and exam pattern. A well structured preparation plan is important to ace the BBA entrance exams, like the SET 2026. Students should try to begin their SET exam preparation at least six months in advance. This way, they will have ample time to prepare for the SET exam and revise what they have studied. If the students put in enough effort and dedication, they can bag good SET scores. Preparation through previous years' SET question papers and SET mock tests is important.

The SET 2026 exam will likely be conducted in the computer-based test mode in the first or second week of May 2026. Read on to know the important SET BBA preparation tips, best books and exam day guidelunes to help students perform their best in the SET 2026 exam.

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