Are Class 12th Maths questions asked in SET exam?

Questions on mathematics in the SET exam are based on Class 10 and Class 12 levels. The SET entrance is a popular BBA exam that the students can take after Class 12. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy. The SET question paper is divided into four sections, i.e. General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. The QA (Maths) is an important section of the SET exam and usually of a moderate difficulty level. The exam is a test of your speed and ability to pick and solve the right questions. Class 10 and Class 12 Maths dominate the exam. To score well in the SET exam, students must be very clear with the concepts of NCERT Mathematics. Subject Questions Marks General English 16 16 Quantitative 16 16 General Awareness 16 16 Analytical and Logical Reasoning 12 12 Total 60 60

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 a good score in SET exam?

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: Section Total Marks Good Score General English 16 12-14 Quantitative Aptitude 16 10-12 General Awareness 16 11-12 Analytical and Logical Reasoning 12 9-10

Is mathematics necessary for SET exam?

Students who do not have a mathematics background can crack the SET exam with practice and consistency. Even if they have not studied mathematics in previous academics, dedicatedly learning formulas, theorems, and concepts can help the students ace the SET exam. Mathematics background may give the aspirants an edge in the QA section, it is by no means obligatory.

Is there negative marking in the SET exam?

No, the SET exam does not have negative markings. Each question in the SET exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect no marks will be awarded for that particular question. This means that if the candidate has four incorrect answers, then four marks will be deducted from the SET overall score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, students must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the candidate is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.

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

Like other management entrance exams, the General English section is divided into Reading Comprehension and English Usage. There are a few comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows: 1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Grammar 4. Fill in the blanks 5. Word meanings 6. Vocabulary 7. Parajumbles 8. Idioms and Phrases 9. Error Identification 10. Para Formation Questions (PFQs) 11. Correct statement 12. Cloze 13. Incorrect word/phrase.

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 sectional weightage of SET exam?

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

Will the SET BBA exam be conducted in double shifts?

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.

Where can I download the SET exam syllabus from?

The SET syllabus is not available for download because the SET exam authority, SIU, does not provide any details other than the exam sections related to the SET syllabus. Aspirants who want to appear in SET can refer to the syllabus of other BBA entrance exams similar to SET to get an idea of the topics associated with the SET syllabus. However, students can check the SET syllabus and important topics for SET preparation on Shiksha pages.

How many questions do I have to answer in the SET exam?

SET exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates should however be cautious while answering the questions as accuracy is key a player in scoring well in the SET exam. Practicing previous years' papers can help in understanding the question pattern and managing time effectively. Since there are no optional questions in the SET exam, all 60 MCQs are compulsory.

What are the important topics of the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section in SET question paper?

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

SET Exam Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Updated Syllabus; Download Free PDF

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SET exam syllabus 2026 is spread across four sections of the SET question paper, i.e. General English, Quantitative, General Awareness and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Each section of the SET 2026 syllabus focuses on a specific skill and knowledge. But, the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) does not prescribe any specific SET syllabus.

SET exam question paper 2026 will carry multiple choice questions. The weightage of the questions and topics varies in each section. It is important to know the SET syllabus to ace the SET exam. The SET exam syllabus has remained unchanged for the past few years and this year too it is expected to be the same.

The difficulty level of the Symbiosis SET syllabus is usually easy to moderate every year. The difficulty level of the SET exam 2026 will be notified after the exam. Students appearing for the SET exam must have conceptual and basic clarity of the important topics of the SET question paper. Shiksha brings you important topics and subtopics of the SET exam 2026 syllabus.

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