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

Important topics are: Syllogisms Critical Reasoning Cause and Effect Statement and Conclusion Strong and Weak Arguments Coding and Decoding Statement and Inference Data Sufficiency Data Interpretation Arrangements

Does SET exam have advanced level topics?

Syllabus in SET exam is based on Class 12 and students need not study advanced topics beyond Class 12. SET syllabus assesses knowledge of students and skills at Class 12 level.

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.

Why should I take SET BBA Exam?

SET exam is conducted for admission to eight prestigious colleges of Symbiosis International University. Candidates can choose their preferred institutes during SET application process. It is a gateway to undergraduate programmes offered at Symbiosis colleges.

When will SET exam 2027 be conducted?

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.

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

How to crack SET in first attempt?

To crack SET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good SET scores.

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.

Is there negative marking in the SET exam?

No, SET exam does not have negative marking. Each question in SET exam carries one mark and if answer is incorrect, no marks will be awarded for that question.

What is the SET exam pattern?

SET exam pattern 2026 is as follows; 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

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.

Which are the high weightage topics for SET exam?

General English: Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, correct grammar usage and their rules Quantitative: Geometry, Algebra, Statistics. General Awareness: General knowledge and current affairs. Analytical Reasoning: Coding and decoding, Data interpretation, True or false statements, Probably true or false statements, etc.

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

Which are the best books for the General English section of the SET question paper?

General English section of SET exam important books are: Name of the Book Author/ Publication Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis High School English Grammar and Composition Wren and Martin Pearson Guide to IIM Indore-IPM Entrance Examination Pearson Objective General English SP Bakshi

Are IPMAT preparation books useful for SET preparation?

Yes, IPMAT books can be used for SET exam preparation as both are BBA entrance exams. Candidates can use same books for preparing for topics such as Quantitative Aptitude and General English. However, the difficulty level of SET exam is much easier as compared to that of IPMAT exam.

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 are the requirements to attempt the SET mock test?

The SET mock test will be available online on the official website of SET. The mode of conduction will be the same as the actual SET exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the SET exam and paid the application fee can take the mock test once they have downloaded the SET admit card. The mock test will be conducted to familiarize the students with the exam pattern and prepare the students with the time-based exam and help them tackle the time limit. Students must login at least ten minutes prior to take the mock exam. To login, students can use their User ID and Password which they received on the registered email ID.

SET Exam 2027 Syllabus; Download PDF, Check Section-wise Important Topics

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 10:48 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

SET exam syllabus 2027 has four different sections; General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Students who are preparing for the SET 2027 should study all the topics included in these four sections. Section-wise SET syllabus topics that are needed for SET exam preparation 2027 are provided below.

Table of contents

SET Exam 2027 Syllabus PDF Download
SET 2027 Syllabus: General English
SET Syllabus 2027 for Quantitative Aptitude
SET Exam Syllabus 2027 for Analytical and Logical Reasoning
SET Syllabus 2027 for General Awareness
SET 2027 Exam Pattern
SET 2027 Preparation Strategy
FAQs Related to SET Syllabus

SET Exam 2027 Syllabus PDF Download

Knowledge of the SET syllabus is very important if you want to score well in the SET examination. The SET question paper is usually easy; however, proper exam preparation is required to score well in the examination. Candidates need to have exam clarity, knowledge of the questions, and the syllabus. Those who are preparing for the SET 2027 exam can download the SET exam syllabus PDF, provided below. All the important topics and subtopics are mentioned in the free SET syllabus PDF linked below:

Symbiosis SET Syllabus

Get section wise list of topics to cover for SET 2027 preparation

Download SET Syllabus PDF

SET 2027 Syllabus: General English

The General English section will have 16 questions. Refer to the table below to know the important topics in the General English section.

SET syllabus: General English
English Synonyms	Antonyms	Error Spotting
Fill in the blanks	Analogy	Prepositions
Articles in English	Grammar	English Vocabulary
Types of Tenses: Rules, Structure, Definition	Pronouns	Subject and Predicate

Also Read: How to prepare for SET General English

SET Syllabus 2027 for Quantitative Aptitude

The QA section will have 16 questions in MCQ format. Refer to below table to know important topics of SET Quant section.

SET syllabus for the Quantitative section
Percentage	Profit and Loss	Discount
Time, Speed and Distance	Algebra	Time and Work
Number System	Permutation and Combination	Probability

Also Read: How to score well in SET Quantitative Skills section

SET Exam Syllabus 2027 for Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Analytical and Logical Reasoning section carries least number of questions, i.e. 12 questions. Students should be clear with basics to ace the section as most of the questions in this section are logic-based.

SET exam syllabus for the Logical Reasoning section
Arrangement	Series
Blood Relations	Venn Diagram
Syllogism	Assumptions
Verbal Reasoning (cause and effect)	Situation-based Decision Making

Also Read: How to Prepare for SET Logical Reasoning

SET Syllabus 2027 for General Awareness

This section also carries 16 questions. The questions will be based on current affairs and static GK. Refer to the table below to know the important topics of the General Awareness section.

SET exam syllabus: General Awareness
Companies and Founders	Awards
Sports	Books and Authors
Science	Current Affairs

SET 2027 Exam Pattern

SET exam pattern is similar to most of the BBA entrance exams in terms of the overall structure. The SET question paper includes multiple-choice questions. Check below the highlights of the SET exam pattern 2026:

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

Also Read: Is IPMAT Indore tougher than the SET exam?

SET 2027 Preparation Strategy

SET 2027 exam preparation requires time and dedication. Start the exam preparation about 6 months before the test schedule. For the first few months candidates must spend quality time on covering the Symbiosis SET syllabus and then spend time on extensive practice of sample papers, previous years' question paper and SET mock tests. Mock tests are a great source of good preparation.

Using online and offline study materials to prepare for the exam will help the student score well in SET exam. Students will have a limited time to attempt all four sections and 60 questions overall of SET question paper. Key tips for section wise SET exam preparation strategy:

General English: Grammar and Vocabulary is the key. Study English Grammar extensively and practice Vocabulary puzzles.

Quantitative: Be thorough with all the theorems and formula of core Mathematics topics such as Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration. Practice a range of sample questions and mocks to master calculation.

Analytical & Logical Reasoning: This section requires a lot of practice. Solve all types of Reasoning questions mutliple times to discover tricks and shortcut. In SET exam, time management is the key.

General Awareness: This is a memory based section so you will need to refer to GK year books and current affairs. Memories key events and happenings from science, tech, business, entertainment, art, literature, sports, history, economy, books and awards.

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FAQs Related to SET Syllabus

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET syllabus.

Q: How to download SET syllabus PDF?

To download SET syllabus PDF, follow process below:

Click on SET Exam Syllabus 2026 PDF link
Login to Shiksha.com with user ID and password
Click on Download buttton

Q: Is SET BBA exam difficult for students who have not studied Maths in high school?

Students can prepare for SET exam even if they have not studied mathematics in high school. To prepare for mathematics component of SET exam students can start their SET preparation by learning formulas and theorems. The difficulty level of the QA section is slightly higher than rest sections but with practice, even a non-maths student can score well.

Q: 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.