BET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Bocconi Entrance Test 2026 ( BET )

Saumya Jain
Updated on Feb 26, 2026 01:33 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

BET exam pattern 2026 shows the way BET question paper is structured. It also depicts the marking scheme, number of questions, duration, etc. According to the BET paper pattern there are three sections in the question paper and duration of the exam is only 70 minutes. The SDA Bocconi Asia Centre  conducts the BET exam in the online mode. These tests are computer-adaptive and focus on reasoning scenarios that are relevant from a professional standpoint. Check below to know the detailed BET exam pattern 2026. 

Q:   What is the SDA BET exam pattern?
A: 

The table below depicts the BET exam pattern:

Exam StructureDetails 
Number of sections

3 sections

  • Numerical Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
Exam modeOnline
Medium of examEnglish
Duration of the exam70 Minutes
Total number of questions
  • Numerical Reasoning- 18 questions
  • Verbal Reasoning- 18 questions
  • Inductive Reasoning- 18 questions
Type of questionsMultiple Choice Questions
Marking scheme

+1 for correct answers

No negative marking

Q:   What is the marking scheme for BET?
A: 

The BET exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode. Each question will have multiple choice answers, and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking and no marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. 

Table of contents
  • BET Exam Pattern 2026
  • BET Exam Pattern 2026: Sectional Weightage
  • BET 2026 Syllabus- Section-Wise Important Notes
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BET Exam Pattern 2026

Check the table below to know the BET exam pattern 2026.

Exam Structure Details 
Number of sections

3 sections

  • Numerical Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
Exam mode Online
Medium of exam English
Duration of the exam 70 Minutes
Total number of questions
  • Numerical Reasoning- 18 questions
  • Verbal Reasoning- 18 questions
  • Inductive Reasoning- 18 questions
Type of questions 54 Multiple Choice Questions
Marking scheme

+1 for correct answers

No negative marking

 

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BET Exam Pattern 2026: Sectional Weightage

Check the table below to know the sectional weightage for BET 2026 exam:

Section Number of questions
Numerical Reasoning 18
Verbal Reasoning 18
Inductive Reasoning 18
Total 54

 

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BET 2026 Syllabus- Section-Wise Important Notes

Section 1: Numerical Reasoning

This section is most difficult section of BET question paper. Numerical reasoning section is about solving questions using logic. Advanced level mathematics is not required. Biggest challenge lies in being able to read a chart or table correctly, understand it and differentiate between information that is critical and information that is not. This section measures ability to draw accurate inferences from numerical or statistical data. 

BET Numerical Reasoning Important Topics
Algebra Functions
Plane Geometry Analytical Geometry
Trigonometry Sets
Logarithms/Exponentials Numbers
Discrete Mathematics Probability
Problem Solving Statistics

Section 2: Verbal Reasoning

This section checks proficiency in reading comprehension. Students should read passages and answer questions based on passages.  

Section 3: InductiveThinking

This section measures ability to use logic, rational and critical thinking. It checks ability to determine conclusions drawn using the content. Students will be tested on their ability to interpret the meaning of a text, draw conclusions from it. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BET exam syllabus 2026?
A: 

The BET syllabus includes three major sections, i.e. Verbal Reasoning, Numeric Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning. The important topics of the BET syllabus 2026 are:

Verbal Reasoning- Reading Comprehension, Tenses, Parts of Speech, Grammar, Error Spotting, Sentence Completion, Syllogims, Idioms, One word substitution, etc. 

Numeric Reasoning- Number System, Algebra, Profit and Loss, HCF and LCM, Surds and Indices, Time Speed and Distance, Averages, Ratio and Proportions, Trigonometry, etc. 

Inductive Reasoning- Blood Relations, Statements and Conclusions, Propositions, Data Arrangements, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Coding and Decoding, Series, Data Structures, etc. 

Q:   What is a good score in the Bocconi Test?
A: 

A good score that supports the candidate's BET application for admissions is 35 points out of 50. In order to score 35, candidates will need to answer EVERY question on the test. They should not leave the answers blank. Students can use the process of elimination to answer the questions with speed and accuracy. 

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Answered 4 days ago

Candidates can make the payment of application fees online. The accepted payment modes fo GAT-B and BET registrations include- netbanking, credit card, debit card or UPI.

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Indrani Uniyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The duration of the SDA Bocconi Entrance Test will be 70 minutes or 1 hour 10 mins. The exam will be conducted in the online mode.

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

There are 54 questions in the SDA BET exam. All questions are in the multiple choice format. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

BET 2026 eligibility criteria has not been changed. Candidates should check eligibility criteria carefully before registration.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

To crack BET 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 BET scores. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

No. Bocconi Centre does not facilitate the BET application process in an offline mode. Candidates can register themselves for BET exam in an online mode only.

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

BET is conducted for MBA admissions at SDA Bocconi Asia Centre. BET is considered easy to moderate in terms of difficulty. 

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Shruti Tyagi

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