SET

SET score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the SET exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark. For an incorrect answer, there is no negative marking. And also no marks will be awarded or deducted for unaswered questions. Candidates who match the SET cutoff criteria are further called for the Personal Interview round. 

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.

SET application form 2026 will be available on the official website - set-test.org Given below is brief description of how to fill the SET application form:

• Go to set-test.org website
• Click on 'New Registration for SET' 
• Enter name, date of birth, nationality, country, phone number and email ID 
• Click on submit
• The ID and password will be shared in email
• Use the SET user ID and password to login and fill the application form
• In the application form, fill personal details, academic details, test city preference, courses, etc. and pay the application fee
• Upload recent passport size photo and signature
• Pay the insitute fee to complete the form submission process.

Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, SET candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer, face mask and gloves along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the SET exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

The admit card of SET will mention the following details:

• Candidate’s name
• Admission Category
• SET ID
• Exam Date and Venue
• Venue Address
• Seat Number
• Candidate's date of birth
• Exam Day Instructions

The test takers are advised to take two printouts of the SET admit card and preserve at least one copy of the same till the end of the admission process. Institutes may seek a copy of admit card at the time of admission. The test takers must also carry a valid photo ID proof to the exam hall. The SET admit card is one of the most important documents which is to be carried to the exam hall. The SET admit card will be treated as the entry ticket to the centre.  To ensure that a candidate doesn't use proxy candidate for taking the exam, admit card and original photo ID is checked at the exam centre.