SET

SET application form 2026 was released on December 12, 2026. Candidates could register for the exam on set-test.org website till April 15, 2026. The application fee payment window also closed on same day.

Yes. After completing your M.Tech in Signal Processing you can appear for both SET and NET tests. The first is the national Eligibility Test. For the SET, candidates must have a Master's degree recognised by UGC and for general category applicants as minimum 55% marks are required (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. 23. Similarly, the UGC Net requires a Master's degree with at least 55% marks from a recognised university 45. Therefore your qualifications meet the eligibility criteria for both exams.

1. Allocate time to each section and give priority to easier ones
2. Do not avoid SET mock test. 
3. Learn concepts, practice and revise to increase chances of scoring well. 
4. Prepare for each section separately and prepare accordingly. Know the weaknesses and strengths and do a balanced preparation.

Candidates could only attempt SET exam on given test dates, i.e. May 2 and May 10. Exam was conducted on two days (one session each day). Candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only should apply for multiple sessions, as fee amount is non refundable.  

Yes, if you have passed your Master's from Chhattisgarh, you may appear for the State Eligibility Test, if otherwise eligible as set by Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB). The general qualification is that you should possess a Master's degree with a minimum percentage of usually 55% in any subject for a general candidate and 50% in case of SC/ST/OBC. Ensure that your subject is available for the SET exam and check the particular qualifications or conditions mentioned in the SET notification before applying.

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. 

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.

SET mock tests are conducted to prepare the students for the exam day. The scores obtained by the candidates in SET mock test are not taken into consideration for the final SET result. The SET mock test is a practice test. These scores do not have any bearings with the final SET exam scores or admission to the Symbiosis institutes.

Students should take the mock test to assess their preparation levels and analyzing weaknesses.