SET Exam Pattern
SET will have four sections- General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. The total mark for the exam is 60, and the duration is one hour. The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in various subjects, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
| Sections |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| General English |
16 |
16 |
| Quantitative |
16 |
16 |
| General Awareness |
16 |
16 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
SET Exam:
- SET Exam 2024 will be conducted in an online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- All section of SET 2024 mandatory to attend.
- The duration of the exam is one hour or 60 minutes
- The question pattern is multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in various subjects
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Mock Test
A mock test is a practice test that simulates the actual SET exam. It is designed to give an idea of what to expect on the actual test day, including the types of questions that will be asked, the time limits, and the overall structure of the test. A mock test for SET covers the four sections of the actual test: General English, Quantitative, General Awareness and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. These mock tests are very important in preparing for the SET as they help to assess the candidate’s preparedness, identify areas for improvement and boost their confidence on test day.
Best Books
Here are some books that may be helpful for preparing for the General English section of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET):
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT- Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
- High School English Grammar and Composition Key- Wren and Martin
- Word Power Made Easy- Norman Lewis
- 30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary- Norman Lewis
- Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
- The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning- Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
- The Oxford Guide to English Grammar- John Eastwood
Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations- R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning- R.S. Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic- Rajesh Verma
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths- M. Tyra
- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT- Arun Sharma
Best Books for General Awareness
- Manorama Yearbook
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- General Knowledge Today
- The Hindu or The Times of India for daily current affairs updates
Best Books for Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning- M. K. Pandey
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning- R.S. Aggarwal
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT- Nishit K. Sinha
- Mastering Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability- R. S. Aggarwal
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT- Arun Sharma