SET Pattern
SET Exam Pattern 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 2025 will be conducted in an online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- All section of SET 2025 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.
Solving "SET previous year papers" helps you understand the exam pattern and improve your accuracy under timed conditions.
Best Books
Here are some books that may be helpful for preparing for the General English section of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET):
- General English for All Competitive Examinations by S.C. Gupta
- High School English Grammar and Composition Key- Wren and Martin
- Word Power Made Easy- Norman Lewis
- English Error Detection Fully Solved Book Radian Book Company
- Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
- CUET (UG) General Aptitude & English Combo Set by PW Publications
Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations- R.S. Aggarwal
- Oswaal Quantitative Aptitude Book by Oswaal Books
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic- Rajesh Verma
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths- M. Tyra
- Arun Sharma’s Quantitative Aptitude by McGraw Hill
Best Books for General Awareness
- Manorama Yearbook
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- General Knowledge 2026 by Arihant Publications Oswaal General Knowledge Handbook by Oswaal Editorial Board
- Pocket GK by Khan Sir by Khan Global Studies Capsule GK & Current Affairs by Disha Experts
Best Books for Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning- M. K. Pandey
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning- R.S. Aggarwal
- How to Crack Test of Reasoning by Arihant Experts Champion Reasoning 3.0 by Saurav Singh (Adda247)
- Reasoning Concept King by Gagan Pratap
- Shortcuts in Reasoning by Disha Experts