What is the SET exam?

 

The SET exam is conducted by Symbiosis International University every year. The SET scores are considered in the admission process for most undergraduate degree courses. Symbiosis International University has several institutes offering undergraduate courses in Pune.

 

The other examinations conducted by Symbiosis International University are SLAT and SITEEE.

 

Let us take a look at some of the details of the SET exam.

 

Overview

 

SET General scores are accepted if you intend on applying to any one of these programs-

 

●      BCA

●      BBA

●      BBA (IT)

●      BA (MC)

●      BA/BSc Liberal Arts (Hons)

●      BSc Economics

 

The Symbiosis Universities that offer these programs include SCMC, SSLA, SCMS, and SICSR

 

The registration process for SET 2021 has already started. Students interested need to visit the official website and apply before 4th June 2021. SET 2021 will be held in online mode, and the duration is 2 hours 30 minute. The exam will be held on 27th June, and the results will be declared on 8th July 2021.

 

Exam Format

 

The exam is divided into 4 different sections. It is not a very difficult paper and it can be cracked with just a few months of preparation.

 

The four sections are General English, Quantitative Ability, General Awareness and Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning respectively. The first three sections carry 40 marks each, and the final section carries 30 marks. The paper is for 150 marks in total.

 

How to prepare

 

A few months preparation is enough for you to do well in this exam. The Quantitative Ability section should be focused on at first. It will consist of questions from topics in mathematics. It is not very difficult, and questions will be based on topics covered in 10th and 12th standard.

The General English section should be stressed on if you feel like you do not have a good command of the English language. Practise grammar and vocabulary. Try reading as much as possible and completing exercises given in grammar workbooks.

 

The General Awareness section is all about General Knowledge. Keep yourself updated with current affairs by reading the newspapers and reading news online. Learn some important dates in History. Learn about important awards, sporting events, etc.

 

The Logical Reasoning section will test your critical thinking abilities. Practise exercises related to blood relations, directions, arrangement, Venn diagrams, etc.

 

Lastly, make sure you complete mock tests and old question papers. There are many papers available online. You can time yourself to make sure you will be able to complete the actual paper on time.

 

Conclusion

 

Preparing for the SET exam properly is critical if you want admission in any of the Symbiosis universities. Admission is competitive, and there are a limited amount of seats in each program. Undergraduate degree courses in Pune are offered by many Symbiosis universities like SCMS, SCMC, SICSR, SSLA, and SSE.