SET Exam 2023: Registrations, Syllabus, Question Papers

Symbiosis International is a deemed university that offers courses in various disciplines with a vibrant learning environment and innovative ethos. It was established in 1971 and attracts thousands of students from around the world. The university has campuses across four states and six cities in the country. Every year, the institute conducts the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for admission to various undergraduate courses like Management, Engineering, Computer Studies, Law, Liberal Arts, Economics, and Mass Communication. This is an online exam with no offline application process. In this article, we will talk about the SET Exam 2023 and help you prepare for the same.

Important information about SET Exam 2023

Name of the course	Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Conducted by	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Reach of the Exam	Across India
Number of tests in a year	One
Offline/Online	Online
Test Sections	General English Logical Reasoning Quantitative Skills General Awareness
Type of questions	MCQs (Multiple-choice questions)
Marking scheme	No negative marking for wrong answers
Language	English
Duration of the test	One hour
Courses offered	BA/BSC Liberal Arts BA Mass Communication BSc Eco/Eco(H) BCA BBA
Total number of seats	760
Official website	http://www.set-test.org/

SET Exam 2023 – Eligibility

If you are looking to take the SET Exam 2023, then here is the set of eligibility criteria for admission to various courses at Symbiosis International.

• A minimum aggregate score of 50% in Class 12 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board or university (General and NC-OBC categories). A minimum aggregate score of 45% in Class 12 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board or university (SC and ST categories).
• You can apply even if you are awaiting your Class 12 exam results

Important dates of SET Exam 2023

Here are the tentative dates of SET 2023:

Event	Dates	Salient Features
Start date of the SET 2023 application	January 2023 – Week 3	Release of online applications
Last date of the SET 2023 application	April 2023 – Last Week	Make sure that you apply before the last date
Downloading the Admit Card	May 2023 – Week 1	Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the SET
Mock Test – Slot booking	To be announced	Candidates will be allowed to book slots for mock test
Mock Test	To be announced	Mock tests conducted for registered candidates
SET Exam 2023	May 2023 – Week 2	The SET 2023 will be conducted online
Results	May 2023 – Last Week	Symbiosis International will release the results of the test

SET 2023 – Admission Process

Here is a quick look at the admission process for SET 2023:

• Application Form – Fill out the SET 2023 application form by providing your details and documents, and paying the application fees of Rs.1950 made online
• Admit Card – On successful registration, candidates are issued admit cards which can be downloaded from the official SET website
• Appear for the SET Exam 2023 – The SET 2023 will be conducted in the computer-based test or CBT mode across various centers in India. Make sure that you carry your admit card and permitted identity proof document 
• Check the SET result – The SET Exam offers admission to 10 Symbiosis colleges across the country. Each institute has its own cut-off. These results will be declared on the official website of SET
• SET WAT PI – Candidates who clear the SET are called for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

SET 2023 – Syllabus and Exam Pattern

SET Exam has only Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Here is a quick look at the exam pattern of SET 2023:

Number of questions

60

Duration of the test

1 hour (60 minutes)

Number of Sections

4 Sections General English Quantitative General Awareness Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme

Right answer = +1 mark Wrong answer = No negative marking

While Symbiosis International has not defined a BBA entrance exam syllabus for the SET, here are some important topics to help you prepare:

General English

• Antonym, Synonym, Confusing Words
• Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms and Phrases
• Para Completion
• Para-jumble
• Reading Comprehension

Logical Reasoning

• Analogy
• Assertions reasons
• Direction
• Fact Inference Judgment
• Family tree
• Passage Conclusion
• Series, cause & effect, calendar, distribution
• Sequencing and Arrangement
• Statement Argument
• Team Selection

Quantitative Skills

• Average
• Coordinate Geometry
• Equations
• Geometry
• Logarithm
• Matrices and Determinants
• Mensuration
• Number System
• Percentage
• Permutations and Combinations
• Probability
• Profit, Loss and Distance
• Ratio, Proportion and Variation
• Sequence and Series
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed, and Distance

General Awareness

• Appointments, Agreements, and questions based on the constitution
• Current national Affairs
• Current International Affairs
• Static GK questions like Currencies, capitals, Geography, Books & Authors, based questions
• Economics, finance, etc.

Summing Up

Symbiosis International University (Deemed) has grown in popularity as a reliable name for providing quality education and boosting the overall development of students. If you are planning to pursue a BBA or any other course from Symbiosis, then make sure that you give yourself enough time to prepare for the SET Exam. Also, you can join hands with Sunstone to help get focused guidance and assistance to crack BBA entrance exam. 

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