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Symbiosis Entrance Test
Syllabus
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)’s SET just got over. Based on the syllabus and the test paper given by the university for the academic year, find below all the necessary information you may require for preparing for SET
SET: Tentative Test Pattern
According to the SET examination format, there will be a total of 60 questions in the question paper, and the allotted time duration will be 60 minutes. The question paper for SET will be categorized into four sections: General Awareness, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, and General English. All questions asked will be of MCQ type. Below is a table showcasing the marks breakup for each section
Name of Section | Marks Allotted |
General Awareness | 16 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 |
Quantitative Techniques | 16 |
General English | 16 |
Total | 60 |
Candidates should also note that there will be no negative marking.
SET: Syllabus
The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is an online test that covers the questions on major topics of class XII. Except for General Awareness and Reasoning, the candidates can prepare for the SET exam with their class XII books. There is no negative marking on the test. Preparation for SET
should be based on the following important topics mentioned in the Symbiosis SET syllabus.
Section | Books to use |
General English Reading Comprehension Para-jumble Vocabulary Idioms and Phrases Fill in the Blanks Para Completion Antonym, Synonym, Confusing Words | General English High School English Composition by Wren & Martin Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha English newspapers for Editorial and short articles ‘Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Solve the Verbal Ability questions, especially on Para summary, and Jumbled Paragraphs. |
Quantitative Techniques Number System Percentage Simple Interest and Compound Interest Profit, Loss, and Distance Average Time and Work Ratio, Proportion, and Variation Time, Speed, and Distance Sequence and Series Mensuration Permutations and Combinations Probability Equations Logarithm Geometry Coordinate Geometry Matrices and Determinants | Quantitative Techniques ‘The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams’ book. Class X CBSE-prescribed books on Mathematics How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT book by Arun Sharma, MGH Education publication ‘Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ by Nishit K.Sinha, Published by Pearson Quant study modules by TIME, CL, IMS |
General Awareness Current national Affairs Current International Affairs Static GK questions like Currencies, capitals, Geography, Books & Authors, based questions Appointments, Agreements, questions based on the constitution Questions based on Economics, finance | General Awareness Newspapers like The Hindu, ToI, and Economic Times Current Manorama Year Book Mock tests, sample GK questions provided by top coaching centers. Previous SET exam papers |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Sequencing and Arrangement Team Selection Fact Inference Judgment Passage Conclusion Analogy Statement Argument Assertions reasons Family tree Direction Series, cause & effect, calendar, distribution | Analytical & Logical Reasoning A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal published by S.Chand& Co How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ – by Arun Sharma, McGraw Hill publication. ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ -Nishit K Sinha, Pearson publication |