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SET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Test Pattern &Marking Scheme

Author : Palak Khanna

August 21, 2024

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Overview: Prepare for the SET exam: a 60-minute test consisting of 60 questions, with no deductions for incorrect answers. Given its competitive nature, a thorough understanding of the SET exam pattern is crucial to enhance your SET exam preparation strategy.

Symbiosis International University conducts the entrance exam for admissions to various UG courses. The university has prescribed different SET exam paper patterns for each course: BBA, Engineering, Law, and Design. 

In this article, we will cover the SET exam pattern 2025, the entrance exam for BBA and related courses. 

As per the notification, the registrations for SET Exam 2025 have also started. See the SET application form to know details on how to apply.

Symbiosis SET Exam Pattern 2025 for BBA

Below table provides an in-depth understanding of the SET BBA Exam Pattern 2025:

Name of the Exam Symbiosis Entrance Test
Mode of Exam Online mode (At the allotted test center)
No. of Sections 4
No. of Questions 60
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Name of Sections General awareness, Analytical reasoning, Quantitative and English
Total time duration 60 minutes
Negative Marking No
Total Marks 60

SET Marking Scheme 2025

There are 4 sections included in the SET Entrance Examination, the marking scheme for these subjects is tabulated below.

As per the SET entrance exam pattern 2025, for each correct answer, you are awarded 1 mark, while there are no marks deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions.

Section Number of Questions Total Marks
General English 16 16
Quantitative 16 16
General Awareness 16 16
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 12 12
Total 60 60

Read more: SET Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

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SLAT Test Pattern 2025 (For Law)

Name of the Exam Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Law
Mode of Exam Online mode (computer-based)
No. of Sections 5
No. of Questions 60
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Name of Sections Logical reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical reasoning, Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge
Total time duration 60 minutes
Negative Marking No
Total Marks 60

Know more: SET Preparation Tips 2025

SLAT Marking Scheme 2025

For law, there are five sections. You are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted, and no negative marketing for incorrect answers.

Below are the five sections with the number of questions asked in each section:

Section Number of Questions Total Marks
Logical Reasoning 12 12
Legal Reasoning 12 12
Analytical Reasoning 12 12
Reading Comprehension 12 12
General Knowledge 12 12
Total 60 60

Once you have gone through the Symbiosis SET exam pattern, read the detailed Syllabus to know the important topics for each subject. 

Practice with: Free SET Mock Tests 2025 by SuperGrads

SET Syllabus 2025

Following is the syllabus for SET entrance exam 2025 based on the previous year's paper’s analysis and trends.

Section Syllabus
General English
  • Grammar- Nouns, Adjectives, Articles, Conjunction, Adverbs, Prepositions, Tense, and other grammar topics as well
  • Vocabulary- Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms and Antonyms, Contextual Vocabulary
  • Other Types of questions- Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, and Para Completions.
Quantitative
  • Ratio and Percentage
  • Profit-Loss and Discount
  • Time, Speed, and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Number System
  • Algebra
  • Probability
  • Permutation and Combination
General Awareness
  • Companies, CEOs, Founders
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • Books and Authors
  • Science
Analytical and Logical reasoning
  • Arrangements
  • Blood Relation
  • Series
  • Coding Decoding
  • Syllogisms
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Statements- Assumptions, Arguments, Course of Action
  • Clocks

Refer: SET Previous Year Question Papers

SLAT 2025 Syllabus

Following is the syllabus for SLAT 2025 based on the previous year's paper’s analysis and trends.

Subject Important Topics
Logical Reasoning Blood Relations, Number Series, Direction, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism, Analogy
Analytical Reasoning Reasoning, Algebra, Percentage, Algebra, Profit and loss, Odd-Even Discretion, Syllogism
Legal Reasoning Legal terms, Indian Constitution, Contracts and constitutional law, Torts, IPC and CrPC, Strict Liability, Property Rights
General Knowledge International events, current affairs, awards and honors, Static GK
General English RC, Word usage, vocabulary, grammar, synonyms, antonyms

Refer: SET Entrance Exam Books 2025

Conclusion

Understanding the exam pattern of SET and SLAT is crucial for effective time management during the test. Competitive exams often impose time constraints, making it challenging to solve all questions in the stipulated time. Familiarize yourself with the SET Symbiosis exam pattern 2025 and strategically plan your approach.

However, merely knowing the SET exam pattern isn’t sufficient. You will need expert guidance to secure a high rank in the SET entrance. SuperGrads offers specialized batches for SET exams, where you can learn from top-class faculty.

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