Symbiosis Entrance Test(SET) 2025

The real SET 2025 exam, held in May 2025, followed a standardized structure focused on general aptitude rather than deep technical knowledge. Unlike many other entrance exams, SET does not have negative marking, encouraging candidates to attempt all questions within the one-hour window.

• Exam Structure & Sectional Breakdown:

  • General English (16 Questions): Rated Easy to Moderate. It heavily tests vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Grammar (Active/Passive voice, Error spotting), and small Reading Comprehension passages.

  • Quantitative Aptitude (16 Questions): Primarily focuses on Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Percentages) and basic Algebra. Questions are designed to be solved in under 45 seconds each.

  • General Awareness (16 Questions): A mix of Current Affairs (Government schemes, Awards, Sports) and Static GK (History, Geography, Constitution).

  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning (12 Questions): Covers standard reasoning topics like Series, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, and Direction Sense.

• Key Exam Features:

  • Total Marks: 60 Marks (1 mark per question).

  • Negative Marking: None.

  • Duration: 60 Minutes (No sectional time limits).

  • Selection Process: The SET score is used for shortlisting, followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) and a Writing Ability Test (WAT).

• Real 2025 Trends: The 2025 paper was noted for its balance. The General Awareness section featured questions on the G20 outcomes and major space missions, while the Quant section prioritized Ratio and Average problems over complex Geometry.