SET Exam Analysis 2026: Round 1 Difficulty Level, Review & Trends

Overview: Looking for the most accurate SET Exam Analysis 2026? This detailed Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 analysis covers question patterns, section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and expected cut-offs for SET 2026 Round 1 and Round 2.

If you’re appearing for Symbiosis SET 2026 or planning for SET 2027, read this complete SET paper analysis to understand trends and boost your preparation strategy.

Important Updates to Remember

• SET 2026 Round 1 Exam Date: May 2, 2026
• SET 2026 Round 2 Exam Date: May 10, 2026
• SET 2026 Exam Timings : 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Our experts will update the live SET exam review 2026 here as soon as each slot ends. Bookmark this page for real-time SET 2026 question paper analysis with topic-wise breakdown.

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SET Exam Analysis 2026: Structure & Overview

The Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 is expected to follow the same structure as previous years. Understanding the SET 2026 exam pattern is crucial before diving into the difficulty level analysis.

The paper is designed to test speed and accuracy across 4 sections with no negative marking.

SET 2026 Paper Pattern

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Key Topics for SET 2026
General English	16	16	Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms
Quantitative Aptitude	16	16	Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry
General Awareness	16	16	Current Affairs 2025-2026, Static GK, Business GK
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	12	12	Puzzles, Series, Coding-Decoding, Critical Reasoning
Total	60	60	Duration: 60 Minutes

Key points for SET 2026 aspirants:

• No negative marking in SET 2026, so attempt all 60 questions to maximise your SET score.
• All sections are mandatory - you cannot skip any section in the Symbiosis SET exam.
• Time management is critical: You get exactly 1 minute per question in SET 2026.

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Symbiosis SET Exam Analysis 2026 Round 1 – 2nd May 2026

The SET 2026 Round 1 exam analysis will be updated live here after the exam concludes on May 2, 2026

Based on student reactions and expert review, we’ll cover the SET 2026 difficulty level, any surprise elements, and section-wise good attempts for SET 2026.

SET Exam 2026 Round 1: Quantitative Aptitude Analysis

The Quantitative Aptitude section of SET 2026 traditionally focuses on arithmetic and modern math. Students targeting SCMS Pune BBA should focus on speed here.

• Difficulty Level: TBA
• Surprise Element: TBA
• Good Attempts for QA in SET 2026: TBA

Expected Topic-wise SET 2026 QA Breakdown:

Topics	Number of Questions	Weightage
Percentage, Profit & Loss	TBA	TBA
Ratio, Mixture & Allegation	TBA	TBA
Time, Speed & Distance	TBA	TBA
Permutation & Probability	TBA	TBA
LCM & HCF, Number System	TBA	TBA
Logarithms	TBA	TBA
Progressions - AP/GP	TBA	TBA
Coordinate Geometry	TBA	TBA

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SET Exam 2026 Round 1: Logical Reasoning Analysis

Logical Reasoning in SET 2026 is often the most scoring section if your concepts are clear. It tests analytical thinking rather than formulas.

• Difficulty Level: TBA
• Surprise Elements: TBA
• Good Attempts for LR in SET 2026: TBA

Expected Topic-wise SET 2026 LR Breakdown:

Topics	Number of Questions
Blood Relations	TBA
Coding-Decoding	TBA
Series Completion	TBA
Dice & Visual Reasoning	TBA
Critical Reasoning - Assumption, Argument	TBA
Course of Action, Cause & Effect	TBA
Miscellaneous Puzzles	TBA

SET Exam 2026 Round 1: General Knowledge Analysis

The SET 2026 GK section heavily tests Current Affairs from the last 6-8 months. For SET May 2026, expect questions from Oct 2025 to April 2026.

• Difficulty Level: TBA
• Surprise Element: TBA
• Good Attempts for GK in SET 2026: TBA

Expected Topic-wise SET 2026 GK Breakdown:

Topics	Questions
Current Affairs 2025-2026	TBA
International Organizations & Summits	TBA
Indian Personalities & Awards	TBA
Sports - Major Tournaments	TBA
Ancient, Medieval & Modern History	TBA
Static GK & Business Awareness	TBA

SET Exam 2026 Round 1: Verbal Ability Analysis

SET 2026 English section usually has a poem-based RC and vocabulary-heavy questions. Grammar fundamentals are key for Symbiosis SET 2026.

• Difficulty Level: TBA
• Surprise Elements: TBA
• Good Attempts for VA in SET 2026: TBA

Expected Topic-wise SET 2026 English Breakdown:

Topics	Number of Questions
Poem-Based RC	TBA
Fill in the Blanks - Vocab Based	TBA
Tenses & Articles	TBA
Idioms & Phrases	TBA
Error Identification	TBA
One-word Substitution & Proverbs	TBA
Figure of Speech	TBA
Question Tags & Compound Words	TBA

SET Exam Analysis 2026 - 2nd May: Ideal Attempts & Time Strategy

Once the SET 2026 Round 1 is over, we’ll update the ideal attempts based on the actual difficulty level.

A balanced strategy is crucial because SET has sectional timing and you cannot revisit sections.

Sections	Questions	Ideal Attempts	Ideal Time
Quantitative Ability	16	TBA	85%+
English	16	TBA	TBA
General Knowledge	16	TBA	TBA
Logical Reasoning	12	TBA	TBA
Total	60	TBA	60 Min

Note: Since there’s no negative marking in SET 2026, ideal attempts = attempt all questions with calculated guesses if needed.

Expected Cut-Offs for SET 2026

The SET 2026 cut-off depends on three factors: the difficulty level of the paper, the number of test-takers, and seat availability.

Based on the previous year trends and the expected easy-to-moderate level, here are the projected Symbiosis SET 2026 cut-offs:

Campus	Program	Expected Cut-Off 2026	Previous Year Cut Off
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune	BBA	TBA	45-48
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida	BBA	TBA	42-45
SCMC Pune	BA Mass Communication	TBA	40-43

Symbiosis SET 2026 Analysis Round 2 – 10th May 2026

SET 2026 Round 2 is scheduled for 10th May 2026. Most aspirants appear for both SET Round 1 and Round 2, as Symbiosis considers the best score out of the two for SET 2026 admission.

We’ll update the SET Round 2 exam analysis 2026 here right after the exam with difficulty level, good attempts, topic-wise questions, and cut-off comparison vs SET Round 1.

Stay tuned for the live analysis for the SET exam Round 2 on 10th May 2026. 

SET Exam Analysis 2025: Structure & Overview

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
General English	16	16
Quantitative	16	16
General Awareness	16	16
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	12	12
Total	60	60

Note:-

• There was no negative marking for wrong answers. 
• All sections were mandatory.

Symbiosis SET Exam Analysis 2025 Round 1

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Topic	Number of Questions
Percentage (Pure + Voter Based)	2
LCM & HCF (Number System)	1
Profit & Loss	1
Logarithms	1
Permutation & Probability	2
Coordinate Geometry	2
Ratio, Mixture & Allegation	3
AP/GP (Progressions)	1
Time, Speed & Distance	1

Logical Reasoning (LR)

Topic	Number of Questions
Blood Relations	2
Coding-Decoding	2
Dice (Opened Net)	1
Series Completion	1
Critical Reasoning (Assumption, Argument, Course of Action, Cause & Effect)	5
Miscellaneous	1

General Knowledge (GK)

Topic	Questions
Current Affairs	Gukesh (Chess), Donald Trump elections
International Organizations	UN-related questions
Indian Personalities	Zakir Hussain’s father’s name
Sports	Harmanpreet – T20 century
Ancient History	Chandragupta Maurya
Medieval History	Tughlaq Dynasty (2 questions)
Modern History	Freedom Struggle, Important Dates

Verbal Ability (VA)

Topic	Number of Questions
Poem-Based RC (Single Q)	1
Tenses & Articles	2
Fill in the Blanks (with Vocab)	3
Idioms & Phrases	2
Error Identification	3
Proverbs & One-word Substitution	2
Figure of Speech	3
Question Tag & Compound Words	2

SET Exam Analysis 2025: Ideal Attempt 

Section	Questions	Ideal Attempts	Ideal Time
Quantitative Ability	16	14–16	25 min
English	16	14+	10 min
General Knowledge	16	14–16	8 min
Logical Reasoning	12	12	12 min
Total	60	54–60	60 min

Expected Cut-Offs for SET 2025

Based on the exam’s easy level, expected attempts, and previous trends, here’s the projected cut-off:

Campus	Expected Cut-Off (Marks)
Symbiosis Pune (BBA)	45+
Symbiosis Noida (BBA)	40+

Symbiosis SET 2024 Analysis

According to SET Analysis 2024, the SET exam had moderate difficulty. 

Here’s a concise, consolidated analysis of both rounds of SET 2024, focusing on section-wise difficulty and performance.

Section-wise difficulty and exam analysis for SET 2024, Round 1:

Section	Round 1 Difficulty	Key Focus in Round 1	Good Attempts Round 1
Quantitative Ability	Difficult	Basic arithmetic, Algebra	9 questions
General English	Easy	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension	12 questions
General Awareness	Moderate	Static GK, Current Events	10 responses
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Easy	Logical deductions, Pattern recognition	11-12 questions

Section-wise difficulty and exam analysis for SET 2024, Round 2:

Section	Round 2 Difficulty	Key Focus in Round 2	Good Attempts Round 2
Quantitative Ability	Easy to Moderate	Arithmetic, Algebra, Data Interpretation	14 questions
General English	Easy	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension	>14 questions
General Awareness	Difficult	Static GK, Current Events	7-10 responses
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Logical deductions, Pattern recognition	>10 questions

Section-wise SET Exam Analysis 2024 for Round 1 and Round 2:

• Quantitative Ability: There was a noticeable shift from the "Difficult" level in Round 1 to an "Easy to Moderate" in Round 2, with the introduction of Data Interpretation enhancing the complexity.
• General English: Remained consistently easy across both rounds, allowing candidates to maximise their attempts efficiently.
• General Awareness: Marked as the most challenging section in Round 2, escalating from "Moderate" in Round 1, necessitating rigorous preparation in GK and current affairs.
• Analytical & Logical Reasoning: Slightly more challenging in Round 2 than in Round 1 but remained within the "Easy to Moderate" range, focusing on pattern recognition and logical deductions.

SET 2024 Exam Cut-off

Here, the campus-wise SET expected cut-off for 2024 is as follows: 

• Pune Campus - 54+ 
• Noida Campus - 48+ 

To qualify for the next stage, you must score above the SET Cut-off 2026 prescribed by the conducting authorities. 

Previous Year Exam Analysis for Symbiosis SET Exam 

Our experts have accumulated SET exam analysis from the past 7 years.

SET Paper Analysis 2023

The total number of questions in each section: 

Section	Number of Questions
Quantitative Analysis	16
English	16
General Knowledge	16
Logical Reasoning	12

Quantitative Analysis Section 2023

The difficulty level of this section was moderate. 

List of the topics from Quantitative Analysis and the number of questions that appeared in the Quantitative Analysis section. 

• Profit and Loss - 1
• DI - 1
• Average - 2
• TSD - 1
• Ratio - 1
• Allegation - 1
• Higher Maths - 3

Logical Reasoning Section 2023

The difficulty level of this section was easy. 

List the topics from Logical Reasoning and the number of questions in the Quantitative Analysis section.

• Blood Relation - 1
• Clock - 1
• Coding Decoding - 2
• Series - 1
• Ratio - 1
• Calendar - 1
• CR - 4

English Exam Analysis 2023

List of the topics from English and the number of questions that appeared in the Quantitative Analysis section.

The difficulty level of this section was, again, easy.

• Noun - 1
• Adjectives - 1
• Conjunctions - 1
• Adverbs - 1
• Tense - 1
• Idioms and phrases - 2
• Synonyms and antonyms - 2
• RC, PJ, PC

General Knowledge Analysis 2023

The difficulty level of this section was moderate.

Questions from

• Award
• Sports
• Freedom Fighter
• River
• G-20
• Full forms
• Questions related to CEOs were asked.

SET 2022 Exam Analysis

The main highlight was that GK was comparatively more rigid than the other sections. 

Exam Analysis of SET 2022 Highlights 

SET 2022 Exam Analysis highlights are as follows: 

• The exam was a one-hour exam this year 
• Overall, the paper was easy
• The total marks were 60 marks
• No sectional time limit was there
• No negative marking. 
• The SET exam pattern comprised 60 questions, divided into 4 sections: 16 questions in QA, 16 in English, 16 in GK, and 12 in LR.

SET Exam Analysis 2022 for Mathematics

The topics asked, and the corresponding number of questions, are as follows: 

Topics	Number of Questions
Number Theory	3
Percentage/ Profit and Loss	2
Data interpretation	1
P&C, Probability	2
Algebra	3
Area and perimeter	1
Average	2
Time, speed, and distance	2

SET Exam Analysis 2022 for English

The topics asked, and the corresponding number of questions, are as follows: 

Topics	Number of Questions
Adjectives	1
Tenses	1
Vocabulary Synonyms	3
Correct the spelling	3
Idioms	2
Figure of Speech	1
Sentence correction	1

SET Exam Analysis 2022 for GK

Most questions were static questions. The topics asked are as follows: 

• Books (Mr Abdul Kalam's last book) 
• Days (No tobacco day)
• Telecommunication 
• Sports
• Festivals
• Capital
• RBI, Symbol (WHO)
• Awards (Padmashri but not Khel Ratna) 

SET Exam Analysis 2022 for LR

The topics asked, and the corresponding number of questions, are as follows: 

Topics	Number of Questions
Syllogism	1
Odd one out	1
Seating arrangement	1
Blood relation	1
Series completion	1
Clocks	1
Figure based	Figure based 2
Statement - assumption	1
Strong and weak arguments	1
Statement - course of action	1

SET Cut-off 2022

The cut-off 2022 for SET exams is tabulated below:

Campus	SET Cut-off 2022
Pune Campus	48-50
Noida Campus	42-44

SET Exam Review 2021

Practising the previous year's SET question papers will enhance your last-minute preparation for the exam. This way, you can improve your speed and know which questions are asked in the exam. 

The detailed SET BBA Exam Analysis 2021 is tabulated below. 

• There was sectional timing in the exam. 
• One mark is awarded for each correct answer, while no marks are deducted for each wrong answer. 
• Overall, the examination had an easy-to-moderate level of difficulty. WAT was at a moderate level. 

Subject	No. of Questions Asked	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	12	8	Moderate
General Awareness	16	12	Easy
Quantitative Aptitude	16	10	Moderate
General English	16	9	Easy
Total	60	39	Easy to moderate

Subject-Wise SET Exam Analysis 2021

Here is the detailed topic-wise analysis for each subject of the SET Exam 2021.

SET Quantitative Aptitude Analysis 2021

Check out the SET 2021 Exam Analysis for Quant from the table below.

Topics	Number of questions
Linear Equation	1
Speed, Distance & Time	1
Percentage	2
Logarithms	1
Probability	1
Geometry	3
Simple Interest	1
HCF & LCM	2
Progression	1
Total	16

SET English Language Analysis 2021

The table below shows the SET Exam Review for the English Language.

Topics	No. of Questions
Active & Passive	1
Nearest Meaning of given Sentence	1
Find the right conditional	1
Fill in the blanks	2
Meaning of Quote in Italics	3
Synonyms	1
Past perfect continuous sentence	1
Para jumbles	3
Total	16

Written Ability Test

• Working from home has disrupted the work-life balance that most people usually struggle to find.
• It does not matter how much you have, but what really matters is what you do with what you have.

SET General Awareness Analysis 2021

Go through the complete SET Exam Paper Analysis for General Awareness from the table below.

• There were questions based on Indian Defence, Sports, and Geography. 

Topics	No. of Questions
Current Affairs	7
Static GK	5
Total	12

SET Reasoning Analysis 2021

Check out the detailed SET BBA Exam Analysis for the Reasoning subject below.

Topics	No. of Questions
Statement & Cause	1
Clock	1
Coding and Decoding	1
Blood Relations	2
Alphanumeric Series	1
Order & Ranking	1
Calendar	1
Missing Series	2
Logical Sequence	1
Total	12

SET 2020 Exam Analysis

1. English

• This section comprises 20 questions covering Vocabulary, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension. The difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate.
• The Reading Comprehension passage was about 200–250 words long—slightly lengthy but manageable.
• Vocabulary questions focused on Synonyms, Antonyms, and Phrasal Verbs.
• The Grammar portion was straightforward and quick to solve.
• Overall, this section was time-efficient and relatively simple for most test-takers.

2. Quantitative Aptitude

• This was considered the easiest section of the exam, contrary to candidates' expectations.
• The majority of questions were based on Arithmetic topics such as Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Percentages, and Time-Speed-Distance.
• Additionally, there were 2 questions from Data Interpretation and 1 question on Data Sufficiency.
• A score of 15+ was considered an excellent attempt in this section.

3. General Awareness

• This section ranged from moderate to difficult.
• The questions were a mix of Static GK and Current Affairs.
• While the Current Affairs questions were relatively easy, the Static GK questions were more challenging and time-consuming.
• A good score in this section would be around 12+.

4. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• This section followed a familiar pattern compared to previous years.
• Most questions were from Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Blood Relations, and Direction Sense.
• The questions were straightforward rather than tricky, which made them easier to solve.
• Scoring 12+ in this section was considered a strong performance.

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SET Exam Analysis 2019

Section	Difficulty level	Good attempts
Quantitative Ability	Easy to moderate	30-35
General English	Easy to moderate	29-32
General Awareness	Moderate	21-23
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	Easy to moderate	24-29

SET Quantitative Ability Analysis 2019

Overall, the quant section was moderately tricky, but there were also a few relatively easy questions.

Topics	Number of questions
Data Interpretation	3
Data Sufficiency	2
Number Series	4
Directions	4
Average	2
Time and Work	1
Set-Theory	1
Geometry	1
Mensuration	1
Rankings	1
Permutations and Combinations	5
Algebra	2
Percentage and its applications	6-7
Ratio and Proportion	4
Time, Speed, and Distance	2

SET General English Analysis 2019

This section was also moderately difficult. Go through the table below to understand the section's breakdown.

Topics	Questions
Reading Comprehension	4
Vocabulary and its applications	16-17
Idioms and Phrases	3-4
Fill in the blanks	5

SET General Awareness Analysis 2019

The section was comparatively easier than the other sections.

SET Logical and Analytical Reasoning Analysis 2019

This section was moderately difficult. Check out the table below to know how many questions are asked about each topic.

Topics	Questions
Verbal Reasoning	9
Set-Theory	4
Coding and Decoding	3
Blood Relations	2
Arrangement and Puzzles	5
Visual Reasoning	1
Identify the missing number and Clocks	6

SET Exam Analysis 2018

Section	No. Questions	Total Marks	Good Score
General English	40	40	25-26
Quantitative	40	40	25-27
General Awareness	40	40	24-25
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	30	30	25-26
Total	150	150	99-104

SET English Analysis 2018

This section was very easy and doable.

Topics	No. of Questions
RC	4-5
Vocab	8-9
Synonyms	3-4
Antonyms	3-4
implicit-explicit assumptions	1-2
One-Word Substitution	3-4
Idioms & Phrases	3-4

SET Quant Analysis 2018

This section was easy to moderate difficulty level.

Topics	No. of Questions
Data interpretation	6-7
Numbers	2
Averages & Percentages	3
simple & compound interest & partnership	2
Time-Speed-Distance, work &effort	6
Mensuration	2
Equations	3-4

SET General Awareness Analysis 2018

Around 40% of the questions were on current affairs topics such as awards, sports & personalities. The overall difficulty level was moderate.

SET Logical Reasoning Analysis 2018

Overall, this section was easy, and all the questions were doable.

Topics	No. of Questions
Coding & Decoding	3-4
matrix arrangements	8-9
family tree, directions, logical puzzles, odd-man-out	2-3

SET Exam Review 2017

Topics	Level of Difficulty
General English	Moderate
Quantitative	Easy to Moderate
General Awareness	Moderate
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Moderate

SET English Analysis 2017

Topics	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	9-10
Word Meaning and Antonyms	8-9
Sentence Correction	1-2
Verbal Analogy	2-3
Para jumbles	2-3
Idioms and Phrases	3-4
Sentence Making	1
Voice	1
Fill in the Blanks	4-5
Prepositions	1-2

SET Quant Analysis 2017

Topics	Number of Questions
Arithmetic	17-19
Algebra	4-6
Number System	8-9
Permutation and Combination	2-3
Mensuration	2-3

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SET General Awareness Analysis 2017

This section was of Moderate difficulty level. The questions were about Current Affairs, business-related, abbreviations of institutions, general static awareness, and Economics and Indian History. 

SET Logical Reasoning Analysis 2017

This section was time-consuming. The questions were Coding-Decoding, Series and Arrangement, Missing Numbers, Visual Reasoning, and Dictionary Arrangement. Questions from Blood Relations, Statement-Assumption, and Statement-Argument.

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From the trends of the past few years, the overall difficulty of the paper varies from easy to moderate. You can also observe that the quantitative section has most of the questions from the arithmetic area.

The General Knowledge section is also slightly tougher than the rest of the paper.

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Key Takeaways:

• Variable Difficulty: The difficulty level across different sections in round 1 varied, with significant shifts particularly noted in the Quantitative Ability section.
• Consistent English Section: The General English section remained easy across all rounds, offering candidates a scoring opportunity.
• Challenging General Awareness: The General Awareness section was notably more difficult in Round 1, requiring rigorous preparation.
• Performance Benchmarks: The article provides specific benchmarks for good attempts, guiding candidates on optimal performance strategies.
• Review of Past Trends: Emphasising the importance of analysing past exam trends to tailor effective study strategies and understand expected question patterns