What is the medium and structure of the SET question paper?
The SET (State Eligibility Test) exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The structure and medium of the SET question paper are as follows:
Feature | Description |
| Medium | English (might be offered in additional regional languages in some states) |
| Parts | Part I: General Awareness (50 Marks), Part II: Subject-Specific (100 Marks) |
| Part I: General Awareness | Covers current affairs, Indian history, polity, economics, geography etc. |
| Part II: Subject-Specific | Focuses on the chosen subject, testing in-depth knowledge |
| Question Format (Part I) | Typically MCQs |
| Question Format (Part II) | Can vary depending on the subject (MCQs, short answer, essay) |
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For admission to Symbiosis institutes, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) administers the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Admission to undergraduate programmes in management, law, engineering, economics, mass communication, computer studies, and liberal arts is facilitated by the SET exam. T
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Medium of SET question paper is English. SET exam is conducted in CBT test. Duration is 60 minutes and has 60 Multiple Choice Questions, carrying one mark each. Questions are from 4 different sections, i.e. General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. There is no
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There are 16 MCQs in the General English section of SET exam. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
There are 16 MCQs in the logical Reasoning section of SET. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
Yes, SET can be prepared without coaching. Students should have serious and smart study plan if they are preparing without coaching. After going through the syllabus, students should revise and practice to ace the exam.
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