SET 2025 Slot 2 Analysis: Organized by Symbiosis International University, SET 2025 (Slot 2) was held today, May 11, 2025, across multiple test centres nationwide. The exam serves as a gateway for admission to BBA programs (both regular and specialized) offered at the university’s five key campuses: SCMS Pune, SCMS Nagpur, SCMS Noida, SCMS Bengaluru, and SCMS Hyderabad.
10 cities witnessed the exam postponed until further notice, as stated on the official website. The exam, based on the MCQ pattern, followed the marking scheme of + for every correct attempt and no negative marking.
According to the student's feedback and our independent expert analysis, the paper was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. A few questions were challenging or tricky.
SET exam analysis - Highlights
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Time (in mins.) |
Good Attempt |
|
General English |
16 |
60 |
12+ |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
16 |
12+ |
|
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
12 |
10+ |
|
|
General Awareness |
16 |
12+ |
|
|
Total |
60 |
45-50 |
The following is a section-wise detailed breakdown of the SET 2025 slot 2 exam analysis.
This section saw a mixed reaction with an overall verdict of an Easy to Moderate level of difficulty. Few questions were lengthy and time-consuming because of the tricky language, but were generally formula-based only. The rest questions were manageable, and the entire section could be attempted in 20-25 minutes.
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Topic-wise breakdown:
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Time and Work |
1 |
|
Time, Speed, and Distance |
1 |
|
Percentages and Profit and Loss |
2-3 |
|
Mixture and Alligation |
1 |
|
Probability |
1 |
|
Geometry (Coordinate) |
1 |
|
Permutation and Combination |
2-3 |
|
Data Interpretation |
1 |
|
Algebra (Log, Equations) |
2 |
Most students found it scoring, being the easiest among all 4 sections.
Level of Difficulty: Easy.
Topic-wise breakdown:
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Coding-Decoding |
1 |
|
Blood Relations |
1 |
|
Series |
1 |
|
Clocks |
1 |
|
Seating arrangements |
2 |
|
Statement-Conclusions: cause and effect |
2-3 |
|
Calendars |
1 |
Overview: This section was consistent with the 2024 difficulty level. There wasn’t much deviation, and the pattern as well as the difficulty level of this section of the paper was similar to 2024.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic-wise breakdown:
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Fill in the Blanks (Article, Subject Verb Agreement, Tenses) |
4-5 |
|
Synonyms/Antonyms |
3 |
|
Poem |
1 |
|
Idioms and Phrases |
3 |
|
Error Spotting |
2 |
Overview: This section always witnesses a mixed reaction based on the preparedness level of students. Consisted of a mix of recent current affairs and static GK, including questions from economics, environmental science and more.
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Memory-Based Questions
Arithmetic Progression: The 6th and 16th terms of the series were given, and the 21st term of the series was to be calculated.
Data Interpretation: A tabular data set was provided. The question was asked to determine the percentage growth when comparing data over two years.
Coordinate Geometry: Students were required to apply the standard midpoint formula in the assigned question
Calendars: If 1st Jan is a Thursday, what will be the day on 1st June?
Antonyms: Equivocal
Idioms: Crying over the spilled milk
General Awareness:
|
Institute |
Cutoffs |
|
SCMS Pune |
45-50 |
|
SCMS Noida |
45-50 |
|
SCMS Bengaluru |
40-45 |
|
SCMS Hyderabad |
40-45 |
|
SCMS Nagpur |
38+ |
Disclaimer: All information on analysis, answer key, and scores is based on independent analysis and evaluation made by Career Launcher. We do not take responsibility for any decision that might be taken based on this information.
SET 2025 Exam Analysis - Slot 1
UG Expert & Mentor (20+ years experience)
Alumna, IIM-Sirmaur
SET is a crucial entrance exam that offers BBA admission to various Symbiosis institutions nationwide. Aspiring students must thoroughly review the evolving SET exam, structure, pattern, and difficulty level to review and align their study plan and secure Symbiosis admission. Review previous years' SET exam analysis to get a brief idea.
The SET 2025 scores will be determined based on the number of correct answers marked by the students. For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark. There are no negative markings for wrong answers.
SET is a national-level entrance exam, which will be conducted in an online CBT mode. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy to moderate. But a few questions might be tricky and might require extra time.
The GK and Analytical & Logical Reasoning sections are usually easier than the Quantitative Aptitude section. However, the SET exam difficulty level might vary every year.
The SET exam 2025 has 4 sections. The section-wise weightage and marking scheme is mentioned below.
|
Section |
Questions |
Weightage |
Marks |
|
General English |
16 |
26.66% |
16 |
|
Quantitative |
16 |
26.66% |
16 |
|
General Awareness |
16 |
26.66% |
16 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
12 |
20% |
12 |
|
Total |
60 |
100% |
60 |
The SET 2025 exam will be conducted in two different shifts or rounds. The first round is scheduled on May 5 and the second round on May 11.
