SET 2026 Exam Analysis (Slot 1)
First Student Impression | Expert Insight
Overall Snapshot
Overall Difficulty |
Time Management |
Student Verdict |
Moderate |
Well Managed |
Manageable with practice |
Key Observations
- The paper was overall moderate in difficulty
- Students were able to manage time well across sections
- Mixed reaction - a few sections were easy, others were moderate
- Students who had practised enough found the paper manageable
Year-on-Year Difficulty Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
Section |
2025 |
2026 |
Overall |
Easy to Moderate |
Moderate |
General English |
Easy |
Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
Moderate |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
Easy |
Easy |
General Awareness |
Moderate |
Easy to Moderate |
Section-wise SET Slot 1 Exam Analysis
General English [Easy to Moderate]
Verdict: Mixed reactions - tricky but doable; grammar-driven paper.
Nature: Straightforward to moderate; focus on grammar and vocabulary.
Notable Questions:
- Antonym of ‘parsimonious’ (from poetry extract)
- Detect a simile in a poetry passage
- Spelling of ‘Perseverance’
- Despite of the rain / Despite of rain - error correction
Topic-wise Breakup:
Topic |
No. of Questions |
Fill in the Blanks | 3-4 |
Synonyms / Antonyms | 2-3 |
Sentence Improvement | 2-3 |
Idioms and Phrases | 2 |
Error Spotting | 1-2 |
One-word Substitution | 2 |
Spelling Error | 1-2 |
Quantitative Aptitude [Moderate]
Verdict: Calculation-intensive; concept and formula-based questions.
Nature: Direct application; DI set based on expenditure, revenue and profit in tabular format.
Notable Questions:
- Cuboid - Volume calculation
- DI set: Expenditure, Revenue & Profit (tabular)
- Probability: Fair dice - probability of ending on 2nd throw
- Mixed sets
Topic-wise Breakup:
Topic |
No. of Questions |
TSD | 1-2 |
Time and Work | 2-3 |
Simple & Compound Interest | 1-2 |
Profit, Loss and Discount | 2-3 |
Averages | 1 |
Probability | 1 |
Permutation and Combination | 1 |
Data Interpretation | 2 |
Mixture and Alligation | 1 |
Ratio and Proportion | 1-2 |
Algebra | 1-2 |
Coordinate Geometry | 1-2 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning [Easy]
Verdict: Easiest section overall — questions were straightforward.
Nature: Straightforward; standard question types with no surprises.
Notable Questions:
- Mirror image of a clock showing 3:40
- If Jan 13, 2012, is a Monday, what day falls on the same date next year?
- Circular arrangement
Topic-wise Breakup:
Topic |
No. of Questions |
Coding-Decoding | 1-2 |
Blood Relations | 1 |
Series | 2-3 |
Clocks | 1 |
Seating Arrangements | 1 |
Statement-Conclusions; Cause and Effect | 2-3 |
Calendars | 1 |
Analogy | 1-2 |
Odd One Out | 1 |
Age | 1 |
Syllogism | 1-2 |
General Awareness [Easy to Moderate]
Verdict: Static-driven; Business & Economy focused.
Nature: Covered Awards & Honours, International Affairs, Sports, Important Days, Business & Economy.
Notable Questions:
- Depletion of the ozone layer - primary cause
- Indus Valley Civilisation - best known for
- Effect of the RBI increasing the repo rate on inflation
- Pattachitra - which state?
- The animal depicted in the WWF symbol / Logo of WWF
- Full form of CEDAW
- Infrastructure at Harappan Civilisation
Expected Cutoffs — SCMS Institutes
Institute |
Expected Cutoff |
SCMS Pune | 35–36 |
SCMS Noida | 33–34 |
SCMS Hyderabad | 31–32 |
SCMS Bengaluru | 30–31 |
SCMS Nagpur | 28–29 |
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