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    SET 2027 Important Topics & Chapters: Section-Wise Topics and Preparation Tips

    SET 2027 Important Topics & Chapters: Section-Wise Topics and Preparation Tips

    Hitesh SahuUpdated on 30 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST

    Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is an important exam for undergraduate students to get admission into UG degree programs offered by constituent institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). This exam is conducted by Symbiosis International University.

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    1. SET Exam Important Chapters and Topics: Section-Wise List
    2. SET Exam 2027 High-Weightage Topics & Preparation tips
    3. SET Exam Most Important Topics for Preparation
    4. SET Exam Topic-Wise Preparation Strategy
    5. SET Exam Important Topics: Priority-Wise Preparation Order
    6. Symbiosis SET Exam Dates 2026: Important Dates and Key Highlights
    SET 2027 Important Topics & Chapters: Section-Wise Topics and Preparation Tips
    SET 2027 Important Topics & Chapters

    Now, students aspiring to achieve success in the SET Exam 2027 must focus on SET Exam Important topics and high-weightage chapters. Also, they should evaluate the SET exam topic-wise syllabus to understand the exam process better. For all of the above mentioned information, this article is apt.

    SET Exam Important Chapters and Topics: Section-Wise List 

    Providing the SET exam important chapters and topics is not an easy task. We had to analyse previous years' papers and then prepare the following table containing the SET exam important chapters.

    SectionImportant chapters and topics

    General English

    • Reading comprehension

    • Synonyms and antonyms

    • Grammar

    • Sentence correction

    • Fill in the blanks

    • Vocabulary

    Quantitative

    • Percentages

    • Profit and loss

    • Ratios and proportions

    • Averages

    • Number system

    • Algebra,

    • Time and work

    • Time, speed and distance

    General Awareness

    • Current affairs

    • Business and economy

    • Awards, sports

    • Books and authors

    • Science

    • Important national and international events

    Analytical & Logical Reasoning

    • Number series

    • Letter series

    • Coding-decoding

    • Blood relations

    • Seating arrangements

    • Syllogisms

    • Venn diagrams

    • Statement-based reasoning

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    SET Exam 2027 High-Weightage Topics & Preparation tips 

    Identifying SET exam subject-wise important chapters is only the first step as students need to decide which way they need to prepare with them. We have written how to practice and what to practice in the following table so that students get a head start on their preparation journey.

    SectionPriority topicsWhat to practise

    General English

    Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension

    • To strengthen vocabulary, students must try to learn and note 5 or 10 new words every day.

    • Consistent practice with core knowledge will strengthen grammar.

    • Methods like skimming and scanning make larger comprehension passages readable and doable.

    Quantitative

    Arithmetic, algebra, number systems

    Maintain a notebook to note down all the important formulas related to Arithmetic, Algebra, and number systems.

    There are also some tricks and shortcuts to solve objective mathematical questions, which will prove handy in this type of time-based examination. So practice them efficiently.

    General Awareness

    Current affairs, business, awards and sports

    To improve general awareness, stay updated on all national and international news worth remembering. Also, note them down and revise from time to time. 

    For topics like appointments, themes, and awards, update them from time to time to know the latest.

    Analytical & Logical Reasoning

    Series, arrangements, coding-decoding, syllogisms

    To ace the reasoning part, students need to practice consistently some of the things like Pattern recognition, logical deductions, and timed questions.

    Also, use diagrams wherever necessary to answer the question quickly.

    SET Exam Most Important Topics for Preparation  

    Some of the SET exam important topics from each section are:

    In English: Comprehension, Subject-verb agreement, Synonyms & Antonyms

    In Quant: Arithmetic, Algebra

    In Reasoning: Series, coding- decoding, syllogisms, statement-assumptions, blood relations, arrangements

    In General Awareness: All the important national and international current affairs topics, business awareness, science & technology 

    To prepare for all these SET Entrance Exam important topics, students need to:

    • Build speed and accuracy in basic calculations

    • Practice mental maths and shortcuts to ace the quant section.

    • Practice logical patterns and deductions.

    • Stay active and aware of important events, especially nationally.

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    SET Exam Topic-Wise Preparation Strategy

    Preparing for the SET Exam important chapters and topics are standard. Students have to follow the next set of instructions to be ready for the SET Exam 2027.

    • Analyse the official SET Exam 2027 syllabus and understand the exam pattern.

    • Prepare an ideal study routine allocating adequate time for all four sections as per your requirement.

    • Practice all levels of questions, such as easy, medium and hard, for all the chapters after completing each of them.

    • Allocate weekdays for studies and weekends for revising SET exam important questions.

    • Attempt time-based mock tests and analyse the results to understand your strengths and weaknesses.

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    SET Exam Important Topics: Priority-Wise Preparation Order 

    In this section of the article, we have prepared the sections students need to put more effort into during preparation as well as during exams.

    • 1st priority should be given to the Quant section, as topics like percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss. This section has 16 marks in the exam.
    • 2nd priority should be given to the Reasoning section. Though only 12 marks are allocated in this section, it is still a high-scoring section. Focus on topics like number series, coding-decoding, syllogisms and seating arrangement.
    • 3rd priority should be English, as if your grammar and vocabulary are strong, then English should be easier for you. It also has 16 marks.
    • 4th and last priority should be General Awareness, as no matter how much you prepare, there will always be some information you are bound to miss, as this section has no boundaries. There is a huge amount of information about current affairs, and one person can not cover all.

    Symbiosis SET Exam Dates 2026: Important Dates and Key Highlights

    Students need to be aware of the SET 2027 Exam pattern and important dates, along with the SET exam topic-wise preparation. We have prepared the following table providing all the information and will update it first whenever the remaining information is available.

    ParticularsDetails

    Exam Conducting Body

    Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU)

    Exam Name

    Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

    Exam Cycle

    2027

    SET Exam Date 2027

    To be announced

    Exam Timing

    To be announced

    Exam Level

    University-level

    Exam Frequency

    Annual

    Notification Release Date

    To be announced

    Application Start Date

    To be announced

    Application End Date

    To be announced

    Admit Card Release Date

    To be announced

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    Type of Questions

    Objective-type multiple-choice questions

    Number of Sections

    4

    Total Questions

    60

    Maximum Marks

    60

    Exam Duration

    60 minutes

    General English

    16 questions (16 marks)

    Quantitative

    16 questions (16 marks)

    General Awareness

    16 questions (16 marks)

    Analytical and Logical Reasoning

    12 questions (12 marks)

    Negative Marking

    No negative marking

    Result Date

    To be announced

    Official Website

    https://www.set-test.org/

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