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Symbiosis Entrance Test ( SET )

Symbiosis International University conducts the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for providing admission to its various constituent colleges. SET is commonly conducted for admission to undergraduate courses in different streams. Candidates seeking admission in SIU affiliated colleges can apply for SET 2018 in the second week of February 2018. Along with filling the application form for exam, candidates are also required to apply for the institutions in which they want to take admission. Candidates can read this article to know complete information about Symbiosis entrance test (SET) 2018.

SET Engineering 2021 Exam Syllabus

SET 2018 Common Section Syllabus:

The syllabus for the common section of the test comprises topics as follows:

Quantitative Aptitude: 

  1. Pipes and cisterns
  2. Averages
  3. Binomial theorem
  4. Coordinate geometry
  5. Functions
  6. Geometry
  7. Inequalities
  8. Linear equations
  9. Logarithm
  10. Mensuration
  11. Mixtures and allegations
  12. Number systems and number theory
  13. Percentages
  14. Permutation and combination
  15. Probability
  16. Profit and loss
  17. Progressions - arithmetic, geometric and harmonic
  18. Quadratic equations
  19. Bicycle races
  20. Clocks
  21. Ratio and proportion
  22. Set theory
  23. Simple and compound interest
  24. Speed, distance and time
  25. Trigonometry
  26. Blood relations

Data Interpretation:

  1. Introduction to data interpretation
  2. Bar graphs
  3. Calculation techniques
  4. Column graphs
  5. Data sufficiency
  6. Graphs representing the area
  7. Line charts
  8. Pie charts
  9. Tables and capelets
  10. Venn diagrams

Logical Reasoning:

  1. Boolean logic
  2. Critical reasoning and cubes to the family tree
  3. Logic-based problems
  4. Logical deductions
  5. Logical links
  6. Reasoning puzzles
  7. Sequencing and arrangement
  8. Syllogism
  9. Verbal reasoning based on binary logic
  10. Cryptographic decoding on a basic level
  11. Alphabets and numbers logic identification

Verbal Section 2018 Syllabus:

Reading Comprehension:

  1. Facts and opinions
  2. Global questions
  3. Idea organization patterns
  4. Identifying purpose and tone
  5. Identifying central points
  6. Identifying main ideas
  7. Inferences
  8. Inferential questions
  9. Logical or cause and effect questions
  10. Predicting and identifying supporting details
  11. Recognizing and evaluating arguments
  12. Specific detail questions
  13. Understanding vocabulary

Verbal Ability:

  1. Verbs
  2. Adjectives
  3. Adverbs
  4. Analogies
  5. Antonyms
  6. Articles
  7. Conjunctions
  8. Direct and indirect speech
  9. Origin of words (Latin/Roman)
  10. Phobias
  11. Manias
  12. Odd one out
  13. Misplaced modifiers
  14. Prepositions
  15. Punctuation
  16. Roots and prefixes, suffixes
  17. Sentence completion
  18. Identifying errors in sentences
  19. Synonyms 
  20. Tenses
SET 2018 Syllabus for Law:

Legal reasoning:

  1. Indian Constitution
  2. Indian Penal Code
  3. Law of Torts
  4. Indian Contract Act
  5. Family Law
  6. Intellectual property rights
  7. Labor laws etc.
  8. SET also tests the students on General Knowledge for which the syllabus is Politics.

History:

  1. Ancient, medieval, modern and world
  2. Geography
  3. Economics
  4. General science
  5. Science and technology
  6. Environment and ecology

Current Affairs (Most Important):

  1. National and international news
  2. Most recent and dominant news in the fields of sports, science, places, people, economics, book releases, prizes awarded and author recognitions.

SET 2018 Syllabus for Engineering:

  1. Subjects which have been studied in 10th and 12th are tested on a basic level for securing an engineering seat in Symbiosis Institute of Technology.
  2. The subjects which have to be given most importance are Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

SET 2018 Syllabus for Media, Communication and Design:

Visualization:

  1. Simple and complex 2D as well as 3D geometric shapes
  2. Effective forms of their representations in any given plane and various forms of manipulations
  3. Understanding basic relations of conversion from one plane to another.

Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning:

  1. Object identification
  2. Attention to details
  3. Effective interpretation
  4. Opinions, meanings and conclusions
  5. Analysis and expression in a systematic manner
  6. Relating to real life scenarios using 2D structures
  7. Creative and problem-solving abilities for obtaining solutions

Science and Mathematics:

  1. Application observation
  2. Science and Mathematics (studied in 10th)
  3. Connections

SET 2018 Syllabus for Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment:

  1. Basics on a global level, people, tools, materials, techniques
  2. Culture progression
  3. Issues faced by people
  4. Scarcity of environmental basics
  5. National and international trends in life, influences and concerns
  6. Actions taken by international organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF etc.
  7. Contemporary trends worldwide

SET 2018 Syllabus for Health and Biomedical Sciences:

  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Mathematics

Note: The above subjects will be tested only until 10th and 12th standard level. 

SET 2018 Syllabus for Management:

  1. Quantitative
  2. Verbal. 

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