SET Exam Analysis 2025: Detailed Exam Analysis ( Round-1)

SET Exam Analysis 2025: The first round of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of the test with section-wise insights.

The test followed the exact sectional pattern released by Symbiosis and remained true to the prescribed syllabus. All the topics and question types were well-aligned with the IMS courseware and SimTests. Students who diligently took the SimTests and solved the exercises in the course materials found the test very easy. 

Candidates were required to attempt 60 questions in 60 minutes, with NO negative marking. As expected, there were NO sectional time limits, allowing students the flexibility to move freely between sections based on their strengths and strategy.

The exam was conducted smoothly across all centres, with No reported technical issues or interface-related difficulties. The user interface was intuitive and stable, ensuring a hassle-free experience for candidates.

Compared to the previous year, SET 2025 Round 1 was slightly easier, offering a well-balanced mix of questions across the four core sections. While most candidates rated the overall difficulty as Easy to Moderate, the General English section stood out as the easiest.

Below is a snapshot of the overall difficulty level and a suggested good score per section:

The detailed sectional analysis has been provided below –

SET Exam Analysis 2025: General English

This section can be rated as very easy, with none of the questions being tricky, and students could attempt all questions with confidence. 

This year, a poem comprehension question was tested, unlike last year. It featured a short four to five-line poem, accompanied by a single, straightforward question that tested the identification of a figure of speech

5 Vocabulary questions were asked, most of which were straightforward and featured commonly known words. Key question types included:

• A contextual vocabulary fill-in-the-blank.
• A one-word substitution question
• A question on the identification of the correct synonym of a word in a sentence. 
• There were also two questions on idioms and phrases, both easy and based on commonly used expressions. These tested the correct contextual usage of the idioms.

As expected, Grammar remained a significant focus area with 8 questions. Notable question types included:

• Three ‘spot the error’ questions, one of which tested punctuation.
• Three fill-in-the-blank questions assessing usage of conjunctions and prepositions.
• One question each on:
  • Tense usage
  • Articles usage
  • Question tags (identifying the sentence with the correct tag)
  • Compound word formation

Overall, the section was highly scoring for students with a solid foundation in grammar and basic vocabulary.

SET Exam Analysis 2025: General Knowledge

This section featured a balanced mix of Static and Current Affairs questions, with the overall moderate difficulty level. However, 2–3 questions stood out as particularly challenging. 

Approximately 7 questions were based on Static GK, and around 9 questions were drawn from Current Affairs, many of which were recent and had been widely reported in the news. The easy questions provided scoring opportunities for well-prepared candidates who had revised the IMS GK Compendium and would have found many questions familiar. 

SET Exam Analysis 2025: Quantitative Aptitude

The section was largely Arithmetic-focused and could be rated as easy, although a few questions tested conceptual clarity and speed.

Key topic-wise breakdown:

Arithmetic 

• 2 questions on Percentages

• 1 question on Profit and Loss

• 4 questions combined from Averages, Alligation, Ratios, and Proportion

• 2 questions from Time, Work and Time, Speed & Distance

Numbers: Only 1 question was asked, focused on HCF and LCM.

Geometry: A single question was based on Coordinate Geometry.

Algebra: Included 1 straightforward question on Logarithms.

Modern Maths:

• 1 very easy question on Probability

• 1 question on Permutation and Combination, which students found challenging

• 1 question on Sequences and Series, which was reported to be very easy.

SET Exam Analysis 2025: Analytical and Logical Reasoning

This section was reported to be Easy to Moderate in difficulty level.

Key highlights:

Puzzles (6 questions in total):

• 2 questions on Number/Letter Series

• 2 questions on Coding-Decoding

• 2 questions on Blood Relations

• Notably, no questions were asked on Directions this year.

Arrangement: 1 question on Circular Arrangement, which was considered easy and straightforward.

Verbal Reasoning: All verbal reasoning questions were clear-cut, making it easier for students to eliminate wrong choices and arrive at the correct answer confidently.

• 1 question on Statement and Argument
• 2 questions on Statement and Assumption
• 1 question each on Cause and Effect and Course of Action

Overall, this section offered quick wins for those familiar with standard reasoning patterns and elimination strategies.

Expected Cutoff

Next Stage: Personal Interview

70% Weightage to Aptitude Score + 30% Weightage to Personal Interview

We hope this detailed analysis has given you valuable insights into SET 2025 Round 1. Round 2, of SET is scheduled on May 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Candidates are allowed to appear for both rounds, and the higher of the two scores will be considered for admission. This gives you a great opportunity to boost your chances if you’re aiming to improve.

Once you clear the SET and meet the required sectional and overall cut-offs, you’ll be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round, which carries 30% weightage in the final selection process. Make sure to start preparing early for the PI, with a strong focus on self-awareness, current affairs, and effective communication skills. All the very best!!