What is the syllabus & exam pattern of SET?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

The syllabus for Symbiosis Entrance Test depends on the course for which the student is aiming to enroll. The dominant departments in the syllabus of Symbiosis University which hosts its own set of entrance examinations in various cities: Engineering Health & Biomedical Sciences Management Law Media & Communication Humanities Mass Social Sciences & Computer Studies Points to remember: Syllabus for the SET 2018comprises a common section and a department selective.Each of the departments in Symbiosis International University has their own testing areas and syllabus. SET 2018 Common Section Syllabus: The syllabus for the common section of the test comprises topics as follows: Quantitative Aptitude: Pipes and cisterns, averages, binomial theorem, coordinate geometry, functions, geometry, inequalities, linear equations, logarithm, mensuration, mixtures and allegations, number systems and number theory, percentages, permutation and combination, probability, profit and loss, progressions - arithmetic, geometric and harmonic, quadratic equations, bicycle races, clocks, ratio and proportion, set theory, simple and compound interest, speed, distance and time, trigonometry and blood relations. Data Interpretation: Introduction to data interpretation, bar graphs, calculation techniques, column graphs, data sufficiency, graphs representing the area, line charts, pie charts, tables and capelets and Venn diagrams. Logical Reasoning: Boolean logic, critical reasoning and cubes to the family tree, logic based problems, logical deductions, logical links, reasoning puzzles, sequencing and arrangement, syllogism, verbal reasoning based on binary logic, cryptographic decoding on a basic level, alphabets and numbers logic identification. SET 2018 Verbal Section Syllabus: Reading Comprehension: Facts and opinions, global questions, idea organization patterns, identifying purpose and tone, identifying central points, identifying main ideas, inferences, inferential questions, logical or cause and effect questions, predicting and identifying supporting details, recognizing and evaluating arguments, specific detail questions and understanding vocabulary. Verbal Ability: verbs, adjectives, adverbs, analogies, antonyms, articles, conjunctions, direct and indirect speech, origin of words(Latin/Roman), phobias, manias, odd one out, misplaced modifiers, prepositions, punctuation, roots and prefixes, suffixes, sentence completion, identifying errors in sentences, synonyms and tenses.