What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the SET ? What should my preparation strategy be?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

SET is the entrance test for Symbiosis. The exam pattern is similar to other law entrances, with common topics from which questions are asked. There are 150 MCQs that the candidate has to answer in 2.5hours. Hence, time management is important while attempting the paper. There is no negative marking and equal weight is given to each section. Therefore, all sections are equally important. Also, since there is no negative marking, the candidate should aim to answer all questions. The paper is divided into the following sections (with inputs on how to prepare): 1. Logical Reasoning - Practice is the only way to master this section. Going through previous year's papers will give you an idea about what to expect. 2. Legal Reasoning - These questions are mostly application of a legal principle. This may be a novel concept for students and hence, one should look at the previous years papers in order to get a hang of it. 3. Analytical Reasoning - Again, practice is what is need for this section as well. 4. Reading Comprehension - Brush up your English, read legal passages, take free online tests to test your knowledge of the subject and work on it, 5. General Knowledge - This is the widest section which covers everything from legal knowledge (both static and current), history, geography, etc. Preparation: Pick up universal Guide to LLB and prepare from it, cover to cover. Once you are through with that, you can pick up other books focusing on separate areas to hone them better. Strategy: For preparation, go through previous 5 years papers to get used to the pattern. Next step would be to focus on your strong areas and make them stronger. While giving the exam, focus on sections that you are best prepared for. This will give you a good momentum for the rest of the paper. You morale will also be boosted.