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Symbiosis SET Syllabus 2027: Topic-Wise Syllabus, Pattern

Last Updated on 22 Jun 2026

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Symbiosis SET syllabus includes General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning sections. If you analyse the SET past question papers, practice Reading Comprehension, basic Arithmetic, Current Affairs from newspapers and logical reasoning. Some high-weightage topics you should cover from the SET syllabus are Vocabulary, DI, Average, Percentage, Grammar, Puzzles, Coding and Decoding, and Syllogism. 

Just covering the Symbiosis SET syllabus won’t help you understand the exam; you should know the question paper’s marks distribution, number of sections and time allotted to complete the test. As per the SET Exam pattern, the duration to complete the 60 questions is 60 minutes, without a sectional time limit. 

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Symbiosis SET Syllabus 2027: Overview

Particulars Details
Number of sections 4

Name of the Section		 – General English
– Quantitative
– Analytical and Logical Reasoning
– General Awareness
Symbiosis SET books – Objective English by RS Aggarwal
– Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Exams by Abhijit Guha
– A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
– Lucent’s General Knowledge by Vinay Karna
High-weightage topics Reading Comprehension, Basic Arithmetic, Critical Reasoning, Current Affairs and Static GK
Difficulty level Moderate

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Candidates preparing for the Symbiosis SET exam can download the latest section wise syllabus here.

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Symbiosis SET Syllabus 2027: Section-Wise

Following the syllabus would help you understand the topics you need to cover for the exam. Each topic should be covered by creating notes followed by revision of each. Once you cover half of the syllabus, you can take a Symbiosis SET mock test by LPT EdTech. Check the detailed syllabus below.

English Language

The English section is doable. If you have a good grasp of basic grammar and vocabulary, scoring 10+ marks would be easy. Here are the topics you need to cover for the upcoming SET exam.

Synonyms Antonyms Error Spotting
Fill in the blanks Analogy Prepositions
Articles in English Grammar English Vocabulary
Types of Tenses: Rules, Structure, Definition Pronouns Subject and Predicate

Quantitative

In the Quantitative section, having a good understanding of the Arithmetic section would eventually pull your marks. Check the topics and their sub-topic below.

Topic Sub-topic
Arithmetic  Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Averages, and Mixtures & Alligations. 
Algebra  Linear equations, Quadratic equations, and Simplifications. 
Geometry and Mensuration  Area, Volume, Perimeter, Angles, Triangles, Circles, and Coordinate Geometry basics. 
Data Interpretation (DI)  Graphs (Bar, Line, Pie), Tables, and Caselets. 
Number System  Divisibility, HCF & LCM, Factors, and Remainders. 
Modern Math  Probability, Permutations, and Combinations 

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

In Analytical and Logical Reasoning, topics include Number Series, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, and Assumptions and Conclusions, which are among the most frequently asked chapters.

Topic Sub-topic
Verbal Reasoning  Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Series, Statement-Conclusion, and Statement-Assumption. 
Non-Verbal Reasoning  Patterns, Mirror Images, Water Images, and Figure Completion. 
Analytical Reasoning  Blood Relations, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements (Linear and Circular), and Directions. 
Critical Reasoning Cause & Effect, Course of Action, and Strong vs. Weak Arguments. 

General Knowledge and Awareness

The General Knowledge and Awareness section includes 16 questions dominated by recent current affairs and static GK. Evaluate the past papers and note down what type of questions are asked from the current affairs section. Check the topics below. 

Topic Sub-Topic
History  Important events, dates, and figures from world and Indian history. 
Geography  Knowledge of countries, capitals, rivers, mountains, and other physical features. 
Politics Indian government, international relations, and key political figures. 
Economics  Science & Technology 
National and International News  Key political, social, and economic events  
Sports and Awards:  Major sports events, winners of awards like the Nobel Prize, and significant sporting achievements. 
Business and Economy  Global and Indian economy 
Science and Technology  Innovations, research, and breakthroughs in various scientific fields. 
Environment and Sustainability  Environmental issues, climate change and sustainability

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Symbiosis SET Exam Pattern 2027

The Symbiosis exam lasts 60 minutes and is held in a single shift. This is a computer-based test, and the total marks are 60. 

Features  Details 
Number of sections – English Language
– Quantitative
– Logical and Analytical Reasoning
– General Knowledge and Awareness
Marks distribution – English Language: 16 marks
– Quantitative: 16 marks
– Logical and Analytical Reasoning: 12 marks
– General Knowledge and Awareness: 16 marks
Exam mode Computer-Based Test mode
Test duration 60 minutes
Total marks 60 
Question format Multiple Choice Questions
Marks per question 1 mark
Negative marking  No negative markings

Recommended Books for Symbiosis SET 2027

We have listed the recommended books you may refer to for the upcoming Symbiosis SET exam. For English Language, you should first refer to Wren and Martin for basic grammar and Word Power Made Easy for vocabulary. Check the book list below.

SET Section Book Name Author/Publisher
General English Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar and Composition Key Wren & Martin
Objective English R.S. Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations Abhijit Guha
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations R.S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma / Arihant
Logical Reasoning A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning R.S. Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT Nishit K. Sinha
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT Arun Sharma
General Knowledge & Current Affairs Lucent’s General Knowledge Vinay Karna
1400 Objective Questions Manohar Pandey
S. Chand’s Advanced Objective General Knowledge R.S. Aggarwal

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Symbiosis SET Important Topics

As per the SET paper analyses, high-weightage topics are mentioned below. An analysis of the past papers predicts that the following topics are often asked in the exam. As per the trend, comprehension and grammar-based questions are highly important in the General English section. Check important topics for other sections below.

Section Important Topics
General English Grammar-based questions, reading-focused items, vocabulary usage, idioms & phrasal verbs
Quantitative Aptitude Arithmetic-heavy questions, basic algebra, ratios, percentages, simple geometry
General Awareness Current affairs, static GK (India-focused), business and economy, basic awards/sports
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Puzzles, patterns, analogy, coding-decoding, and visual reasoning

Symbiosis SET Paper Analysis Trend

The following analysis of the last three years will help you understand the difficulty level of each section and key topics covered in the exam.

Year-wise Analysis Sections Difficulty Level Key Topics
2025 Logical and Analytical Reasoning Easy Critical Reasoning, Blood Relation, Coding and Decoding, Series Completion.
Quantitative Aptitude Moderate Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Mixture, Probability, Profit and Loss 
General English Easy Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Figures of Speech, Idioms and Phrases, Proverbs, Error Identification. 
General Awareness Easy Current Affairs, Indian Personalities, Sports, History
2024 Logical and Analytical Reasoning Easy Current events, Static GK.
Quantitative Aptitude Difficult Arithmetic, Algebra
General English Easy Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
General Awareness Moderate Pattern, Logical Deductions
2023 Logical and Analytical Reasoning Easy Coding and Decoding, Blood Relation, Critical Reasoning, and Calendar. 
Quantitative Aptitude Difficult Profit and Loss, Average, DI, Ratio and Proportion.
General English Easy Idioms and Phrases, Parts of Speech, Synonyms and Antonyms.
General Awareness Moderate Awards, Sports, G-20, Rivers of India,  History

FAQs On Syllabus

No, Symbiosis is a moderate-level exam. But students need to score at least 50+ marks to secure a good rank.

Symbiosis SET exam is usually of a moderate level. Initially, check the syllabus and cover accordingly. Once you cover 40 to 50 per cent of the syllabus, solve the PYQs; mark the high-weightage sections and focus on them. Attempt mock tests, both full-length and sectional, to cover every aspect of the syllabus.

For Symbiosis SET, a good score is 50+ out of 60 marks. Marks above 50 correspond to approximately the 90+ percentile. For the 99+ percentile, students need to score at least 55+ marks in the SET exam.

To qualify the SET exam, you need to score above the SET cut-off score. However, you need a minimum of 35 or more to qualify the exam.

The Symbiosis SET exam pattern is structured. The exam includes 60 questions for a total of 60 marks. Each question is worth 1 mark, with no negative marking.

Symbiosis SET previous year’s paper shows the actual difficulty level of the exam. In addition, you gain knowledge about the chapters that are frequently asked, the marks distribution and more.
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