SET BBA

SET is a computer-based test of 60 objective-type questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The paper draws on General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. There is no negative marking, so an unattempted question costs you nothing while an attempted one can only add to your score.

You may attempt SET on two test dates, and the higher of the two scores is considered for the final admission process. Treat the first date as a genuine diagnostic: if a section you feared turns out weaker than expected, register for the second date and spend the gap only on that section.

Yes. With no negative marking, leaving a question blank simply forfeits any chance of a mark. Where you can eliminate two or three options, commit to one and move on rather than returning later. Reserve blank responses for questions you never reached because the clock ran out.

Sixty questions in sixty minutes leaves roughly a minute per question, so avoid marching strictly in order. Sweep the paper first for short, high-confidence items in your strongest section and bank those marks quickly, then return to calculation-heavy Quantitative Aptitude sets. Keep the final minutes for unanswered items.

The registration fee is ₹2,250 per test, plus applicable taxes. A separate programme fee of ₹1,000 applies for each programme you apply to through SET or SITEEE. Registration and payment close on 15 April 2026, so schedule fee payment and document checks well before that date.

Results are announced on 20 May 2026, with score cards available for view or download from 3:00 pm that day. Your SET score is used to shortlist candidates for the GD-PI-WAT rounds, which form part of the final admission process for each programme. Plan for that second stage in parallel.

Carry a printed copy of your admit card, a valid photo ID, and a passport-size photograph. Electronic devices including calculators, mobile phones, and smartwatches are not permitted inside the test centre. Practise Quantitative Aptitude with mental and rough-work arithmetic so you are not dependent on a calculator.

The structure tells you what to train for: the paper is broad rather than deep, and the binding constraint is speed. With no negative marking, the marking scheme rewards coverage over caution. Sit full 60-question sets under a 60-minute clock so that stamina and decision-making are tested, not just accuracy.

The usual causes are pacing and coverage, not gaps in knowledge. Sixty questions in sixty minutes punishes anyone who over-invests in a single puzzle, and General Awareness is the section most often skipped during preparation because it feels unbounded. Fix both by timing every practice set and doing short daily revision.