SIU will soon officially announce the exam dates for SET 2026. The exam is expected to be conducted in May 2026 (tentatively). The Symbiosis International University conducts a common entrance test for SET BBA for admission to its Bachelor in Business Administration from its campuses at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS Pune), SCMS Noida, and for BBA IT from Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), Pune. Admission to the BBA courses takes place after the respective institutions release the merit list.
In this article, you will learn the topics for the SET 2026 syllabus (tentative). Checking the SET syllabus is crucial for aspirants because it helps them identify the key topics they must prepare for the SET BBA exam.
Take a look at the four sections for SET BBA: General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The questions in the SET will be based on these sections, as per the expected 2026 pattern.
General English
There will be 16 questions in the General English section to test writing skills and proficiency in English. Have a look at the table below for the topics covered in the General English section of the SET 2026 syllabus (tentative).
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SET Exam Syllabus for General English Section
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Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Grammar |
Analogy |
Fill in the blanks |
Vocabulary |
Articles |
Error Spotting |
Prepositions |
Quantitative Section
The Quantitative section assesses mathematical and problem-solving ability. SET aspirants must prepare the mathematical questions based on the topics given below (expected syllabus for 2026).
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SET Exam Syllabus for Quantitative Section
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Percentage |
Profit and Loss |
Discount |
Time, Speed and Distance |
Algebra |
Time and Work |
Number System |
Permutation and Combination |
Probability |
Logical Reasoning Section
The Logical Reasoning section tests the analytical and reasoning abilities of SET aspirants. The candidates must prepare for the topics mentioned below (based on the expected SET 2026 syllabus).
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SET Exam Syllabus for Logical Reasoning Section
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Arrangement |
Blood Relationship |
Cubes |
Syllogism |
Coding-Decoding |
Assumptions |
Number System |
Ratio and Proportion |
Venn Diagram |
Verbal Reasoning (Cause and Effect) |
Clocks and Calendar |
Coding-Decoding |
Time and Work |
Questions on Series |
Series |
Profit, Loss and Discount |
Probability |
Mensuration |
General Awareness
The General Awareness section covers topics from current events, business, sports, politics, history, geography, literature, and more. Aspirants must stay updated with ongoing events and prepare the following topics (as per the expected 2026 syllabus).
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SET Exam Syllabus for General Awareness Section
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Current Affairs |
Business |
Politics |
History |
Geography |
Company Punchlines |
Top Officials of Big Companies |
Major Events in Corporate |
Companies and their Founders |
Awards |
Science |
Books and Authors |