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SET 2021 Last Minute Preparation Strategy, Tips & Tricks
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Sachin Gupta

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SET 2021 exam is scheduled to be conducted from July 10 to July 13, 2021, and the last date to register for the same is June 28, 2021. Candidates must note that this year's SET exam will be conducted in a home-based remote proctored environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Symbiosis International University conducts SET exam to provide admission to candidates into undergraduate courses like management, technology, communication, law, economics, and many more. 

SET 2021 is round the corner and these last few days before the exam can be really stressful and overwhelming. However, this time is crucial and should be utilized judiciously. SET 2021 preparation during the final days should involve thorough revision and practicing mock tests. Read the complete article to get acquainted with the last minute preparation tips for acing SET 2021 exam:

Revision of Important Formulas: Candidates must revise all the important formulas for the Quantitative Aptitude section to avoid any last-minute confusion during the exam. Some of the important topics for which you must know all the related formulae are:

Profit, Loss, and Discount Percentage Ratios
Time, Speed, and Distance Mensuration
Geometry Permutation & Combination

Check: SET Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Revision of Important Topics: Candidates must have already completed their SET Syllabus and prepared some short notes for revision. Revision is the game changer in any exam preparation and hence candidates should revise all the important topics, theories, and concepts from their notes or reference books to ensure that they are well prepared for SET 2021 exam. Some of the most important topics that should be covered are:

Rules of Prepositions Grammar concepts
Time and Work Algebra
Number Systems Profit & Loss
Mixtures and Alligation Venn Diagram
Blood Relations Syllogisms

Attempt SET Mock Tests: Carry on with practicing through sample papers and mock tests and solve as many mock tests as possible while SET preparation during the last few days. Analyze your performance in each mock test and try to work on your errors to ensure that your exam preparation leads you to clearing SET 2021. Check: SET Sample Papers

Don’t Study New Topics: Candidates are recommended not to start with any new topics a day before the exam as it might lead to unnecessary confusion. Focus on revising and perfecting the important topics that you have completed and are confident about.

Revision of General Awareness: Candidates should start revising the notes that they must have prepared during the course of their SET preparation to ensure that they retain the information on the day of SET 2021 exam. Revision for this section is inevitable as this section is very dynamic and requires retention of lots of information and facts.

Stay Calm and Relaxed: It is not easy to avoid stressful situations during SET exam preparation, however, it is best to avoid anxiety to prepare well as stress reduces efficiency and consumes your valuable time. Have confidence in your preparation and stay relaxed. Believe in your hard work and you will definitely succeed.

Must Read: SET 2021 Exam Day Guidelines for IBT mode

Study basic concepts for faster calculation: Often candidates forget to study or revise the below-mentioned concepts and end up wasting time in calculations through traditional methods. Hence, every SET candidate should study and revise these topics thoroughly before appearing for SET 2021 exam:

Tables till 25 Squares and cubes till 30
Divisibility rules Conversion of units 
Unitary method Square and Cube roots

Avoid studying on the exam day: Try not to study on the exam day and stay calm. Studying on the exam day can lead to stress and confusion and hence may result in poor performance.

Sleep well: Candidates must take a sleep of at least 7-8 hours on the day before exam to ensure a calm mind and maximum retention of concepts and information. 

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Section-wise time allotment: Candidates must devote a sufficient amount of time for attempting each section in SET 2021 exam. As there is no sectional time limit, it becomes extremely important to spend the required time on one section to be able to attempt the other sections.

Section Number of Questions Suggested Time (in minutes)
Quantitative 16 20
General English 16 15
General Awareness 16 10
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 12 15
Total 60 60

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