SET A (SSE, SSCA, SICSR and SCMC) instructions

About SET A Online Test (For admissions to SSE, SSCA, SICSR and SCMC programmes for AY 20-21)

1. This test is a non-proctored test to be taken by the applicant from home or anywhere using good Internet connectivity.
2. The test portal will be enabled ONLY 5 minutes before the start time of the test; until then it will state that ‘no test has been allocated’.
3. This test should be taken using a desktop / laptop only with good Internet connectivity.
4. This test works best with google chrome and Firefox browsers. It is recommended that the applicant takes the test using one of these browsers ONLY.
5. Applicants should refrain from indulging in any sort of malpractice throughout the duration of the test.
6. The test will be a timed one and the system will capture all movements and navigation of the users during the entire test duration.
7. By taking this test, admission to a programme of SIU is NOT assured. Admission is dependent on the comparative performance of a particular applicant and subject to fulfilling all the norms of the admission process. Applicants should also appear for the PI process that will be conducted by the respective institutes. Final merit list of the programme will be based on the following:SET A score: Scaled down to 20
   PI: Out of 50
   WAT: Out of 20
   10th standard marks: Out of 10
   
8. This test is a mandatory part of the admission process.
9. Applicants abstaining from taking this test shall be treated as “absent” and marked as ineligible for admission.
10. As this an online test, it is dependent on the Internet, browser and the type of system where the test is being taken.
11. The possibility of interruptions or issues arising out of external factors is possible. In such an event applicant(s) will have to immediately report to the University about the issue encountered. Help Desk Nos. 7200495273 / 9962027165 / +91 44 40492210-11.
12. SET A consists of 5 sections :
    English
    Quantitative
    General Awareness
    Analytical & Logical Reasoning
    Written Ability Test (WAT)
    

    The first 4 sections shall have 7 questions each of MCQ type. Each question in sections will carry 1 mark. There is no negative mark for wrong answers.

    The last section (WAT) will have two questions from which the applicant will have to answer any ONE only. WAT is subjective (Essay type) of 20 marks. If an applicant has answered both the questions in the WAT section , then only the first one among them shall be considered for evaluation.

    Total time allocated for the entire test is 40 minutes. The total test paper shall be 48 marks

13. Moving between questions and sections during the test session is allowed.
14. The “END TEST” button will appear in an active mode in the last question of last section only.
15. Upon clicking ‘END TEST’ the test will terminate and take you to the feedback section.

NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE SET A ONLINE TEST

1. To answer the question, click against any option.
2. Click "Next" button to Save and go to the next question.
3. Click “Previous” button to Save and go to the previous question.
4. Enter question number in "GO TO" box and click on "GO" to Save and go to the specific question.
5. Select "Mark For Review" to re-visit the answer later.
6. Select "Mark Unattempted" to deselect / answer the question later.
7. Click on any Question no. in "Section Summary" to jump to the specific Question.
8. Click “End Test” button to submit and close the test.
9. Click on “OK” button in confirmation page to exit from the test.
10. End Test button will be enabled only for the Last Question.