Overview

What is the BSNL SET Free AIMT?

The All India BSNL SET Mock Test (AIMT) is a free, national-level simulated exam for aspirants preparing for the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) 2026 recruitment. Designed by Piyush Wairale (IIT Madras M.Tech, 2021), this mock test mirrors the actual CBT pattern — right down to the question count, section weightage, and negative marking.

Unlike generic practice tests, AIMT gives you a real all-India competitive ranking among fellow aspirants who attempted the same paper on the same day. This benchmarking is crucial — it tells you not just your score, but where you actually stand against the competition.

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The BSNL SET Free AIMT (All India Mock Test) 2026 is a free simulated CBT exam with 200 questions (40 Aptitude + 160 Telecom Technical) in 180 minutes. Aspirants can attempt it anytime between 9 AM and 9 PM. All-India results and rank are published after 9 PM. Register free at piyushwairale.com.

Exam Pattern

BSNL SET 2026 — Official Exam Pattern Replicated

The AIMT mock test is built on the official BSNL SET 2026 CBT pattern. Here is the exact structure you will face in both the mock test and the actual exam:

Paper Section Questions Marks Duration
Part I (Common) Aptitude Test 40 40 180 Minutes (Combined)
Part II (Core) Technical – Telecom 160 160
Total 200 200

Negative Marking: −0.25 marks per wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

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200
Total Questions
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180
Minutes (3 hours)
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160
Telecom Technical Qs
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–0.25
Negative Marking

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Attempt the Free BSNL SET AIMT Mock Test

The process is simple. You do not need to be online at a fixed time — attempt the test at any point within the 9 AM to 9 PM window as per your convenience.

Step 1
Register Free — Visit the AIMT course page on piyushwairale.com and enroll at zero cost. Takes under 2 minutes.
Step 2
Attempt Between 9 AM – 9 PM — Log in anytime within this window. Start the test and complete 200 questions in 180 minutes under real-exam conditions.
Step 3
Submit Before 9 PM — Ensure you submit your test within the window. Tests submitted after the window may not be counted for the all-India ranking.
After 9 PM
Results Published — Your score, subject-wise performance analysis, and All-India rank are published after 9 PM on the same day.

Why It Matters

Why You Must Attempt the BSNL SET AIMT

Most aspirants underestimate the competition in BSNL SET. With hundreds of vacancies and thousands of applicants nationwide, your rank matters more than your raw score. The AIMT gives you a dry run under competitive conditions before the actual exam.

  • Experience the exact 200-question, 180-minute CBT format under realistic time pressure
  • Identify weak topics in Telecom Technical (Wireless, Fiber, 5G, Switching, Networks) and Aptitude
  • Practice negative marking strategy — learn when to attempt and when to skip
  • Benchmark yourself against a national pool of serious BSNL SET aspirants
  • Get subject-wise performance breakdown to guide your remaining preparation
  • 100% free — no cost, no barrier, just pure exam preparation

Who Should Attempt the BSNL SET 2026 Free AIMT?

Any candidate who has registered or is planning to register for the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) 2026 recruitment — particularly those from B.E./B.Tech backgrounds in Telecom, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, or related streams — should use this mock test as a key preparation checkpoint.

Official Syllabus — Annexure B

BSNL SET 2026 Complete Syllabus Covered in the AIMT

The syllabus is mapped exactly to BSNL's official Annexure-B. Part II has 7 topics — Topics 1–6 carry 15% weightage (24 marks each) and Topic 7 carries 10% weightage (16 marks). The AIMT mock test covers all 7 topics proportionally.

⚡ Minimum Qualifying Marks

General / EWS: 40% in each part AND 50% combined overall.
SC / ST / OBC / PwBD: 35% in each part AND 45% combined overall.
Merit list is prepared from total marks (Part I + Part II) of qualifying candidates.

Part I — Aptitude Test (40 Marks · Common)

A. Quantitative Ability
  • Arithmetic — Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss
  • Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work
  • Data Interpretation — Tabular, Bar, Pie charts
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Number Systems & Simplification
B. Reasoning
  • Analytical Reasoning — Puzzles, Seating Arrangements
  • Logical Reasoning — Syllogism, Statements
  • Critical Reasoning — Assumptions, Conclusions
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense
  • Coding-Decoding, Series
C. Verbal Ability & RC
  • Reading Comprehension & Analysis
  • Para Jumbles, Para Completion
  • Error Detection & Sentence Correction
  • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms
  • Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test

Part II — Technical Telecom (160 Marks)

Six topics at 15% each + one topic at 10%. This paper is the decisive section of BSNL SET.

01
Basic Telecommunications Concepts
24 Marks · 15%
  • Signal Processing fundamentals
  • Modulation & Demodulation — AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM
  • Multiplexing — TDM, FDM, WDM, OFDM
  • Spectrum Management & Allocation
  • Sampling, Quantisation, Coding
02
Wireless Telecom Technologies
24 Marks · 15%
  • GSM 2G / 3G Architecture
  • LTE (4G) & 5G Fundamentals
  • IMS, KPIs, Satellite (LEO / MEO)
  • USIM / eSIM, Network Management (MMS)
  • SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, RTP Protocols
03
Wireline Telecom Technologies
24 Marks · 15%
  • NGN Switches, Soft Switches
  • Broadband & FTTx Technology
  • PSTN, ISDN (PRI / BRI), EPABX
  • SIP / H.248 / RTP / SIGTRAN Protocols
  • VoIP Fundamentals
04
Telecom Transmission Infrastructure
24 Marks · 15%
  • Optical Fiber Technology & Propagation
  • DWDM, OTN, SDH / SONET
  • FTTH, GPON, EPON
  • Microwave & Satellite Links
  • Fundamentals of Transmission Systems
05
IP / Data Networks
24 Marks · 15%
  • OSI Model & TCP/IP Stack
  • Routing Protocols — OSPF, BGP, RIP
  • IPv4 / IPv6 Addressing, Subnetting, MPLS
  • Cyber Security, Firewalls, QoS
  • Proxy, DNS, Caching & Peering
06
Emerging Technologies
24 Marks · 15%
  • IoT & M2M Communications
  • Blockchain in Telecom
  • SDN (Software-Defined Networking)
  • Cloud Computing & Data Centers
  • AI Applications in Telecom Networks
07
Project Management
16 Marks · 10%
  • Project Management concepts & project selection
  • Project planning & implementation methodology
  • Bar Chart, Gantt Chart, PERT, CPM
  • Resource scheduling & risk management
  • Project monitoring and control

📌 Full syllabus reference: BSNL SET 2026 Complete Guide →

About the Instructor

Designed by an IIT Madras Alumnus

The BSNL SET AIMT is designed and conducted by Piyush Wairale, an IIT Madras M.Tech alumnus (2021) and founder of PiyushAI Edtech Pvt Ltd. Piyush has coached 20,000+ students across GATE DA, Bank IT Officer, and PSU exam preparation, with a YouTube channel of 44,000+ subscribers.

His credentials include Microsoft Learn Educator, AWS Academy Educator, NPTEL Educator, and former instructor at the IIT Madras BS Data Science Degree Programme. The AIMT question bank is built from deep syllabus analysis, previous year pattern study, and current BSNL SET notification guidelines.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — BSNL SET Free AIMT

The AIMT (All India Mock Test) is a free national-level simulated CBT for BSNL SET 2026. It has 200 questions (40 Aptitude + 160 Telecom Technical) in 180 minutes with −0.25 negative marking — exactly mirroring the real exam.
You can attempt the test anytime between 9 AM and 9 PM on 2nd July 2026. There is no fixed slot — log in and start whenever you are ready within this window. Results are published after 9 PM.
Yes, completely free. Enroll on piyushwairale.com at zero cost. No credit card required.
Results — including your score, subject-wise analysis, and All-India rank — will be published after 9 PM on the day of the test.
Single CBT: Part I – 40 Aptitude questions (40 marks) + Part II – 160 Telecom Technical questions (160 marks). Total: 200 questions, 200 marks, 180 minutes. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer.
Candidates with B.E./B.Tech in Telecom, Electronics & Communication, or related disciplines are typically eligible. Refer to the official BSNL SET 2026 notification for complete eligibility details.