Symbiosis International University conducts the Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET) for admissions to various bachelor’s programs across Symbiosis institutes.
The SET exam is usually conducted in the month of May. The SET exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in the 2nd or the 3rd week of May 2026. Registrations for the SET exam may start from December 2025.
Candidates can check the details regarding notifications and exam dates on their official website https://www.set-test.org/ .
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Key Summary
- The SET exam is for the students who wish to join the BBA, BCA and BA courses at the various Symbiosis institutes.
- The SET Exam is conducted by Symbiosis International once a year usually in May.
- Registration for the SET exam is likely to begin in the second week of December 2025, and the exams are expected to be held in the month of May 2026.
- Candidates who completed class 12 with a minimum of 50 percentile (45% for SC/ST) aggregate are eligible to attend the SET 2026.
- Reservations for SC, ST and for differently abled candidates in the Symbiosis institutes are 15%, 7.3% and 3% respectively.
- SET 2026 syllabus contains general English, general awareness, quantitative and analytical and logical reasoning sections.
- There are a total of 60 questions across sections and total marks is 60.
- As per the SET 2026 marking scheme, there is no negative marking. Each correct answer awarded 1 mark and there is no deduction in case of wrong answer.
- SET 2026 results are expected to be released after a few weeks after the SET exam in May 2026.
What is the SET Exam?
The SET exam is for the students who wish to pursue bachelor’s degree in various programs from the Symbiosis institutes. SET exam offers various courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, and BSc at various Symbiosis institutions.
- The SET exam is conducted once a year in an online CBT mode.
- 12 Symbiosis Institutes will participate in the SET exam 2026 for admissions to BBA, BCA, BA programmes.
- There are approximately 720 seats available across Symbiosis institutes.
- The registration fee for SET is ₹2250 per person,candidates have to pay a fee of ₹ 1000 per programme if they want to apply for more than one programme.
- Candidates can choose preferred test centers out of 80 test centers across India.
| SET Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Symbiosis International |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Application fee | ₹ 2250 |
| Fee for each program | ₹ 1000 |
| Number of seats | 760 |
| Number of participating colleges | 12 |
| Courses Offered | BA, BBA, BCA, BSc |
| Number of test centers | 80 |
Ques. Is the SET exam online or offline?
Ans. The Symbiosis entrance test is conducted in an online, computer-based test mode. The candidates can choose 3 preference cities among the 80 cities across India.
Ques. How many times is the SET conducted in a year?
Ans. SET is conducted only once a year for 2 days in the month of May. SET exam 2026 is expected to happen in the month of May 2026.
Ques. Who conducts the SET exam?
Ans. The SET exam is conducted by Symbiosis International University. SIU will organise the SET exam, seeing the exam pattern and setting the question papers also releases the SET results.
Ques. What is the application fee for the SET exam?
Ans. Application for the SET exam is 2250 per person. If the students plan to attend both the sessions, the application fee will be 4500 per person.
SET Exam 2026 Dates
Registrations for the SET exam is expected to start in the month of December 2025. The SET exam may be conducted in the month of May 2026 and the announcement of results will be in the same month.
| Dates | SET Event |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | SET Registrations |
| April 2026 | Admit Card release for Test 1 |
| April 2026 | Admit Card release for Test 2 |
| May 2026 | SET Test 1 |
| May 2026 | SET Test 2 |
| May 2026 | SET Exam 2026 Results |
Check Out: Symbiosis SET 2026 Registration
Ques. When does the registration begin for SET 2026?
Ans. Registrations for the SET exam 2026 are expected to begin in the second week of December 2025. The SET exams are most likely to happen in the first and second week of May 2026.
SET Exam 2026 Eligibility
- Candidates must have completed class 12 or equivalent from any recognized board.
- Candidates must have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in class 12. 45% for SC/ST category candidates.
- Candidates who are in Class 12 or who are waiting for results can also apply for the SET.
- Candidates who completed class 12 or equivalent from any foreign board and obtained the equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities are also eligible.
Ques. Who is eligible for the SET exam?
Ans. The candidates who have completed class 12 with aggregate marks of 50% (general candidates) and 45%(SC/ST) are eligible to apply for the SET 2026.
Ques. I am still in Class 12. Can I apply for the SET?
Ans. Yes, students who are currently in class 12 can apply for the SET. Students need to provide proof of Class 12 passing marks at the time of admission.
SET Exam 2026: Reservation Policy
As per the UGC guidelines 2006, the reservation policy for all institutions under SIU is as follows:
| Reservation Intake | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Within the sanctioned Intake | Scheduled Cast: 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes: 7.5% | |
| Differently Abled: 3% | |
| Over and above intake | Kashmir Migrants: 2 seats per program |
| International Students: Maximum of 25% | |
| Defence Quota | 5% for SLS Pune, SICSR, SCMS Pune |
| Nagpur Domicile | 25% in SCMS Nagpur and SIT Nagpur |
Ques. Is there a reservation for Nagpur students in Symbiosis institutes through SET?
Ans. Yes, there is 25% reservation for Nagpur Domicile students. Reservation only applicable for SCMS Nagpur and SIT Nagpur institutes.
Ques. Whats the difference between within sanctioned intake and over and above intake in SET reservation policy?
Ans.
- Within sanctioned intake: Reservation is for total seats means, if an institute has 100 seats, 15 seats are reserved for SC candidates within the 100 seats.
- Over and above intake: In this type of reservation, additional seats are created on top of regular seats. If an institutes has 100 seats, 2 seats for kashmir migrants has been added making it total of 102 seats.
SET Exam Pattern 2026
- SET exam 2026 syllabus distributed across 4 sections: General English, Quantitative, General awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
- There are a total of 60 questions, with each carrying 1 mark.
- The total duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
- As per the SET exam 2026 marking scheme every correct answer, candidate gets +1 mark. There is no negative marking.
- The total marks for SET 2026 is 60.
| SET Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Sections | General EnglishQuantitativeGeneral AwarenessAnalytical and Logical Reasoning |
| Number of questions | 60 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Question Types | Multiple-choice questions |
| Marking Scheme | Correct answer: +1Wrong answer:0No answer:0 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
Section-wise SET Exam Pattern
- The General English, Quantitative and General Awareness sections consist of 16 questions each, with each question carrying 1 mark.
- The Analytical and logical reasoning section consists of 12 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark.
| Section | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 16 | 16 |
| Quantitative | 16 | 16 |
| General awareness | 16 | 16 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Ques. Is there a negative marking in the SET Exam?
Ans. As per the marking scheme of the SET, there is no negative marking in the SET exam. Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark and there is no deduction for the wrong answer.
Ques. What type of questions are asked in the SET exam?
Ans. All 60 questions in SET are multiple choice questions with 4 options for each.
Ques. How many questions are there about analytical and logical reasoning in the SET?
Ans. As per the SET exam pattern sectional - weightage as follows
| Section | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 16 |
| General Awareness | 16 |
| Quantitative | 16 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 |
Also Read: Symbiosis SET 2026 Exam Pattern
SET Exam 2026 Syllabus
SET 2026 Syllabus is distributed across 5 sections including General English, General Awareness, Quantitative, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
- Important topics that are included in the general english are vocabulary, Idioms and phrases, para jumbles, parts of speech and antonyms -synonyms, etc.
- General awareness mostly consists of questions about history, geography, economics and national-international affairs.
- Arithmetic, percentages, equations, mensuration and probability are some of the important topics in the quantitative section.
- The analytical and logical reasoning section cover the topics such as puzzles, coding-decoding, blood relations and syllogisms.
| Section | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General English | Antonyms - SynonymsVocabularyIdioms and PhrasesReading ComprehensionFigures of SpeechPara JumblesParts of Speech |
| General Awareness | HistoryGeographyEconomicsCurrent affairsScience |
| Quantitative | ArithmeticPercentagesEquationsMensurationProbability |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | Coding - decodingBlood RelationsPuzzlesCause and effectSyllogisms |
SET Exam 2026 Preparation
As per the previous year’s trends SET exam is easy to moderate difficulty level. By understanding the basics of the syllabus and with practice candidates can easily score good marks in SET.
- Familiarize yourself with the SET exam pattern and syllabus to understand the structure of the exam.
- Dedicate the first few months to master the basic concepts. Learn all the formulas, shortcuts and tricks to solve quantitative problems.
- Logical reasoning is mostly about data interpretation, not theory, so practicing the concepts and problems repetitively helps in understanding the concepts easily and in solving them fast.
- Reading newspapers, watching news, keeping up with current events can help you in scoring high in the general knowledge section. Also study about past important events, economics etc.
- Build better vocabulary, revise the grammar rules, focus on prefixes, suffixes, synonyms and antonyms. Practice reading fast to be able to manage time during the examination.
- Make short notes while you study, make sure the short notes include important concepts and formulas in each section. Making short notes makes revision easier.
- Practice with previous year question papers or sample papers (if available) and take mock tests regularly.
Check Out: Symbiosis SET 2026 Practice Papers
Ques. How to prepare for the SET Symbiosis exam?
Ans. Create a schedule based on the SET exam pattern and syllabus. Focus on the fundamentals of each section. Stick to 1 or 2 study materials for each section. Practice with sample papers and previous year’s question papers as well as mock tests. Practice time management to improve speed and accuracy.
SET Exam Results 2026
SIU will announce the results a few weeks after the SET exam 2026. SET exam results are expected to be released in the month of May 2026. Candidates can check and access the results through the official website https://www.set-test.org/ .
- There are 12 Symbiosis colleges that take admission through SET 2026 to BA, BBA, BCA and BSc programs.
- There are around 760 seats available at Symbiosis institutes through SET 2026.
- The SET exam scorecard contains the candidate’s personal information, SET registration and roll number, sectional scores along with the overall score.
- The SET scores are scaled up to 70 on the scorecard.
Also Read: SET 2026 Results
Ques. When are the SET results are generally declared?
Ans. SET results usually declared few weeks after the SET exam in the month of May. SET results 2026 is expected to released in the month of May 2026.
Ques. Where can I check my SET 2026 results?
Ans. The SET results are available online through the official website https://www.set-test.org/ . Candidates can download the scorecard by logging into the official website using SET user ID and password.
Ques. Is the SET scores valid for multiple years?
Ans. No, SET scores are valid only for current academic year. SET 2026 scores are valid only for the admissions for 2026 academic year.
SET Exam Cutoff 2026
The cutoff for Symbiosis institutes varies every year, determined by different factors such as exam difficulty, the number of candidates who appeared for the examination and the number of available seats in each Symbiosis institute.
- For SCMS Pune, the target cutoff score range is 45-50, whereas the cutoff for SCMS Noida is expected in the range of 40-48.
- The cutoff for SICSR Pune is likely to be in the range of 40-45, which is likely the same as SCMS Bangalore.
- The SCMS Hyderabad and SCMS Nagpur cutoffs are expected to be in the range of 38 - 42.
| Institute | Program | Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| SCMS Pune | BBA | 45-50 |
| SCMS Noida | BBA | 40-48 |
| SICSR Pune | BBA(IT) | 40-45 |
| SCMS Bangalore | BBA | 40-45 |
| SCMS Hyderabad | BBA | 38-42 |
| SCMS Nagpur | BBA | 38 - 42 |
Check Out:Symbiosis SET Exam 2026 Cutoff
Ques. Is there a single cutoff for all Symbiosis Institutes?
Ans. No, each participating Symbiosis institute releases its own cutoff and merit list for the different programs they offer. Cutoffs vary for each symbiosis institute and it also varies every year.
Cutoff will be determined by different factors such as number of candidates appearing for the SET, difficulty level of the exam and number of seats available in the institutes.
Ques. Who releases the SET cutoff and when it is released?
Ans. Each Individual Symbiosis institute releases the cutoff for the specific programs they offer. The cutoffs are usually released after the SET results.
Ques. How much should I score if I want to get into the BBA course in SCMS Pune?
Ans. As per the previous years cutoff data, the expected cutoff for SCMS Pune is around 45 - 50 marks. To get into SCMS Pune, students should try to score a 45+ score.
SET Exam 2026 FAQs
Ques 1. Is the Symbiosis Entrance Test easy?
Ans. SET is generally considered to be easy to moderate in difficulty level, but this can vary each year. The test format is consistent, and for many candidates the overall difficulty level is manageable. No negative marking scheme benefits as well.
Ques 2. How many attempts for the SET exam?
Ans. The SET exam is usually conducted in 2 rounds, and students can attend both rounds of the SET. Students have to pay the application fee for both rounds during registration if they plan to attend both rounds.
Ques 3. Do I have to pay extra if I am planning to attend both rounds of SET 2026?
Ans. Yes, students who are planning to attend both rounds have to pay the fee of 4500 (2250 per session). Note that the registration fee is non-refundable.
Ques 4. Are there any additional fees to pay besides the application fee during registration?
Ans. Other than the registration fee of ₹ 2250, candidates have to pay ₹1000 for each programme they wish to apply for. Candidates can apply for more than 1 program.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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