Symbiosis SET 2027: Eligibility, Exam Date & Syllabus

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducts the SET exam annually to provide admission to candidates looking for admission to BBA programmes. The candidates qualifying for the exam become eligible for admission to top colleges like SCMS Pune, SCMS Bangalore and SCMS Noida. Based on previous trends, candidates can expect the SET application form to be available in December 2026. The basic eligibility is to have completed class 12th from a recognised board with 50% marks in aggregate. 

SET Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Conducting Body	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Exam Level	University-Level Entrance Examination
Exam Frequency	Once Every Year
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (Online)
Exam Duration	60 Minutes
Total Questions	60 Multiple-Choice Questions
Total Marks	60 Marks
Sections Covered	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Marking Scheme	+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer; No Negative Marking
Medium of Exam	English
Application Fee	INR 2,250 (SET Registration Fee)
Institute Application Fee	INR 1,000 per Programme/Institute
Courses Offered Through SET	BBA, BBA (IT), BBA (Honours)
Approximate BBA Seats	Around 1,000+ Seats Across SCMS Campuses
Test Cities	68 Cities Across India
Selection Process	SET Score + Personal Interaction (PI) + Written Ability Test (WAT) (Institute-Specific)
Purpose of Exam	Admission to Undergraduate Programmes Offered by Symbiosis Institutes
Official Website	www.set-test.org

SET Full Form

SET stands for Symbiosis Entrance Test. It is a university-level entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various undergraduate programmes like BBA, BCA etc offered by its constituent institutes. 

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Symbiosis SET Exam Schedule

The official schedule for SET 2027 has not been announced yet. Based on the SET 2026 admission timeline, candidates can refer to the following tentative dates for planning their preparation and application process.

Event	Tentative Date for SET 2027
Release of SET 2027 Notification	December 2026
Start of Online Registration	December 2026
Last Date to Submit Application Form	Mid-April 2027
Last Date for Fee Payment	Mid-April 2027
Admit Card Release (Test 1)	Last Week of April 2027
Admit Card Release (Test 2)	First Week of May 2027
SET 2027 Test 1	First Week of May 2027
SET 2027 Test 2	Second Week of May 2027
Declaration of SET Result	Third Week of May 2027
PI/WAT Shortlisting Begins	May–June 2027
PI/WAT Rounds	June 2027
Final Merit List and Admission Process	June–July 2027

Symbiosis SET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and the respective institute before applying for the SET exam. 

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification	Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks	Most programmes require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 (45% for SC/ST candidates).
Appearing Candidates	Students appearing for their Class 12 examination in the admission year are also eligible to apply.
Recognized Board	The qualifying examination must be recognized by a national or state education board.
Indian Candidates	Indian nationals can apply through the SET examination process.
Age Limit	There is no prescribed upper age limit for appearing in the SET exam.

Symbiosis SET Application Form

The SET application process is completed online through the official admission portal of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Candidates must register, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee to complete the registration.

Symbiosis SET Registration Process (Part I)

1. Visit the official SET admission portal.
2. Click on the Register or Apply for SET option.
3. Create a new account by providing basic details such as name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, and gender.
4. Generate login credentials and proceed to the application form.
5. Select your preferred SET test date and examination city.
6. Upload a recent passport-size photograph as per the prescribed specifications.
7. Review all the information entered and save the application.
8. Verify your mobile number by entering the OTP sent to your registered phone number.

Symbiosis SET Application Process (Part II)

1. Complete email verification using the OTP sent to your registered email address.
2. Pay the SET examination fee through the available online payment modes.
3. Fill in additional details such as correspondence address, nationality, and parent/guardian information.
4. Choose the Symbiosis institutes and programmes for which you wish to apply.
5. Pay the institute-specific application fee for each selected institute.
6. Review the completed application form carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Symbiosis SET Documents Required

Students should have these documents ready before filling SET BBA application form 2027:

• Scanned recent coloured passport-size photograph
• Scanned copy of Photo ID proof
• Scanned copy of caste certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Date of birth certificate

Symbiosis SET Application Fee

Candidates can check the SET application fee in the table below.

Course	SET Application Fee in INR
SET- General	2250
Programme registration fee (mandatory for each opted institute applied for)	1000

Symbiosis SET Exam Pattern

• +1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
• No marks are deducted for incorrect answers, as there is no negative marking in the SET exam.
• 0 marks are awarded for unanswered questions.
• Candidates can attempt all questions without the risk of losing marks for wrong answers.
• The SET exam carries a total of 60 marks, with each question worth one mark.
• The SET exam will be held in the computer based test mode

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General English	16	16	60 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	16	16
General Awareness	16	16
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	12	12
Total	60	60	60 minutes

Symbiosis SET Syllabus

The SET exam consists of four major sections, each covering a range of topics commonly studied at the higher secondary level. Understanding the SET syllabus helps candidates plan their preparation effectively and focus on important areas.

Section	SET Syllabus Topics
General English	Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Averages, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
General Awareness	Current Affairs, Business and Economy, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science and Technology, Sports, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, Important National and International Events
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Statements and Conclusions, Syllogisms, Analogies, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Critical Reasoning, Logical Deductions

Symbiosis SET Admit Card

The SET Admit Card is an essential document that candidates must carry to the examination centre. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) releases the admit card online on the official SET website before the examination date. The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s name, SET ID, exam date, reporting time, test centre details, and exam-day guidelines.

• Visit the official SET website.
• Click on the SET Admit Card link.
• Log in using your SET ID and Password.
• Submit the login credentials.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the admit card PDF.
• Take a printout and keep it safe for the examination day.

Symbiosis SET Result

The SET Result is declared online by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) after the completion of the examination. The result includes the candidate’s score and qualifying status. Candidates who meet the cutoff requirements of their preferred institutes are shortlisted for further admission rounds such as Personal Interaction (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), or institute-specific selection processes.

• Visit the official SET website.
• Click on the SET Result or Scorecard link.
• Log in using your SET ID and Password.
• Submit the required credentials.
• View your SET scorecard on the screen.
• Download and save the scorecard for future admission processes.

Symbiosis SET Books

Preparing for the SET exam requires a strong understanding of General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Choosing the right study material can help candidates build concepts, improve accuracy, and practice a variety of questions. The following books are widely recommended for SET preparation.

Section	Recommended Books	Author/Publisher
General English	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
	High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren & Martin
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R.S. Aggarwal
	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
Logical Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
	Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey
General Awareness	General Knowledge	Manohar Pandey
	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Lucent Publications
Overall Preparation	Guide for Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)	Arihant Experts

Symbiosis SET Cut Off Marks

The SET 2027 cutoff is expected to vary across categories and participating institutes. For the General category, the expected cutoff ranges from 44 to 48 marks out of 60, while OBC/EWS candidates may require 40 to 45 marks. The expected cutoff for SC candidates is 30 to 38 marks, and for ST candidates, it ranges from 25 to 34 marks. 

Institute’s Name	Courses offered	Expected Cutoff
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, SICSR, Pune	BBA (IT)	42-44
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, SCMS, Pune	BBA	36
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida	BBA	27
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur	BBA	30
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bangalore	BBA	30
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Hyderabad	BBA	30
Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute	BBA in Artificial Intelligence	35

Symbiosis SET Question Papers

The SET question papers help candidates to know about the types of questions asked in the exam. Additionally, one can go through the question papers of SET exam to know about the section-wise weightage relevant. Candidates can also use the question papers to practice questions asked earlier and understand their preparation level. 

Download SET Question Paper

Symbiosis SET Test Cities

The candidates can check out the state-wise SET test cities in the table below.

S. No.	Test City	State/UT
1	Agra	Uttar Pradesh
2	Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar	Gujarat
3	Ajmer	Rajasthan
4	Ambala	Haryana
5	Amravati	Maharashtra
6	Amritsar	Punjab
7	Asansol	West Bengal
8	Bareilly	Uttar Pradesh
9	Bengaluru	Karnataka
10	Bhilai Nagar	Chhattisgarh
11	Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
12	Bhubaneswar	Odisha
13	Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh
14	Chandigarh – Mohali	Punjab
15	Chennai	Tamil Nadu
16	Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)	Maharashtra
17	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu
18	Dehradun	Uttarakhand
19	Dhanbad	Jharkhand
20	Dibrugarh	Assam
21	Ernakulam	Kerala
22	Faridabad	Delhi NCR
23	Gangtok	Sikkim
24	Guwahati	Assam
25	Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh
26	Hyderabad	Telangana
27	Indore	Madhya Pradesh
28	Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh
29	Jaipur	Rajasthan
30	Jalandhar	Punjab
31	Jammu	Jammu & Kashmir
32	Jamshedpur	Jharkhand
33	Jodhpur	Rajasthan
34	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh
35	Kolhapur	Maharashtra
36	Kolkata	West Bengal
37	Kota	Rajasthan
38	Kottayam	Kerala
39	Kozhikode	Kerala
40	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
41	Ludhiana	Punjab
42	Madgaon – Mapusa	Goa
43	Meerut	Uttar Pradesh
44	Mumbai	Maharashtra
45	Nagpur	Maharashtra
46	Nashik	Maharashtra
47	New Delhi – Gurugram	Delhi NCR
48	Noida – Greater Noida – Ghaziabad	Delhi NCR
49	Patiala	Punjab
50	Patna	Bihar
51	Port Blair	Andaman & Nicobar Islands
52	Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh
53	Pune	Maharashtra
54	Raipur	Chhattisgarh
55	Rajkot	Gujarat
56	Ranchi	Jharkhand
57	Roorkee	Uttarakhand
58	Shillong	Meghalaya
59	Shimla	Himachal Pradesh
60	Siliguri	West Bengal
61	Surat	Gujarat
62	Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala
63	Thrissur	Kerala
64	Udaipur	Rajasthan
65	Vadodara	Gujarat
66	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
67	Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh
68	Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh

Top Colleges Accepting Symbiosis SET Exam

Candidates who qualify the SET exam can apply to various undergraduate programmes offered by institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Admission is based on SET performance followed by institute-specific selection rounds such as PI, WAT, or other evaluation processes. 

Institute	Campus	BBA Seats
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune	Pune	300 (240 Indian + 60 International)
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida	Noida	300
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bengaluru	Bengaluru	120 Indian seats + 18 International seats
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad	Hyderabad	180
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	Nagpur	180

Symbiosis SET Counselling 

Candidates seeking admission to the BBA programme through SET must participate in the institute-specific selection process after qualifying the entrance exam. For BBA admissions at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) campuses, the final selection is based on a combination of SET performance and subsequent evaluation rounds.

Personal Interaction (PI)

The Personal Interaction round is conducted to assess a candidate’s overall personality, communication skills, confidence, and suitability for a management programme. The interview panel ask questions related to:

• Current affairs and general awareness
• Academic background
• Leadership experiences and extracurricular activities
• Career aspirations and interest in management education
• Personal achievements, hobbies, and strengths

Written Ability Test (WAT)

The Written Ability Test evaluates a candidate’s written communication and analytical abilities. In this round, candidates may be required to write on a given topic, express their views on a contemporary issue, or analyse a situation. The assessment focuses on:

• Clarity of thought and expression
• Grammar and language proficiency
• Logical reasoning and argument-building skills
• Creativity and originality of ideas

The final merit list for BBA admission is prepared by considering the candidate’s SET score along with performance in the PI and WAT rounds, as per the admission policy of the respective SCMS campus.

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