SET exam eligibility criteria 2027 is very similar to the other BBA entrance exams. SET is an undergraduate degree exam conducted by the SIU. Read the article below to know the Symbiosis SET exam eligibility criteria.
The Symbiosis Entrance Test dates for 2027 have been announced by SIU. The SET 2027 will likely be conducted in first week of May 2027, in the computer-based test mode. The SET application form 2027 is expected in the second week of December 2026. To appear for the Symbiosis SET 2027, it is important to meet the SET BBA eligibility criteria. Candidature of those who do not meet the SET eligibility criteria will be cancelled. Read the article below to know everything about SET exam eligibility criteria 2027.
- SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
- SET Eligibility Criteria 2027: Age Limit
- SET 2027 Reservation Policy
- SET Reservation Policy: Important Points to Remember
- SET Exam 2027 Reservation Policy: Nagpur Domicile
SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
Check below for the eligibility criteria for the SET exam 2027, including, SET exam qualification, category wise marks, etc.
- The candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in the relevant stream from a recognised board
- The candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent aggregate in Class 12
- 5% relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, i.e. they must have secured at least 45 per cent aggregate in Class 12
- Candidates in Class 12 or who are waiting for the results are also eligible to apply for the SET exam provisionally
- Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent from any Foreign Board and have obtained an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian University (AIU) are also eligible
Commonly asked questions
No, IIMs do not accept SET test scores for admission. Iims conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to MBA programmes. Iims such as IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, which offer integrated management programmes, accept IPMAT scores conducted by them. With the score of the SET test, you can get admission in Symbiosis colleges. You can get admission in the following top management colleges:
- SCMS Pune
- SCMS Noida
- SICSR Pune
- SSE Pune
- SSLA
- SCMC Pune
- SCMS Nagpur
- SCMS Bangalore
- SSI Pune
- SCMS Hyderabad
SET cut-offs will be announced after the declaration of the result. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious colleges of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and each individual institute releases their own cutoff after the results are announced. SET results are usually announced in the last week of May, for the both the sessions and other courses. Students can check the same on the official websites of the institutes. The students who match the cutoff criteria will be called for further selection process which includes Group Discussions and Personal Interview . Some institutes also conduct Written Ability Test as a part of the selection process.
Symbiosis International adheres to the reservation criteria as per the University of Grants Commission guidelines 2006 reservation policy for all the institutes. The sanctioned intake is as follows:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| Differently Abled | 3% |
| Children of Defence Personnel | 5% for SICSR |
| Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandits | 2 seats per programme |
| International Candidates | a maximum of 25% of seats |
SET Eligibility Criteria 2027: Age Limit
There is no maximum age limit prescribed for appearing for the SET exam 2027. However, students should have completed, or will be completing Class 12 before the SIU admissions. So, a minimum of 17 years of age is expected for SET BBA Admissions 2027.
Also Read: Symbiosis SET preparation 2027
SET 2027 Reservation Policy
The reservation policy for the SET exam is per the UGC guidelines. The SIU reservation policy is as under:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Differently-abled students | 3% |
| Armed Forces Dependents (Wards of Serving or Retired) for SLS-Pune and SICSR | 5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits | 2 seats per programme over and above the sanctioned intake |
| International Candidates | 15% |
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Commonly asked questions
Each participating institute released its own SET cutoff. The SET cutoff determined if the candidate will be eligible to appear for the SET selection process which includes Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. The following are the various factors that determined the SET cutoff:
- Marking scheme of the exam
- The difficult level of the exam
- Number of students appearing for the exam
- Seats offered by the participating institutes
- Previous years' cutoff trends
- Reservation policy of institutes
- The lowest and average marks scored by the candidates in the exam.
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is an undergraduate entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SET does not have a specific age limit for candidates appearing for the Symbiosis BBA exam. Students from any stream can appear for the SET exam provided they fulfil the academic criteria. There is no age limit for students taking the SET exam.
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SET Reservation Policy: Important Points to Remember
Check out the important points mentioned below for the SET exam 2027 reservation policy:
- Candidates applying for the reservation criteria will be required to submit the supporting documents issued by a competent authority at the time of the Personal Interview(PI) or Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Candidates who are applying under Armed Forces Dependents will be considered under the OPEN/General category
- Candidates applying under the Differently-abled category will have to get the disability authenticated from the Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC). Only after authentication by SCHC, the admission will be considered regularized.
- Applicants who fall under more than one category need to choose one category while filling the SET exam application form and the benefits and entitlements will be considered according to the selected category throughout the SET admission process.
- If the information provided by the applicant is found incorrect at any point in time, then the SIU holds the authority to cancel the candidature of that applicant
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SET Exam 2027 Reservation Policy: Nagpur Domicile
The candidates who are domiciled in Nagpur for a period of five years or more and have completed Class 12 or equivalent from the Maharashtra Board will have 25% seats reserved. They need to carry the following documents at the time of PI and WAT rounds:
- Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority
- Class 12 mark sheet. Candidates appearing for the Class 12 exam have to submit a Bonafide certificate from the current institute along with a Class 10 mark sheet.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
SET 2027 exam will likely be held in the second week of May 2027. SET exam will be conducted in CBT test format by Symbiosis International University. Duration of exam will be one hour and students can take exam at their test centre.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Click the forgot password option in login window. Enter name, email ID and date of birth. Then, click on submit. Writing down SET password or choosing an easier one can be easier for the students.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Most of the colleges follow the same selection process, i.e. exam score, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges do not conduct WAT. The GD round is conducted group-wise. For instance, SCMC Pune does not conduct the Group Discussion round but rat
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students should begin their SET exam preparation at least 6 months before exam date. SET exam is easy to moderate. Students should spend time on practice and mock test to score well.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
SET syllabus includes important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For SET exam, candidates have to study, English Quantitative Aptitude General Knowledge and Analytical Reasoning.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
If student has a good study plan, they can study at home for SET exam. The exam is conducted annually and is easier than other BBA exams.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IPMAT is usually considered a bit more difficult than SET, as IPMAT exam has advanced mathematics and is calculation intensive. The exam also have a sectional time limit. But, SET is easier in terms of difficulty, does not have negative marking or sectional timings.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Students must report to the SET exam centre at least an hour before the exam. SET exam will take place at 9 AM at many test centres. Students must reach the exam centre the latest by 7:30 AM.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, one can fill the SET application form on one day and pay the fee on another day as it is not mandatory to register for SET exam and fill the application form or pay the fee in one go.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Application fee for SET exam is INR 2250 for one session. Candidates also need to pay institution fee of INR 1000 per institute.
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Contributor-Level 6
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