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Updated on Feb 19, 2026 17:07 IST
Symbiosis International University will conduct the SET exam 2026 in CBT test format. SET 2026 will be conducted on May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026, in 65 test cities. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the SET exam 2026 FAQs to clear doubts about application process, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

Symbiosis International University will conduct the SET exam 2026 in CBT test format. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the SET exam 2026 FAQs to clear doubts about application process, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

SET exam 2026 FAQs

SET 2026 FAQs

SET Exam 2026 FAQs: Candidates preparing for SET exam 2026 must have questions about SET application process, pattern, admit card, syllabus, etc. SET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 2 and May 10, in the CBT test format. SET application form 2026 was released on December 12, 2025, and students can now register at set-test.org. Check article below to know SET exam 2026 FAQs and get answers related to application process, admit card, syllabus, result, pattern, etc.

SET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: Overview

Q: What is SET and its full form?

SET full form is Symbiosis Entrance Test. SET is a undergraduate entrance exam conducted for BBA admissions to Symbiosis International University and its institutes. Symbiosis SET is a gateway to BBA programme and BBA specializations such as Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science offered at SIU.

Q: What is age limit for SET 2026?

A: For Symbiosis SET 2026, there is no upper age limit. Candidates appearing for SET exam should have passed or be appearing for Class 12 exams or equivalent. A minimum of 17 years of age is expected.

Q: When will SET exam 2026 be conducted?

A: SET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on two dates, i.e. May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026. It will be conducted in the computer based test mode across 80 test cities.

Q: Is SET exam conducted twice a year?

A: SET exam is conducted in two sessions in same month. This year, SET will be conducted on May 2 and 10. If students appear for both sessions, best score will be considered for admissions.

Q: Who is eligible for SET?

A: Candidates who have completed their Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with at least 50 per cent aggregate are eligible to apply for SET exam. Candidates in Class 12 or are awaiting the Class 12 results can also apply provisionally and present marksheet at time of admission. Student who has completed class 12 or equivalent from a foreign board and have obtained an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities is eligible.

Q: Is it compulsory to take SET exam for admission to BBA course at SIU?

A: Yes, it is compulsory to take SET exam for BBA 2026 admissions at SIU. University does not offer direct admission to BBA programme.

Also Read: SET eligibility criteria 2026

Q:   How to apply for the SET exam?
A:

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the SET exam:

Students have to go to SET exam website and click on Apply for SET button. They have to register by using their name, mobile number, date of birth, etc. After filling registration forms, students have to login again with application number and password. Upload documents and pay application fee. 
The part 2 of SET application process includes paying the institute fee, choosing the preferred city and institute. 

Q:   Who can apply for SET exam?
A:
Candidates who have completed their Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with at least 50 per cent aggregate are eligible to apply for SET exam. There is no age limit to appear for the exam. Candidates in the Class 12 or are awaiting the Class 12 results can also apply provisionally and present the marksheet at the time of admission. The candidate who has completed class 12 or equivalent from a foreign board and must have obtained an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is eligible.
Q:   How many test centres can I choose for SET exam?
A:

Candidates can choose upto three SET test cities according to their preference. Candidates must very carefully select the cities as once the SET application form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will likely allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates are allotted a test centre in second or third preference only if the seats have been filled or the exam centre has been cancelled at that location. Candidates should know that the SET test cities cannot be changed once the form is submitted even during the form correction window. 

SET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: Registrations

Q: When will SET application form release?

A: SET registration 2026 started on December 12, 2025. Last date to fill SET application form 2026 is April 15, 2026. Application process for SET is online.

Q: How to apply for SET 2026?

A: SET application form can be filled online at set-test.org website. Check process below to apply for SET 2026:

  • Open SET exam website, i.e. set-test.org
  • Fill personal and communication details and confirm part 1 of the SET application process with an OTP
  • Students will then receive an email and SMS containing their SET ID and Password
  • Pay the application fee of INR 2250 as per the instructions
  • Complete Part 2 of SET exam registration process by choosing test city, institute, and uploading documents 
  • Pay INR 1000 as the institute fee and take a print of the SET application form

Q: What is the fee for SET application form 2026?

A: Students can pay application fee online through internet banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. They can also draw a DD in favour of Symbiosis Test Secretariat. SET application fee 2026 is:

Course

Fee in INR

SET- General

2250

Programme registration fee (mandatory for each opted institute applied for)

1000

Q: What is SET registration 2026 last date?

A: SET registration last date 2026 is April 15, 2026. The SET application form 2026 is available at set-test.org. Students can register online using their email ID and password. 

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Answered 15 hours ago

No. Symbiosis University does not facilitate the SET application process in an offline mode. Candidates can register themselves for SET exam in an online mode only

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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Answered 16 hours ago

Students can download the SET syllabus PDF from Shiksha's website. SIU does not release an official exam syllabus, but based on the trends and history, Shiksha has prepared the SET syllabus. 

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 16 hours ago

SET is conducted for BBA admissions at Symbiosis International University. SET is considered easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty. 

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Saumya Jain

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Answered 16 hours ago

SET exam is conducted in two sessions every year. The exam is conducted in CBT test mode for all pages. SET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 2 and May 10. 

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

SET cut off will be released by the participating Symbiosis colleges. Each college will have a unique SET cut off. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

SET 2026 eligibility criteria has not been changed. Candidates should check eligibility criteria carefully before registration. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

Students can prepare for SET exam even if they have not studied mathematics in high school. To prepare for mathematics component of SET exam students can start their SET preparation by learning formulas and theorems. The difficulty level of the QA section is slightly higher than rest sections but wi

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Saumya Jain

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Answered Yesterday

To crack SET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good SET scores. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

General English: Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, correct grammar usage and their rules

Quantitative: Geometry, Algebra, Statistics.

General Awareness: General knowledge and current affairs. 

Analytical Reasoning: Coding and decoding, Data interpretation, True or false statements,

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Rohini Bhatnagar

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Answered 2 days ago

  1. Understand the pattern of the question paper for your subject.
  2. Examine previous year's questions to determine the requirements of each section.
  3. SET question papers mostly consist of four sections, including English Quant, GK, and Reasoning.
  4. Collect study material accordingly to study each concept in de

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Vikram Hazarika

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