SET Exam 2026 FAQs; Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )
Registration - 15 Apr '26
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 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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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 4 days 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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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
Answered 2 weeks ago
The SET BBA question paper is divided into four sections, I. e. General English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. SET exam is conducted for one hour in CBT mode. Going through the past year question papers will give an idea about what to expect and an insight into the di
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