SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027: Check Age Limit, Qualification, Number of Attempts

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )

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SET is an undergraduate degree exam conducted by SIU. The basic SET eligibility criteria is that the candidates must have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. There is no age limit set for appearing for the SET 2026. Read the article below to know the SET eligibility criteria 2027.

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.

SET exam 2027 eligibility criteria is requirement to be fulfilled by candidates for admission to the programmes offered by Symbiosis International University (SIU). The SET 2027 eligibility criteria is prescribed by SIU and the candidates who wish to appear for the SET 2027 exam have to match the criteria in order to be eligible to appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Test 2027. Read below to know the complete eligibility criteria for SET, including educational qualification for the SET exam, age limit for the exam and reservation policy at SIU.

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. 

Table of contents
  • 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
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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:   Can the eligibility for SET exam be changed?
A: 

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

Q:   Do IIMs accept SET scores?
A: 

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: 

  1. SCMS Pune
  2. SCMS Noida
  3. SICSR Pune
  4. SSE Pune
  5. SSLA 
  6. SCMC Pune
  7. SCMS Nagpur
  8. SCMS Bangalore
  9. SSI Pune
  10. SCMS Hyderabad
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. 

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

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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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Q:   When will SET cut-offs be announced?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the SET reservation criteria?
A: 

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: 

CategoryReservation
SC15%
ST7.5%
Differently Abled3%
Children of Defence Personnel5% for SICSR
Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandits2 seats per programme
International Candidatesa maximum of 25% of seats
Q:   Is there any marks relaxation for the reserved category student in the SET exam?
A: 
Yes, candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/PwD) will get a 5 per cent relaxation of the total criteria. They will be required to have scored 45% aggregate in Class 12. The eligibility criteria for the General and NC-OBC category is that they must have secured at least 50 per cent aggregate in Class 12th.
Q:   Can international students apply for SET?
A: 

Yes, international students can apply for the SET under the Foreign Nationals category and seek admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Symbiosis International University. 

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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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Answered a week 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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Rashmi Chatterjee

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Answered a month 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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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Rashmi Chatterjee

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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.

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Rohini Bhatnagar

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. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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. 

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Saumya Jain

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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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Shiksha Shukla

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.

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Mani Malhotra

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.

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Rashmi Shukla

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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Rashmi Chatterjee

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