Symbiosis SET 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Best Books

Symbiosis SET 2026 is an undergraduate BBA entrance exam for admission to prestigious Symbiosis Institutes. In this article, you will find all the details about SET exam registrations, fees, exam dates, syllabus, best books for preparation, etc. 

Symbiosis SET 2026 is expected to be conducted in the first or second week of May 2026. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. SET 2026 registration will likely begin in the second week of December 2025. The registraitons for SET exam 2026 will be done online on the official website set-test.org.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2026 or SET General is a BBA entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various undergraduate courses such as Management, Mass Communication, and Computer Studies.

Read the article below to know more about Symbiosis SET 2026 registration, the admission process, the application form, exam dates, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus and other relevant details.

SET 2026 Exam Dates and Events

Check out the table below to know the important SET 2026 dates and events:

The SET exam date for the 2026-29 academic session will be released online on the official exam website. Students are advised to keep a check on the release dates, which will also be updated here.

Symbiosis SET 2026 Preparation Tips

Experts recommend starting SET exam preparation at least six months prior to the exam. For a good score in the Symbiosis SET exam, students should start early and focus on understanding the fundamentals and basic concepts. Students must focus on scoring well in each section to ace the exam. They must practice an ample number of SET mock tests and sample papers. With dedication and sincerity, it is possible to nail the SET BBA exam like a pro. Shiksha has a range of articles providing key tips and tricks on how to prepare for Symbiosis Entrance Test SET. Check the table below for such articles.

SET Exam Syllabus 2026

There isn’t a specific SET exam syllabus prescribed by Symbiosis International (Deemed University); however, the SET exam 2026 question paper will have questions from topics related to Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, General English and Quantitative Aptitude. To ace the SET exam, students need to thoroughly study these topics and sub-topics.

Topic-Wise SET Exam Syllabus 2026 

The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section will have questions on topics such as Arrangements, Series, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Assumptions, Venn Diagrams, Coding and Decoding, Situation-based questions, Verbal Reasoning (cause and effect), Arguments and Situations, Strong and Weak Arguments, Statements and Conclusions, etc.

General English sections will have topics related to Grammar, Jumbled Sentences, Synonyms and Antonyms, Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Analogy, Error Spelling, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, etc.

The Quantitative Skills section will have Class 10-level mathematics. It had questions on topics such as Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Work, Probability, Number System, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, etc.

The last section of the SET 2026 question paper is General Awareness. The section will have questions related to Current Affairs, Companies and Founders, Awards, Sports, Science, Books and Authors, etc.

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SET Exam Pattern 2026

SET 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode. The SET question paper 2026 will have four sections based on Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, General English and Quantitative Aptitude. There will be multiple-choice questions. Check the table below to know the SET 2026 exam pattern:

SET 2026 Sectional Weightage

The SET sectional weightage is as follows for the exam.

Colleges Accepting Symbiosis SET Scores

SET exam is a gateway to the prestigious Symbiosis Institutes for various undergraduate programmes. Each participating institute releases its own individual cutoff and conducts the counselling process. Check out the table below to know the list of colleges that accept SET exam scores, along with the courses they offer:

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SET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Aspirants must fulfil the below-mentioned SET eligibility criteria to be able to appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET) 2026:

• Applicant must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board in the relevant stream.
• Applicant must have obtained at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 (45% for reserved category).
• Applicants awaiting Class 12 results can also apply provisionally, provided they submit a passing certificate.
• Applicants who have completed class 12 or equivalent from a Foreign board must present an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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SET 2026 Application Process

The SET exam registration 2026 is expected to begin in the second week of December 2025. The SET application forms 2026 will be available online on the official website of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The application form will be the same for all the courses, and the applicants will have to choose their preference for the SET exam centre while filling out the SET 2026 application form.

Documents Required for Filling Up the SET Exam Application Form 2026

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before filling up the SET 2026 application form:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Date of birth certificate
• Photo ID proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

SET Application Fee 2026

Candidates who successfully register for the SET exam 2026 have to make a fee payment online using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates can pay the application fee through Billdesk Payment Gateway, Easebuzz Payment Gateway or Indian Bank Payment Gateway. Take a look at the table below to know the SET application fee for different exams:

Candidates can also pay the application fee offline through a demand draft from any nationalised bank drawn in favour of the ‘Symbiosis Test Secretariat' payable at Pune. To make payment through a DD, candidates need to take a printout of the payment advice form, fill in the details and sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat at

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi,
Dist.: Pune- 412115

The Secretariat will authenticate the details of the Demand Draft and will then send a confirmation email.

Steps to Apply for SET Exam 2026

Check out the steps mentioned below to know how to apply for the Symbiosis admission test for BBA courses:

Step 1: SET exam registration

Candidates applying for the SET exam need to register themselves as new users to begin the SET registration. Visit the official website of SET and register using the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, etc. and create a user ID and password. 

Step 2: SET Application Form Filling and Application Fee

Candidates then need to login using their User ID and password. Fill in the remaining details such as communication address, preferred test city, etc. Candidates then need to upload their recent passport-size photograph and other required documents. They will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number. Once they confirm the OTP and submit the same they need to pay the SET exam application fee. The SET application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. The application fee can also be paid offline through a demand draft. 

Step 3: Part 2 of the SET Exam Application Form 2026

After successfully submitting the SET application form 2026, aspirants need to choose their preferred institutes where they want to send in their SET exam scores. Aspirants need to pay the application fee online and then pay the institute fee, which is, INR 1000 per institute. 

Important Points to Remember When Applying for SET Exam 2026

Candidates must remember the following points when applying for SET 2026:

• Carefully and clearly fill out the Symbiosis SET exam application form.
• The information filed by the candidates must be valid and if it is found to be false, the admission can be cancelled.
• The photograph uploaded in the SET BBA application form should not be older than three months.
• Enter a valid email ID and mobile number as the candidates will receive communication on the registered number and email.

SET 2026 Test Centres

The table below depicts the SET test centres across the country where the exam will be held. Candidates can choose up to three test centres according to their preference. The exam is conducted in as many as 80 cities.

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