SET scores are accepted by top 7 Symbiosis colleges for BBA admissions. Admissions to the SET Symbiosis colleges is based on SET score and Personal Interview rounds. Read the article below to know the top colleges, fee, selection criteria, etc.
Top Symbiosis Colleges for BBA Admissions Through SET includes some of the best BBA colleges in India such as SCISR, SCMS, etc. Students seeking BBA admissions at top Symbiosis colleges have to appear for the SET 2026 exam. These colleges are the constituents of the Symbiosis International University, Pune. All prominent Symbiosis colleges offer three-year and four-year undergraduate programmes.
BBA admissions to Symbiosis colleges include different rounds of the selection process and the first step is the SET registration and entrance exam. Every institute releases its individual SET cutoff and conducts the selection process. SET 2026 will be held on May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026. The SET application form 2026 was released on December 12, 2025, and the last date of application is April 15, 2026. Read the article below to know the list of top Symbiosis colleges for BBA admissions through SET exam.
- Top BBA Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2026: Fees and Courses
- Symbiosis Colleges BBA Admission Process
- SET Exam Cutoff Marks 2026 (Expected)
Top BBA Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2026: Fees and Courses
Seven prestigious Symbiosis colleges offer BBA admissions through SET under the Symbiosis International University. Check the table below to know the top Symbiosis BBA colleges offering admissions through SET along with the courses offered and fees.
| Symbiosis College |
Course Offered |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune |
BBA (IT) Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 9.6 Lakh |
| BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 15.56 lakh |
|
| BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 10.5 lakh |
|
| BBA Dual Degree, Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 14.72 lakh |
|
| BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 7.5 lakh |
|
| BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 14.4 lakh |
|
| BBA (Media Management) Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 15.5 lakh |
|
| BBA (Artificial Intelligence)- Honors/ Honors with Research |
INR 14 lakh |
Commonly asked questions
SET scores are accepted in the ten prestigious colleges of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Each institute releases its individual cutoffs and conducts the SET selection process. SET scores will be accepted by the ten Symbiosis institutes in Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Noida. Take a look at the table below to know the SET participating institutes.
| Institutes Name | Courses offered |
|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune | -BBA (IT) -BCA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune | BBA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida | BBA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune | B.A Mass Communication |
| Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune | B.Sc Economics Hons. |
| Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune | -B.A Liberal Arts -B.Sc Liberal Arts |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur | BBA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore | BBA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad | BBA |
| SSI, Pune | B.Sc (AS DS) |
To get BBA admissions to the prestigious Symbiosis colleges, students need to appear for the SET exam. Candidates should however, must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Candidates in Class 12 or awaiting their Class 12 board results are also eligible to apply but they will have to submit a passing certificate.
Therefore, the Symbiosis colleges grant admission to the BBA course through SET exam, but Class 12 marks are equally important as it is one of the most important eligiblity criteria.
Candidates seeking admission in BBA (Hons) programme of SCMS Pune must pass Symbiosis Entrance Test or SET. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducts SET once in a year in online mode for one hour. Those who pass SET are further called for a PI round for admission. Once selected, aspirants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.
Symbiosis Colleges BBA Admission Process
BBA admission process 2026 at SET Symbiosis colleges includes SET application process, entrance exam, SET result, and final shortlisting process. The colleges select candidates based on different parameters such as their SET exam score and performance in Personal Interview, etc. The table below depicts the selection criteria at SET colleges:
| SET Participating College |
SET exam scores (Scaled up to 70 marks) |
PI scores |
|---|---|---|
| SCMS Pune |
70 |
30 |
| SCMS Noida |
70 |
30 |
| SICSR Pune |
70 |
30 |
| SCMC Pune |
70 |
30 |
| SCMS Nagpur |
70 |
30 |
| SCMS Bengaluru |
70 |
30 |
| SCMS Hyderabad |
70 |
30 |
| SAII, Pune |
50 |
50 |
Each participating institute will release a category wise merit list for admissions which will be displayed on the websites of respective institutes. Students will be required to meet the eligibility criteria and pay the admission fee online to confirm their admission.
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What After SET Exam Result 2026?
After the SET results are declared, students should check the SIU institutes for exam cutoffs. The SET cutoff will be released by each participating institute. The participating institutes release a merit list of selected candidates who will be eligible for a personal interview round. Candidates should download their SET scorecards within the given duration, as the varsity will not entertain any request for a scorecard after that.
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SET Exam Cutoff Marks 2026 (Expected)
Check the table below to know the college wise expected SET exam cutoff 2026:
| Institute's Name |
Courses offered |
Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| SICSR, Pune |
BBA (IT) |
42-44 |
| SCMS, Pune |
BBA |
36 |
| SCMS, Noida |
BBA |
27 |
| SCMS, Nagpur |
BBA |
30 |
| SCMS, Bangalore |
BBA |
30 |
| SCMS, Hyderabad |
BBA |
30 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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