SET Exam 2025: Result (OUT), Question Papers Analysis, Dates, Pattern, Syllabus

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2025 ( SET )

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SET result 2025 was released on May 22, 2025. SET 2025 test 02 was conducted on May 11, 2025. SET exam 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025 (test 01). The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 was conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities. SET admit card 2025 was available to download from the SET exam website from April 30, 2025. SET admit card 2025 for test 01 was released on April 25, 2025. The SET exam 2025 application form was released on December 6, 2024. The application form was available online at set-test.org and the last date to register for the SET exam was April 16, 2025. The complete admission process for the Symbiosis institutes will be conducted online. 

Q:   Where will the SET results be available?
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SET result is available online on the official website of SET. Candidates who appeared for the SET exam can download their SET scorecards using their Username and password. Given below is the process on how to download the SET results:

  1. Visit the official website of the SET exam which is set-test.org
  2. Click on the 'Download Scorecard' tab
  3. Enter login credentials - SET user ID and password 
  4. Check your result for the SET exam
  5. Download the SET scorecard and take a printout of the same for future references
Q:   Is SET an online exam or an offline exam?
A: 
SET exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode this year. In 2021, the exam was conducted in the internet-based test mode because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, the exam was conducted in the paper-based test mode but that changed to online mode only.
Q:   What are the registration dates for the SET exam?
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The SET application process 2025 started on December 6, 2024. The last date to register for the SET exam 2025 was April 16, 2025. The SET exam was conducted on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025.

The SET exam application schedule is announced online. The SET exam application process begins with filling out the SET exam application form and proceeding on to the fee payment. Candidates need to submit their SET application form 2025 before the deadline. Candidates have to choose the their preferred institutes they wish to apply for admissions through SET exam score at the time of registration. Candidates are eligible for admission to only those institutes that they had selected in the SET application form.

Generally, the conducting authority announces the commencement of the registration process through a detailed notification that includes important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other relevant information. The notification is usually released well in advance to allow candidates sufficient time to complete the registration process.

Q:   How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?
A: 

Some of the ways to avoid common mistakes in the SET exam are:

  1. Students should try to develop a strategic approach by allocating specific time slots to each section during the SET preparation and give priority to the easier questions.
  2. Students should not underestimate SET mock tests. Students should take regular mock tests as they stimulate actual exam environment and help them familiarize with exam pattern, type of questions, etc. 
  3. Relying solely on rote learning and ignoring the conceptual clarity can hinder your performance in the SET exam. Students should ensure they have a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts in Mathematics and English. 
  4. Do not overlook sectional preparation. Students should focus on identifying their strengths and weaknesses in each section and allocate enough study time accordingly to achieve a balanced preparation. 
Q:   When is the Symbiosis entrance exam for BBA?
A: 

The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses provided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Usually, the SET exam is conducted in the first or second week of May every year. The SET exam date varies each year and is released along with the complete SET exam schedule on the official website. The SET exam is usually conducted only once a year. The SET admission cycle generally concludes in a month or two.

In 2024, the SET exam was conducted on two days in the computer-based test mode across 80 cities in the country. The exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, and May 11, 2024. 

Table of content
  • What is SET?
  • SET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SET Exam 2025: Highlights
  • SET Result 2025
  • Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2025 Score
  • SET 2025 Selection Process
  • SET 2025 Question Paper Analysis (Test 01 and 02)
  • SET Admission Process 2025
  • SET 2025 Exam Day Instructions
  • SET Exam Centres 2025
  • SET Admit Card 2025
  • SET Exam Syllabus and Pattern 2025
  • SET Exam 2025 Application Form
  • SET Mock Test 2025
  • SET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • SET Preparation 2025
  • SET 2025 Contact Information
  • FAQs Related to SET Exam
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What is SET?

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to Symbiosis institutes. The SET exam is a gateway for admissions to undergraduate courses such as Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science. Earlier, the exam was also conducted for B.Sc Culinary Arts but this exam was scrapped in the year 2021 for this course. It is a university-level entrance exam conducted for students after Class 12. The SET exam application form, admit card and results will be available online only and there will be no provision for an offline application process. 

SET exam is a popular BBA entrance exam. About 50,000 students appear for the SET exam every year. SET scores are accepted by the top institutes of Symbiosis International University, including Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida, etc. 

Also Read: Symbiosis SET 2026: Know the registration dates, events, process, etc.

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SET Exam 2025: Highlights

Check out the important highlights and features of the SET exam in the table below to get an overview of the SET 2025 exam

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Features Details
Exam name Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Conducting Body Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Exam Level National Level
Exam frequency Once a year
Exam mode Online
Duration One hour
Syllabus General English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills and General Awareness
Exam pattern Multiple Choice Questions with no negative marking
Language English
Application fees INR 2,250
Number of Seats 760 seats
Exam purpose Admission into 9 colleges
Courses offered BBA, BCA, BA Mass Communication, BA/BSC Liberal Arts, BSc Eco/Eco(H)
No. of test cities 80 test cities
Exam date and time

05-May-2025

11-May-2025 

Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Helpdesk No. 040-23417875
Official website https://www.set-test.org/
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SET Result 2025

SET result 2025 was announced on May 22, 2025. Candidates who appear for the SET exam can download their scorecards online using their login credentials. Given below are the steps to know how to download the SET result 2025:

  • Visit the official website of SET
  • Click on the 'Download scorecard' button on the homepage
  • Enter SET UserID and Password
  • SET scorecards will appear on the screen. Check the scores and download the SET scorecard

Direct Link to Download SET 2025 scorecard: https://set2025.ishinfosys.com/ENT-TESTSETSCORE2025CARD/

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Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2025 Score

SET exam score will be valid for admission to Symbiosis International University’s various institutes located in Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Noida. To know more about these seven institutes refer to the table below:

Institute's 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 Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad

BBA

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SET 2025 Selection Process

The counselling process through SET was conducted in various colleges accepting SET scores. Candidates who appear for SET 2025 will be required to apply to the SET accepting colleges during the application process. The counselling rounds of the SET exam 2025 include a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates are required to fill out the registration form for the participating Symbiosis Institutes after the announcement of results and cut-off marks.

  • Selection of students: Students will be selected and called for further admission process based on the scores obtained by them in the SET exam. Students will be intimidated about the SET cutoff and they will be able to check if they met the cutoff criteria. 
  • Written Ability Test and Personal Interview: The WAT and PI schedule is announced by the individual institutes. Students can appear for the WAT/PI at the allotted venue and they will be judged on various criteria such as general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics and candidate-specific fields of interest, communication skills and overall personality.
  • Final selection: Each candidate will be evaluated based on their SET 2025 score, WAT/PI performance, academic history and other parameters for preparing the final merit list. Selected applicants will be called to complete the admission formalities.
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SET 2025 Question Paper Analysis (Test 01 and 02)

SET exam 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025, for the test 01 exam. The exam was conducted in the morning session, i.e. from 9 AM to 10 AM. According to the students who appeared for the SET exam 2025, the paper was moderate in terms of the difficulty. The duration of the exam was 60 minutes. Check out the table below to know the sectional difficulty level of the SET question paper and number of good attempts:

Section

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

11-12

Quantitative Ability

Easy

14-15

General English

Easy

14-15

General Awareness

Moderate

8-10

Overall

Moderate

45-47

SET 2025 Question Paper Analysis for Test 02

The SET analysis 2025 for the Test 02 exam was conducted on May 11, 2025, in the CBT mode. The exam was conducted from 9 AM to 10 AM. The overall difficulty level was easy. The QA section was moderate. The detailed analysis will be shared soon. 

Check out the video below to get the students' reactions and reviews for SET test 02:

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SET Admission Process 2025

SET exam 2025 is a three-step process that includes application submission, SET 2025 exam and Personal Interview/Written Ability Test.

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SET Admission Process 2025

STEP 1: Fill the SET application form

The candidates have to apply for the SET exam by filling SET 2025 application form which will be available online on the official website. They need to register on the SET website as new users. On successful registration, the candidates will get access to the application form. Payment of the application fee of INR 2250 is to be made online only through net banking or by credit/debit card.

STEP 2: Download SET admit card 

SET admit cards will only be issued to registered students. Admit cards for SET will be available on the official website. The candidates can download their respective admit cards from the official website.

STEP 3: Appear for SET exam 2025

SET exam 2025 will be held on the scheduled dates in computer-based test (CBT) mode in various test centres across the country. The candidates will be required to sit for the exam along with the admit cards and one identity proof (Driving license, Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport). Due to the prevailing coronavirus situation in the country, exam patterns and mode of examination may change.

STEP 4: Check SET result 2025

SET result 2025 will be announced on the official website. Selected candidates will be called for WAT/PI round. Each institute released its own cut-off post the announcement of the SET 2025 result. The candidates are advised to check individual websites.

Also Read: SET cutoff

STEP 5: Appear for SET WAT/PI

The candidate must carry all the relevant documents (original and photocopy) to the WAT/PI round. Admission will be granted on the basis of a candidate’s overall performance in SET and WAT/PI. Last year WAT was conducted on SET exam day. Candidates were provided 30 minutes for WAT.

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SET 2025 Exam Day Instructions

SET exam 2025 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. Candidates appearing for the exam must not only be prepared for the exam but also for the exam day. Exam day preparation is a crucial element of the SET preparation strategy. Mentioned below are some of the exam-day instructions that the candidates must follow:

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  • Do not forget to carry the coloured printout of the SET admit card. Digital or soft copies of the admit cards will not be accepted.
  • Reach the exam centre by 10 AM before the commencement of the exam.
  • Do not carry electronic gadgets or articles which are prohibited in the exam hall.
  • Carry a valid ID proof issued by the Government of India such as an Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport.
  • Always wear a mask and follow the COVID-19 protocols.
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SET Exam Centres 2025

SET 2025 will be held in as many as 80 test cities. The SET test centre allotted to candidates for the exam was mentioned in their admit cards. Check the list of cities for the SET exam:

Test cities for SET 2025 exam

Agra

Kanpur

Ahmedabad

Karnal

Ahmednagar

Kochi / Ernakulam

Ajmer

Kolhapur

Aligarh

Kolkata

Allahabad

Kota

Ambala

Kottayam

Amravati

Kozhikode

Amritsar

Lucknow

Asansol

Ludhiana

Aurangabad

Madurai

Bareilly

Meerut

Bengaluru

Mumbai

Bhilai

Mysuru

Bhopal

Nagpur

Bhubaneswar

Nashik

Bilaspur

Navi Mumbai

Chandigarh / Mohali

Noida/G Noida/Ghaziabad

Chennai

Panipat

Coimbatore

Panjim

Cuttack

Patiala

Dehradun

Patna

Delhi/NCR

Port Blair

Dhanbad

Pune

Dibrugarh

Raipur

Faridabad

Rajkot

Gandhinagar

Ranchi

Gangtok / Bardang

Roorkee

Guwahati

Shillong

Gwalior

Shimla

Hooghly

Siliguri

Hyderabad

Surat

Indore

Thane

Jabalpur

Thiruvananthapuram

Jaipur

Thrissur

Jalandhar

Udaipur

Jammu

Vadodara

Jamshedpur

Varanasi

Jhansi

Vijayawada

Jodhpur

Visakhapatnam

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SET Admit Card 2025

SET 2025 admit card are released on the official website for candidates for Tests 1 and 2. Candidates who register successfully can download the SET exam admit card. Given below is the process to download the SET exam admit card 2025:

  • Visit the official website of SET (https://www.set-test.org/)
  • Click on the 'Download SET admit card' link on the homepage
  • Login using user ID and password.
  • Click on the 'Print admit card' link.
  • Read the instructions, click on the check box and take a printout of the SET admit card 2025.

Direct link to download SET admit card 2025 (Test 01): https://set2025.ishinfosys.com/ET-GEN-ENGSET25ADMITCARD/Login.aspx

Direct link to download SET admit card 2025 (Test 02): https://set2025.ishinfosys.com/ET-GEN-ENGSET25ADMITCARD/Login.aspx

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SET Exam Syllabus and Pattern 2025

As mentioned above, SET exam is an online exam with four sections- General English, Quantitative, General Awareness and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. There will be a total of 60 questions in the SET 2025 exam. Each question will carry one mark. Check the table below, for highlights of the SET syllabus and exam pattern:

SET Exam Pattern and Syllabus Highlights
Number of sections

4

  • General English
  • Quantitative
  • General Awareness
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Number of questions

60

Marking scheme

+1 for correct answers

No negative marking

Total marks

60 marks

Difficulty-level

Moderate

Duration

60 minutes

Type of questions

Objective-type question with four options each

Download Here the SET Exam Syllabus PDF
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SET Exam 2025 Application Form

SET 2025 application is an online process. The SET exam application form 2025 is available online on the official website of SET (https://www.set-test.org/). Students who wish to appear for the SET 2025 exam will be able to fill out the online application form once they match the SET eligibility criteria. The SET exam application process includes the following steps:

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  • Creating a new user profile by filling out the SET exam registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, etc.
  • Uploading the required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Confirming the registration via one-time password (OTP).
  • Payment of the application fee via credit/debit card, internet banking or UPI.
  • Filling out the SET application form with the necessary details such as category, test centres, institutions, etc.
  • Paying the institute fee and taking a printout of the complete application form and payment receipt.

Direct link to apply for SET 2025: Click Here

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SET application process

Check out the video below to know how to fill the SET application form 2025:

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SET Mock Test 2025

The official SET mock test window was opened for the candidates who have registered for the SET exam 2025 till March 28, 2025. Such candidates could take the SET exam mock test on March 30, 2025. Check here the direct link to SET mock test 2025:

SET mock test 2025 Direct Link
SET mock test 1 Click Here
SET mock test 2 Click Here
SET mock test 3 Coming soon
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SET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The following is the SET eligibility criteria 2025

  • The aspirant must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent examinations in the relevant streams from a recognised board or university with a minimum 50% aggregate ( 45% for SC/ST category students).
  • Candidates in Class 12 or awaiting their Class 12 results are also eligible to apply but they will have to submit a passing certificate.
  • A candidate who has completed Class 12 or equivalent examination from any Foreign Board must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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Reservation Criteria 

The following are the reservation rules that are followed while admitting Indian students:

Category Reservation percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Differently-abled students 3%
Armed Forces Dependants (Wards of Serving or Retired) 5%
Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats over and above the sanctioned intake.

Please note: 25% of seats are reserved for candidates of Nagpur domicile.

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SET Preparation 2025

Looking at the previous years' trends, the SET exam is an easy to moderate difficulty level BBA entrance exam. The SET exam preparation is not very difficult or time-consuming. However, a good SET preparation strategy and right books can help the candidates appearing for the exam score well. Students must start the preparation with a proper strategy and dedicate at least six months before the test date so that they get enough time to cover all the aspects of SET preparation. Knowing the SET exam syllabus and SET exam pattern is important. They must also devise a SET preparation plan which should include:

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  • Covering the complete SET syllabus with good SET books
  • Practicing SET mock tests and sample papers
  • Revision of important topics in the last few days before the exam

The SET question paper has four major topics, i.e. Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General English, General Knowledge and Quantitative Aptitude. Usually, the difficulty level of the QA section is higher than the rest. Hence, students should prepare well with some recommended SET exam books such as the NCERT textbook for Maths of Class 9 and Class 10. Candidates can also refer to the previous years' question papers to handle tricky questions. 

Given below are some articles that provide exam strategy and tips on how to prepare for SET exam 2025.

Also Read:

Best books to read for SET 2025 How to prepare for the General English section of SET 2025
How to prepare for the SET exam's LR section Tips to score well in the Quant section of SET exam 2025
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Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)

Office Address: Senapati Bapat Road, Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, India

Website: www.scie.ac.in

Tel.: +91 20 25671905

Fax.: +91 20 25659209

Email: intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in

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FAQs Related to SET Exam

Check below some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET exam:

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