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SET application form 2024 will likely be released in the second week of January 2024. The SET exam 2024 will tentatively be conducted in the second week of May 2024. The SET application form will be released online and the SET 2024 exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The SET application process will be completely online.Â
- What is SET?
- SET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SET Exam 2024: Highlights
- SET Exam Eligibility 2024
- SET Preparation 2024
- SET Exam 2024 Application Process
- SET 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- SET Admission Process 2024
- SET Exam Admit Card 2024
- SET Exam Centres 2024
- SET Exam Day Instructions
- SET 2024 Results
- SET Exam 2023 Analysis
- SET 2024 Selection Process
- Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2024 Score
- SET 2023 Contact Information
- FAQs Related to SET Exam
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 Management, Law, Engineering, Economics, Mass Communication, Computer Studies and Liberal Arts. Earlier, the exam was also conducted for B.Sc Culinary Arts but this exam was scrapped in the year 2021 for this course. The SET exam 2024 application form, admit card and results will be available online only and there will be no provision for an offline application process.Â
SET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Jan '24 | SET 2024 registrations TENTATIVE |
Apr '24 | SET 2024: Last date of Registration and fee payment TENTATIVE |
Apr '24 | SET 2024 admit card availability TENTATIVE |
May '24 | SET 2024 TENTATIVE |
May '24 | SET result 2024 TENTATIVE |
SET Exam 2024: Highlights
Check out the important highlights and features of the SET exam in the table below to get an overview of the SET 2024 exam.Â
Features | Details |
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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 1,950 |
Number of Seats | 760 seats |
Exam purpose | Admission into 10 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 | Second week of May 2024 Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM |
Helpdesk No. | 040-23417875 |
Official website | http://www.set-test.org/ |
SET Exam Eligibility 2024
The following is the SET eligibility criteria 2024:Â
- 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).
Also Read: Detailed SET eligibility criteria
Reservation CriteriaÂ
The following are the reservation rules that are followed while admitting Indian students:
Category | Reservation percentage |
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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.
SET Preparation 2024
Candidates planning to appear for the SET 2024 exam must start the preparation 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 syllabus and exam pattern is important. They must also devise a preparation plan which should include:
- Covering SET syllabus
- Practicing mock tests and sample papers
- Revision of important topics in the last few days before the exam
Also Read: Best books to read for SET 2024Â
SET Exam 2024 Application Process
SET 2024 application is an online process. The SET application forms 2024 will be available online on the official website of SET (https://www.set-test.org/). Students who wish to appear for the SET 2024 exam will be able to fill out the online application form. The SET exam application process includes the following steps:
- 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.
Check out: Complete SET 2024 application process
Q: Â What is the application fee for the SET exam?
Q: Â Can I pay the SET application fee offline?
SET 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
As mentioned above, SET is an online exam that has four sections- General English, Quantitative, General Awareness and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. There will be a total of 60 questions in the SET 2024 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 | |
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Number of sections | 4
|
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 |
SET Admission Process 2024
SET exam 2024 is a three-step process that includes application submission, SET 2024 exam and Personal Interview/Written Ability Test.
The candidates have to apply for the SET exam by filling SET 2024 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 1,950 has to be made online only through net banking or by credit/debit card.
STEP 2: Download SET admit cardÂ
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 2024
SET exam 2024 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 2024
SET result 2024 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 2024 result. The candidates are advised to check individual websites.
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.
SET Exam Admit Card 2024
SET 2024 admit cards will be released on the official website for candidates to download the same online. Candidates who have registered successfully were able to download the SET admit card. Given below is the process to download the SET exam admit card 2024:
- 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 2024.
SET Exam Centres 2024
SET 2024 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 2024 exam |
|
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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 |
SET Exam Day Instructions
SET 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. Mentioned below are some of the exam-day instructions that the candidates must follow:
- 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 at least an hour 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.
Also Read: SET preparation and exam day tips
SET 2024 Results
SET 2024 results will likley be announced in the last week of May 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their scorecards online using their login credentials. Given below are the steps to know how to download the SET result 2024:
- 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
SET Exam 2023 Analysis
The SET 2023 was conducted on May 6 and May 14 in the computer-based test mode across various centres. The exam was conducted for one hour. The students who appeared for the exam said that the exam was easy to moderate. Some students found the Quantitative Aptitude the most difficult of all. The General English section was the easiest. The other sections of the SET 2023 question paper, i.e. Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge were easy to moderate. The question paper had no negative marking. Each question carried one mark and the total number of questions was 60.Â
Also Read: All about SET exam 2023
Check the video below for SET 2023 students' reactions and reviews of the SET exam (test 02):
 Check the video below for SET 2023 students' reactions and reviews of the SET (01) exam:
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SET 2024 Selection Process
The counselling process through SET will likely begin in the month of May 2024 in various colleges accepting SET scores. Candidates who appear for SET 2024 will be required to apply to various SET accepting colleges during the application process. The counselling rounds of the SET exam 2024 will include a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates will be 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 on the basis of 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.Â
- Written Ability Test and Personal Interview: The WAT and PI schedule will be 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 on the basis of their SET 2024 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.
Q: Â Will there be GD/PI round for admission to SIU institutes or the SET exam score is the only criteria for admission?
Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2024 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 |
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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) |
Also Read: Detailed account of top colleges accepting SET 2024 score
Read More:
SET 2023 Contact Information
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
SET 2023 applications open - Apply Now
FAQs Related to SET Exam
Check below some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET exam:
Q: Â Who can apply for SET exam?
Q: Â What is the purpose of SET BBA exam?
Q: Â How many times is SET conducted in a year?
Q: Â Is there any marks relaxation for the reserved category student in the SET exam?
Q: Â What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the SET ? What should my preparation strategy be?
Q: Â Can I appear for more than one course through Symbiosis Entrance Test?
Q: Â How many sections does the SET BBA exam have?
Q: Â Is SET an online exam or an offline exam?
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SET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 6 days ago
The SET exam is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed-to-be) University (SIU). SIU is responsible for organizing the exam, setting the exam pattern, conducting the test, and releasing the results. They are also involved in coordinating the admission process based on the SET scores for var
Answered 6 days ago
SET application form will be available on the official website - set-test.org The SET application form will likely be released in the month of January 2024. Candidates can fill the SET form and pay the application fee online by creating a log ID. The application process for SET exam 2024 will contin
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can fill the SET application form 2024 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. The registration and application window will remain open for the candidate who has registered for the exam
Answered a week ago
Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, SET candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer, face mask and gl
Answered a week ago
On the SET exam day, candidates have to follow certain guidelines which include reaching on time, cooperating with the exam centre staff, following instructions of the test invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the SET questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates
Answered a week ago
It is unlikely that you will be allowed to download a copy of the SET admit card after the exam is over. The SET admit card download link is live only from the day of its release till the exam day. After the SET exam, the admit card download link is removed from the official website.
The admit card m
Answered a week ago
Candidates will know their allotted SET exam centre only from the admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the SET admit card. The examination authority allots a test centre to aspirants in the city of their first preference as mentioned in the city. So, candidates c
Answered a week ago
The SET admit card will be available online on the official website. Students who have successfully submitted the SET application form before the deadline can download their SET admit cards. But, if the candidate has not paid the SET application fee, then they will not be eligible to download the SE
Answered a week ago
The admit card of SET will mention the following details:
- Candidate’s name
- Admission Category
- SET ID
- Exam Date and Venue
- Venue Address
- Seat Number
- Candidate's date of birth
- Exam Day Instructions
The test takers are advised to take two printouts of the SET admit card and preserve at least one copy of the same
Answered a week ago
Preparing for the QA section of the SET exam requires a strategic approach. Begin the preparation by understanding the pattern adn syllabus of the exam. To build a strong foundation revisit fundamental mathematical concepts. Regular practice is the cornerstone of success in the QA section. Solve a w
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