What information will be mentioned in the SET answer key?

The official SET answer key of every candidate released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the SET answer key: Name of the candidate Application number Exam slot Test date Test time Section-wise questions Question type Question ID Status (attempted/not attempted) Right option/answer Candidate's response Candidates who appear for the SET exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released. It will help in analysing performance in the exam. Candidates can use this information to assess their score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.

What is the process to download SET result?

To download the SET result, you can follow these steps: 1. Visit the official website of the Symbiosis International University. 2. Click on the "SET Result" link on the homepage. referenc 3. Enter your SET ID and Password in the given fields. 4. Click on the "Submit" button. 5. Your SET result will be displayed on the screen. 6. Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.

What are the benefits of the SET answer key?

The main benefit of the SET answer key is that through the answer key, the candidates can analyse their performance in the SET exam. The SET answer key contains, candidate's response as well as correct answer to every question. This can help them in calculating how much marks they will score out of the total marks. They can use that information to see how much percentile they may score, even before the SET result has been declared. They can use the estimated SET score and percentile to take further decisions regarding admissions such as which colleges more colleges to apply for or which other entrance exams to appear for. Candidates can calculate their SET scores with the help of answer key in the following way: For every correct answer in SET one mark is awarded. There is no negative marking. No marks will be deducted or awareded for unanswered questions.

For how long is the SET score valid?

SET score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, SET 2026 score will be valid for admission for 2026-2029 BBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the SET exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of SET score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. Candidates taking the SET exam, the test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.

What is the marking scheme of SET test?

SET has a total of 60 questions. The General English Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness sections carry 16 questions and the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section carries 12 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of SET is 60. The sectional marking scheme for SET is given below: 1. General English 16 2. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 3. Quantitative Ability: 16 4. General Knowledge: 16 Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

How to challenge the SET answer key?

The SET examination body allows candidates to challenge the official answer key. In case a candidate feels any answer shared by the examination body is incorrect, they can challenge it by filling an objection form which is released on the same day as release of the SET answer key. The candidates can fill the objection form by writing an email to exam conducting body. The students need to write and email on the official email ID of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). While at it, students need to check the question number from the PDF of the question paper. Write the relevant details and upload supporting document. Students also need to pay objection fee through credit/debit card or net banking. Candidates can raise any number of objections. The SET answer key objection fee will be refunded to only those candidates whose objections will be accepted. Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited.

What is a good score for SET BBA?

In 2026, SET will be conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the previous year SET analysis and student's reactions, the difficult level of the exam is easy to moderate in both sessions. A good score in SET BBA exam can be subjective, but if we look at the analysis, then the following can be termed as a good score in SET: Section Number of Questions Difficult Level Good Score General English 16 Easy 13-15 Quantitative Aptitude 16 Moderate 13-14 General Awareness 16 Moderate 07-09 Analytical and Logical Reasoning 12 Easy-Moderate 10-12

Which courses are offered through SET BBA Counselling?

SET exam score will be valid for admission to Symbiosis International University’s various undergraduate courses. The table below depicts the colleges accepting SET scores along with the courses they offer: Institute's Name Courses offered Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune -BBA (IT) Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune BBA Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida BBA Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune 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

Is there negative marking in the SET exam?

No, SET exam does not have negative marking. Each question in SET exam carries one mark and if answer is incorrect, no marks will be awarded for that question.

SET Exam Answer Key 2027 (After Exam): PDF Download

Updated on Sep 4, 2026 13:12 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

SET answer key 2027: Usually, the answer key for the SET Exam is not released by Symbiosis International University. In case Symbiosis releases the answer key for the SET exam 2027, it will consist of the answers to each question that came in the SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test).

Table of contents

How to Download SET Answer Key 2027?
SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027
How is SET 2027 Answer Key useful?
SET Exam Pattern 2027
Important FAQs Related to SET Answer Key

How to Download SET Answer Key 2027?

To know how to download the SET answer key 2027, follow these steps:

Open the official website of the SET exam
Click on the SET answer key
Select the BBA course

SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2027 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 May ' 26	SET result 2026

How is SET 2027 Answer Key useful?

Candidates who appeared for the SET exam will be able to know which of the correct answers they have attempted.
They will be able to calculate a total score for their correct attempts in the exam.
In case of any wrong answers they find or incorrect options, then they can report it to the exam-conducting body.
If there's any change in the answer key due to any discrepancies, then a revised answer key will be released by the SET before the result declaration.
This would help students in getting their doubts cleared before the result announcement.

SET Exam Pattern 2027

Candidates can check below SET exam pattern and marking scheme for the SET exam.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General English	16	16
Quantitative	16	16
General Awareness	16	16
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	12	12
Total	60	60

Marking Scheme

The exam is MCQ-based with 4 options each.
All questions in the examination carry 1 mark.
There is no negative marking in the SET Exam.
In case of no attempts, no marks will be given or deducted.

For SIU admissions, all of these scores are taken into consideration:

SET exam score
Personal interview round score
Written ability test score

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Important FAQs Related to SET Answer Key

Some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the SET answer key are mentioned below:

Q: I have 45% marks in SET exam and 72% in 12th. Can I get admission in Symbiosis Pune?

Students who wish to appear in the SET exam must have scored at least 50% aggregate in Class 12. Hence, your eligibility criteria to appear for the SET entrance exam matches the your score in Class 12, i.e. 75%. However, the SET cutoff usually goes up till 90% for the General category. If you belong to the General category then, having a 45% in the SET entrance exam lowers your chances of getting into the SCMS Pune.

Q: Will I get admission on the basis of SET results directly?

No, after the SET exam is cleared, candidates had to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious institutes of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process included Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. were also considered for admission to various institutes which accept SET scores. SET score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their SET scores, marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12. For the final selection, the institutes take SET scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity into consideration.

Q: What to do after SET result?

After the declaration of SET result, each participating institute will release a cutoff list to shortlist the candidates. The participating institutes will then call the candidates for the admission process which includes further rounds. If candidates want to apply at colleges other than those selected during the SET application process, then they will have to fill out the application form for those other colleges individually. The SET selection process includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Applicants can begin preparing for the GD/PI rounds soon after the SET result announcement. SET score remains valid for one year for BBA admission. The final admissions will be based on candidates' performance in the SET exam as well as in WAT/PI/ST rounds.