
SET colleges or SET participating institutes are the ones that will accept the Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 scores for BBA admissions 2026. Symbiosis SET scores are accepted by several colleges, including Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies (SCMS), Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research (SICSR), etc.
SET 2026 will be conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission into undergraduate courses in Management, Economics, Mass Communication, etc. The SET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 2 and May 10, in the computer-based test mode. SET scores are accepted in the eight prestigious colleges of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Each institute releases its SET exam cutoffs and conducts the SET selection process. Students must check the eligibility criteria for the specific SET college they are applying for. For instance, SCMS, Pune conducts a Studio Test for admissions to the BBA programme alongside SET scores.
- Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores
- SET Selection Process 2026
- SET Exam Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
- Number of Seats At Symbiosis Institutes
- FAQs Related to SET Colleges
Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores
SET scores 2026 will be accepted by ten Symbiosis institutes in Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Noida. Check the table below to know the SET participating institutes.
| Institute's Name | Courses offered |
|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune | BBA (IT) Honors/ Honors with Research |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune | BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida | BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur | BBA Honors/ Honors with Research |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore | BBA Honors/ Honors with Research BBA (Dual Degree, Honors/ Honors with Research) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad | BBA |
| Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) | BBA (Media Management)- Honors/ Honors with Research |
| SAII, Pune | BBA in Artificial Intelligence |
Details on SET Colleges 2026
Some of the top SET BBA colleges include:
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies: With campuses in Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Nagpur, the institues accept SET exam scores for admissions to the BBA programme.
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research: Also known as SICSR, the institute is located in Pune and accepts SET BBA scores for BBA (IT) and BCA programmes
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
SET Selection Process 2026
Counselling: 18 May ' 26
The table below depicts the selection criteria of the various colleges which accept SET scores 2026.
| SET Participating Colleges |
SET exam scores (scaled down to 50) |
WAT score |
PI scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMS Pune |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMS Noida |
50 |
35 |
15 |
| SICSR Pune |
50 |
20 |
20+10 (academic profile) |
| SSE Pune |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SSLA Pune |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMC Pune |
Indian students will be admitted on the basis of the merit list drawn out of the results of the selection process through SET and PI-WAT. |
- |
- |
| SCMS Nagpur |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMS Bengaluru |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMS Hyderabad |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SSI Pune |
50 |
30 |
20 |
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Commonly asked questions
- Qualify SET and match cutoff
- Obtain 50 per cent in Class 12
- Match eligibility for desired course and college
- Have all documents in original for document verification
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:
SET results are announced within a week of the SET exam. Once the results are announced, students can start preparing for the SET counselling rounds and apply to the college's websites. If the candidate meets the SET cutoff of the participating institute they will be called for the WAT/PI rounds. For the preparation of these rounds, students should focus on improving communication skills, current affairs awareness, general knowledge, etc.
SET Exam Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Check the table below to know the college wise expected SET exam cutoff 2026:
| Institute's Name |
Courses offered |
Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, SICSR, Pune |
-BBA (IT) |
- 42-44 |
| BBA |
36 |
|
| BBA |
27 |
|
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur | BBA |
30 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bangalore | BBA |
30 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Hyderabad | BBA |
30 |
| Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute | BBA in Artificial Intelligence |
35 |
Number of Seats At Symbiosis Institutes
The table below depicts the number of seats available for the BBA courses at Symbiosis colleges:
| Name of the Institute | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune | 300 (240 Indian Nationals and 60 PIO/NRI students) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida | 150 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research (SICSR), Pune | 90 |
Commonly asked questions
No, IIMs do not accept SET test scores for admission. Iims conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to MBA programmes. Iims such as IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, which offer integrated management programmes, accept IPMAT scores conducted by them. With the score of the SET test, you can get admission in Symbiosis colleges. You can get admission in the following top management colleges:
- SCMS Pune
- SCMS Noida
- SICSR Pune
- SSE Pune
- SSLA
- SCMC Pune
- SCMS Nagpur
- SCMS Bangalore
- SSI Pune
- SCMS Hyderabad
FAQs Related to SET Colleges
Check below the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET colleges:
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) |
SIU will release the SET 2026 result on May 20, 2026. SET scorecard will be available for both sessions on same day. Students can use their login details to download scorecard.
Yes, every student should attend document verification. Students have to present original documents for verification and provide biometric details.
SET Exam
Student Forum
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
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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SET BBA question paper is divided into four sections, I. e. General English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. SET exam is conducted for one hour in CBT mode. Going through the past year question papers will give an idea about what to expect and an insight into the di
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