SET BA Mass Communication Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )
Registration - 15 Apr '26
SET colleges or SET participating institutes are the ones that accept the Symbiosis Entrance Test scores. 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, Engineering, Design, Law, Economics, Mass Communication, etc. The SET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in May 2026, in the computer-based test mode. SET scores are accepted in the eight prestigious colleges of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Each institute releases its cutoffs and conducts the SET selection process. Students must check the eligiblity 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 2025 (Expected)
- Number of Seats At Symbiosis Institutes
- FAQs Related to SET Colleges
Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores
SET scores 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 |
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
SET Selection Process 2026
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. |
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- |
| SCMS Nagpur |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMS Bengaluru |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SCMS Hyderabad |
50 |
30 |
20 |
| SSI Pune |
50 |
30 |
20 |
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SET Exam Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
Check the table below to know the college wise expected SET exam cutoff 2025:
| Institute's Name |
Courses offered |
Expected Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune |
-BBA (IT) -BCA |
- 42-44 - 29-32 |
| BBA |
36 |
|
| BBA |
27 |
|
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur | BBA |
30 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore | BBA |
30 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad | BBA |
30 |
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:
Commonly asked questions
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 hours ago
Candidates will know their allotted SET exam centre only from SET admit card. SIU allots SET centre to aspirantsin city of their first preference usually. So, candidates can at least be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the SET application fo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
There are 16 MCQs in the General English section of SET exam. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
There are 16 MCQs in the logical Reasoning section of SET. Overall there are 60 MCQs.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, SET can be prepared without coaching. Students should have serious and smart study plan if they are preparing without coaching. After going through the syllabus, students should revise and practice to ace the exam.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Students must have secured a minimum of 50% in Class 12 to appear for SET. The cut off for SET is expected to be between 25 to 42 across categories.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Total marks in SET are 60, which is divided into 4 sections of the question paper:
- General English: 16 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 16 marks
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 marks
- General Knowledge: 16 marks
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
No, direct admission to BBA programme at SIU is not possible. Admission to SIU is based on SET scores, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test.
Final merit list is prepared based on performance in SET, WAT and PI.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Students have to take SET for BBA admissions 2026 at SCMS Pune. They also have to participate in PI and WAT if they are shortlisted after SET cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
No, the only way to get BBA admission 2026 in Symbiosis University is through SET exam. Students have to appear for PI and GD for final admissions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
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