SET BA Mass Communication Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )

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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. 

Table of contents
  • 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
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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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SET Selection Process 2026

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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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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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do IIMs accept SET scores?
A: 

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: 

  1. SCMS Pune
  2. SCMS Noida
  3. SICSR Pune
  4. SSE Pune
  5. SSLA 
  6. SCMC Pune
  7. SCMS Nagpur
  8. SCMS Bangalore
  9. SSI Pune
  10. SCMS Hyderabad
Q:   Which BBA colleges accept SET exam scores?
A: 
SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious colleges of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The admission process includes SET exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview . After the SET results are announced, individual institutes release their SET cut-offs. Students can check on the official websites of the institutes to know if they match the cutoff required for admissions. If the candidate matches the cutoff criteria, they will be called for further selection procedure which includes Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and/or Personal Interview . Listed below are the colleges which accept SET scores: 1. Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune 2. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune 3. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida 4. Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune 5. Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune 6. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune 7. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur 8. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore 9. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad 10. SSI, Pune.
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FAQs Related to SET Colleges

Check below the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET colleges:

Q:   When will the SET result be out?
A: 

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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Answered a week 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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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week 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

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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.

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks 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. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

If student has a good study plan, they can study at home for SET exam. The exam is conducted annually and is easier than other BBA exams. 

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Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks 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.

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks 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.

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Application fee for SET exam is INR 2250 for one session. Candidates also need to pay institution fee of INR 1000 per institute. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks 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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