Is 36 score good in SET exam?

Yes, 36 is a good score in SET exam. General category usually faces a competitive SET cut off. The SET 2026 cut off will likely be between 34 to 42 marks.

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

How is the SET merit list prepared?

SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.

What is the eligibility criteria to take part in the SET counselling?

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

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

How can I prepare for the subsequent rounds of the SET admission process?

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.

Do IIMs accept SET scores?

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

Which BBA colleges accept SET exam scores?

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.

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.

Do the Symbiosis colleges accept Class 12 marks for BBA admission?

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 BA Mass Communication Colleges 2027: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 17:08 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

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 SCMS Pune, SICSR, SCMS Noida, etc.

SET 2026 was conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission into undergraduate courses in Management, Mass Communication, etc. The SET 2026 exam was 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 eligibility criteria of specific SET college they are applying for. For instance, SCMS, Pune accepts scores of Studio Test for admissions to BBA programme alongside SET scores.

Table of contents

Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores
SET Exam Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Number of Seats At Symbiosis Institutes
SET Selection Process 2026
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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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
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, SCMS, Pune	BBA	36
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida	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

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.	-	-
SCMS Nagpur	50	30	20
SCMS Bengaluru	50	30	20
SCMS Hyderabad	50	30	20
SSI Pune	50	30	20

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FAQs Related to SET Colleges

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

Q: Which are the top colleges that accept SET scores?

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)

Q: When will the SET result be out?

SIU released the SET 2026 result on May 20, 2026. SET scorecard is available for both sessions on same day. Students can use their login details to download scorecard.

Q: Is it mandatory to attend the document verification round for the SET counselling?

Yes, every student should attend document verification. Students have to present original documents for verification and provide biometric details.