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 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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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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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:
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 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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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
R
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.
R
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.
R
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.
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.
S
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.
M
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.
R
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.
R
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
Contributor-Level 10
SET Notifications5 Institutes accepting SET
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