SET BSc Eco/Eco (H) Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )
SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SCMS Bangalore (Regular BBA)
11 Jun '26 - 21 Jun '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 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.
- 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 |
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 |
SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.
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
SET Selection Process 2026
Counselling: 11 Jun ' 26 - 21 Jun ' 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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FAQs Related to SET Colleges
Check below the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET colleges:
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Admissions at SCMS are based on the SET exam. Aspirants must fill the form and pay application fee to complete the process. SET entrance test registration fee of INR 2250 per test + taxes. In addition to that, candidates are also expected to pay the non-refundable and non-transferable programme regi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
SET 2027 exam will likely be held in the second week of May 2027. SET exam will be conducted in CBT test format by Symbiosis International University. Duration of exam will be one hour and students can take exam at their test centre.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
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