SET Colleges List: Admission Process, Fees, Ranking, Placements

Q: 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) -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 SSI, rel="noopener">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: What is the eligibility criteria to take part in the SET counselling?

To be eligible for SET counselling, candidates must fulfil the following criteria: Candidate must have qualified for the SET exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks and matching the cutoff criteria Candidates must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board or institute. Candidate must have scored at least 50% aggregate or equivalent (45% for reserved categories) in Class 12 Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course and college for admission based on SET. The candidate must have all the required documents at the time of document verification. Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria can participate in SET counseling process. Such candidates can apply for admission to various undergraduate courses offered by colleges accepting SET scores.

Q: 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.

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

Yes, it is mandatory for all candidates to attend the document verification round as part of the SETcounselling process. During the document verification process, candidates must present their original documents for verification and provide their biometric details. The purpose of document verification is to ensure that the candidate is eligible for admission to the selected course and to avoid fraudulent activities. Candidates who do not attend the document verification round will be marked ineligible from the admission process through SET scores. Such candidates will not be considered for the seat allotment round also. Therefore, it is important for applicants to attend the document verification process physically as per the schedule announced by the authorities. It is also crucial to carry all the required documents in original along with photocopies to the document verification round. Those who fail to produce the required documents will not be allowed to participate in the further counselling process which includes PI and WAT rounds.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: When will the SET result be out?

The Symbiosis International (Deemed University) releases the SET scorecards for all sessions. Only the candidates who appeared for the SET exam were able to download their scorecards using their User ID and password. The scorecards were available only on the official website on May 24, 2025. The SET exam 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025, in the computer-based test mode. The SET results were out for all the courses provided by the institutes under the Symbiosis International University. The SET scores are accepted in the 10 prestigious colleges of Symbiosis University.

Q: 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.

Q: Is the selection process of all the SET colleges same?

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. Each group has a few numbers of aspirants who are given a topic to discuss. About 5-10 minutes are given to aspirants for preparing their argument and then there is a discussion on that topic. In a Group Discussion, the panelists adjudge the candidate's ability to hold a discussion, lead a discussion and convince a group of people. In the WAT, candidates are given a topic to write a short essay. The essay is usually of 200-300 words. Through WAT, the interviews check candidates' knowledge, clarity of thought, and communication ability. In the PI round, candidates are judged on their interpersonal skills, communication ability, and overall personality. For instance, SCMC Pune does not conduct the Group Discussion round but rather has a studio test that the students are judged on. Students' academic profile is also taken into consideration for the final selection. However, there may be slight differences in cut-offs or weightage assigned to various selection criteria of the colleges. Candidates must check the admission process of each institute of their preference on their official website or call on the help desk.

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BBA BCA BA Mass Communication BSc Eco/Eco (H)

Updated on May 13, 2025 16:08 IST

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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.

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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Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores
SET Selection Criteria 2026
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Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores

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.

Institute's 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 Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad	BBA

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Q: Will I get admission on the basis of SET results directly?

Q: Is the selection process of all the SET colleges same?

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

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SET Selection Criteria 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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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which courses are offered through SET BBA Counselling?

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

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

FAQs Related to SET Colleges

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

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How to Download JK SET Answer Key?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can download JK SET answer key PDF using the following steps:

Visit the official website
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Pragati Datta

Beginner-Level 5

When will SET application form 2026 release?

Answered a month ago

SET application process 2026 is expected to begin in the second week of December 2025. The application window for the Symbiosis SET exam is usually open for approximately four month. The SET registration 2026 is expected to continue till April 2026.

The SET exam application schedule is announced onl

Vikram Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Is SET compulsory for admission at SCMS Pune?

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates seeking admission in BBA (Hons) programme of SCMS Pune must pass Symbiosis Entrance Test or SET. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducts SET once in a year in online mode for one hour. Those who pass SET are further called for a PI round for admission. Once selected, aspirant

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

How many attempts will be allowed for the SET 2026 exam?

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can only attempt the SET exam twice on the given test dates. The SET exam 2026 is expected to be conducted on two dates, likely in the first and second week of May 2026. The SET exam 2026 will likely be conducted on two days (one session each day).

Candidates can mention their number of at

Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

What are the SET 2026 registration dates?

Answered 2 months ago

SET application process 2026 is expected to begin in the second week of December 2025. The SET exam 2026 will likely be conducted in the first and second week of May 2026.

The SET exam application schedule will be announced online. The SET exam application process begins with filling out the SET exam

Rashmi Chatterjee

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