What is a good score in SET exam?

Previously, the SET exam had 150 questions. They were reduced to 60 multiple-choice questions in the year 2021, and the duration of the exam was also reduced proportionally. Check out the table below to know what can be considered a good score in SET exam according to the previous years' analysis: Section Total Marks Good Score General English 16 12-14 Quantitative Aptitude 16 10-12 General Awareness 16 11-12 Analytical and Logical Reasoning 12 9-10

What is the SET reservation criteria?

Symbiosis International adheres to the reservation criteria as per the University of Grants Commission guidelines 2006 reservation policy for all the institutes. The sanctioned intake is as follows: Category Reservation SC 15% ST 7.5% Differently Abled 3% Children of Defence Personnel 5% for SICSR Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandits 2 seats per programme International Candidates a maximum of 25% of seats

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.

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

For how long is the SET score valid?

SET score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, SET 2026 score will be valid for admission for 2026-2029 BBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the SET exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of SET score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. Candidates taking the SET exam, the test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.

What is the SET counselling process?

The counselling process through SET is conducted for admission to various colleges accepting SET scores. Candidates who appear for SET can apply to various SET accepting colleges during the application process. The counselling rounds of SET exam include Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Candidates can fill out the registration form of the participating Symbiosis Institutes after the announcement of results and cut-off marks. The following is the SET counselling procedure: Selection of students: Candidates are selected and called for further admission process on the basis of the scores obtained by them in the SET exam after they SET result announcement. Students are intimidated about the SET cutoff and they can check if they meet the cutoff criteria. Written Ability Test and Personal Interview: The WAT and PI schedule is announced by the individual institutes. Candidates will have to appear for the WAT/PI at the allotted venue and they will be judged on various criteria such as general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics and candidate-specific fields of interest, communication skills and overall personality. Final selection: Each candidate will be evaluated on the basis of their SET score, WAT/PI performance, academic history and other parameters for preparing the final merit list. Selected applicants will be called to complete the admission formalities.

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

Who determines the SET cutoff?

SET cutoff is released by the participating institutes after the announcement of the SET result. The ten prestigious Symbiosis Institutes accept SET scores. SET scores are accepted for various undergraduate programmes offered by these institutes. The SET cut-off is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs will be available on the official website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who have appeared for the SET exam must meet the cutoff of their preferred institute in order to gain admission to that particular institute. According to the previous cutoff trends, the SET cutoff generally range from 85-89 for the General category. Last year, the highest SET cutoff was 89 for the General category. Shortlisted candidates who match the cutoff will be called for further selection procedure, which includes, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

What is the mode of SET counselling?

The SET counselling is conducted in online as well as offline mode. Candidates who have qualified the SET exam must register themselves online through the official website for the SET counselling procedure. However, the Personal Interview, Written Ability Test and document verification round under the counselling process is held offline at the designated centres. Candidates who have met the SET cutoff, need to visit the centre for document verification as per their rank and other selection rounds such as PI and WAT. The seat allotment process is also conducted online based on the merit, category, and choices filled by the candidate during the registration process. The entire SET counselling process except the PI, WAT and document verification round is conducted in online mode.

What to do after SET result?

After the declaration of SET result, each participating institute will release a cutoff list to shortlist the candidates. The participating institutes will then call the candidates for the admission process which includes further rounds. If candidates want to apply at colleges other than those selected during the SET application process, then they will have to fill out the application form for those other colleges individually. The SET selection process includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Applicants can begin preparing for the GD/PI rounds soon after the SET result announcement. SET score remains valid for one year for BBA admission. The final admissions will be based on candidates' performance in the SET exam as well as in WAT/PI/ST rounds.

Will the Symbiosis Institutes call or we have to register for the institutes again after passing the SET exam?

Candidates have to choose their preferred institutes during the SET application process and pay the requisite fee. After the SET results are announced, the SET participating institutes will release their cutoffs. If the candidate matches the cutoff, they will be required to appear for the further admission process which includes the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Aspirants do not need to call the institutes nor will they get a call from the institutes. Candidates will be required fill out the registration form for the participating Symbiosis Institutes after the announcement of results and cut-off marks according to the schedule released on their official websites.

SET Counselling 2025: Dates, Schedule for Personal Interviews, Fees, Procedure

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Registration - 15 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

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

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 15:16 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

SET counselling 2025 was conducted at various participating institutes of Symbiosis University. The SET result 2025 was announced online on May 22, 2025. The candidates who meet the SET cut-off marks for the Symbiosis Entrance Test 2025 were called for the further admission process. The counselling rounds of the SET exam 2025 included a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates had to fill out the registration form for the participating Symbiosis Institutes after the announcement of results and Symbiosis SET cut-off marks.

SET exam 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025. The candidates who appeared for both sessions, the best score was considered for the SET counselling and admission process 2025. Check here all about SET selection process 2025.

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