How can I register for the SET counselling?

Students can register by: Go to college website of SIU Click on Online Application Enter name, date of birth, SET score, gender, etc. Upload documents Submit Pay fee Download confirmation letter.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

SET BSc Eco/Eco (H) Counselling 2027 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Updated on Sep 4, 2026 12:57 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

SET 2027 counselling process will start after the results are released. The list of students who were shortlisted for the personal interview round will be released by the SIU constituent institutes. This personal interview round will be conducted at the SIU campuses. Students who will clear both the personal interview round and the written ability test will be provided with an admission seat for the BBA course at the SIU campuses. Based on the SET 2027 exam score, WAT-PI performance, and the academic record of the aspirants, the final merit list for the students will be prepared. Scroll down to know more about the SET 2027 counselling process:

Table of contents

SET Exam Counselling Process 2027
SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027
SET Counselling 2027: BBA Admission Criteria for Symbiosis Institutes
BBA Courses Offered by Symbiosis Institutes
SET 2027 Cutoff (Expected)
SET Counselling FAQs

SET Exam Counselling Process 2027

The counselling rounds of the SET exam consist of both personal interviews and the written ability tests. The overview of the process is provided below:

1. Written Ability Test: Candidates have to take the Picture Association Test (PAT) and write a short essay on any general topic allotted by the panel of judges. There can be a subjective-type question-and-answer round on the given topic. The SET counselling process 2027 for Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune includes a studio test along with PI, WAT, and the document verification process.

2. Personal Interaction or Interview: Exam aspirants had to appear for the personal interview round. The questions that will be asked in the PI round will be related to:

General Awareness
Extracurricular activities
Academics and candidate-specific fields of interest
Communication skills and overall personality

SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2027 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 May ' 26	SET result 2026

SET Counselling 2027: BBA Admission Criteria for Symbiosis Institutes

Final selection for BBA admission is done on the basis of 2 parameters - SET score and PI score. Check the below table for institute wise, final selection criteria and points.

Name of the SIU Institute	Scaled Upto 70 marks	PI	Total
SCMS, Pune	70	30	100
SCMS, Noida	70	30	100
SCMS, Nagpur	70	30	100
SICSR	70	30	100
SCMS Bengaluru	70	30	100
SCMS, Hyderabad	70	30	100
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC)	70	30	100
SAII	70	30	100

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BBA Courses Offered by Symbiosis Institutes

Given below is the list of BBA courses offered by SIUs.

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 Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad	BBA
SCMC	BBA (Media Management)
SAII	BBA in Artificial Intelligence

SET 2027 Cutoff (Expected)

Refer to the table below for expected SET cutoff 2027, for SCMS and SICSR.

College	Expected SET cut offs
SCMS Pune	35 to 42 marks
SICSR Pune	36 to 44 marks
SCMS Noida	30 to 36 marks
SCMS Bangalore	30 to 33 marks
SCMS Hyderabad	30 to 33 marks
SCMS Nagpur	28 to 29 marks

Also Read: SET cut off 2027 (expected): Institute-wise analysis

SET Counselling FAQs

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on SET counselling process:

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When will authorities release SET cutoff?

The SET 2026 cutoff for the merit list and wait list will be released on the respective institute websites at the time of counselling.

Q: Can I get BBA admission in Symbiosis without SET?

No, the only way to get BBA admission 2026 in Symbiosis University is through SET exam. Students have to appear for PI and GD for final admissions.