What is the Symbiosis SET cutoff 2026?

The expected Symbiosis SET cutoff 2026 for different categories is as follows: General: 30 to 36 marks SC: 27 to 34 marks ST: 25 to 31 marks OBC: 29 to 35 marks

When will SET cut-offs be announced?

SET cut-offs will be announced after the declaration of the result. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious colleges of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and each individual institute releases their own cutoff after the results are announced. SET results are usually announced in the last week of May, for the both the sessions and other courses. Students can check the same on the official websites of the institutes. The students who match the cutoff criteria will be called for further selection process which includes Group Discussions and Personal Interview . Some institutes also conduct Written Ability Test as a part of the selection process.

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

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

Are SET cutoffs announced along with SET results?

SET cut offs are not unannounced along with the SET result. Individual participating institutes released their own cutoff and they are known after a few days of result announcement when the colleges start their shortlisting process. The SET scores of the candidates shortlisted for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI can be considered the SET cut off for the participating institute. SET cutoff is a major criteria for students to get admissions to their desired colleges. According to the previous years, the SET cutoff in the top institutes generally range from 45 to 89. The SET cutoff varies from one institute to another. The expected SET cutoff for the General category students is 89 and that for those belonging to SC and ST categories is 50 and 48 respectively. These cutoffs may vary after the final SET cutoffs are unannounced by the individual institutes.

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.

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.

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.

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)

How is the SET merit list prepared?

SET merit list will be prepared by each pariticpating institute based on the score obtained in the SET exam.

Is SET compulsory for admission at SCMS Pune?

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, aspirants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.

Does Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conduct counselling for BBA admissions through SET?

No, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) does not hold a centralized counseling process for BBA Admissions through SET. The role of Symbiosis University is to only conduct the SET exam and prepare the results. The role in BBA process is only sharing the result/scorecard of candidates with the BBA participating institutes that they have selected in the SET application form. The participating institutes prepare their own merit list and select candidates for admission basis the result shared by Symbiosis University. The minimum eligibility criteria for shortlisting is passing marks in SET. However, the selection is based on cut-offs fixed by the institutes. The institutes accepting SET scores inform students about their shortlist status via e-mail when the admission windows open. Candidates who are expecting a call from the institutes they had selected in the SET application form must keep a check on their email (spam section too) for the interview invitation.

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.

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

Candidates can only attempt SET exam twice on given test dates. The SET exam 2026 was conducted on May 2, for test 01. Test 02 was held on May 10. Candidates can mention their number of attempts while filling the SET application form. However, they have to pay the application fee per session. Thus, candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only they should apply for multiple sessions as the fee amount is non-refundable.

What should I do after taking the SET exam?

After the SET exam is over, candidates should follow the below mentioned instructions: Drop the exception form, if any, in the drop box outside the lab or centre Rough sheets used during the exam should be dropped into the drop box designated for the same. Do no litter the exam centre Follow the instructions of the volunteer at the exam centre for the exit path.

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

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.

How can I get admission in Symbiosis for BBA?

Aspirants first need to register on the official website of the university for the BBA course. Candidates are selected for BBA course based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants are called for personal interview for selection. The university conducts counselling and document verification round to shortlist candidates for final admission to the BBA course. The university verifies the documents of the candidate during the counselling round. In case, a candidate is unable to pay prove the eligibility, his or her admission will stand cancelled.

SET Expected Cut Off 2027, Previous Year Cutoff: Category & College Wise

Updated on Oct 4, 2026 10:27 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

SET 2027 cutoff will be released after the result declaration by the Symbiosis SET colleges that participated. For each institute and course, SET cutoff 2027 will be different. The cutoff list will be announced after the release of SET results. Also, a list of shortlisted candidates for the WAT/GD/PI round will be shared. SET counselling schedule is released individually by the SET colleges. SET 2027 exam will be conducted in two phases; however, only one consolidated SET cut off lits will be released for each institute. All of these cutoffs will be available on the official website of Symbiosis University. To know more about the SET exam cutoff, last year's cutoff, and more, scroll down.

Table of contents

Factors Determining SET 2027 Cutoff
SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027
SET 2027 Cutoff (Expected)
SET Cutoff (Previous Year)
What After SET Cutoff Announcement?
SET Selection Criteria 2027
Symbiosis Colleges and Courses
FAQs Related to SET Cutoff

Factors Determining SET 2027 Cutoff

Many factors determine the SET exam cut-offs; some of these factors are mentioned below:

Number of candidates
Total number of seats available
Difficulty level of SET exam
Average number of high and low scorers

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 2027 Cutoff (Expected)

Refer to table below to know SET cutoff 2027 (expected):

Institute's Name	Courses offered	Expected Cutoff 2027
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, SICSR, Pune	-BBA (IT)	- 42-44
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, SCMS, Pune	BBA	36
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida	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

SET Cut Off 2027 (Expected): Category Wise

Check the table below to know the expected Symbiosis SET cut off 2027:

Category	SET Exam Cut Off 2027 (Out Of 60)
General	44 to 48
OBC/EWS	40 to 45
SC	30 to 38
ST	25 to 34

SET cutoff for each category will be released on website of participating institute. Category and Institute wise SET cutoff 2027 will be available online and the students who match the cutoff can appear for the counselling round at the institute.

SET Cutoff (Previous Year)

Refer to the table and infographic below to know the previous years' cutoff trends:

Category	SET Cutoff 2022	SET Cutoff 2021	SET Cut Off 2020
General	89	92	90
SC	50	41	42
ST	48	46	45
Differently Abled Candidates	55	57	55
Kashmiri Migrant Candidates	45	55	55

What After SET Cutoff Announcement?

The students will have to apply for admission according to the cutoffs as released by Symbiosis Institutes for their courses.
Students will have to appear in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview as per the schedule released by the participating institutes of SET exam.
Only students meeting the cutoff marks of the above-mentioned institutes will be called for PI round.
The application process and GDPI schedule of these institutes may be different from each other; so, the students are advised to check the websites of Symbiosis University and the respective institutes.
The final selection will be based on scaled marks of SET exam, WAT and PI as under

Number of Seats at the Affiliated SET Institutes

Check out the table below to know the number of BBA seats available for the students appearing for the SET BBA exam:

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

SET Selection Criteria 2027

Expected SET selection criteria 2027 and weightage have been mentioned in the below table, institute wise:

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
SSCA Pune	50	30	20
SSLA Pune	50	30	20

SCMC Pune expected selection criteria 2027

Category	Weightage
SET scores scaled down to 30	30
PI scores	30
WAT scores	10
Studio Test	10
Academic Profile	20
Total	100

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Symbiosis Colleges and Courses

Refer to the table below to know the SET participating colleges and the courses offered by them.

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

FAQs Related to SET Cutoff

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET cutoff 2027:

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: Which factors determined the SET cutoff?

Each participating institute released its own SET cutoff. The SET cutoff determined if the candidate will be eligible to appear for the SET selection process which includes Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. The following are the various factors that determined the SET cutoff:

Marking scheme of the exam
The difficult level of the exam
Number of students appearing for the exam
Seats offered by the participating institutes
Previous years' cutoff trends
Reservation policy of institutes
The lowest and average marks scored by the candidates in the exam.

Q: Can I join Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies without SET for BBA?

Students have to take SET for BBA admissions 2026 at SCMS Pune. They also have to participate in PI and WAT if they are shortlisted after SET cutoff.

Q: What are the total marks in SET?

Total marks in SET are 60, which is divided into 4 sections of the question paper:

General English: 16 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 16 marks
Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 12 marks
General Knowledge: 16 marks

Q: What are the minimum marks required to clear SET exam?

Students must have secured a minimum of 50% in Class 12 to appear for SET. The cut off for SET is expected to be between 25 to 42 across categories.

Q: What is the purpose of SET BBA?

SET exam is conducted for admission to colleges of Symbiosis International University. Candidates can choose their preferred institutes during SET application process. The exam is a gateway to undergraduate programmes offered at these institutes. SET programme framework allows options to pursue single major, double majors, minors, opportunity to pursue multidisciplinary, Ability and Skill enhancement courses.

Q: Is direct admission possible in SIU without SET?

No, direct admission to BBA programme at SIU is not possible. Admission to SIU is based on SET scores, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test.

Final merit list is prepared based on performance in SET, WAT and PI.