SET Cut Off 2025: Check Previous Year SET Cutoff (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)

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: 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: 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.

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: What is a good score for SET BBA?

In 2025, SET was conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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: 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 2025 score will be valid for admission for 2025-2028 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.

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SET cutoff 2025 is released every year by the participating SET institutes after the declaration of the SET exam results. The SET result 2025 was announced on May 22, 2025. The SET exam 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025, for Test 1, and on May 11, 2025, for Test 2. Although the SET exam was conducted in two days, the participating SET exam institutes only release one consolidated SET cutoff list for each institute. SET cut off 2025 is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs are available on the official website of each Symbiosis college. After the announcement of SET results and cut-off for the SET exam 2025, a list of shortlisted candidates is also released for the final rounds of selection. The SET counselling schedule was released by the individual SET colleges. Read below to know more about the SET exam cutoff 2025.

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Factors Determining SET 2025 Cutoff
SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
SET 2025 Cutoff (Expected)
SET Cutoff 2024 (Previous Year)
About SET Cut off 2025
SET Exam Cut off 2025: Symbiosis Colleges and Courses
SET Selection Criteria 2025
FAQs Related to SET Cutoff

Factors Determining SET 2025 Cutoff

The following factors determine the SET cutoff.

Number of applicants appearing for the Symbiosis Entrance Test
Total number of seats available
The difficulty level of the exam

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Who determines the SET cutoff?

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

SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26	SET result 2026 TENTATIVE

SET 2025 Cutoff (Expected)

Refer to the table below to know the expected SET cutoff 2025:

Institute's Name	Courses offered	Expected Cutoff 2025
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune	-BBA (IT) -BCA	- 42-44 - 29-32
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune	BBA	36
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida	BBA	27
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	BBA	30
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore	BBA	30
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad	BBA	30

The SET cutoff for each category will be released on the official website of the participating institute. The category-wise SET cutoff will be available online and the candidates who match the cutoff can appear for the counselling round at the institute.

Read below to learn more about the SET 2025 cutoff:

The candidates will have to apply for admission according to the cut-offs as released by Symbiosis Institutes for their courses.
Candidates will have to appear in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) as per the schedule released by the participating institutes of the SET exam. In 2021, however, WAT was conducted alongside the SET exam due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
Only candidates meeting the cut-off marks of the above-mentioned institutes will be called for a Personal Interview or PI round.
The application process and GD/PI schedule of these institutes may be different from each other, therefore, the candidates are advised to check the official websites of Symbiosis University and the respective institutes.
The final selection will be based on scaled marks of the SET exam, WAT and PI as under

Commonly asked questions

Q: For how long is the SET score valid?

SET Cutoff 2024 (Previous Year)

The SET cutoff 2024 as a part of the SET selection criteria is depicted in the table below:

Category	SCMS Pune, SSE Pune, SSCA Pune, SSLA Pune & SICSR Pune	SCMS Noida	SCMC Pune
SET exam scores	50	50	30
WAT scores	30	35	10
PI scores	20	15	30
Academic profile	NA	NA	20
Studio test	NA	NA	10
Total scores	100	100	100

Symbiosis Cut Off 2023, 2022, 2021 and Previous Years

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

About SET Cut off 2025

Read below to know more about SET 2025 cutoff:

The candidates will have to apply for admission according to the cut-offs as released by Symbiosis Institutes for their courses.
Candidates will have to appear in Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) as per the schedule released by the participating institutes of SET exam. In 2021, however, WAT was conducted alongside the SET exam due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
Only candidates meeting the cut-off marks of the above-mentioned institutes will be called for PI round.
The application process and GD/PI schedule of these institutes may be different from each other, therefore, the candidates are advised to check the official 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

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Exam Date

Results

Cutoff

Counselling

SET Exam Cut off 2025: 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) -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

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Are SET cutoffs announced along with SET results?

Q: Do IIMs accept SET scores?

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SET Selection Criteria 2025

The following table depicts the SET selection criteria for different institutes:

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 will have selection criteria as under:

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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How to Download JK SET Answer Key?

Answered 4 weeks ago

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

Visit the official website
Click on the 'Display/ Challenge Answer Key' link
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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

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