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

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 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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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 will be conducted on May 2 and 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.

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 BCA Cut off 2026: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

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

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SET 2026 cutoff will be released by the participating Symbiosis SET colleges after the declaration of results. The SET exam result 2026 will be announced on May 20, 2026. Although the SET 2026 exam will be conducted in two days, the participating SET colleges only release one consolidated SET cutoff list for each institute. SET cut off 2026 is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs are available on the official website of each Symbiosis institute.

After announcement of SET results and cutoff for Symbiosis SET exam, a list of shortlisted candidates is also released for the final rounds of selection. The SET counselling schedule will be released by the individual SET colleges. Read below to know more about the SET exam cutoff 2026, last year SET cutoff, etc.

Table of contents

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

Factors Determining SET 2026 Cutoff

The following factors determine the SET cutoff 2026.

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

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SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SAII Pune
18 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMC Pune
18 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Registration Last Date- SCMS Pune
20 May ' 26	SET result 2026
21 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Bangalore
25 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Registration Last Date- SICSR Pune
27 May ' 26	SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Hyderabad
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SET Exam Cut off 2026: 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

SET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

Refer to table below to know SET cutoff 2026 (expected):

Institute's Name	Courses offered	Expected Cutoff 2026
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 2026 (Expected): Category Wise

Check the table below to know the expected Symbiosis SET cut off 2026:

Category	SET Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
General	36 to 42 marks
SC	27 to 34 marks
ST	25 to 31 marks
OBC	29 to 35 marks

SET cutoff for each category will be released on website of participating institute. Category and Institute wise SET cutoff 2026 will be available online and the students who match the cutoff can appear for the counselling round at the institute.

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

About SET Cut off 2026

Read below to know more about SET 2026 cutoff:

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. In 2021, WAT was conducted alongside the SET exam due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
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

What After SET Cutoff Announcement?

After the SET cutoffs are announced, students should check the PI dates for the participating institutes. They should also started preparing for the GD/PI/WAT rounds. The overall scores in these rounds along with performance in SET exam will be considered for final admissions. The PI rounds will be held on the campuses of the SIU BBA colleges or online.

SET Selection Criteria 2026

DeskCalendar Counselling: 18 May ' 26

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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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

FAQs Related to SET Cutoff

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET cutoff 2026:

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: 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: 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.

Q: What are the total marks in SET?

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