SET Slot Booking 2026

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2026 ( SET )

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SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Hyderabad

27 May '26

Saumya Jain
Updated on Feb 26, 2026 13:51 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

SET slot booking 2026: The Symbiosis SET 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the CBT tetst mode. Candidates who register for the SET exam 2026 have to appear for the SET mock test before the exam. To do so, they have to book a slot in the slot booking period and reserve the time.  Applicants can book their slots by choosing a day and time on the official website of Symbiosis International University.

Also Read: Detailed SET eligibility criteria 2026

Table of contents
  • How to Book Slot for SET 2026
  • SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SET Exam Pattern 2026
  • Instructions for SET Exam Slot Booking 2026
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How to Book Slot for SET 2026

Check the process below to know how to book a slot of SET 2026:

  • Visit the website of Symbiosis International Deemed University
  • Click on SET mock test on the homepage
  • Fill SET Id and Password and click Login
  • Choose a preferred time and date 
  • Students will receive a confirmation mail on their registered email address once the slot has been booked
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are the SET mock tests similar to the actual SET exam?
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Symbiosis International University designs the SET mock tests in simulation to the actual exam. Infact, the previous year's question paper are considered to prepare the SET mock tests available on the official exam website. The questions in the SET mock tests are similar to that appear in the actual exam. Besides the questions, SET mock tests have a similar exam format, structure, and difficulty level of the exam, the mock test of SET exam aims to provide a real understanding of all features of the entrance exam.

SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
27 May ' 26

SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Hyderabad

ONGOING
30 May ' 26

SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Nagpur

01 Jun ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26

SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SAII Pune

01 Jun ' 26 - 13 Jun ' 26

SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SCMS Pune

03 Jun ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26

SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SCMC Pune

03 Jun ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26

SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SCMS Noida

07 Jun ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26

SET 2026 PI WAT Round- SCMS Bangalore (Dual Degree)

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 May ' 26

SET 2026 Counselling Registration Last Date- SICSR Pune

21 May ' 26

SET 2026 Counselling Last Date of Registration- SCMS Bangalore

20 May ' 26

SET result 2026

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SET Exam Pattern 2026

The SET question paper will have four sections. Every question in the first four sections will carry one mark each with no negative marking. Check the table below to know the revised exam pattern for SET exam.

Features Details
Mode of examination Computer-based test mode (CBT)
Duration 60 minutes
Number of sections

4

  • English
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Type of questions

MCQs and Subjective-type questions

Number of questions

60 MCQs and subjective questions for WAT

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)?
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SET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses. SET 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy to moderate. But, a few questions might trick your mind and can be time-consuming.

General Knowledge and Analytical and Logical Reasoning are easier than the Quantitative Aptitude section. In 2025, according to the students who appeared for the SET session 1 exam, the SET exam was moderate. The General English section was the easiest of all four sections. The Quantitative Aptitude section was the toughest, and the other two sections were moderate to easy. The overall difficulty level of the SET question paper was moderate. Students who appeared for the SET 2025 session 2 exam said that the overall difficulty level was easy. Again, the General English section was the easiest. In this session, the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section was also easy to moderate. The Quant section was easy to moderate, and the General Knowledge section was difficult.

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Instructions for SET Exam Slot Booking 2026

Read the instructions below for SET slot booking:

  • Book the slot for the SET exam 2026 only through a laptop or a desktop. Avoid the mobile or tablet for booking slot and download call letter.
  • Students who are registering for the SET exam must book  their preferred slot to complete SET exam registration
  • It is an online process, and students cannot get the slot booked offline. 

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Answered a week ago

SET 2027 exam will likely be held in the second week of May 2027. SET exam will be conducted in CBT test format by Symbiosis International University. Duration of exam will be one hour and students can take exam at their test centre. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Click the forgot password option in login window. Enter name, email ID and date of birth. Then, click on submit. Writing down SET password or choosing an easier one can be easier for the students. 

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Most of the colleges follow the same selection process, i.e. exam score, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges do not conduct WAT. The GD round is conducted group-wise. For instance, SCMC Pune does not conduct the Group Discussion round but rat

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, students should begin their SET exam preparation at least 6 months before exam date. SET exam is easy to moderate. Students should spend time on practice and mock test to score well.

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

SET syllabus includes important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For SET exam, candidates have to study, English Quantitative Aptitude General Knowledge and Analytical Reasoning. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

If student has a good study plan, they can study at home for SET exam. The exam is conducted annually and is easier than other BBA exams. 

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Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

IPMAT is usually considered a bit more difficult than SET, as IPMAT exam has advanced mathematics and is calculation intensive. The exam also have a sectional time limit. But, SET is easier in terms of difficulty, does not have negative marking or sectional timings. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Students must report to the SET exam centre at least an hour before the exam. SET exam will take place at 9 AM at many test centres. Students must reach the exam centre the latest by 7:30 AM.

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, one can fill the SET application form on one day and pay the fee on another day as it is not mandatory to register for SET exam and fill the application form or pay the fee in one go.

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Application fee for SET exam is INR 2250 for one session. Candidates also need to pay institution fee of INR 1000 per institute. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

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