SET BA Mass Communication 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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

During the SET registration process, candidates need to select their SET exam centre. The candidates can choose upto three SET exam centres  for the SET exam centre allotment. Candidates should choose the test centres in the order of their preference, as they cannot be changed after the SET exam application form submission. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to select the SET exam centre:

• Register on the official website of SET.
• Login to the candidate portal and fill the rest of the SET application form
• Under the 'test centre' tab, choose the preferred test cities.
• Candidates can select up to three test centres while filling out the SET exam application form 2024.
• Candidates must select test centres in order of their preference, i.e. from first to third.
• Fill up the entire SET application form, pay the application fee and finally and click 'Submit'.

The important documents to be carried to the exam centre include the following:

• Two coloured printouts of the SET admit card
• Photos of the candidate affixed to the SET admit card (preferrable the same as the one uploaded in SET application form)
• Valid photo ID proof (issued by the Government of India) such as Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Pan Card, etc. 
• Black or blue ball point pen
• Hand sanitizer
• Transparent water bottle

SET result is available online on the official website of SET. Candidates who appeared for the SET exam can download their SET scorecards using their Username and password. Given below is the process on how to download the SET results:

1. Visit the official website of the SET exam which is set-test.org
2. Click on the 'Download Scorecard' tab
3. Enter login credentials - SET user ID and password 
4. Check your result for the SET exam
5. Download the SET scorecard and take a printout of the same for future references

The SET mock test will be available online on the official website of SET. The mode of conduction will be the same as the actual SET exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the SET exam and paid the application fee can take the mock test once they have downloaded the SET admit card. The mock test will be conducted to familiarize the students with the exam pattern and prepare the students with the time-based exam and help them tackle the time limit. Students must login at least ten minutes prior to take the mock exam. To login, students can use their User ID and Password which they received on the registered email ID. 

No, after the SET exam is cleared, candidates had to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious institutes of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process included Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. were also considered for admission to various institutes which accept SET scores. SET score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their SET scores, marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12. For the final selection, the institutes take SET scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity into consideration.

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.

On the SET exam day, students have to follow certain guidelines which include reaching on time, cooperating with the exam centre staff, following instructions of the test invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the SET questions. 

SET exam day dos:

1. Reach the examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your SET admit card
2. Carry two copies of the SET admit card, one photo ID card and passport size photos
3. PwD students should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 
4. Carry a blue or black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
5. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow instructions during entry
6. Students must write their name and roll numbers on the rough sheet provided by the invigilator and sign on it

1. Do not reach late to the exam centre. 

2. Don't forget SET admit card. 

3. Do not carry prohibited things such as electronic devices, study material, notes, bags, etc.

4. Refrain from any form of malpractice or cheating. 

SET exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates should however be cautious while answering the questions as accuracy is key a player in scoring well in the SET exam. Practicing previous years' papers can help in understanding the question pattern and managing time effectively.

Since there are no optional questions in the SET exam, all 60 MCQs are compulsory. 

Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, SET candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer, face mask and gloves along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the SET exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

 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)

Candidates will know their allotted SET exam centre only from SET admit card. SIU allots SET centre to aspirantsin city of their first preference usually. So, candidates can at least be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the SET application form. 

1. Allocate time to each section and give priority to easier ones
2. Do not avoid SET mock test. 
3. Learn concepts, practice and revise to increase chances of scoring well. 
4. Prepare for each section separately and prepare accordingly. Know the weaknesses and strengths and do a balanced preparation.

The SET BBA question paper is divided into four sections, I. e. General English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. SET exam is conducted for one hour in CBT mode. Going through the past year question papers will give an idea about what to expect and an insight into the difficulty level. To prepare for the General English section, read and practice a lot of comprehension passages, and work on vocabulary and grammar. For the General Awareness section, read newspapers and magazines to know the Current Affairs, the latest trends, history, and geography. You can also refer to books for static GK. For SET preparation, go through at least the previous five years papers to get used to the paper pattern and understand the difficulty level. The next step would be to capitalise on strengths and work on weaknesses. 

Candidates who have completed their Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with at least 50 per cent aggregate are eligible to apply for SET exam. There is no age limit to appear for the exam. Candidates in the Class 12 or are awaiting the Class 12 results can also apply provisionally and present the marksheet at the time of admission. The candidate who has completed class 12 or equivalent from a foreign board and must have obtained an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is eligible.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a national-level entrance exam which is conducted only once a year. The exam is usually conducted in the computer-based test mode in about 80 test cities across the country. This year, the SET exam 2026 was conducted on May 2 and May 10. The students who wish to appear for SET exam had to apply online by filling the SET application form.

Syllabus in SET exam is based on Class 12 and students need not study advanced topics beyond Class 12. SET syllabus assesses knowledge of students and skills at Class 12 level. 

SET question paper is divided into 4 sections, I. e, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General English Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. All the sections carry MCQ questions and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. Given below is the number of questions in each section:

• General English- 16
• Quantitative Aptitude- 16
• General Knowledge- 16
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning- 12 

SET exam has four sections having multiple-choice questions. The sectional weightage of each section of the SET question paper is different. The General English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge sections have 16 questions. Each question carries one mark. The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of the SET question paper has12 multiple-choice questions and each question carries one mark. For incorrect answers, there is no negative marking. The detailed SET sectional weightage is given below:

Subject	Questions	Marks
General English	16	16
Quantitative	16	16
General Awareness	16	16
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	12	12
Total	60	60