Can the eligibility for SET exam be changed?

SET 2026 eligibility criteria has not been changed. Candidates should check eligibility criteria carefully before registration.

Is there any age limit for SET entrance exam? I am Diploma engineering student.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is an undergraduate entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SET does not have a specific age limit for candidates appearing for the Symbiosis BBA exam. Students from any stream can appear for the SET exam provided they fulfil the academic criteria. There is no age limit for students taking the SET exam.

Can international students apply for SET?

Yes, international students can apply for the SET under the Foreign Nationals category and seek admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Symbiosis International University.

Can I pay SET registration fee by cash/DD or net banking?

There is no provision of paying the SET registration fee by cash. There are only two ways of paying the application fee. i.e. online or through DD. Students can pay the application fee online through internet banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. They can also draw a DD in the favour of Symbiosis Test Secretariat at: SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune- 412115

Who can apply for SET exam?

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.

Is there any provision for conducting the SET exam twice in a year?

SET exam is conducted in two sessions every year. The exam is conducted in CBT test mode for all pages. SET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 2 and May 10.

In how many test cities is the SET exam conducted?

The SET exam is conducted in as many as 80 test cities across the country. These cities include: Exam cities for SET 2025 exam Agra Kanpur Ahmedabad Karnal Ahmednagar Kochi / Ernakulam Ajmer Kolhapur Aligarh Kolkata Allahabad Kota Ambala Kottayam Amravati Kozhikode Amritsar Lucknow Asansol Ludhiana Aurangabad Madurai Bareilly Meerut Bengaluru Mumbai Bhilai Mysuru Bhopal Nagpur Bhubaneswar Nashik Bilaspur Navi Mumbai Chandigarh / Mohali Noida/G Noida/Ghaziabad Chennai Panipat Coimbatore Panjim Cuttack Patiala Dehradun Patna Delhi/NCR Port Blair Dhanbad Pune Dibrugarh Raipur Faridabad Rajkot Gandhinagar Ranchi Gangtok / Bardang Roorkee Guwahati Shillong Gwalior Shimla Hooghly Siliguri Hyderabad Surat Indore Thane Jabalpur Thiruvananthapuram Jaipur Thrissur Jalandhar Udaipur Jammu Vadodara Jamshedpur Varanasi Jhansi Vijayawada Jodhpur Visakhapatnam

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.

Where can I check the SET syllabus?

Students can download the SET syllabus PDF from Shiksha's website. SIU does not release an official exam syllabus, but based on the trends and history, Shiksha has prepared the SET syllabus.

Is SET easy or tough?

SET is conducted for BBA admissions at Symbiosis International University. SET is considered easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty.

Can I fill out the SET application form offline?

The SET application form will be available online only. The SET application form is released on the official exam website of SET. The university does not provide any provision of offline SET registration. Candidates need to pay the application fee online as well or through a DD. Even if the candidates are paying the application fee through a DD, they should still apply online and upload the required documents. All communication regarding the SET exam, including the application process, admit card release, result declaration, etc., is done online only through the SET website.

Can I make changes to my SET application form after submission?

No changes can be made to the SET application form 2026 once submitted. Candidates should carefully fill the SET application and registration form before paying the SET application fee. Candidates should check the information entered before submitting the application form. Candidates must note that there will not be a form correction window once the application window closes. Hence, they should double check the application form before submission.

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)

What are the common mistakes to avoid in SET?

Common mistakes to avoid in SET exam include: Poor Time Management Neglecting Planning Procrastination Lack of Conceptual Clarity Overlooking Sectional Preparation Ignoring Previous Years' SET Question Papers

What are the SET 2026 registration dates?

SET application process 2026 has started. The SET exam 2026 will be conducted on May 2 and May 10, 2026. The SET exam application schedule was announced online. The SET exam application process begins with filling out the SET exam application form and proceeding on to the fee payment. Candidates need to submit their SET application form 2026 before the deadline. Candidates have to choose the their preferred institutes they wish to apply for admissions through SET exam score at the time of registration. Candidates are eligible for admission to only those institutes that they had selected in the SET application form.

How to apply for the SET exam?

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the SET exam: Students have to go to SET exam website and click on Apply for SET button. They have to register by using their name, mobile number, date of birth, etc. After filling registration forms, students have to login again with application number and password. Upload documents and pay application fee. The part 2 of SET application process includes paying the institute fee, choosing the preferred city and institute.

Which documents are needed at the time of SET registrations?

For SET exam registration, students will need: Scanned passport size photograph Email ID Mobile number Date of birth Category certificate Nationality Academic details Class 12 marksheet

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SET application form 2026 last date is April 15, 2026. SET exam 2026 application form was released on December 12, 2025, at set-test.org. It was released by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Interested and eligible candidates could apply by filling out the SET exam 2026 application form online. The registration form will be available through the Symbiosis SET candidate login on the official website. SET 2026 exam will be held on May 2, 2026, and May 10, 2026. The SET scores are accepted by the prestigious institutes of SIU. Read below to know more details about the SET exam form, fee, etc.

Table of contents

SET Exam 2026 Application Form Highlights
SET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
SET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Academic Qualification
How To Apply for SET Exam 2026?
SET Exam Application Form 2026: Important Points to Remember
How to Choose SET Test Centres During SET Registration 2026?
SET Application Form 2026: Selection of Course and Institute
Important FAQs Related to SET Registration

SET Exam 2026 Application Form Highlights

Given below are a few important points about the SET 2026 application form:

The SET exam application process is completely online. There is no provision to fill out the SET application form 2026 offline.
The SET application process 2026 has two parts. Part one of the registration consists of basic information about the candidate and payment of the SET application fee. The second part of the process includes choosing the preferred institutes and paying the programme fee.
The SET application fee and programme fee can be paid online as well as through Demand Draft.

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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
15 Apr ' 26	Last date of SET Application Process 2026
24 Apr ' 26	SET 2026 admit card availability (Test 01)
30 Apr ' 26	SET 2026 admit card availability (Test 02)
02 May ' 26	SET Exam 2026 (Test 01)
10 May ' 26	SET Exam 2026 (Test 02)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
12 Dec ' 25	SET 2026 registrations

SET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Academic Qualification

The SET exam eligibility criteria 2026 state that:

Candidates should have cleared Class 12 in any stream from a recignised board or school
They should have scored at least 50 per cent in Class 12. SC, ST category should have scored at least 45 per cent
Students who are appearing for Class 12 boards or are waiting for results can also apply provisionally
A student who has completed Class 12 or equivalent from any Foreign Board should obtain an equivalent certificate from Association of Indian Universities.

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How To Apply for SET Exam 2026?

To apply for SET exam, follow process given below (Part I):

Open SET website in a new browser
Click on Apply for SET exam on top right corner or copy https://set2026.ishinfosys.com/SYM20-SET26/apply/Index.aspx
Click on New User Registration button and read the Terms and Conditions given on the page
Students will be redirected to Part I of the SET exam application process, wherein they have to fill details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, gender, etc.
Choose the preferred SET test date, city and upload the photograph
Check the details filled and click on Save and Continue to submit it
Enter the 6 digit one time password or OTP received on registered mobile number

Check part 2 of the SET application process below:

Verify the OTP received on the registered email ID
Pay the SET application fee and proceed to the Part II of the SET registration process
Now, fill details such as communication address, nationality, and details of parents or guardians, and select the preferred SET colleges
Studens will now be redirected to the institute fee payment gateway. They need to pay INR 1000 for each institute they have selected during the application process
Complete the SET application form by paying the institute fee and taking a print out of the SET application form 2026

SET Application Fee 2026

Candidates can pay the SET application fee online through credit/debit cards or through net banking.

Course	Fee in INR
SET- General	2250
Programme registration fee (mandatory for each opted institute applied for)	1000

Mode of Payment

Candidates can choose any of the following four payment modes.

1. Billdesk Payment Gateway

2. Easebuzz Payment Gateway

3. Indian Bank Payment Gateway

4. Demand Draft:

To make payment through Demand Draft, follow the given steps:

Get a demand draft from any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Symbiosis Test Secretariat payable at Pune
Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in the "Make Payment" tab
The DD should reach the authorities by 5 PM on the last date of SET exam registration
Take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat at:
SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi,
Dist.: Pune- 412115

If any student plans to appear for only one session of the SET exam, he/she will have to submit a Demand Draft of INR 2250/- and if they plan to appear for both sessions then they will have to submit a DD of INR 4500/-. The Symbiosis Test Secretariat will authenticate the details of the Demand Draft and will send an email confirming the payment. They can access their SET admit card 2026 only if they have received the application fee payment confirmation.

Documents Required for Filling up SET Application Form 2026

The students should keep the following documents ready before filling up the SET BBA application form:

Scanned recent coloured passport-size photograph
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
Date of birth certificate
Photo ID proof
Caste certificate

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SET Exam Application Form 2026: Important Points to Remember

Students must remember following points when filling SET application form 2026:

Submitting a complete SET exam application form is important to be eligible to take SET exam 2026. If it is half filled, the form will be rejected at screening level. Such students will not get the SET exam admit card.
Students should check the details entered in the SET form 2026. The details should be valid and true such as academic qualifications, date of birth, father’s/mother’s name, permanent address, email ID and phone number, etc.
Photograph should not be older than 3 months. The photograph uploaded in application form should match the one which is to be carried to SET exam centre.
The allocation of test centres will be done on a first come first served basis.

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How to Choose SET Test Centres During SET Registration 2026?

Part 1 of the SET exam registration will include the process to choose the SET 2026 test centre. Students have to first register for using their email ID and mobile number and then fill the SET application form. Here is how to choose the SET test centre:

During the SET application form filling, candidates can choose up to three test cities for the SET exam centre allotment.
Test cities cannot be changed once the SET application form has been submitted.
Details of the SET test centre will be mentioned on the SET admit card along with the date and time of the exam
Candidates must note that they will have to visit the same test centre that has been allotted to them. They cannot change the centre on the exam day too. No change requests will be entertained.

After the SET result is declared, the aspirants will be required to book their seats for PI-WAT by paying INR 1000 as a SET PI-WAT fee. The final merit list will be announced after the PI-WAT process is over. Final admission will be offered based on the candidate’s combined score in the SET exam and PI-WAT. Selected candidates will be sent the offer letter for admission through email. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly.

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SET Application Form 2026: Selection of Course and Institute

Students have to choose their preferred SIU institute where they wish to pursue the BBA programme through the SET exam. The fee per institute is INR 1000. To complete the SET application form 2026, candidates need to pay the institute fee along with the registration fee. The list of SIU institutes which offer admission based on SET scores are mentioned below:

Sr. No	Institute	Programme
1	Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR)	BCA (Honours / Honours with Research)
1		BBA (Information Technology) Honours / Honours with Research
2	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)
3	Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)	BBA (Media Management) - Honours / Honours with Research
3	Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)	BA (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research
4	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)
5	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)
6	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- (SCMS), Bengaluru	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)
6	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- (SCMS), Bengaluru	BBA (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
7	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- (SCMS), Hyderabad	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)

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Important FAQs Related to SET Registration

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET application form and process:

Q: What is SET exam application fee?

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

Q: Is there any fee concession in the SET registration fee for reserved category students?

SET fee is the same for all categories. SET application fee for SET is INR 2250 which includes GST. Students have to additionally pay institute fee, i.e. INR 1,000 per institute. During SET registration, candidates belonging to reserved categories have to select their category.

Q: Can you share details about SET application form?

SET application form 2026 was released on December 12, 2026. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the exam can register on the set-test.org website till April 15, 2026. The application fee payment window will also close on same day.

Q: Who conducts the SET exam?

The SET exam is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed-to-be) University (SIU). SIU is responsible for organizing the exam, setting the exam pattern, conducting the test, and releasing the results. They are also involved in coordinating the admission process based on the SET scores for various undergraduate programmes offered by participating institutes. The exam is a gateway for admissions to various UG courses such as BBA.

SIU also conducts entrance exams for courses such as Management, Law, Engineering, Economics, Mass Communication, Computer Studies and Liberal Arts. Earlier, the exam was also conducted for B.Sc Culinary Arts but this exam was scrapped in the year 2021 for this course.

Q: Can the SET application fee be refunded?

The SET application is not refunded under any circumstances. Once paid, the SET registration fee will be non refundable. In case a student is unable to appear for the SET exam, he/she will not be refunded the money spent as the SET application fee.

Students should check the eligibility criteria, exam information and details before applying for the SET exam and paying the application fee.

Q: Where can I fill the SET application form?

SET application form 2026 will be available on the official website - set-test.org Given below is brief description of how to fill the SET application form:

Go to set-test.org website
Click on 'New Registration for SET'
Enter name, date of birth, nationality, country, phone number and email ID
Click on submit
The ID and password will be shared in email
Use the SET user ID and password to login and fill the application form
In the application form, fill personal details, academic details, test city preference, courses, etc. and pay the application fee
Upload recent passport size photo and signature
Pay the insitute fee to complete the form submission process.

Q: I belong to a reserved category. Do I have to fill out a different SET application form?

No, candidates will not need to fill a different SET application form if they belong to a reserved category. The SET application form is the same for all candidates, and they have to choose their category during registration process (Part 1).

Q: Can I apply for more than one course in the SET application form?

SET exam is conducted only for admission to the BBA programmes offered at Symbiosis institues. Candidates seeking BBA admissions can apply for the SET exam by filling the SET application form. The other exams for different courses include SLAT, SITEEE, SNAP, etc. for admission to SIU.

Q: 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

Q: Can the SET Applications filled offline?

No. Symbiosis University does not facilitate the SET application process in an offline mode. Candidates can register themselves for SET exam in an online mode only

Q: Can I fill SET application fee first and pay application fee later?

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.