SET Exam 2027: Dates, Application, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2027 ( SET )

Shobha pant
Updated on Sep 9, 2026 18:19 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

SET 2027 exam will be conducted by Symbiosis University. SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) is a management entrance exam conducted at the university level. The exam is held once a year in computer-based test mode to offer admission to the top 15 SIU institutes. SET registration will start in December 2026. The SET 2027 exam is likely to be conducted in the second week of May 2027, and the results are likely to be announced in the last week of May 2027. After the results are declared, shortlisted candidates will be called up for the next personal interview/group discussion round conducted by the university. The candidates will get two exam attempts from which they can choose their best score. 

Table of contents
  • What is SET Exam?
  • SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027
  • SET 2027 Exam Highlights
  • SET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • SET 2027 Registration
  • SET 2027 Exam Pattern
  • SET 2027 Syllabus
  • How to prepare for SET 2027 Exam?
  • SET Exam Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines
  • SET Exam Result and Scorecard
  • Colleges accepting SET 2027 Exam
  • SET Cutoff 2027 (Expected)
  • SET 2027 Selection Process
  • FAQs Related to SET Exam
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What is SET Exam?

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET exam) is a university-level exam conducted for admission to BBA, BCA, and other UG programmes offered by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) campuses. Approximately 50,000 aspirants appear for the SET exam, competing for the 700 seats in the 15 SIU institutes. The SET exam is MCQ-based. Those students who score good marks as per the cut-off are shortlisted for the next PI/GD round.

The SET exam consists of questions from these sections:

  • General English
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge

 

 

SET Exam Dates & Schedule 2027

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 26

SET 2027 Exam Registration Starts

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
20 May ' 26

SET result 2026

10 May ' 26

SET Exam 2026 (Test 02)

02 May ' 26

SET Exam 2026 (Test 01)

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SET 2027 Exam Highlights

The SET exam will be conducted by Symbiosis University to offer admission to undergraduate courses in its top 15 institutions. Candidates can use their best score out of two attempts for admission. Each of the 15 SIU institutes will have its individual cutoffs, and shortlisted students will be called for the next PI/GD round. 

The key highlights for the SET 2027 exam are provided below:

Features Details
Conducting body Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Exam frequency Once a year
Exam mode Online
Courses offered BBA, BCA, BBA (IT), BBA Honours
Current status SET 2026 Result declared
Next event SET 2027 Registration is likely to start in December, 2026

 

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SET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

SET exam aspirants will have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the SIU campuses to appear in the exam.

Check the minimum requirements below:

  • Passed Class 12 or equivalent exam in the relevant streams from a recognised board or university
  • Minimum marks required is 50% aggregate ( 45% for SC/ST category students).
  • Candidates in Class 12 or awaiting results were also eligible to apply.

Also read: SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027

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SET 2027 Registration

SET application process will be online. The link will be available at the exam website.

Check SET 2027 registration process below:

  • Visit SET exam website, i.e. set-test.org
  • Click on rew regisrtration and add basic details to create an ID
  • Students will then receive an email and SMS containing their SET ID and Password
  • Pay application fee of INR 2250 as per the instructions
  • Enter academic and personal details 
  • Choose test city, institute, and upload documents 
  • Pay INR 1000 as the institute fee and take a print of the SET application form

SET 2027 Application Fee

SET application fee has to be paid at the time of form submission. Given below is the amount required to be paid.

Particulars Amount
SET fee INR 2250
SIU fee INR 1000 (per institute)
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SET 2027 Exam Pattern

There will be a total of 60 questions in the SET 2027 exam. Candidates will be required to solve the questions in 60 minutes. 

SET Exam Pattern 2027

Check the table below for highlights of the SET paper pattern:

SET Exam Pattern Highlights Details
Sections
  • General English
  • Quantitative
  • General Awareness
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Number of questions

60

Marking scheme

+1 for correct answers

No negative marking

Total marks

60 marks

Difficulty-level

Moderate

Duration

60 minutes

Type of questions

Multiple choice questions with four options each

 

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SET 2027 Syllabus

The SET syllabus will include topics related to General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Check below to know the section-wise important topics for SET exam 2027.

Section SET Syllabus

General English

Figures of Speech, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Parts of Speech
General Knowledge Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economics, Science
Quantitative Probability, Percentages, Arithmetic, Equations, Mensuration
Analytical and Logical Reasoning Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, Cause and Effect

 

Symbiosis SET Syllabus 
Get section wise list of topics to cover for SET 2027 preparation
Download SET Syllabus PDF
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How to prepare for SET 2027 Exam?

SET preparation is a blend of understanding the basics and practice. The topics are familiar, but they need to be practiced well. SET exam preparation requires about 6 months. The plan should include:

  • Covering the complete SET syllabus with the help of recommended SET books
  • Practicing SET mock tests and sample papers
  • Revision of important topics in the last few days before the exam
  • Candidates can also refer to old SET question papers to practice tricky questions. 

For a detailed SET preparation strategy, check the articles listed below: 

Symbiosis SET Quant Formula Sheet 
Prepare SET Quant section by having complete control on Math topics
Download SET Quant Formulae PDF
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SET Exam Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

The SET 2027 admit card will be released on the SET website. The hall ticket for both sessions will be released separately.

How to Download SET 2027 Admit Card?

Given below is the process to download the SET exam admit card 2027:

  • Go to the website of SET (https://www.set-test.org/)
  • Click on Download SET admit card on the homepage
  • Login using user ID and password.
  • Click on the Print admit card
  • Read the instructions, click on the check box and take a printout of the SET admit card 2027.

Candidates will have to carry 2 copies of the admit card and one photo ID card for identification purpose. Digital copy of the SET admit card or photo ID will not be accepted as a valid document.

SET Exam Day Guidelines

Exam aspirants are required to follow these SET exam guidelines:

  • Reach the exam centre at least half an hour before. 
  • Students need to carry their admit card along with their valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. 
  • The exam will be invigilated; therefore, students shouldn't indulge in unfair practices. 
  • The SET exam has no negative marking; hence, answer all the questions you know confidently.

 

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SET Exam Result and Scorecard

SET result will be announced in May 2027. Candidates who appeared for SET exam can download their scorecards online using their login details.

How to Download SET Scorecard 2027?

Given below is process to download SET result 2027:

  • Go to website of SET
  • Click on the 'Download scorecard' button on the homepage
  • Enter SET UserID and Password
  • SET scorecards will appear on the screen. Check scores and download SET scorecard

Also Read: SET exam result

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Colleges accepting SET 2027 Exam

SET Exam score is accepted by 15 SIU institutes across India. The list of these Symbiosis institutes, along with the courses offered by them, is tabulated below:

Institute's Name Courses offered by the institute
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune

BBA (IT) Honors and Honors with Research

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune

BBA Honors and Honors with Research

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida BBA Honors and Honors with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur

BBA Honors and Honors with Research

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore

BBA Honors and Honors with Research

BBA (Dual Degree, Honors and Honors with Research)

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC)

BBA (Media Management), Honors and Honors with Research

SAII, Pune

BBA in Artificial Intelligence

 

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SET Cutoff 2027 (Expected)

SET cutoff 2027 will be released by participating Symbiosis institutes. The SET cutoff for BBA admissions at Symbiosis institutes is usually in the range of 32 to 40. 

SET 2027 cutoff (expected)

Check below to know top Symbiosis colleges and their SET cutoff:

Institute's Name

Courses offered

Expected Cutoff 2027

SICSR, Pune

BBA (IT)

42 to 44

SCMS, Pune

BBA 

36

SCMS, Noida

BBA

27

SCMS, Nagpur

BBA

30

SCMS, Bangalore

BBA

30

SCMS, Hyderabad

BBA

30

SCMC

BBA (Media Management)

31

SAII, Pune

BBA (Artificial Intelligence)

35

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SET 2027 Selection Process

The counselling rounds of SET exam include a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. Students need to fill the registration form for the participating Symbiosis Institutes after the announcement of results and cut-off marks.

  • Selection of students: Students are selected and called for admission process based on their SET socre. 
  • Written Ability Test and Personal Interview: The WAT and PI is conducted on campus on scheduled dates.
  • Final selection: Post the WAT-PI round, the final merit list is prepared for admission

Take a look at the table below to know the weightage for SET counselling rounds:

SET Selection Process Weightage
SET exam 2027 70%
PI and WAT 30%

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FAQs Related to SET Exam

Check below some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET exam:

Q:   How many questions do I have to answer in the SET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What all things will be mentioned on the SET Admit card 2027?
A: 

The SET admit card 2027 will consist of these details:

  • Candidate's Name
  • SET ID of the candidate
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Address of the exam centre
  • Photograph of the candidate
  • Exam-Day Instructions
Q:   What is the SET reservation criteria?
A: 

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: 

CategoryReservation
SC15%
ST7.5%
Differently Abled3%
Children of Defence Personnel5% for SICSR
Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandits2 seats per programme
International Candidatesa maximum of 25% of seats
Q:   How can I select the SET exam centre while filling the SET application form?
A: 

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'.
Q:   When will the SET 2027 registration start?
A: 

The SET 2027 registration process is likely to start in December 2026. 

Q:   How to avoid mistakes in the SET exam?
A: 
  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.
Q:   When is SET 2027 exam?
A: 

SET 2027 exam is likely to be conducted in May, 2027. The exam dates will be notified via the official SET website. 

Q:   What should be my SET exam preparation strategy?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How many colleges will accept SET 2027 exam score?
A: 

The SET 2027 exam score is accepted by 15 SIU institutes. 

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The SET 2027 exam score is accepted by 15 SIU institutes. 

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SET 2027 exam is likely to be conducted in May, 2027. The exam dates will be notified via the official SET website. 

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The SET admit card 2027 will consist of these details:

  • Candidate's Name
  • SET ID of the candidate
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Address of the exam centre
  • Photograph of the candidate
  • Exam-Day Instructions

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