Symbiosis International University's SET- Symbiosis Entrance Test (Undergraduate Degree Programmes) Entrance Exam

Following the release of the SET result, the participating institutes release the SET cutoff. The SET scores are accepted by the 10 esteemed Symbiosis Institutes. These institutions accept SET results for a range of undergraduate degrees. Every institute and course has a distinct SET cut-off. Each participating college or institute's official website will have access to these cutoffs. In order for applicants to be admitted to their selected institute, they must meet the cutoff of the SET exam that they took.

No, there is no negative marking in the SET exam. If you answer a question incorrectly or leave it blank, you will not be penalized any marks. You will only receive marks for the questions you answer correctly. The SET exam focuses on rewarding your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter through correctly answered questions. Hence, there's no penalty for taking calculated risks or attempting questions you might be unsure about.

The important topics of the Quantitative Aptitude section of the SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) exam include:

• Profit and Loss
• Time and Work
• Data Interpretation
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Percentages
• Probability
• Time, Speed, and Distance
• Geometry
• Average
• Set Theory
• Allegations
• Algebra
• Data Sufficiency
• Series
  These topics are crucial for candidates preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section of the SET exam. Understanding and practicing these topics can significantly enhance one's performance in this section of the exam, helping them to score well and secure admission to Symbiosis institutes.

Symbiosis International (Deemed-to-be) University (SIU) administers the SET exam. SIU is in charge of exam planning, administration, exam pattern establishment, and result dissemination. Additionally, they assist in organizing the SET-based admission process for the several undergraduate programs that partner institutions offer. The exam serves as an entry point for several UG courses, including BBA.

Yes, the students can appear for the SET exam more than once. During the SET registration process, candidates are asked if they wish to appear for the first session, the second session or both the sessions. Candidates can choose as per their convenience and mark the checkbox in front of the test date. The SET exam 2026 will be conducted in the second week of May 2026, tentatively, in the computer-based test mode. Having said that, students applying for the SET exam must make sure they fulfil the eligiblity criteria and age requirement for the SET exam. 

The University accepts PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by SIU for admission to PhD programme.