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Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025: The Ultimate Guide To The SET Application Form 2025 | Registration | Exam Dates | Eligibility | Pattern | Syllabus

Updated on - December 13, 2024 (Friday)
Symbiosis SET - Entrance exam after 12th (Ultimate Guide)
    

Introduction ( Symbiosis Entrance Exam, SET 2025)

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) is the university-level entrance exam after 12th for undergraduates conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The last date to register for SET 2025 exam is on April 12, 2025 (Saturday).

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is conducting 2 entrance exams for undergraduates under SET 2025 for its various courses. These include:

Symbiosis Entrance Exam Courses
SET Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
SITEEE Engineering
  1. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 General - for Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
  2. SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2025 - for Engineering degrees

Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET 2025) Dates

SET Exam 2025 important dates

The official schedule for all the events of SET 2025 is as follows:

Particular Date

Registration / Payment closes on

April 12, 2025 (Saturday)

Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org )

April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01

April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02

SET Test 2025 (CBT Mode)

  • SET
  • SITEEE

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

  • 09.00 am to 10.00 am
  • 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Announcement of Result

May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

Fees & Registration Fee

SET Exam Registration Fees

INR 2250

Program Registration Fees

INR 1000

Symbiosis SET 2025 Exam Syllabus

Symbiosis SET 2025 Exam Pattern

• Syllabus of SET 2025

Date : May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

Timing: 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM.

Session

Entrance Test

Pattern

No of Questions

Marks

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

09.00 am to 10.00 am.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

General English

16

16

Quantitative

16

16

General Awareness

16

16

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

12

12

Total

60

60

• Syllabus of SITEEE 2025

Date : May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

Timing: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Session

Entrance Test

Pattern

No of Questions

Marks

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

11.30 am to 12.30 pm

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE)

Physics

15

30

Chemistry

15

30

Mathematics

30

60

Total

60

120

SET 2025 Exam - Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To appear in SET 2025, the students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Symbiosis Entrance Test: SET - General 2025

SR. No. SYMBIOSIS MANAGEMENT COLLEGES COURSE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
2 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) NOIDA B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
3 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Nagpur B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
4
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) Pune
 B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6 Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent government approved Diploma in Engineering/ Technology from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).


Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
5
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) Pune
 B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.B.A. (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
6 Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) Pune B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
7
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies(SCMS) Bengaluru
 B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research) Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
The conditions to transition to Deakin University, Australia are:
1.Students successfully completing the first two years at SCMS, Bengaluru with a WAM of 55 (CGPA of 6.25)
2.IELTS minimum score of 6.
8 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Hyderabad B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
9 Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI) Pune B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes) with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
10 Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) Pune B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks of equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). Participation in sports at the International/National/State/District level (in games recognized by School Games Federation of India- SGFI) desirable. Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6 Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam - SITEEE 2025

SR. No. SYMBIOSIS ENGINEERING COLLEGE COURSE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Pune
 B. Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering)
B. Tech (Electronics and Telecommunication)		 Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Civil Engineering)

B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

B. Tech (Robotics and Automation)		 Passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
2 Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Nagpur B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
3
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Hyderabad
 B. Tech (Computer Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Computer Science and Technology) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).

SET 2025 Reservation Criteria

Under the UGC 2006 guidelines, the following are the reservation criteria for students in Symbiosis International (Deemed University):

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Differently Abled #

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

5 % for SICSR.

Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)

2 seats per programme

International Candidates

a maximum of 25%

Note : 

  • Candidates applying for any of the above-mentioned categories will be required to upload their relevant supporting documents at the time of registration and the same will be verified at the time of PI. 
  • Candidates applying under the category “Children/wards of Defence Personnel” in SICSR will be considered as candidates in OPEN Category for other institutes for which they have applied. 

Shortlisting and Selection Process

Shortlisting for Personal Interaction (PI):

Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction (PI) process based on their respective Entrance Test marks. Please check the respective institute website for information and dates of Personal Interaction (PI).

Disclaimer: It is mandatory to attend all components / tests of Personal Interaction (PI) to be eligible for admission to any UG programmes. Only candidates who attend all components / tests of selection process (Personal Interaction (PI) shall be considered as eligible for generation of merit / wait / reject list. Candidates who remain absent for any one of the component / tests will be considered as ineligible for selection process of UG degree programmes of SIU.

MERIT LIST DECLARATION AND ADMISSION

Merit list will be based on the following parameters**

Sr. No

Institute

Entrance Test Applicable

Entrance Test (60 marks)

Scaled up to 70 marks

PI

Total

1
 SCMS, Pune
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
2
 SCMS-NOIDA
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
3
 SCMS, Nagpur
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
4
 SSE
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research
5
 SICSR
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research
B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
6
 SCMS, Bengaluru
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
7
 SCMS, Hyderabad
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
8
 SSI, Pune
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research
9
 SCMC
SET
70
30
100
B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research
B.B.A (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research
10
 SSSS
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research
11
 SSLA
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research
B.Sc (Liberal Arts) Honours / Honours with Research

**Subject to change

Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective institutes. Wait list movement will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Please note that all admissions are provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programme(s) and in accordance with the rules of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

How to Register for SET 2025 entrance exam?

Step by step guide for SET 2025 registrations:

Step 1 - Visit the official registration page.

Step 1 - Apply now for Symbiosis SET Exam 2025

STEP 2: Click on ‘Register’

Step 2 - Register for Symbiosis SET Exam 2025

STEP 3: Once the page appears, fill in the details and click on ‘Save & Continue’

Step 3 - Fill the details for SET application form

STEP 4: Your registration process is marked complete once you make the final payment.

(Multiple Payment modes are available for online payment)

Please note that the registrations can be done before 12th April (Saturday) 2025.

Important Notes:

  1. Register online on the website set-test.org (up to April 12, 2025).
    Note: Any Changes in the online application form (except test city preferences and admission category) will be entertained only up to the closing date of Registration i.e. April 12, 2025. No changes shall be permitted after the closing date under any circumstances. No requests for a change of test city or category will be entertained once candidates have completed their Online SET/SITEEE 2025 payment.
  2. A candidate can appear for SET/SITEEE on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025, (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.

    Note: For Engineering, if a candidate applies to seek admission on the basis of test other than SITEEE, he/she need not register for SITEEE; rather he/she may apply directly to the concerned institute through the institute website ( https://www.sitpune.edu.in/ , https://sitnagpur.edu.in/ and https://sithyd.siu.edu.in/ )

  3. Upload your latest scanned colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 4 months old).
  4. Ensure that the information you have filled is accurate. Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling / submitting the application form is not true, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate
  5. All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org and no-reply@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered email.
  6. For all SET 2025 updates, join our Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+7uCtBRKQqmQ5NDg9 (If telegram is not installed on your device, kindly install it from Google Play Store/Apple AppStore. After installing telegram, please click on the link to join "SET 2025 (Official)" Channel)

Modes of Payment:

Online: Billdesk and EASEBUZZ payment gateways.

Additional Instructions when filling out the SET 2025 application form

Offline: Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in the "Make Payment" Tab. Take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at:

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115

Toll free number: 9071013499

Additional Instructions when filling the SET 2025 application form

  1. Any changes in the online application form (except test city preferences and admission category will be entertained only up to the closing date of registration i.e. April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
  2. No changes shall be permitted after the closing date under any circumstances. No requests for a change of test city or category will be entertained once candidates have completed their online SET/SITEEE 2025 payment.
  3. SET/SITEEE 2025 will be conducted in an online mode across 80 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences for test cities.
  4. Your photograph should not be more than 100 kb. Failing to scan and upload the photo as per the defined guidelines, will result in the cancellation of candidature.

Symbiosis SET 2025 Admit Card

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Admit Card

SET/SITEEE 2025 Admit Card should be printed (color printouts only. B&W printouts will not be accepted) from the SET website [set-test.org] which will be available from April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01 to April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02

For more instructions regarding the SET 2025 Admit Cards, please visit this link.

How to prepare for the SET Exam 2025?

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Preparation tips

Getting admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a dream for many students. But for that, you will be required to crack the SET entrance exam after 12th and for that, a good deal of preparation is a must.


1. Understanding Your Syllabus

The first and foremost step to prepare for the examination is to familiarize yourself with its syllabus. SET entrance exam after 12th consists of 2 different papers, pertaining to different fields.

The syllabus for each of these papers is different from the others. However, your approach towards it should be the same. Start by identifying your strong and weak points. Once you are done, prepare a schedule to work on acing your strong areas and strengthen your weak areas to save your score during the exam.

2. Managing Your Time

Prepare a schedule to stay on track with your studies and to ensure that you do not miss out on any important topics for the exam. Pick chapters according to importance and weightage in the exam.

3. Collect Proper Study Material

Studying from different books will help you understand different aspects of the same topic and you will understand the topic more clearly.

Symbiosis SET 2025 Result Date

  • SET/SITEEE results will be declared on May 22, 2025 (Thursday), on the website.
  • After the declaration of the SET 2025 results, the institute (offering the programme(s) for which you have paid) will conduct further selection processes for short-listed candidates. The schedule for the same will be published on the website of the respective institute(s).
  • SET/SITEEE 2025 score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year 2025-26. Admissions to the selected programmes at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) are strictly based on merit, and assessment of individual performance in the respective Entrance Test for Undergraduate Studies prescribed by the University.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 FAQs

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 FAQs
What is the admission process of Symbiosis?

Recognized by UGC and AICTE, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) admission and selection process involves a separate selection mechanism. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) after 12th is conducted to offer admission into various UG and Integrated courses.

  1. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 General - For Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
  2. SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2025: For Engineering
What is SET in Symbiosis?

SET (General) is the entrance exam after 12th in which a candidate must appear to get admission in the following courses: Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science in order to study Symbiosis.

Is there any entrance exam for BBA in Symbiosis?

Yes, there is SET (General) for the BBA course in Symbiosis.

How many times in a year SET exam is conducted?

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) after 12th is conducted once a year. This year the exam will be held on May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday).

How difficult is the SET exam?

The difficulty level of this exam is moderate.

Is the SET exam easier than NET?

No, the SET entrance exam after 12th is not as difficult as NET. If you prepare well with mock tests, appropriate study material, and previous years’ papers, you have a decent chance to crack it.

Is a calculator allowed in SET?

Mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets such as watches, calculators, smart devices of any kind, etc. and paper are NOT ALLOWED inside the test center. There is no facility for safekeeping of your personal belongings outside the test hall. Only Admit Card & Photo ID Card along with a simple ballpoint pen will be allowed to be taken inside the test hall.

What should I study for the general SET 2025?

The topics to be covered for the SET entrance exam after 12th are General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

How many papers are there in the SET exam?

There is only one paper for the SET exam.

How do you clear the Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET) exam in the first attempt?

A good preparation plan plays a significant role when it comes to cracking entrance exams like the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025. Know your syllabus very well, study the exam patterns and keep a tab on your time management.

Building your strengths, working on your weak points and practising the modules thoroughly will help you crack SET entrance exam after 12th on the first attempt.

Is there any negative marking in SET?

No.

How do you calculate the SET exam percentage?

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) sets the cut-off of its entrance exam every year, which eventually decides the pass percentage of the SET.

What is the use of Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) exam?

SET refers to Symbiosis Entrance Test which is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for students who want to enroll in different courses under the university.

The university conducts this examination for various undergraduate courses including Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science.

Is there any reservation criteria followed in Symbiosis SET 2025?

Under the UGC 2006 guidelines, the following is the reservation criteria for students at Symbiosis International (Deemed University):

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Differently Abled #

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

5 % for SICSR.

Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)

2 seats per programme

International Candidates

a maximum of 25%

Note: Candidates applying under these categories would be required to submit supporting documents during the PI round.

How many times Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) is conducted in a year?

Symbiosis conducts its SET only once in a year.

Can I register for Symbiosis SET in offline mode?

The mode of SET registration and exam is online only!

Can I add another session to the application form once I have submitted the application?

SET/SITEEE will be conducted on May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday). You can apply for all two tests.

Due to some unavoidable reasons, I will not be able to appear for SET 2025. Will my application fee be refunded or not?

The SET fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What are the eligibility criteria for admission of candidates belonging to the 'Foreign Nationals' category?

Foreign Nationals are exempted from appearing for SET/SITEEE 2025 and have to apply through Symbiosis Center for International Education (https://scie.ac.in/)

SCIE earmarks 20% of the total intake of the respective program for international students which include, Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card Holders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).

Is there negative marking in the SET question paper?

There is no negative marking in SET exam.

Who can apply for SET exam 2025?

The application criteria for SET application is standard XII (10+2) pass students from any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).

To check out the complete criteria list, click here:

Can I pay the SET application fee offline?

Yes, you can make an offline payment by submitting a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalized Bank in favor of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.

Is there any marks relaxation for the reserved category student in the SET exam?

There is a reservation policy for students from minorities and other categories but no grace marks in the SET exam.

Will there be a PI round for admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes or the SET exam score is the only criteria for admission?

Once you have met the cut-off of the entrance test, you will be eligible for further Personal Interview (PI) in the next round.

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Symbiosis SET - Entrance exam after 12th
    

Introduction ( Symbiosis Entrance Exam, SET 2025)

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) is the university-level entrance exam after 12th for undergraduates conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The last date to register for SET 2025 exam is on April 12, 2025 (Saturday).

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is conducting 2 entrance exams for undergraduates under SET 2025 for its various courses. These include:

Symbiosis Entrance Exam Courses
SET Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
SITEEE Engineering
  1. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 General - for Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
  2. SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2025 - for Engineering degrees

Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET 2025) Dates

SET exam 2025 important dates

The official schedule for all the events of SET 2025 is as follows:

Particular Date

Registration / Payment closes on

April 12, 2025 (Saturday)

Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org )

April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01

April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02

SET Test 2025 (CBT Mode)

  • SET
  • SITEEE

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

  • 09.00 am to 10.00 am
  • 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Announcement of Result

May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

Fees & Registration Fee

SET Exam Registration Fees

INR 2250

Program Registration Fees

INR 1000

Symbiosis SET 2025 Exam Syllabus

Symbiosis SET 2025 Exam Pattern

• Syllabus of SET 2025

Date : May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

Timing: 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM.

Session

Entrance Test

Pattern

No of Questions

Marks

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

09.00 am to 10.00 am.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

General English

16

16

Quantitative

16

16

General Awareness

16

16

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

12

12

Total

60

60

• Syllabus of SITEEE 2025

Date : May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

Timing: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Session

Entrance Test

Pattern

No of Questions

Marks

May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

11.30 am to 12.30 pm

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE)

Physics

15

30

Chemistry

15

30

Mathematics

30

60

Total

60

120

SET 2025 Exam - Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To appear in SET 2025, the students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Symbiosis Entrance Test: SET - General 2025

SR. No. SYMBIOSIS MANAGEMENT COLLEGES COURSE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
2 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) NOIDA B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
3 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Nagpur B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
4
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) Pune
 B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6 Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent government approved Diploma in Engineering/ Technology from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).


Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
5
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) Pune
 B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.B.A. (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
6 Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) Pune B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
7
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies(SCMS) Bengaluru
 B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of the Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research) Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
The conditions to transition to Deakin University, Australia are:
1.Students successfully completing the first two years at SCMS, Bengaluru with a WAM of 55 (CGPA of 6.25)
2.IELTS minimum score of 6.
8 Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Hyderabad B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
9 Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI) Pune B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes) with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn a 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6. Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
10 Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) Pune B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks of equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). Participation in sports at the International/National/State/District level (in games recognized by School Games Federation of India- SGFI) desirable. Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6 Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam - SITEEE 2025

SR. No. SYMBIOSIS ENGINEERING COLLEGE COURSE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Pune
 B. Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering)
B. Tech (Electronics and Telecommunication)		 Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Civil Engineering)

B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

B. Tech (Robotics and Automation)		 Passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
2 Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Nagpur B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
3
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Hyderabad
 B. Tech (Computer Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Computer Science and Technology) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
B. Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies /Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare Level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).

SET 2025 Reservation Criteria

Under the UGC 2006 guidelines, the following are the reservation criteria for students in Symbiosis International (Deemed University):

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Differently Abled #

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

5 % for SICSR.

Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)

2 seats per programme

International Candidates

a maximum of 25%

Note : Candidates applying under these categories would be required to submit the supporting documents during the the PI round.

Shortlisting and Selection Process

Shortlisting for Personal Interaction (PI):

Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction (PI) process based on their respective Entrance Test marks. Please check the respective institute website for information and dates of Personal Interaction (PI).

Disclaimer: It is mandatory to attend all components / tests of Personal Interaction (PI) to be eligible for admission to any UG programmes. Only candidates who attend all components / tests of selection process (Personal Interaction (PI) shall be considered as eligible for generation of merit / wait / reject list. Candidates who remain absent for any one of the component / tests will be considered as ineligible for selection process of UG degree programmes of SIU.

MERIT LIST DECLARATION AND ADMISSION

Merit list will be based on the following parameters**

Sr. No

Institute

Entrance Test Applicable

Entrance Test (60 marks)

Scaled up to 70 marks

PI

Total

1
 SCMS, Pune
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
2
 SCMS-NOIDA
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
3
 SCMS, Nagpur
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
4
 SSE
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research
5
 SICSR
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research
B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
6
 SCMS, Bengaluru
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
7
 SCMS, Hyderabad
SET
70
30
100
B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
8
 SSI, Pune
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research
9
 SCMC
SET
70
30
100
B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research
B.B.A (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research
10
 SSSS
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research
11
 SSLA
SET
70
30
100
B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours/ Honours with Research
B.Sc (Liberal Arts) Honours / Honours with Research

Sr. No.

Institute

Entrance Test Applicable

Entrance Test Score (60 marks)

ST-PI/WAT(50 marks)

Total

Scaled Down To 50 marks

PI

WAT

Portfolio/ Studio Test

13

SCMC

SET

50

30

10

10

100

B.B.A. (Media Management) - Honours / Honours with Research

B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research

**Subject to change

Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective institutes. Wait list movement will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Please note that all admissions are provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programme(s) and in accordance with the rules of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

How to Register for SET 2025 entrance exam?

Step by step guide for SET 2025 registrations:

Step 1 - Visit the official registration page.

Step 1 - Apply now for Symbiosis SET Exam 2025

STEP 2: Click on ‘Register’

Step 2 - Register for Symbiosis SET Exam 2025

STEP 3: Once the page appears, fill in the details and click on ‘Save & Continue’

Step 3 - Fill the details for SET application form

STEP 4: Your registration process is marked complete once you make the final payment.

(Multiple Payment modes are available for online payment)

Please note that the registrations can be done before 12th April (Saturday) 2025.

Important Notes:

  1. Register online on the website set-test.org (up to April 12, 2025).
    Note: Any Changes in the online application form (except test city preferences and admission category) will be entertained only up to the closing date of Registration i.e. April 12, 2025. No changes shall be permitted after the closing date under any circumstances. No requests for a change of test city or category will be entertained once candidates have completed their Online SET/SITEEE 2025 payment.
  2. A candidate can appear for SET/SITEEE on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025, (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.

    Note: For Engineering, if a candidate applies to seek admission on the basis of test other than SITEEE, he/she need not register for SITEEE; rather he/she may apply directly to the concerned institute through the institute website ( https://www.sitpune.edu.in/ , https://sitnagpur.edu.in/ and https://sithyd.siu.edu.in/ )

  3. Upload your latest scanned colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 4 months old).
  4. Ensure that the information you have filled is accurate. Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling / submitting the application form is not true, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate
  5. All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org and no-reply@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered email.
  6. For all SET 2025 updates, join our Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+7uCtBRKQqmQ5NDg9 (If telegram is not installed on your device, kindly install it from Google Play Store/Apple AppStore. After installing telegram, please click on the link to join "SET 2025 (Official)" Channel)

Modes of Payment:

Online: Billdesk and EASEBUZZ payment gateways.

Additional Instructions when filling out the SET 2025 application form

Offline: Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in the "Make Payment" Tab. Take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at:

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115

Toll free number: 9071013499

Additional Instructions when filling the SET 2025 application form

  1. Any changes in the online application form (except test city preferences and admission category will be entertained only up to the closing date of registration i.e. April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
  2. No changes shall be permitted after the closing date under any circumstances. No requests for a change of test city or category will be entertained once candidates have completed their online SET/SITEEE 2025 payment.
  3. SET/SITEEE 2025 will be conducted in an online mode across 80 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences for test cities.
  4. Your photograph should not be more than 100 kb. Failing to scan and upload the photo as per the defined guidelines, will result in the cancellation of candidature.

Symbiosis SET 2025 Admit Card

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Admit Card

SET/SITEEE 2025 Admit Card should be printed (color printouts only. B&W printouts will not be accepted) from the SET website [set-test.org] which will be available from April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01 to April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02

For more instructions regarding the SET 2025 Admit Cards, please visit this link.

How to prepare for the SET Exam 2025?

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 Preparation tips

Getting admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a dream for many students. But for that, you will be required to crack the SET entrance exam after 12th and for that, a good deal of preparation is a must.


1. Understanding Your Syllabus

The first and foremost step to prepare for the examination is to familiarize yourself with its syllabus. SET entrance exam after 12th consists of 2 different papers, pertaining to different fields.

The syllabus for each of these papers is different from the others. However, your approach towards it should be the same. Start by identifying your strong and weak points. Once you are done, prepare a schedule to work on acing your strong areas and strengthen your weak areas to save your score during the exam.

2. Managing Your Time

Prepare a schedule to stay on track with your studies and to ensure that you do not miss out on any important topics for the exam. Pick chapters according to importance and weightage in the exam.

3. Collect Proper Study Material

Studying from different books will help you understand different aspects of the same topic and you will understand the topic more clearly.

Symbiosis SET 2025 Result Date

  • SET/SITEEE results will be declared on May 22, 2025 (Thursday), on the website.
  • After the declaration of the SET 2025 results, the institute (offering the programme(s) for which you have paid) will conduct further selection processes for short-listed candidates. The schedule for the same will be published on the website of the respective institute(s).
  • SET/SITEEE 2025 score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year 2025-26. Admissions to the selected programmes at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) are strictly based on merit, and assessment of individual performance in the respective Entrance Test for Undergraduate Studies prescribed by the University.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 FAQs

Symbiosis SET Exam 2025 FAQs
What is the admission process of Symbiosis?

Recognized by UGC and AICTE, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) admission and selection process involves a separate selection mechanism. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) after 12th is conducted to offer admission into various UG and Integrated courses.

  1. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025 General - For Business Administration / Media Management / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mass Communication / Economics / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Dual Degree / Sport and Exercise Science
  2. SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2025: For Engineering
What is SET in Symbiosis?

SET (General) is the entrance exam after 12th in which a candidate must appear to get admission in the following courses: Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science in order to study Symbiosis.

Is there any entrance exam for BBA in Symbiosis?

Yes, there is SET (General) for the BBA course in Symbiosis.

How many times in a year SET exam is conducted?

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) after 12th is conducted once a year. This year the exam will be held on May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday).

How difficult is the SET exam?

The difficulty level of this exam is moderate.

Is the SET exam easier than NET?

No, the SET entrance exam after 12th is not as difficult as NET. If you prepare well with mock tests, appropriate study material, and previous years’ papers, you have a decent chance to crack it.

Is a calculator allowed in SET?

Mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets such as watches, calculators, smart devices of any kind, etc. and paper are NOT ALLOWED inside the test center. There is no facility for safekeeping of your personal belongings outside the test hall. Only Admit Card & Photo ID Card along with a simple ballpoint pen will be allowed to be taken inside the test hall.

What should I study for the general SET 2025?

The topics to be covered for the SET entrance exam after 12th are General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

How many papers are there in the SET exam?

There is only one paper for the SET exam.

How do you clear the Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET) exam in the first attempt?

A good preparation plan plays a significant role when it comes to cracking entrance exams like the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025. Know your syllabus very well, study the exam patterns and keep a tab on your time management.

Building your strengths, working on your weak points and practising the modules thoroughly will help you crack SET entrance exam after 12th on the first attempt.

Is there any negative marking in SET?

No.

How do you calculate the SET exam percentage?

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) sets the cut-off of its entrance exam every year, which eventually decides the pass percentage of the SET.

What is the use of Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) exam?

SET refers to Symbiosis Entrance Test which is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for students who want to enroll in different courses under the university.

The university conducts this examination for various undergraduate courses including Business Administration, Media Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Economics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Dual Degree, Sport and Exercise Science.

Is there any reservation criteria followed in Symbiosis SET 2025?

Under the UGC 2006 guidelines, the following is the reservation criteria for students at Symbiosis International (Deemed University):

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Differently Abled #

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

5 % for SICSR.

Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)

2 seats per programme

International Candidates

a maximum of 25%

Note : 

  • Candidates applying for any of the above-mentioned categories will be required to upload their relevant supporting documents at the time of registration and the same will be verified at the time of PI. 
  • Candidates applying under the category “Children/wards of Defence Personnel” in SICSR will be considered as candidates in OPEN Category for other institutes for which they have applied. 
How many times Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2025) is conducted in a year?

Symbiosis conducts its SET only once in a year.

Can I register for Symbiosis SET in offline mode?

The mode of SET registration and exam is online only!

Can I add another session to the application form once I have submitted the application?

SET/SITEEE will be conducted on May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday). You can apply for all two tests.

Due to some unavoidable reasons, I will not be able to appear for SET 2025. Will my application fee be refunded or not?

The SET fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What are the eligibility criteria for admission of candidates belonging to the 'Foreign Nationals' category?

Foreign Nationals are exempted from appearing for SET/SITEEE 2025 and have to apply through Symbiosis Center for International Education (https://scie.ac.in/)

SCIE earmarks 20% of the total intake of the respective program for international students which include, Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card Holders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).

Is there negative marking in the SET question paper?

There is no negative marking in SET exam.

Who can apply for SET exam 2025?

The application criteria for SET application is standard XII (10+2) pass students from any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).

To check out the complete criteria list, click here:

Can I pay the SET application fee offline?

Yes, you can make an offline payment by submitting a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalized Bank in favor of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.

Is there any marks relaxation for the reserved category student in the SET exam?

There is a reservation policy for students from minorities and other categories but no grace marks in the SET exam.

Will there be a PI round for admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes or the SET exam score is the only criteria for admission?

Once you have met the cut-off of the entrance test, you will be eligible for further Personal Interview (PI) in the next round.