Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024: The ultimate guide to the SET Application Form 2024 | Registration | Exam Dates | Eligibility | Pattern | Syllabus

Updated on - December 20, 2023 (Wednesday)

Symbiosis SET - Entrance exam after 12th (Ultimate Guide)

Introduction ( Symbiosis Entrance Exam, SET 2024)

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2024) is the university-level entrance exam after 12th for undergraduates conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The last date to register for SET 2024 exam is on April 12, 2024 (Friday).

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is conducting 3 entrance exams for undergraduates under SET 2024 for its various courses. These include:

Symbiosis Entrance Exam	Courses
SLAT	LAW
SET	Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree / Media Management / Dual Degree
SITEEE	Engineering

Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2024 - for Law degrees
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024 General - for Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree
SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2024 - for Engineering degrees

Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET 2024) Dates

The official schedule for all the events of SET 2024 is as follows:

Particular	Date
Registration / Payment closes on	April 12, 2024 (Friday)
Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org)	April 25, 2024 (Thursday) for SET Test 01 April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) for SET Test 02
SET Test 2024 (CBT Mode) SLAT SET SITEEE	May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 09.00 am to 10.00 am 11.30 am to 12.30 pm 02.00 pm to 03.00 pm
Announcement of Result	May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

Fees & Registration Fee

SET Exam Registration Fees	INR 2250
Program Registration Fees	INR 1000

Symbiosis SET 2024 Exam Syllabus

• Syllabus of SLAT 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 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 SET 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.	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 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM	SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE)	Physics	15	30
		Chemistry	15	30
		Mathematics	30	60
		Total	60	120

SET 2024 Exam - Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis SET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To appear in SET 2024, the students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS LAW COLLEGES	COURSE	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune	B.A. LLB Hons.	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB Hons.
2	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Noida	B.A. LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB
3	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Hyderabad	B.A. LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB
4	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Nagpur	B.A LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB

Symbiosis Entrance Test: SET - General 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS LAW 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)
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)
3	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Nagpur	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).
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)
4		B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
5	Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) Pune	B.B.A. (Media Management) - Honours / Honours with Research	Applicants who have completed their 10+2 (or 10+3 Diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education) in any discipline, from any recognised Board / Council / University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, are eligible to seek admission. Applicants expecting their 12th results may also apply. It is incumbent upon them to furnish proof of securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, at the time of the second round of admission.
5		B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)
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).
7	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Bengaluru	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes)
7		B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
8	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Hyderabad	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).
9	Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI) Pune	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	Std. XII (10 + 2) pass 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.

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam - SITEEE 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS ENGINEERING COLLEGE	COURSE	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Pune	Bachelor of Technology (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Telecommunication) Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Robotics and Automation]	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
2	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Nagpur	Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering)	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)
3	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Hyderabad (*Approval awaited from AICTE)	Bachelor of Technology (Computer Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Technology) Bachelor of Technology (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)

SET 2024 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 SLS-Pune , SICSR.
Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)	2 seats per programme
International Candidates	a maximum of 20 (twenty) %.

Note : Candidates applying under these categories would be required to submit the supporting documents during the PI/WAT/ST-PI.

Shortlisting and Selection Process

SHORTLISTING FOR PERSONAL INTERACTION / WRITTEN ABILITY TEST (PI/WAT) OR STUDIO TEST AND PERSONAL INTERACTION (ST-PI):

Candidates will be shortlisted for PI/WAT/ST-PI based on their respective Entrance Test marks. Please check the respective institute website for information and dates of PI/WAT/ST-PI.

Disclaimer: It is mandatory to attend all components / tests of PI/WAT/ST-PI to be eligible for admission to any UG programmes. Only candidates who attend all components / tests of selection process (PI/WAT/ST-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 Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

MERIT LIST DECLARATION AND ADMISSION

Merit list will be based on the following parameters**

Sr. No	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Entrance Test (60 marks)
			Entrance Test (60 marks)
			Scaled up to 70 marks	PI	Total
1	SLS, Pune	SLAT	70	30	100
1	B.A LLB (Hons.) B.B.A LLB (Hons.)	SLAT	70	30	100
2	SLS, Hyderabad	SLAT	70	30	100
2	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
3	SLS, NOIDA	SLAT	70	30	100
3	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
4	SLS, Nagpur	SLAT	70	30	100
4	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
5	SCMS, Pune	SET	70	30	100
5	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
6	SCMS-NOIDA	SET	70	30	100
6	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
7	SCMS, Nagpur	SET	70	30	100
7	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
8	SSE	SET	70	30	100
8	B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
9	SICSR	SET	70	30	100
	B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research
	B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
10	SCMS, Bengaluru	SET	70	30	100
	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
	B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
11	SCMS, Hyderabad	SET	70	30	100
11	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
12	SSI, Pune	SET	70	30	100
12	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100

Sr. No.	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Entrance Test Score (60 marks)	ST-PI/WAT(50 marks)			Total
Sr. No.	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Scaled Down To 50 marks	PI	WAT	Portfolio/ Studio Test	Total
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 2024 entrance exam?

Step by step guide for SET 2024 registrations:

Step 1 - Visit the official registration page.

Step 1 - Apply now for Symbiosis SET Exam 2024

STEP 2: Click on ‘Register’

Step 2 - Register for Symbiosis SET Exam 2024

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 (Friday) 2024.

Important Notes:

Register online on the website set-test.org (up to April 12, 2024).
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, 2024. 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 payment.
You may register for up to three tests from SET/SLAT/SITEEE.
Note: For Engineering, if a candidate applies to seek admission based on 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/ and https://sitnagpur.edu.in/ ).
Upload your latest scanned colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 3 months old).
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
All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered email.

Modes of Payment:

Online: Billdesk and EASEBUZZ payment gateways.

Additional Instructions when filling out the SET 2024 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

Phone: 020-61936226/27.

Additional Instructions when filling the SET 2024 application form

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, 2024 (Friday)
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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 payment.
SET/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 will be conducted in an online mode across 76 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences for test cities.
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 2024 Admit Card

SET/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 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, 2024 (Thursday) for SET Test 01 to April 30, 2024 (Saturday) for SET Test 02

For more instructions regarding the SET 2024 Admit Cards, please visit this link.

How to prepare for the SET Exam 2024?

Symbiosis SET Exam 2024 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 3 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 2024 Result Date

SET/SLAT/SITEEE results will be declared on May 22, 2024 (Wednesday), on the website.
After the declaration of the SET 2024 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year of 2024-25. 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) 2024 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.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024 General - For Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2024: For Law
SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2024: 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: Management, Mass Communication, Media Management, Economics, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Applied Statistics & Data Science and Dual Degree in order to study at Symbiosis.

Is there a BBA course in Symbiosis?

SET (General) is the entrance exam in which a candidate must appear to get admission in the BBA programme along with the following courses: Management, Mass Communication, Media Management, Economics, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Applied Statistics & Data Science and Dual Degree in order to study at 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, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday).

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 2024?

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) 2024. 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 2024) 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 Management, Law, Engineering, Mass Communication, Economics, Computer Studies, Information Technology and Applied Statistics & Data Science.

Is there any reservation criteria followed in Symbiosis SET 2024?

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 SLS-Pune , SICSR.
Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)	2 seats per programme
International Candidates	a maximum of 20 (twenty) %.

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

How many times Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2024) 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?

SLAT/SET/SITEEE will be conducted on May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday). You can apply for all three tests.

Due to some unavoidable reasons, I will not be able to appear for SET 2024. 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 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 2024?

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 GD/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 the further Personal Interview/Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT) or Studio Test and Personal Interaction (ST-PI), in the next round.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024: The ultimate guide to the SET Application Form 2024 | Registration | Exam Dates | Eligibility | Pattern | Syllabus

Updated on - December 20, 2023 (Wednesday)

Symbiosis SET - Entrance exam after 12th

Introduction ( Symbiosis Entrance Exam, SET 2024)

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is conducting 3 entrance exams for undergraduates under SET 2024 for its various courses. These include:

Symbiosis Entrance Exam	Courses
SLAT	LAW
SET	Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree / Media Management / Dual Degree
SITEEE	Engineering

Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2024 - for Law degrees
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024 General - for Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree
SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2024 - for Engineering degrees

Symbiosis Entrance Exam (SET 2024) Dates

The official schedule for all the events of SET 2024 is as follows:

Particular	Date
Registration / Payment closes on	April 12, 2024 (Friday)
Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org)	April 25, 2024 (Thursday) for SET Test 01 April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) for SET Test 02
SET Test 2024 (CBT Mode) SLAT SET SITEEE	May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 09.00 am to 10.00 am 11.30 am to 12.30 pm 02.00 pm to 03.00 pm
Announcement of Result	May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

Fees & Registration Fee

SET Exam Registration Fees	INR 2250
Program Registration Fees	INR 1000

Symbiosis SET 2024 Exam Syllabus

• Syllabus of SLAT 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 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 SET 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.	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 2024

Date : May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Timing: 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM

Session	Entrance Test	Pattern	No of Questions	Marks
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM	SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE)	Physics	15	30
		Chemistry	15	30
		Mathematics	30	60
		Total	60	120

SET 2024 Exam - Eligibility Criteria

To appear in SET 2024, the students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS LAW COLLEGES	COURSE	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune	B.A. LLB Hons.	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB Hons.
2	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Noida	B.A. LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB
3	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Hyderabad	B.A. LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB
4	Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Nagpur	B.A LLB	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
		B.B.A LLB

Symbiosis Entrance Test: SET - General 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS LAW 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)
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)
3	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Nagpur	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).
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)
4		B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
5	Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) Pune	B.B.A. (Media Management) - Honours / Honours with Research	Applicants who have completed their 10+2 (or 10+3 Diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education) in any discipline, from any recognised Board / Council / University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, are eligible to seek admission. Applicants expecting their 12th results may also apply. It is incumbent upon them to furnish proof of securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, at the time of the second round of admission.
5		B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)
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).
7	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Bengaluru	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes)
7		B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
8	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Hyderabad	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Standard XII (10+2) pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).
9	Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI) Pune	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	Std. XII (10 + 2) pass 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.

SIT Engineering Entrance Exam - SITEEE 2024

SR. No.	SYMBIOSIS ENGINEERING COLLEGE	COURSE	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Pune	Bachelor of Technology (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Telecommunication) Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Robotics and Automation]	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
2	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Nagpur	Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering)	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)
3	Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) Hyderabad (*Approval awaited from AICTE)	Bachelor of Technology (Computer Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Technology) Bachelor of Technology (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes)

SET 2024 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 SLS-Pune , SICSR.
Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)	2 seats per programme
International Candidates	a maximum of 20 (twenty) %.

Note : Candidates applying under these categories would be required to submit the supporting documents during the PI/WAT/ST-PI.

Shortlisting and Selection Process

SHORTLISTING FOR PERSONAL INTERACTION / WRITTEN ABILITY TEST (PI/WAT) OR STUDIO TEST AND PERSONAL INTERACTION (ST-PI):

Candidates will be shortlisted for PI/WAT/ST-PI based on their respective Entrance Test marks. Please check the respective institute website for information and dates of PI/WAT/ST-PI.

MERIT LIST DECLARATION AND ADMISSION

Merit list will be based on the following parameters**

B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)

Sr. No	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Entrance Test (60 marks)
			Entrance Test (60 marks)
			Scaled up to 70 marks	PI	Total
1	SLS, Pune	SLAT	70	30	100
1	B.A LLB (Hons.) B.B.A LLB (Hons.)	SLAT	70	30	100
2	SLS, Hyderabad	SLAT	70	30	100
2	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
3	SLS, NOIDA	SLAT	70	30	100
3	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
4	SLS, Nagpur	SLAT	70	30	100
4	B.A LLB B.B.A LLB	SLAT	70	30	100
5	SCMS, Pune	SET	70	30	100
5	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
6	SCMS-NOIDA	SET	70	30	100
6	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
7	SCMS, Nagpur	SET	70	30	100
7	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
8	SSE	SET	70	30	100
8	B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
9	SICSR	SET	70	30	100
	B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research
	B.C.A - Honours / Honours with Research
10	SCMS, Bengaluru	SET	70	30	100
	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research

11	SCMS, Hyderabad	SET	70	30	100
11	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100
12	SSI, Pune	SET	70	30	100
12	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	SET	70	30	100

Sr. No.	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Entrance Test Score (60 marks)	ST-PI/WAT(50 marks)			Total
Sr. No.	Institute	Entrance Test Applicable	Scaled Down To 50 marks	PI	WAT	Portfolio/ Studio Test	Total
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.

How to Register for SET 2024 entrance exam?

Step by step guide for SET 2024 registrations:

Step 1 - Visit the official registration page.

STEP 2: Click on ‘Register’

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

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 (Friday) 2024.

Important Notes:

Register online on the website set-test.org (up to April 12, 2024).
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, 2024. 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 payment.
You may register for up to three tests from SET/SLAT/SITEEE.
Note: For Engineering, if a candidate applies to seek admission based on 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/ and https://sitnagpur.edu.in/ ).
Upload your latest scanned colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 3 months old).
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
All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered email.

Modes of Payment:

Online: Billdesk and EASEBUZZ payment gateways.

Additional Instructions when filling out the SET 2024 application form

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

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

Phone: 020-61936226/27.

Additional Instructions when filling the SET 2024 application form

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, 2024 (Friday)
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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 payment.
SET/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 will be conducted in an online mode across 76 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences for test cities.
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 2024 Admit Card

For more instructions regarding the SET 2024 Admit Cards, please visit this link.

How to prepare for the SET Exam 2024?

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 3 different papers, pertaining to different fields.

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 2024 Result Date

SET/SLAT/SITEEE results will be declared on May 22, 2024 (Wednesday), on the website.
After the declaration of the SET 2024 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year of 2024-25. 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) 2024 FAQs

What is the admission process of Symbiosis?

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024 General - For Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Computer Studies / Information Technology / Applied Statistics and Data Science / Media Management / Dual Degree
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2024: For Law
SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2024: For Engineering

What is SET in Symbiosis?

Is there a BBA course in Symbiosis?

SET (General) is the entrance exam in which a candidate must appear to get admission in the BBA programme along with the following courses: Management, Media Studies, Economics, Computer Studies, Information Technology and Applied Statistics & Data Science in order to study at 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, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday).

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?

What should I study for the general SET 2024?

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?

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 2024) 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.

Is there any reservation criteria followed in Symbiosis SET 2024?

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 SLS-Pune , SICSR.
Kashmiri migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir (Non- Migrants)	2 seats per programme
International Candidates	a maximum of 20 (twenty) %.

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

How many times Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET 2024) 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?

SLAT/SET/SITEEE will be conducted on May 05, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday). You can apply for all three tests.

Due to some unavoidable reasons, I will not be able to appear for SET 2024. 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/SLAT/SITEEE 2024 and have to apply through Symbiosis Center for International Education (https://scie.ac.in/)

Is there negative marking in the SET question paper?

There is no negative marking in SET exam.

Who can apply for SET exam 2024?

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 GD/PI round for admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes or the SET exam score is the only criteria for admission?