The Symbiosis Entrance Test or commonly known as SET is a national level entrance test which is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Through this exam, candidates are eligible to take admission to various undergraduate programmes that are offered by its constituent institutes.
Those who crack SET are eligible to take admission in management, computer studies, mass communication, liberal arts and other disciplines at undergraduate level. The SET registration is expected to begin in April 2027 based on the last year’s trend while the exam shall be held in May 2027. In this blog, candidates can find complete information about SET Exam 2027 that includes, important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, exam pattern, syllabus, and much more.Â
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SET Exam 2027: Overview
Candidates can refer to the following table for key details about the Symbiosis Entrance Test 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2027 |
| Conducting body | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| Examination level | University level |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam dates | May 2027 (Expected) |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Total questions | 60 |
| Total marks | 60 |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Official website | https://www.set-test.org/ |
SET Exam 2027 Important Dates
Symbiosis International has not yet released the exam date or application date for the SET 2027 exam. However, based on last year’s registration date, it is expected that SET registration will begin in April. The table below has the tentative dates related to SET 2027.Â
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| SET 2027 registration deadline | April 2027 |
| Last date for application fee payment | To be announced |
| SET Test 1 admit card | To be announced |
| SET Test 2 admit card | To be announced |
| SET Test 1 Date | May 2027 |
| SET Test 2 Date | May 2027 |
| SET 2027 result declaration | May 2027 |
What Is the Symbiosis Entrance Test? SET Full Form & Details
SET full form is Symbiosis Entrance Test. It is an entrance examination which is used by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to certain undergraduate programmes at the participating institutes.
The candidates’ are tested based on an entrance test that consists of English language, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and analytical and logical reasoning abilities. The test is objective in nature.
Candidates who qualify the written test participate in further admission rounds, that includes a Personal Interaction (PI), depending on the institute and programme.
SET 2027 Participating Institutes and Course ListÂ
Candidates who are shortlisted through the SET 2027 are eligible to take admission to several undergraduate programmes at the participating institute. Programmes such as BBA, BCA, B.Tech, BSc, etc are offered at Symbiosis institutes. The SET participating institutes with courses are given in the table below.
| Sr. No. | Name of the Institute | Courses Offered |
| 1 | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune | BBA – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 2 | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida | B.B.A. – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 3 | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur | BBA – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 4 | Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) | B.B.A. (Information Technology) – Honours / Honours with ResearchB.C.A. – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 5 | Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) | B.A. (Mass Communication) – Honours / Honours with Research B.B.A. (Media Management) – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 6 | Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) | B.Sc. (Economics) Honours / Honours with ResearchB.Sc. (Economics) Honours / Honours with Research – Dual Degree in collaboration with University of Bristol, United Kingdom |
| 7 | Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune | B. Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)B. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)B. Tech. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)B. Tech (Robotics and Automation)B. Tech (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence) |
| 8 | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bengaluru | BBA – Honours / Honours with ResearchBBA – Honours / Honours with Research (Dual Degree with Deakin University, Australia) |
| 9 | Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Nagpur | BTech in Computer Science and Engineering |
| 10 | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad | BBA – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 11 | Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI), Pune | BSc (Applied Statistics and Data Science) – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 12 | Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Hyderabad | BTech in Computer EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringComputer Science and TechnologyComputer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |
| 13 | Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) | B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) – Honours/ Honours with Research |
| 14 | Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) | B.A. (Liberal Arts) – Honours/ Honours with Research /B.Sc. (Liberal Arts) – Honours/ Honours with Research |
| 15 | Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII), Pune | BSc (Artificial Intelligence) – Honours / Honours with ResearchBBA (Artificial Intelligence) – Honours / Honours with Research |
| 16 | Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS), Pune | BBA (Hospitality and Culinary Management) – Honours / Honours with Research |
SET Exam 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are keen to apply for the SET 2027 exam must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria varies as per the participating institute and course that one opts for. The SET eligibility criteria is specified below.
SET Basic Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility criteria for SET for undergraduate programmes is to be 12th pass. The minimum marks required in Class 12th are as follows.
| Category of the candidate | Minimum Percentage Required in Class 12 |
| Open/General category | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 45% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 45% |
SET Eligibility Criteria 2027: Course-Wise Requirements
The programmes wise SET eligibility criteria is given in the following table.
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
| BBA (Information Technology) | 12th Pass or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. |
| BBA (Media Management) – Honours / Honours with Research | |
| BSc (Economics) – Honours / Honours with Research | |
| BA (Mass Communication) – Honours / Honours with Research | |
| BA (Liberal Arts) / BSc (Liberal Arts) – Honours / Honours with Research | Class 12 from CBSE, ICSE, HSC or an equivalent recognised board, with at least 50% marks for the Open category and 45% for SC/ST candidates. Alternative eligibility routes are available for IB and GCE/IGCSE/GCSE qualifications. |
| BCA – Honours / Honours with Research | 12th pass or a government-approved diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognised board, with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. |
| BSc (Artificial Intelligence) / BBA (Artificial Intelligence) – Honours / Honours with Research | 12th Pass or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. |
SET 2027 Registration: Steps to Apply Online
SET registration 2027 is done only through online mode by visiting the official website of SET. The steps to apply online for SET 2027 are given below. .
- Visit SET official website, i.e. set-test.org
- Click on the new registration link and register by providing email id and contact number.
- An email and SMS will be sent having their SET ID and Password
- Fill in your personal details, academic details.
- Select your preferred programme.
- Choose test city, institute, and upload documents
- Review the application form before making the final submission
- Pay the application fee and take printout of the form for future reference.
SET 2027 Application Fee
SET application fee has to be paid at the time of form submission. Candidates who fail to pay the fee, their candidature will be rejected. Given below is the SET application fee.
| Particulars | Amount |
| SET registration fee | Rs. 2,250 per test |
| Programme registration fee | Rs. 1,000 per programme |
| Applicable taxes | Additional, wherever applicable |
SET 2027 Exam Selection Process
The SET 2027 selection process involves the following stages:
Stage 1: SET Examination
Candidates who fill the SET 2027 application form need to take the SET.
Stage 2: Personal Interaction
Candidates who are shortlisted based on SET scores are then shortlisted to appear for the personal interaction or PI for certain programmes.
Stage 3: Merit List and Admission Decision
Those who are shortlisted based on the SET score are then called to appear for the document verification and fee payment.
SET Exam Pattern 2027
The SET exam consists of four sections, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning for a total of 60 marks. The test consists of 60 objective type questions and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. All the sections are compulsory to be attempted. Candidates can appear in up to two tests that are held in the same month. The section wise SET exam pattern is given in the table below.
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General English | 16 | 16 |
| Quantitative | 16 | 16 |
| General Awareness | 16 | 16 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
SET 2027 Syllabus
The SET syllabus consists of several topics related to the exam pattern. Candidates must know the SET syllabus section wise for General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Check below to know the section-wise important topics for SET exam 2027.
| Section | SET Syllabus |
| General English | Figures of Speech, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Parts of Speech & More |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Polity, Economics, History, Geography, Economics, Science & More |
| Quantitative | Probability, Percentages, Arithmetic, Equations, Mensuration, Simple and compound interest & More |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, Cause and Effect & More |
Conclusion
The Symbiosis Entrance Test or SET is a crucial stage to be shortlisted for admission to several undergraduate programmes at the participating Symbiosis institutes.The exam covers four sections, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Candidates should know the eligibility criteria before they apply for the SET. They should take mock tests and prepare based on their textbook syllabus of up to class 12th to be able to crack the exam which is expected to be held in May 2027.Â
