Students targeting BBA at SCMS Pune need a SET score of at least 37 out of 60, based on the 2024 closing cutoff; SLS Pune law programs require 45 to 48 marks in SLAT under the same Symbiosis entrance framework at set-test.org.
Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts two entrance tests for UG admissions under the SET portal — SET-General for management and social science programs, and SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) for law school campuses. Both exams carry 60 marks and have no negative marking. Each Symbiosis campus releases its own cutoff after the selection process, and scores vary by institute, program and category. Tracking year-wise closing scores helps you set a realistic target and identify backup campuses before the SET 2026 result is declared.
- SET-General carries 60 marks (60 questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking) and is used for SCMS, SSE and SICSR admissions.
- SLAT also carries 60 marks and determines cutoffs for all four SLS law school campuses.
- SCMS Pune posted the highest SET cutoff among management campuses in 2024 — 37 marks for the General category.
- SLS Pune expects a SLAT cutoff of 45–48 marks for 2026, based on 2024–2025 trends.
- SC and ST cutoffs are typically 10–13 marks lower than General at most Symbiosis campuses.
| Direct Link to SET 2026 Official Portal (Active) — www.set-test.org |
SET 2026 Cutoff at a Glance
The table below gives a consolidated view of expected 2026 closing scores across major Symbiosis institutes, based on 2024 and 2025 trends. SET-General scores apply to SCMS, SSE and SICSR programs; SLAT scores apply to all four SLS law school campuses.
| Institute | Program | Test | Expected 2026 Cutoff — General (out of 60) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMS Pune | BBA | SET | 38–42 |
| SCMS Noida | BBA | SET | 30–33 |
| SSE Pune | BSc Economics | SET | 35–38 |
| SICSR Pune | BBA IT | SET | 41–46 |
| SICSR Pune | BCA | SET | 30–34 |
| SLS Pune | BA LLB / BBA LLB | SLAT | 45–48 |
| SLS Noida | BA LLB / BBA LLB | SLAT | 43–45 |
| SLS Hyderabad | BA LLB | SLAT | 40–42 |
| SLS Nagpur | BA LLB | SLAT | 35–38 |
Expected cutoffs based on 2024–2025 trends. Official cutoffs are released at set-test.org after SET 2026 results.
SCMS Pune (BBA) Cutoff — Year-Wise Trends
SCMS Pune is the most competitive management campus under the SET framework. Its BBA cutoff has remained stable since the exam moved to a 60-mark format in 2022. The General category closing score held at 37 marks in 2024 and is expected to edge up slightly for 2026 as applicant numbers grow.
| Year | General (out of 60) | SC | ST | Exam Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ~38 (based on trends) | ~27 | ~25 | 60 |
| 2024 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 60 |
| 2023 | ~37 (based on trends) | ~25 | ~22 | 60 |
The 2024 General cutoff is confirmed. 2023 and 2025 figures are based on available trends. Pre-2023 cutoffs were under the old 150-mark format and are not directly comparable.
Targeting 40 or above out of 60 keeps you above the SCMS Pune threshold and covers most other Symbiosis management campuses at the same time. Admission at SCMS Pune depends on both the SET score and performance in the Personal Interview (PI) — clearing the cutoff grants PI eligibility, not a confirmed seat.
SLS Cutoff Trends (SLAT-Based)
All four Symbiosis Law School campuses admit students through SLAT, a 60-mark test also hosted at set-test.org. SLS Pune commands the highest cutoff among all SLS campuses. Students who score between 40 and 44 in SLAT should prioritise SLS Noida or SLS Hyderabad as realistic targets.
| Campus | Expected 2026 Cutoff — General | Expected 2026 Cutoff — SC | Expected 2026 Cutoff — ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS Pune | 45–48 | 33–36 | 30–33 |
| SLS Noida | 43–45 | 30–34 | 27–31 |
| SLS Hyderabad | 40–42 | 28–31 | 25–28 |
| SLS Nagpur | 35–38 | 24–27 | 21–25 |
All SLAT cutoffs are out of 60. Expected figures are based on 2024–2025 trends; official cutoffs will be released after SLAT 2026 results at set-test.org.
SLS Nagpur is the most accessible SLS campus and is a strong option for students with a SLAT score in the 35–40 range. Like SCMS Pune, all SLS campuses require a PI round after the cutoff is cleared — the SLAT score alone does not confirm admission.
Cutoffs at SSE, SICSR and SCMS Noida
Students who need backup options beyond SCMS Pune can consider SSE Pune for economics, SICSR Pune for IT-integrated management and BCA programs, and SCMS Noida for BBA with a lower competition level. Here is the cutoff picture based on 2024 data:
| Institute | Program | 2024 Cutoff — General | 2026 Expected — General |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMS Noida | BBA | 29 | 30–33 |
| SSE Pune | BSc Economics | 35 | 35–38 |
| SICSR Pune | BBA IT | 42 | 41–46 |
| SICSR Pune | BCA | 31 | 30–34 |
2026 expected cutoffs are based on 2024–2025 trends. All scores are out of 60.
SICSR Pune BBA IT carries the highest SET cutoff among all non-law programs — driven by strong and rising demand for technology-integrated management education. Students targeting this program should aim for 44 or above to stay comfortably clear of the cutoff line.
Category-Wise Cutoff Breakdown
SET cutoffs follow separate merit lists for each reservation category. Reserved category students benefit from lower thresholds at every Symbiosis campus. The table below shows category-wise closing scores at three key SET campuses based on 2024 data. All scores are out of 60.
| Category | SCMS Pune (BBA) | SSE Pune (BSc Economics) | SCMS Noida (BBA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 37 | 35 | 29 |
| SC | 26 | 24 | 20 |
| ST | 24 | 22 | 18 |
| PwD | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Category-wise figures are based on 2024 cutoff trends. Exact values change each year.
SC and ST students see cutoffs that are 10–14 marks lower than the General category at the same campus. PwD cutoffs are the lowest across all categories. Reservation benefits apply to SIU-designated seats only; international quota seats follow separate admission norms.
What Affects the SET Cutoff Each Year
The closing score at each Symbiosis campus shifts from year to year. Six factors drive these changes:
- Total applicants: A rise in the number of SET or SLAT test-takers raises competition and pushes the cutoff up. SET registrations have grown steadily over the past three years.
- Exam difficulty: A harder question paper lowers average scores and typically pulls the cutoff down by a few marks.
- Seat availability: Any increase or reduction in intake at a campus directly shifts its closing score.
- PI and WAT performance: Admission at SCMS Pune, SSE and SICSR depends on a combined SET plus Personal Interview (PI) score. Clearing the cutoff grants PI eligibility — not a confirmed seat.
- Program demand: BBA at SCMS Pune and BBA IT at SICSR attract consistently high demand, keeping their cutoffs above the SET average year after year.
- Category composition: The proportion of test-takers in each category influences where reserved-category cutoff lines settle in a given year.
SET 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected SET 2026 cutoff for SCMS Pune BBA?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected SET 2026 cutoff for SCMS Pune BBA in the General category is 38–42 marks out of 60. The confirmed cutoff will be available at set-test.org after SET 2026 results are declared.
Ques. Is a SET score of 40 out of 60 good enough for Symbiosis admissions?
Ans. Yes. A SET score of 40 out of 60 is above the expected General category cutoff at most Symbiosis campuses including SCMS Pune and SSE Pune. Students targeting SICSR BBA IT should aim for 44 or above. A higher score also improves your position on the PI merit list.
Ques. What is the total marks for SET and SLAT?
Ans. Both SET-General and SLAT carry 60 total marks — 60 questions of 1 mark each with no negative marking. The exam duration for both tests is 60 minutes and they are conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Ques. Does clearing the SET cutoff guarantee admission to SCMS Pune?
Ans. No. The SET cutoff is only the first eligibility step. Admission to SCMS Pune depends on the combined score from SET and the Personal Interview (PI). Students must appear for PI after clearing the cutoff and final merit is based on both components.
Ques. Which SLS campus has the lowest SLAT cutoff?
Ans. SLS Nagpur has the lowest expected SLAT 2026 cutoff among all four law school campuses at 35–38 marks for the General category, making it the most accessible Symbiosis Law School option for students with moderate SLAT scores.
Ques. By how many marks is the SC/ST cutoff lower than General at Symbiosis?
Ans. SC and ST cutoffs are typically 10–14 marks lower than the General cutoff at the same campus. At SCMS Pune in 2024, the General cutoff was 37, the SC cutoff was 26 and the ST cutoff was 24 — a gap of 11–13 marks across categories.
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