The SET 2027 exam is expected to be conducted in May 2027 for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Symbiosis International.
- SET 2027 registration is expected to begin in December 2026 and it is expected to be open until April 2027.
- Candidates must have obtained 50% marks in Class 12 from an authorised board for General or 45% marks for SC or ST Category.
- The minimum age to apply is expected to be 17 years while no upper age limit is likely to be prescribed for the examination.
- The examination is expected to consist of 60 MCQs carrying 60 marks with 60 minutes allotted to complete the paper and no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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Key Summary
- Candidates from foreign boards must obtain an AIU equivalence certificate to complete the admission process.
- Candidates can select up to three preferred exam cities, while the final centre is allotted by SIU.
- Separate SET 2027 admit cards are issued for Test 1 and Test 2 if both exams are conducted.
- Candidates appearing in both SET tests will have the higher score considered for admission and scorecard preparation.
- SET 2027 admission depends on the entrance score, PI/WAT, document verification, and seat availability.
SET 2027Exam : Important Dates
Candidates can appear for both SET Test 1 and Test 2, with the higher score considered for admission.
- The SET 2027 registration process and all admission related activities will be conducted online through the official website.
- Candidates should check the official SET website regularly for the latest SET 2027 dates and notifications.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | December 2026 |
| Registration / Application Form Starts | Second week of December 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | Second week of April 2027 |
| Admit Card Release (Test 1) | Last week of April 2027 |
| Admit Card Release (Test 2) | Last week of April 2027 |
| SET 2027 Exam – Test 1 | 1st week of May 2027 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) |
| SET 2027 Exam – Test 2 | 2nd week of May 2027 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) |
| Result Declaration | Last week of May 2027 |
| Shortlist / PI-WAT Process | June 2027 |
| Merit List & Further Admission Process | June – July 2027 |
SET 2027: Exam Pattern
Candidates can appear for both SET Test 1 and Test 2 if both tests are conducted and higher score among the two tests will be considered for the admission process.
- No sectional cutoff will apply for shortlisting and candidates can switch between sections throughout the test.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marks per Question | +1 for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
| Sectional Time Limit | No |
| Exam Timing (Expected) | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
SET 2027 Exam Pattern: Sectional Breakup
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 16 | 16 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 16 | 16 |
| General Awareness | 16 | 16 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Source: SET Official
Also Check: Symbiosis SET Sample Paper; Previous Year Question Papers & Mock Test
SET 2027: Eligibility Criteria
General candidates require 50% aggregate in Class 12, while the minimum eligibility is 45% for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates from foreign/international boards must obtain an AIU equivalence certificate for admission.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised board |
| Minimum Marks – General | 50% aggregate marks |
| Minimum Marks – SC/ST | 45% aggregate marks |
| Appearing Candidates | Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 (or awaiting results) are eligible provisionally. Final admission is subject to submission of the passing certificate/marksheet. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit. Candidates are generally expected to be 17 years or above at the time of admission. |
| Streams Allowed | Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) |
| Foreign / International Board Candidates | Must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals (as per SIU admission rules) |
Source: SET Official
Ques. Can candidates improve their Class 12 marks and apply for SET 2027?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who have improved their Class 12 marks can apply for SET 2027, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). They must submit the updated marksheet during the admission process, if required.
Ques. Does qualifying the SET 2027 eligibility criteria guarantee admission to Symbiosis colleges?
Ans. No. Meeting the SET 2027 eligibility criteria only makes a candidate eligible to participate in the admission process. Final admission depends on factors such as the SET score, Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), institute-specific selection process, document verification, and seat availability.
SET 2027: Syllabus
Candidates should prioritise Arithmetic while preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section and they should focus on Current Affairs and Static GK for the General Awareness section in SET 2027.
- The official SET 2027 syllabus will be confirmed only after SIU releases the SET 2027 notification.
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General English (16 Questions) |
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| Quantitative Aptitude (16 Questions) |
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| General Awareness (16 Questions) |
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| Analytical & Logical Reasoning (12 Questions) |
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Also Check: Symbiosis SET 2026 Question Paper; Download Answer Key with Solution PDF
Ques. Is the SET 2027 syllabus based on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum?
Ans. The SET 2027 syllabus is not strictly based on the Class 11 or Class 12 syllabus. It mainly tests a candidate's aptitude, English language skills, reasoning ability, and general awareness rather than subject-specific academic knowledge.
Ques. Can candidates complete the SET 2027 syllabus in three months?
Ans. Yes. Many candidates complete the SET 2027 syllabus in three to four months by following a structured study plan that includes daily practice, weekly revision, mock tests, and previous year question papers.
SET 2027: Registration Process
The SET 2027 Registration process will be conducted online only.
- Candidates should keep the photograph, signature, Class 10 & 12 details and valid photo ID ready before registration.
- The SET 2027 application fee is non refundable and non transferable.
- Candidates can apply for both SET Test 1 and Test 2 if both tests are conducted.
- Candidates should follow the instructions published on the official SET website as the application process may be updated in the official notification.
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit Official WebsiteGo to www.set-test.org and click on “Apply for SET” or “Register”. |
| Step 2 | New User RegistrationClick on “New User Registration”. Enter Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Gender and then create a password. |
| Step 3 | OTP VerificationCandidates should enter 6 digit OTP received on their registered mobile number and email ID to verify the account. |
| Step 4 | LoginLogin using the SET ID and Password received via email/SMS. |
| Step 5 | Fill Personal & Academic DetailsEnter personal information, communication address, Category, Nationality, Class 10 & Class 12 details, and parent/guardian information. |
| Step 6 | Upload DocumentsUpload a recent passport size photograph and signature as per the specified size and format (usually JPG/JPEG/PNG). |
| Step 7 | Select PreferencesChoose preferred Test City (up to 3 choices), Test Date (if applicable), and the Symbiosis institutes/programmes you wish to apply for. |
| Step 8 | Pay Application FeePay ₹2,250 (SET registration fee) + ₹1,000 per programme selected. Payment can be made online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. |
| Step 9 | Review & SubmitCarefully review all details. Click “Save & Continue” / “Submit”. No changes are allowed after final submission. |
| Step 10 | Download ConfirmationTake a printout of the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference. |
Source: SET Official
Ques. Can candidates save the SET 2027 application form and complete it later?
Ans. Yes. Candidates can save the SET 2027 application form after entering the required details and continue filling it later by logging in with their SET ID and password. However, the application is considered complete only after the final submission and successful payment of the application fee.
Ques. Can candidates apply for multiple Symbiosis programmes through a single SET 2027 application?
Ans. Yes. Candidates can apply for multiple Symbiosis institutes and programmes through a single SET 2027 application form by paying the additional programme fee for each selected programme. Candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for every programme they choose.
SET 2027 Exam Centres
SET 2027 is expected to be conducted across 68 exam cities covering major states and Union Territories across India. Candidates can check the exam centres for SET 2027 in the given below table:
| Sr. No. | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2 | Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
| 3 | Ajmer | Rajasthan |
| 4 | Ambala | Haryana |
| 5 | Amravati | Maharashtra |
| 6 | Amritsar | Punjab |
| 7 | Asansol | West Bengal |
| 8 | Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 10 | Bhilai Nagar | Chhattisgarh |
| 11 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 12 | Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| 13 | Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh |
| 14 | Chandigarh – Mohali | Punjab |
| 15 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 16 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) | Maharashtra |
| 17 | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 18 | Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| 19 | Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
| 20 | Dibrugarh | Assam |
| 21 | Ernakulam | Kerala |
| 22 | Faridabad | Delhi NCR |
| 23 | Gangtok | Sikkim |
| 24 | Guwahati | Assam |
| 25 | Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
| 26 | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 27 | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 28 | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh |
| 29 | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 30 | Jalandhar | Punjab |
| 31 | Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 32 | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand |
| 33 | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| 34 | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 35 | Kolhapur | Maharashtra |
| 36 | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 37 | Kota | Rajasthan |
| 38 | Kottayam | Kerala |
| 39 | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 40 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 41 | Ludhiana | Punjab |
| 42 | Madgaon – Mapusa | Goa |
| 43 | Meerut | Uttar Pradesh |
| 44 | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 45 | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| 46 | Nashik | Maharashtra |
| 47 | New Delhi – Gurugram | Delhi NCR |
| 48 | Noida – Greater Noida – Ghaziabad | Delhi NCR |
| 49 | Patiala | Punjab |
| 50 | Patna | Bihar |
| 51 | Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobar |
| 52 | Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh |
| 53 | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 54 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
| 55 | Rajkot | Gujarat |
| 56 | Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| 57 | Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| 58 | Shillong | Meghalaya |
| 59 | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh |
| 60 | Siliguri | West Bengal |
| 61 | Surat | Gujarat |
| 62 | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 63 | Thrissur | Kerala |
| 64 | Udaipur | Rajasthan |
| 65 | Vadodara | Gujarat |
| 66 | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 67 | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh |
| 68 | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
Source: SET Official Site
Ques. Can candidates choose more than one exam city for SET 2027?
Ans. Yes. During the SET 2027 application process, candidates can select up to three preferred exam cities in order of preference. The final exam centre is allotted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) based on availability and administrative considerations.
Ques. How is the SET 2027 exam centre allotted to candidates?
Ans. The SET 2027 exam centre is allotted based on the preferences submitted by the candidate during registration and the availability of seats in the selected cities. The final allotted exam centre is mentioned on the SET 2027 admit card and is decided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
SET 2027: Admit Card
SET 2027 Admit Card for Test 1 is expected in the last week of April 2027, while the Test 2 admit card may be released by the end of April or early May 2027.
- Candidates need to check all the details carefully after downloading the SET 2027 admit card and in case of any discrepancy then they should contact SET helpdesk immediately.
How to Download SET 2027 Admit Card
Candidates need to follow the instructions given below to download the admit card of SET 2027:
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the Official WebsiteGo to www.set-test.org |
| Step 2 | Click on Admit Card LinkLook for “Download Admit Card” or “SET Admit Card 2027” link on the homepage (separate links usually appear for Test 1 and Test 2) |
| Step 3 | LoginCandidates need to enter their SET ID / Username and Password (received during registration) |
| Step 4 | View Admit CardClick on “View and Print Admit Card” or similar button |
| Step 5 | DownloadThe admit card will appear on the screen. Download it as a PDF |
| Step 6 | PrintTake a colour printout of the admit card (black & white printouts are usually not accepted) |
| Step 7 | Verify DetailsCandidates needs to check name, photo, exam date, time, centre address and other information |
Details Mentioned on Admit Card
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Candidate’s Full Name | As entered in the application form |
| SET ID / Application Number | Unique identification number |
| Photograph & Signature | As uploaded during registration |
| Date of Birth | As per application |
| Admission Category | General / Reserved category |
| Exam Date & Time | Specific to Test 1 or Test 2 |
| Reporting Time | Usually 1–2 hours before the test |
| Exam Centre Name & Full Address | Allotted centre details |
| Seat / Roll Number | Centre-specific seat number |
| Important Exam Day Instructions | Guidelines to be followed |
Ques. Is the admit card issued separately for SET Test 1 and Test 2?
Ans. Yes. If SET 2027 is conducted in two sessions, separate admit cards are issued for Test 1 and Test 2. Candidates appearing in both tests must download and carry the respective admit card for each examination.
SET 2027: Participating Institutes and Seats
In SET 2027, additional seats are available for International, NRI, and PIO candidates as per the institute's reservation policy.
- Additional seats are also reserved for Kashmiri Migrants, PwD candidates, and Defence personnel wards in eligible institutes.
- SCMS Nagpur provides a separate reservation for local domicile candidates.
| Institute | Programme | Approximate Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SCMS Pune | BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) | 300 |
| SCMS Noida | BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) | 300 |
| SCMS Nagpur | BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) | 180 |
| SCMS Bengaluru | BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) | 120 |
| SCMS Bengaluru | BBA (Global Dual Degree with Deakin) | 15 |
| SCMS Hyderabad | BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) | 120 |
| SICSR Pune | BBA (Information Technology) | 120 |
| SICSR Pune | BCA | 180 |
| SCMC Pune | BBA (Media Management) | 60 |
| SCMC Pune | BA (Mass Communication) | 120 |
| SSE Pune | B.Sc. (Economics) Honours | 130–150 |
| SSLA Pune | BA / B.Sc. (Liberal Arts) | ~60–90 |
| SAII Pune | BBA / B.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence) | ~60 |
| SSI Pune | B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) | Varies |
SET 2027: Result and Scorecard
Candidates can check the SET 2027 result which is expected to be released in the last week of May 2027 by using SET ID and password in the official portal.
- If a candidate appears in both Test 1 and Test 2 of SET 2027 then the higher score is considered.
How to Download SET 2027 Scorecard
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to download the SET 2027 Scorecard:
| Steps | Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official website: www.set-test.org |
| Step 2 | Click on the “Download Scorecard” or “SET Result” link |
| Step 3 | Candidates need to enter their SET ID / User ID and Password |
| Step 4 | Candidates can now view their scorecard on the screen |
| Step 5 | Download the PDF and take a printout for future use |
Details Mentioned on SET 2027 Scorecard:
Candidates can check the details that are mentioned in SET 2027 Scorecard given below:
- Candidate’s Name
- SET ID
- Photograph
- Section wise scores (General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning) in both Test.
- Total Score out of 60
- Percentile
- Category
Ques. What should candidates do if they are unable to download the SET 2027 scorecard?
Ans. If candidates are unable to download the SET 2027 scorecard, they should first verify their SET ID and password, try accessing the portal after some time if it is busy, and ensure a stable internet connection. If the issue persists, candidates should contact the SET helpdesk through the official website for assistance.
SET 2027: Expected Cutoff
General category candidates are expected to require 34 (±2) marks while the expected cutoff for OBC is 30 (±2) marks in SET 2027.
- SC candidates may require 28 (±2) marks in SET 2027 while the expected cutoff for ST candidates is 26 (±2) marks.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 34 (± 2) |
| OBC | 30 (± 2) |
| SC | 28 (± 2) |
| ST | 26 (± 2) |
Source: YouTube
According to a Reddit discussion, candidates with 42–44 SET marks sought their chances of admission to SCMS Pune BBA and B.Sc Economics.
The discussion suggested that previous trends indicate around 45 marks for SCMS Pune BBA and 38–40 marks for B.Sc Economics while final selection also depends on the PI and WAT rounds.
Source: Reddit
SET 2027: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. Is there any reservation for PwD, Defence, or Kashmiri Migrant candidates in SET 2027 admissions?
Ans. Yes. Participating Symbiosis institutes provide reservation or additional seats for eligible categories such as PwD candidates, Defence personnel wards, and Kashmiri Migrants as per their admission policies. Candidates should check the respective institute's admission guidelines for detailed reservation criteria.
Ques. Is the SET 2027 result alone sufficient for admission to Symbiosis institutes?
Ans. No. The SET 2027 result is only one stage of the admission process. Shortlisted candidates are also required to participate in Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), document verification, and other institute-specific selection rounds, wherever applicable.
Ques. Which Symbiosis institute offers the highest number of BBA seats through SET 2027?
Ans. Based on the expected seat matrix, SCMS Pune and SCMS Noida are expected to offer the highest intake, with approximately 300 seats each for the BBA (Honours / Honours with Research) programme. Actual seat intake will be confirmed in the official admission notification.
Ques. Can candidates apply for admission to more than one Symbiosis institute using the same SET 2027 score?
Ans. Yes. Candidates can use a single SET 2027 score to apply to multiple participating Symbiosis institutes and programmes, provided they complete the respective programme applications, satisfy the eligibility criteria, and pay the applicable programme registration fees.
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