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SET answer key: Symbiosis International University (Deemed) does not usually release an answer key for the SET exam. However, if the answer key is released by the university, for the SET exam 2025, it will mention the correct options for each question asked in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET exam). The SET answer key will be available on the official website of SET and can be downloaded by the candidates using their login credentials.
Q: Will I get admission on the basis of SET results directly?
No, after the SET exam is cleared, candidates had to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious institutes of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process included Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. were also considered for admission to various institutes which accept SET scores. SET score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their SET scores, marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12. For the final selection, the institutes take SET scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity into consideration.
Q: What is the expected SET cutoff?
Refer to the table below to know the expected SET cutoff 2024:
Category | Expected SET Cutoff 2024 |
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General | 89 |
SC | 50 |
ST | 48 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 55 |
PwD | 45 |
Q: What is a good score for SET BBA?
In 2024, SET was conducted in two phase, i.e. Test 01 and Test 02. According to the SET analysis and student's relations, the difficult level of the exam is easy to moderate in both the sessions. A good score in SET BBA exam can be subjective but if we look at the analysis, then the following can be termed as a good score in SET:
Section | Number of Questions | Difficult Level | Good Score |
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General English | 16 | Easy | 12-14 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 16 | Difficult | 10-11 |
General Awareness | 16 | Easy-Moderate | 11-12 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 12 | Easy-Moderate | 9-10 |
SET Answer Key 2025: Key Dates
SET 2025 registration will likely begin in the second week of December 2024. The SET exam 2025 will likely be conducted in the first and second week of May 2025. Check dates of SET 2025 exam below:
SET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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22 May '25 | SET result 2025 |
How to Download SET Answer Key 2025?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to know to download the SET answer key 2025:
- Visit the official website of SET
- Click on the 'Answer Key' link from the menu bar
- Select the course/ programme
- The SET answer key will be displayed in the PDF format
- Download using the download button and save for future reference
Q: What is the process to download SET result?
To download the SET result, you can follow these steps:
1. Visit the official website of the Symbiosis International University.
2. Click on the "SET Result" link on the homepage.
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3. Enter your SET ID and Password in the given fields.
4. Click on the "Submit" button.
5. Your SET result will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.
Q: What are the benefits of the SET answer key?
The main benefit of the SET answer key is that through the answer key, the candidates can analyse their performance in the SET exam. The SET answer key contains, candidate's response as well as correct answer to every question. This can help them in calculating how much marks they will score out of the total marks. They can use that information to see how much percentile they may score, even before the SET result has been declared. They can use the estimated SET score and percentile to take further decisions regarding admissions such as which colleges more colleges to apply for or which other entrance exams to appear for. Candidates can calculate their SET scores with the help of answer key in the following way: For every correct answer in SET one mark is awarded. There is no negative marking. No marks will be deducted or awareded for unanswered questions.
Q: What information will be mentioned in the SET answer key?
The official SET answer key of every candidate released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the SET answer key:
- Name of the candidate
- Application number
- Exam slot
- Test date
- Test time
- Section-wise questions
- Question type
- Question ID
- Status (attempted/not attempted)
- Right option/answer
- Candidate's response
Candidates who appear for the SET exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released. It will help in analysing performance in the exam. Candidates can use this information to assess their score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.
How is SET 2025 Answer Key useful?
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Candidates taking the SET exam will be able to get correct answers to the questions they have attempted
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They can calculate total marks for their correct attempts in the SET exam
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They can report discrepancies (if any) for the SET question paper or answer key such as incorrect questions, incorrect options, etc.
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If any change is mentioned in the answer key then the SET exam authority will release a revised answer key before declaring the SET result 2025
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This will help candidates to get their doubts clarified before the SET results are announced
SET exam is conducted for general UG courses including BBA, BCA, BA (Mass Communication), BSc Economics Honours. SET exam pattern 2025 and marking scheme is the same for all courses.
Q: What is the marking scheme of SET test?
Q: How to challenge the SET answer key?
The SET examination body allows candidates to challenge the official answer key. In case a candidate feels any answer shared by the examination body is incorrect, they can challenge it by filling an objection form which is released on the same day as release of the SET answer key. The candidates can fill the objection form by writing an email to exam conducting body.
The students need to write and email on the official email ID of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). While at it, students need to check the question number from the PDF of the question paper. Write the relevant details and upload supporting document. Students also need to pay objection fee through credit/debit card or net banking. Candidates can raise any number of objections. The SET answer key objection fee will be refunded to only those candidates whose objections will be accepted. Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited.
Q: For how long is the SET score valid?
SET score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, SET 2024 score will be valid for admission for 2024-2027 BBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the SET exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of SET score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. Candidates taking the SET exam, the test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.
SET Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates can check below SET exam pattern and marking scheme for the SET exam.
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General English |
16 | 16 |
Quantitative |
16 | 16 |
General Awareness |
16 | 16 |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
12 | 12 |
Total |
60 |
60 |
Marking Scheme
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The questions in the SET exam have multiple options (4 options each)
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All questions in the sections carry one mark
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There is no scheme for negative marking in case of wrong attempts
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No marks will be deducted or given for questions not attempted
Admission into Symbiosis International University will be based on the combined score obtained in the following:
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Scores obtained in the SET exam
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Scores obtained in Personal Interviews
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Scores obtained in Written Ability Test (other than the SET exam)
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Q: Which courses are offered through SET BBA Counselling?
SET exam score will be valid for admission to Symbiosis International University’s various undergraduate courses. The table below depicts the colleges accepting SET scores along with the courses they offer:
Institute's Name | Courses offered |
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Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune | -BBA (IT) -BCA |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune | BBA |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida | BBA |
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune | B.A Mass Communication |
SSI, rel="noopener">Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune | B.Sc Economics Hons. |
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune | -B.A Liberal Arts -B.Sc Liberal Arts |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur | BBA |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore | BBA |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad | BBA |
SSI, Pune | B.Sc (AS DS) |
Q: Is there negative marking in the SET exam?
No, the SET exam does not have negative markings. Each question in the SET exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect no marks will be awarded for that particular question. This means that if the candidate has four incorrect answers, then four marks will be deducted from the SET overall score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, students must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the candidate is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.
Important FAQs Related to SET Answer Key
Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET answer key:
Q: What to do after SET result?
Q: I have scored 65 marks in SET. Can I get admission in Symbiosis?
Q: I have 45% marks in SET exam and 72% in 12th. Can I get admission in Symbiosis Pune?
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses offered by the ten prestigious institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The admissions to these colleges is done on the basis of the scores obtained by the students in the SET exam. Students who wish to appear in the SET exam must have scored at least 50% aggregate in Class 12. Hence, your eligibility criteria to appear for the SET entrance exam matches the your score in Class 12, i.e. 75%. However, the SET cutoff usually goes up till 90% for the General category. If you belogn to the General category then, having a 45% in the SET entrance exam lowers your chances of getting into the Symbiosis International University. Refer to the table below to know the expected SET cutoff:
Category | Expected SET Cutoff 2024 |
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General | 89 |
SC | 50 |
ST | 48 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 55 |
PwD | 45 |
News & Updates
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
The SET syllabus is not available for download because the SET exam authority, SIU, does not provide any details other than the exam sections related to the SET syllabus. Aspirants who want to appear in SET can refer to the syllabus of other BBA entrance exams similar to SET to get an idea of the to
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 weeks ago
Application Window: The application window for SET 2025 opened on December 6, 2024, and will remain open until April 12, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a month ago
Questions on mathematics in the SET exam are based on Class 10 and Class 12 levels. The SET entrance is a popular BBA exam that the students can take after Class 12. The difficulty level of the SET exam is usually easy. The SET question paper is divided into four sections, i.e. General English, Quan
Answered 2 months ago
While a background in mathematics can be beneficial for cracking the SET exam, it is not an absolute requirement. The SET exam assesses candidates on various subjects related to language, general knowledge and reasoning, and mathematics is just one component of the syllabus.
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