SET Colleges List: Admission Process, Fees, Ranking, Placements

The Symbiosis International (Deemed University) releases the SET scorecards for all sessions. Only the candidates who appeared for the SET exam were able to download their scorecards using their User ID and password. The scorecards were available only on the official website. The SET exam 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, and May 11, 2024, in the computer-based test mode. The SET results were out for all the courses provided by the institutes under the Symbiosis International University. The SET scores are accepted in the 10 prestigious colleges of Symbiosis University.

No, IIMs do not accept SET test scores for admission. Iims conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to MBA programmes. Iims such as IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, which offer integrated management programmes, accept IPMAT scores conducted by them. With the score of the SET test, you can get admission in  Symbiosis colleges. You can get admission in the following top management colleges: 

1. SCMS Pune
2. SCMS Noida
3. SICSR Pune
4. SSE Pune
5. SSLA 
6. SCMC Pune
7. SCMS Nagpur
8. SCMS Bangalore
9. SSI Pune
10. SCMS Hyderabad

Most of the colleges follow the same selection process, i.e. exam score, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges do not conduct WAT. The GD round is conducted group-wise. Each group has a few numbers of aspirants who are given a topic to discuss. About 5-10 minutes are given to aspirants for preparing their argument and then there is a discussion on that topic. In a Group Discussion, the panelists adjudge the candidate's ability to hold a discussion, lead a discussion and convince a group of people. In the WAT, candidates are given a topic to write a short essay. The essay is usually of 200-300 words. Through WAT, the interviews check candidates' knowledge, clarity of thought, and communication ability. In the PI round, candidates are judged on their interpersonal skills, communication ability, and overall personality. For instance, SCMC Pune does not conduct the Group Discussion round but rather has a studio test that the students are judged on. Students' academic profile is also taken into consideration for the final selection. However, there may be slight differences in cut-offs or weightage assigned to various selection criteria of the colleges. Candidates must check the admission process of each institute of their preference on their official website or call on the help desk.

To get BBA admissions to the prestigious Symbiosis colleges, students need to appear for the SET exam. Candidates should however, must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Candidates in Class 12 or awaiting their Class 12 board results are also eligible to apply but they will have to submit a passing certificate. 

Therefore, the Symbiosis colleges grant admission to the BBA course through SET exam, but Class 12 marks are equally important as it is one of the most important eligiblity criteria. 

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.

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:

SET counselling is conducted for candidates who have cleared the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) and have secured a rank in the merit list. To be eligible for SET counselling, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

1. The candidate must have qualified for the SET exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks and matching the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes
2. Candidates must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board or institution.
3. The candidate must have scored at least 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for reserved categories) in Class 12
4. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course and college for admission based on SET.
5. The candidate must have all the required documents as required at the time of document verification.

Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria can participate in SET counseling process. Such candidates can apply for admission to various undergraduate courses offered by colleges accepting SET scores.

SET results will be annoucned in the third week of May 2025 tentatively. The exam results are announced within approximately three weeks of the SET exam. If you meet the SET cutoff, candidates need to prepare for the further admission process which includes WAT and PI. To prepare for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), you should focus on improving your communication skills, general knowledge, and awareness of current affairs. It's also advisable to practice answering commonly asked interview questions and participate in mock interviews.

The WAT and PI process at various Symbiosis centres usually continue till the end of July every year.

 SET scores are accepted in the ten prestigious colleges of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Each institute releases its individual cutoffs and conducts the SET selection process. SET scores will be accepted by the ten Symbiosis institutes in Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Noida. Take a look at the table below to know the SET participating institutes.

Yes, it is mandatory for all candidates to attend the document verification round as part of the SETcounselling process. During the document verification process, candidates must present their original documents for verification and provide their biometric details. The purpose of document verification is to ensure that the candidate is eligible for admission to the selected course and to avoid fraudulent activities. Candidates who do not attend the document verification round will be marked ineligible from the admission process through SET scores. Such candidates will not be considered for the seat allotment round also. Therefore, it is important for applicants to attend the document verification process physically as per the schedule announced by the authorities. It is also crucial to carry all the required documents in original along with photocopies to the document verification round. Those who fail to produce the required documents will not be allowed to participate in the further counselling process which includes PI and WAT rounds.