SET Exam Dates 2025 (Announced): Application Form, Admit Card, Exam & Result Dates

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2025 ( SET )

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SET exam date 2025 was announced online on the official website, www.set-test.org along with the SET exam 2025 schedule. The SET 2025 is a management exam which will be conducted in the computer-based test mode (CBT).

SET registration 2025 started on December 6, 2025. The SET application form 2025 is available on the official website of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SET 2025 exam dates were announced by Symbiosis International University. SET exam is conducted for admission to the prestigious Symbiosis institutes. Check here all about SET 2025 date and events. 

Each institute will announce the SET cutoff marks after the results are declared. Candidates who qualify the Symbiosis Entrance Test, meet the cutoff marks, and register for the respective institutes for their courses will be called for selection rounds, i.e., the Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test. The counselling rounds for the SET exam 2025 will be held at different campuses and on different days.

Q:   What are the registration dates for the SET exam?

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The SET application process 2025 started on December 6, 2024. The SET exam will be conducted on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025.

The SET exam application schedule is announced online. The SET exam application process begins with filling out the SET exam application form and proceeding on to the fee payment. Candidates need to submit their SET application form 2025 before the deadline. Candidates will have to choose the their preferred institutes they wish to apply for admissions through SET exam score at the time of registration. Candidates will be eligible for admission to only those institutes that they had selected in the SET application form.

Generally, the conducting authority announces the commencement of the registration process through a detailed notification that includes important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other relevant information. The notification is usually released well in advance to allow candidates sufficient time to complete the registration process.

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Q:   How should I prepare for the SET exam?

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Cracking an exam is not a cakewalk, and it is not easy to grab a seat in one of the most prestigious private varsities, such as Symbiosis. You need to have a really strong strategy to crack this exam. Be versed with your syllabus Knowing the syllabus for the entrance exam is the first step towards SET preparation. Dividing the time for your exam is only possible if you are thorough with the syllabus. Therefore, you can analyse the area of your strength and then allocate the time required for each section. Understand the exam pattern Going through the previous year question papers and sample papers helps you figure out the exam pattern. Once you become familiar with the type of questions, you will take lesser time to solve questions. There will be clarity in your mind regarding how to crack the SET exam. Time management You have limited time to attempt 4 sections and 60 questions overall. You don't get the time to ponder which section you will attempt or the questions you want to opt-out or attempt last. Therefore knowing the exam pattern adds to your skill of solving the exam faster. Prepare Short Notes Remembering and revising before the exam is crucial for students to perform well. This can be done by preparing short notes. Going through them just a day before the exam will ensure that you remember all that you have prepared, which will boost your confidence in attempting the exam. Practice No exam can be cleared sans practice. Its the most important key for qualifying any exam you want. All the hard work you have put in during months for SET is futile, lest you have practiced sufficiently and are confident about making it to your chosen college and the course.
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Q:   When will the SET admit card release?

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SET admit cards are released a week before the exam day. SET 2025 admit card will likely be released in the third week of April 2025. The students will be able to download the SET admit card using their user ID and password from the official website of SET Test. Here is a brief guide on how to download the SET admit card:

  1. Visit the official website of SET
  2. Click on the download SET admit card button on the homepage
  3. Enter the user ID and password
  4. Click on Submit button
  5. Click on the link to download the admit card and download the same.

 Take a print out of the SET admit card as this is an important document which is to be carried to the SET exam centre.

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Q:   When is the Symbiosis entrance exam for BBA?

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The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses provided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Usually, the SET exam is conducted in the first or second week of May every year. The SET exam date varies each year and is released along with the complete SET exam schedule on the official website. The SET exam is usually conducted only once a year. The SET admission cycle generally concludes in a month or two.

In 2024, the SET exam was conducted on two days in the computer-based test mode across 80 cities in the country. The exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, and May 11, 2024. 

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SET 2025 Important Dates

SET 2025 will be held on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode and the SET registrations for both sessions started on December 6, 2025. Candidates will be able to fill the SET exam application form online. The table below depicts the important dates and events for SET 2025:

Q:   When will SET cut-offs be announced?

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SET cut-offs will be announced after the declaration of the result. The SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious colleges of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and each individual institute releases their own cutoff after the results are announced. SET results are usually announced in the last week of May, for the both the sessions and other courses. Students can check the same on the official websites of the institutes. The students who match the cutoff criteria will be called for further selection process which includes Group Discussions and Personal Interview . Some institutes also conduct Written Ability Test as a part of the selection process.

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Q:   Will the SET BBA exam be conducted in double shifts?

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No, the SET 2024 exam will be conducted in a single shift. However, in 2020, the SET exam was conducted in the remote-proctored mode in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, and the students had the option to choose the exam slot according to their preference and convenience. SET exam pattern was also changed after 2020. SET exam is usually conducted in single shift for one hour, i. e. from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The exam was however conducted on two days, i. e. May 6 and May 14 in 2023.

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SET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

12 Apr '25

SET 2025: Last date of Registration and fee payment

25 Apr '25

SET 2025 admit card availability (Test 01)

30 Apr '25

SET 2025 admit card availability (Test 02)

05 May '25

SET Exam 2025 (Test 01)

11 May '25

SET Exam 2025 (Test 02)

22 May '25

SET result 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates

06 Dec '24

SET 2025 registrations

SET 2025: Important Events

  • SET registrations: SET registration is an online process. The SET exam dates were announced and the SET application form was released.
  • SET admit card release: SET admit cards will be issued to candidates who complete the SET application process and pay the application fee. The candidates can download their admit cards from the official website until the day of the SET exam once released.

Also Read: SET preparation tips and tricks: Complete Guide

  • SET exam date: SET is conducted once a year. The SET 2025 will be conducted on May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025, in the computer-based test mode across the country.
  • SET result date: The SET result will be announced on May 22, 2025. The test takers can check their results and download the scorecard online.

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Q:   What can I do to appear for the SET exam?

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To appear for the SET exam, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Check whether the course you are interested in is provided through SET exam. Do a good research about SET. Gather information about the SET exam, including the programmes offered, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates. Visit the official website of Symbiosis International University or the specific Symbiosis institute conducting the SET exam for detailed information.

  2. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the desired programme(s) you wish to apply for through the SET exam. Eligibility criteria can include educational qualifications, age limits, and specific subject requirements. If you meet the eligibility criteria, proceed to the next step. The criteria may differ for each course.

  3. Visit the official SET exam website and register for the exam online. Fill out the SET application form with accurate personal and educational details. Pay the prescribed application fee through the available payment methods.

  4. After successful registration, download the SET admit card from the official SET exam website once it is released. The admit card is a mandatory document to carry to the exam center.

  5. Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus. Gather study materials, reference books, and online resources relevant to the subjects covered in the SET exam. Create a study plan and allocate sufficient time for preparation.

  6. SET exam will be conducted on May 5 and May 11. Candidates should take the exam on the scheduled date and time, appear for the SET exam at the designated exam center. Follow the instructions provided by the exam authorities. Attempt the exam sections within the given time limit and manage your time effectively.

  7. Once the SET exam is conducted, the results will be announced on the official website within the specified timeframe. Check the official website or your registered email for updates regarding result declaration.

  8. If you qualify the SET exam and meet the required cutoff scores, you may be eligible for further admission processes, such as group discussions, personal interviews, or writing ability tests. Participate in these processes as per the instructions provided by the respective Symbiosis institute.

 
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Q:   Can I pay the SET application fee offline?

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Yes, the SET application fee can be paid offline and online as well. Candidates can pay offline through a Demand Draft. The DD should be drawn in the favour of the Symbiosis Test Secretariat payable at Pune. Candidates can also pay the fee online through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI using the following gateways, Billdesk Payment Gateway, Easebuzz Payment Gateway, Indian Bank Payment Gateway.
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FAQs Related to SET Dates

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SET dates 2025.

Q:   What is the SET eligibility criteria?

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Any candidate who have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with a 50 per cent aggregate. 5% relaxation is given to students belonging to a reserved category, I. e. candidates who have secured at least 45 per cent can apply for the exam. There is no age limit to appear for the ATMA exam. Candidates who are awaiting the results of Class 12 can also appear for the SET exam, and can present the mark sheet at the time of admission. Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent from any Foreign Board and have obtained an equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian University (AIU) are also eligible to apply for SET exam. The candidates who do not match the SET eligibility criteria will but have filled the SET application form will be disqualified. Their application forms will be rejected. Therefore, candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The SET application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
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Q:   What is the SET exam duration and exam slot?

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The SET exam is held for only one hour or 60 minutes. There is only one slot for the SET exam. SET exam does not have any sectional time limit as well. However, the candidates need to solve the question paper in 60 minutes and this means that the candidates will have approximately one minute to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 60 minutes will get over, the screen will automatically end the test. The SET exam is conducted in the afternoon shift, I. e. from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Also, there is no provision for changing the exam slot. Candidates must make sure that they reach the SET exam centre by 10:30 AM in order to complete the frisking formalities at the entry GATE. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre beyond 11:15 AM.
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Q:   Which BBA colleges accept SET exam scores?

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SET scores are accepted by the ten prestigious colleges of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The admission process includes SET exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview . After the SET results are announced, individual institutes release their SET cut-offs. Students can check on the official websites of the institutes to know if they match the cutoff required for admissions. If the candidate matches the cutoff criteria, they will be called for further selection procedure which includes Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and/or Personal Interview . Listed below are the colleges which accept SET scores: 1. Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune 2. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune 3. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida 4. Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune 5. Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune 6. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune 7. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur 8. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore 9. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad 10. SSI, Pune.
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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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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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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

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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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