SET Exam Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the undergraduate programs at Symbiosis International University is determined by the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). To be eligible for this test, students need to have passed Class 12th or an equivalent exam from a recognised board.

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The students in the general category are required at least 50% and SC and ST candidates should score at least 45%. The maximum age for applying is not stated. So, students of any age group can appear for the exam if they meet the academic eligibility criteria.

Depending on the course they wish to take, students from any stream—science, business, or the arts—can apply. There may be subject preferences or requirements for applicants wishing to apply for specialised courses such as the BBA (IT) or B.Sc. (Economics).

Applications are also open to OCI/PIOs, foreign nationals and NRIs. These candidates might have to undertake a separate admissions process at the Symbiosis Centre for International Education. Consequently, it is always best to check out the official website of Symbiosis University or the concerned institute for complete and current course-specific qualifying requirements.

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria

SET Exam Eligibility 2026

The minimum eligibility for admission into the BBA program at various Symbiosis institutes is different. The basic eligibility for the SET exam is that candidates have passed class 12 from a recognised board and university with 50% marks, while SC and ST candidates must have 45% marks. The following lists the requirements for SET exam eligibility:

College Name	Course Name	Eligibility
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies SCMS, Pune	B.B.A- Honours/Honors with Research	A minimum of 50% or higher for general and OBC candidates and 45% or higher for SC and ST candidates must have been earned in class 12 from an accredited board. Candidates must have a CGPA of 7.5 or above at the end of Semester 6 in order to select honours with research. The eligibility requirements for multiple admissions would be based on the University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies – NOIDA SCMS, NOIDA	B.B.A. – Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Nagpur SCMS, Nagpur	B.B.A. – Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research SICSR	B.B.A. (Information Technology) – Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication SCMC	B.B.A. (Media Management) Honours/Honours with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- Bengaluru SCMS, Bengaluru	B.B.A. – Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies – Hyderabad SCMS, Hyderabad	B.B.A. – Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute SAII*, Pune	B.B.A. (Artificial Intelligence) Honours / Honours with Research
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies – Bengaluru SCMS, Bengaluru	B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/Honours with Research)	A minimum of 50% or higher for general and OBC candidates and 45% or higher for SC and ST candidates must have been earned in class 12 from an accredited board. Students must successfully finish their first two years at SCMS, Bengaluru, with a WAM of 55 (CGPA of 85) in order to transfer to Deakin University in Australia. The IELTS minimum score is 6.

Reservation policy

The SET exam's reservation policy follows the rules of the Government of India. The reservation percentage for SC candidates is 15%, while for ST candidates it is 7.5%. There is a 5% reservation for children of defence personnel and a 3% reservation for candidates with disabilities. The reservations policy is:

Particulars	Reservation in Percentage
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
Children or dependents of military personnel	5%
Applicants with different skill levels	Within the authorised intake, 3% of the seats are reserved. Below is a list of disabilities that are covered: Visual Issues Issues with Hearing Locomotor conditions like cerebral palsy Intellectual Disabilities Numerous Disabilities Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia
Only for constituents at the Off-Campus Centre in Nagpur, domiciled	25%
Over and above the approved intake – Supernumerary Quota	1. There are two seats available for each course for Kashmiri Pandits, non-migrant Hindu families, and migrants from the Kashmir Valley. 2. Twenty percent of the seats are designated for foreign nationals, NRIs, OCIs and PIOs. Note: The percentage of reservations could vary slightly.

List of colleges where SET is Mandatory

The following is a list of universities where passing the SET exam is required:

SET Accepting Colleges
Symbiosis Institute of Computers Studies and Research (SICSR)	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune
Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bengaluru
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad

FAQs

What credentials are required to sit for the SET exam?

Applicants for the SET exam must have earned at least 50% and 45%, respectively, in their class 12 coursework from an accredited university or board.

What percentage is required in class 12 for the SET exam?

The percentage of marks required for the SET exam is 50% for the open category and 45% for the SC and ST categories.

Are compartment students eligible to take the SET test?

Yes, compartment students register for the SET exam. The only requirement is that students have passed the class 12 exam prior to receiving their SET exam results.

Can students who are foreign or NRI apply using the SET exam?

Yes, foreign and NRI students apply through the SET exam. They need to follow the specific rules for admission.

Is mathematics mandatory for the SET exam?

No, mathematics is not required for the SET examination. A candidate must have knowledge of mathematics in order to take the quantitative aptitude test.

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria