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SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)

Symbiosis Entrance Test — SET is the entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International for admission into undergraduate programs at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS Pune, SCMS Noida, SCMS Bengaluru), SICSR (Computer Studies), and SSE (Economics). Admission involves a 70% SET weightage and 30% Personal Interview (PI).

Conducting Body
Symbiosis International
Level & Scope
Undergraduate • University / Institute
Mode & Duration
Computer Based (1 Hour)
Exam Timeline
May
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Dates: Announced

Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.

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SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) (Symbiosis Entrance Test) Examination Guide
ManagementUndergraduate

Official Overview & Examination Scope

Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact

SET is the entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International for admission into undergraduate programs at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS Pune, SCMS Noida, SCMS Bengaluru), SICSR (Computer Studies), and SSE (Economics). Admission involves a 70% SET weightage and 30% Personal Interview (PI).

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications

10+2 passed with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Candidates can appear for both Test 1 and Test 2.

Exam Pattern & Test Structure

Total: 60 Marks
Section / PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
General English16 Questions16 Marks60 Mins (Integrated)
Quantitative16 Questions16 Marks60 Mins (Integrated)
General Awareness16 Questions16 Marks60 Mins (Integrated)
Analytical & Logical Reasoning12 Questions12 Marks60 Mins (Integrated)
Marking Scheme & Negative Marking:

+1 mark for correct answer, zero negative marking. Total 60 questions for 60 marks.

Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy

Practice rapid pacing (60 questions in 60 minutes).
Revise business awareness, brand logos, economics, and corporate current events.
Prepare for the personal interview round.

Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark

Score of 44-48 out of 60 guarantees shortlisting for SCMS Pune Personal Interview round.

Participating Institutes / Career Pathways

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS Pune)
SCMS Noida
SCMS Bengaluru
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR Pune)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in SET?

No, there is zero negative marking in the SET examination.

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