SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027: Complete Criteria Breakdown

Quick Answer: According to the SET exam eligibility criteria, the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2027 requires candidates to have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. Minimum marks are 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST. There is no official upper age limit, but candidates must be at least 17 years old.

The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a university-level entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by its constituent institutes. 

Through SET, students can secure admission to popular courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Sc., BA, and other interdisciplinary programmes across Symbiosis campuses.

Before applying for the exam, candidates must carefully review the SET Eligibility Criteria 2027 to ensure they meet all admission requirements.  

Download Free Study Materials for SET 2027 by SuperGrads

This article covers the complete details regarding educational qualifications, minimum marks required, category-wise relaxation, and programme-specific eligibility requirements for SET 2027.

What is the SET Exam Eligibility 2027? 

SET Entrance Exam Eligibility (Symbiosis Entrance Test) generally requires candidates to have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.

There is no official upper age limit for most SET programmes, and candidates are typically expected to be 17+ years. Minimum marks commonly referenced are 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST, subject to programme/institute rules and the latest admission notifications.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can proceed to fill out the SET Application Form 2027 within the prescribed registration timeline.

What is the SET Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria For Different Courses 2027?

You can go through the detailed SET exam eligibility criteria for different courses below:

Sr. No.	Programme	Institute(s)	Basic Eligibility	Additional Requirements / Notes
1	BBA (Honours / Honours with Research)	SCMS Pune, SCMS Noida, SCMS Nagpur, SCMS Bengaluru, SCMS Hyderabad	10+2 (any stream) from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6 (as per University rules)
2	BBA – Global / Dual Degree with Deakin Univ.	SCMS Pune, SCMS Noida, SCMS Bengaluru	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	To transition to Deakin: (a) Complete 2 years at Symbiosis with WAM 55 / CGPA 6.25; (b) IELTS ≥ 6
3	BBA (Information Technology) – Honours	SICSR	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
4	BCA – Honours / Honours with Research	SICSR	10+2 OR govt-approved Diploma in Engineering/Technology with 50% (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
5	B.A. (Mass Communication) – Honours	SCMC	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
6	BBA (Media Management) – Honours	SCMC	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
7	B.Sc. (Economics) – Honours	SSE	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
8	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics & Data Science)	SSI, Pune	10+2 from recognised board with 50% (45% for SC/ST) with Mathematics as one subject	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
9	B.Sc. (Sport & Exercise Science) – Honours	SSSS	10+2 from recognised board with 50% (45% for SC/ST)	Sports participation at District/State/National/International level is desirable; 7.5 CGPA for Honours with Research
10	B.A. / B.Sc. (Liberal Arts) – Honours	SSLA	10+2 (CBSE/ICSE/HSC) with 50% (45% for SC/ST)	IB & GCE/IGCSE/GCSE accepted with minimum credits & subject mix (3 HL + 3 SL etc., as per detailed SSLA norms)
11	B.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence) – Honours	SAII, Pune	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6
12	BBA (Artificial Intelligence) – Honours	SAII, Pune	10+2 from recognised board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	For Honours with Research: 7.5 CGPA and above at end of Semester 6

Once you've confirmed your eligibility, the next step is understanding the SET Exam Pattern 2027, including sections, marking scheme, and exam duration.

Prepare with Online Lectures for SET 2027 by SuperGrads

Minimum Qualifying Marks for SET Exam 2027

The third criterion on the list is the qualifying marks.

As per Symbiosis entrance test eligibility criteria, if you belong to the general category, you must have scored at least 50% of the marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

As per the SET official notification, a 5% relaxation is provided in minimum qualifying marks for the reserved category.

You must have scored 45% marks in the qualifying examination if you belong to the SC/ST category.

The table below provides the eligibility criteria for Symbiosis SET Exam 2027

Category	SET Exam Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Age	The authorities mention no upper limit, but the candidate's minimum age should be 17 years.
Educational Qualification	The candidate should have passed XII (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks in Qualifying Exam	The candidate should have at least 50% in the XII (45% in the case of SC/ST).

Refer These | SET Entrance Exam Books 2027

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027 for International Students

As mentioned in the SET 2027 exam eligibility, SIU has set aside 20% of the total seats for international students, including Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card Holders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).

Let us look at the detailed criteria for those who are eligible for the SET exam in these categories:

Foreign Nationals (FN)

As per SET exam eligibility, you are eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if you are a citizen of any country other than India and hold a foreign passport.

Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

As per the notification released by the Government of India on 9th January 2015, all registered persons of Indian origin shall be treated as Overseas Citizens of India cardholders.

Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)

If you are granted Overseas Citizenship of India and have an OCI card, you can apply for SET Exam 2027 as an OCI.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

If you belong to the NRI Category, you must have appeared either for class X or XII (10+2) examination (equivalent to the Indian 10th or 12th) outside India.

Know More | Important Topics for SET entrance exam

Click to Attempt Free Mock Test for SET Prep

What is the SET Reservation Policy 2027?

Symbiosis International University provides reservations per the UGC guidelines for aspirants in the SC/ST/PwD category.

The reservation rules for admissions at SIU are tabulated below:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
Differently-abled students	3%
Armed Forces Dependents (Wards of Serving/Retired) for SLS-Pune and SICSR	5%
Kashmiri Migrants	2 seats over and above
International Aspirants	20%

Know More | Short tricks to crack the SET exam on the first attempt

What is the SET Reservation Policy 2027 for Nagpur Domicile?

According to the official SET exam eligibility notice, 25% of seats are reserved for those domiciled in Nagpur for five years or more and have completed Class 12 or equivalent exams from the Maharashtra Board.

If you fall under this category, you must carry the following documents during PI and WAT rounds.

• Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority (Collector's office)
• Standard class 12th Marksheet
• If you appear for the Class 12 exam, you must submit a Bonafide certificate from the current institute and a Class 10 mark sheet.

Read More | SET Exam Pattern 2027

Which are the SET Exam Participating Colleges 2027?

Below is the list of the different campuses of Symbiosis University and the respective courses offered by them.

Name of the Institute	Courses Offered	Seat Intake
SICRS: Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research	BCA	180
	BBA (Information Technology)	120
SCMS - Pune: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune	BBA	300
SCMC: Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication	BBA (Media Management)	60
	BA (Mass Communication)	120
SSE: Symbiosis School of Economics	BSc (Economics)	150
SCMS - Noida: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies	BBA	300
SCMS - Nagpur: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies	BBA	180 (45 reserved for Nagpur Domicile)
SCMS - Hyderabad: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies	BBA	120
SCMS - Bengaluru: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies	BBA	120
	BBA (Dual Degree)	15
SSI: Symbiosis Statistical Institute	BSc (Applied Statistics and Data Science)	-

Conclusion

Before filling out the application form, make sure you meet the specified SET exam eligibility requirements for 2027.

In some cases, even if you are not eligible, the application moves forward, and you are notified about your ineligibility in the PI/WAT or SET counseling rounds, thus wasting time and money. 

Get Your Tips | SET 2027 Preparation Tips