SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) is a university-level entrance test for UG courses offered by Symbiosis International University (SIU) affiliated institutes. SET is conducted for BBA IT, BCA, BA Mass Comm, BSc Economics Honours, BSc Liberal Arts, BA Liberal Arts, and BSc Culinary Arts. SET 2021 scores will be valid for admission to SIU’s seven institutes located in Pune. From 2021 onwards, Symbiosis SET Law Test will be known as Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), Symbiosis SET Design Test as Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Symbiosis SET Engineering Test as SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE).
SET 2021 Exam Highlights
| Name of the exam |
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2021 |
| Conducting body |
Symbiosis International University |
| Courses Offered |
BBA, BCA, BA Mass Communication, BA/BSC Liberal Arts, BSc Eco/Eco(H), BSc Culinary Arts |
| Starting Date to Apply |
January 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply |
April 2021 |
| SET Exam Date |
Second Week of May 2021 |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Duration of SET Exam |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Sections Included |
General English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and General Awareness |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Selection Process |
Entrance Exam followed by GD and PI |
| Official website |
https://www.set-test.org/ |
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What is SET?
SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) is a university-level entrance test conducted for UG courses offered by Symbiosis International University (SIU) affiliated institutes. SET is conducted for BBA IT, BCA, BA Mass Comm, BSc Economics Honours, BSc Liberal Arts, BA Liberal Arts, and BSc Culinary Arts.
- Candidates passed class 12th or equivalent examination with minimum required marks from any recognized board are eligible for SET 2021.
- The number of sections in each question paper and the subjects tested vary depending on the type of paper. The total number of questions and total marks is also different.
- To qualify in the general SET exam, the questions will be sectioned as General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.
- To qualify in SLAT the questions will be sectioned as Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge.
- To qualify in SITEEE, the questions will be sectioned as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- To qualify in SEED, the questions will be on Design Aptitude. Shortlisted candidates will be called for further rounds of GD and PI, for selection.
SET Notification 2021
As per the SET Exam Dates, the official notification, an official document released by the exam officials to explain aspirants about the examination will be released tentatively in January 2021. Know the Important dates, details about the exam, eligibility criteria, examination structure, and other important details that can be found through the official notification from the official website of SET. Before proceeding with the application process, ensure to read the SET Notification carefully.
Symbiosis SET Exam Dates 2021
Go through the table below to know all the important events related to the SET Exam Dates 2021:
| Events |
Date (Tentative) |
| SET Registration began on |
January 2021 |
| Last Day to fill SET/SLAT/SITEE 2021 Application Form |
April 2021 |
| Last Day to pay SET 2021 Application Fee |
April 2021 |
| Availability of SLAT 2021 Admit Card |
Last Week of April 2021 |
| SET Exam Date |
Second week of May 2021 |
| Declaration of SET Results |
June 2021 |
| Cut Off Marks |
June 2021 |
SITEEE 2021 Exam Dates
Here are the exam dates tabulated for SITEEE Exam 2021.
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
| SITEEE Registration starts |
January 2021 |
| SITEEE Exam Registration ends |
April 2021 |
| SITEEE Mock practice test date |
May 2021 |
| SITEEE Online Exam |
May Second Week 2021 |
| SITEEE Result |
June 2021 |
| Admission round for SITEEE (SC/ST/KM/DA) |
To be Notified |
| Admission round for SITEEE General Category |
To be Notified |
SET Exam Day Instructions 2021
On the day of the Symbiosis Entrance Test, candidates need to follow certain rules and regulations. Check out the instructions listed below to be followed on the day of the exam.
- Candidates are not allowed to carry any electronic gadgets or smart devices like calculators, watch calculators, alarm clock, digital devices, etc to the exam hall.
- On the day of the exam, candidates must reach the exam centre 2 hours before the examination begins.
- The Admit Card will be verified by the authorized invigilator in the exam centre after which candidates need to preserve the admit card safely until the admission process is over.
- Candidates are not allowed to leave the exam hall until 10:30 in the morning session and until 3:30 PM in the afternoon session.
SET Eligibility Criteria 2021
SET Eligibility Criteria is the deciding factor for any candidate to apply for the Symbiosis Entrance Test. This Criteria may vary for different programs. The eligibility criterion for admission into SIU as per the latest SET Notification 2021 are listed below.
- Aspiring candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam in relevant stream from a recognized board or university with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
- Students appearing in the 12th standard examination are also eligible.
- Diplomas in engineering passing candidates can also apply.
- The age of any applicant should not exceed 25 years.
The criteria for different courses are also different as can be seen below:
| Institute |
Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
| SLS-Pune |
Symbiosis Law School – Pune [SLS-B.A LLB] Hons. |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 45% or equivalent grade (40% for SC/ST) |
| Symbiosis Law School – Pune [SLS-B.B.A LLB] Hons. |
| SLS-Noida |
Symbiosis Law School – Noida [SLS-B.A LLB] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 45% or equivalent grade (40% for SC/ST) |
| Symbiosis Law School – Noida [SLS-B.B.A LLB] |
| SLS-Hyderabad |
Symbiosis Law School – Hyderabad [SLS-B.A LLB] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 45% or equivalent grade (40% for SC/ST) |
| Symbiosis Law School – Hyderabad [SLS-B.B.A LLB] |
| SCMS-Pune |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SCMS-Noida |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS]-Noida |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SICSR |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR-BBA] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR-BCA] |
| SID |
Symbiosis Institute of Design [SID] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board or equivalent Government approved Diploma with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SIT |
Symbiosis Institute of Technology [SIT] |
Standard 12th pass from any recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational Subject. At least an aggregate of 45% marks or equivalent grade is required (40% for SC/ST) |
| SCMC |
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SSE |
Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SSLA |
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
| SSCA |
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts [SSCA] |
Standard 12th pass or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum 50% or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST) |
SET 2021 Seat Reservation
The reservation rules to be followed are given below:
| Category |
Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste |
15% |
| Scheduled Tribe |
7.5% |
| Differently abled students |
3% |
| Armed Forces Dependants (Wards of Serving/Retired) |
5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants |
2 seats over and above the sanctioned intake. |
How to Fill SET Application Form 2021?
SET Online Application can be filled only through online mode from the official website. Candidates have to apply online for the exam.
- Visit the official website for SET https://www.set-test.org/ and then click on Register now.
- Select the New Registration option.
- For New Registration Enter your details and upload your photo.
- Make a payment online through credit, debit, or net banking options.
- After getting the confirmation, save the page and get the necessary print outs.
Application fee for SET 2021
Candidates can pay the application fee for SET 2021 in online mode only. The payment methods accepted are Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. Symbiosis SET 2021 Application Fee is INR 1750 (one program) and the category of the candidate has no effect on the fee amount.
SET Admit Card 2021
- SET Admit Card 2021 will be available on the official website from April 20.
- The exams will be conducted in two sessions, morning and evening sessions.
- Candidates appearing in both the sessions have to carry the tickets for morning and evening sessions separately.
Steps to Download SET 2021 Admit Card
- Go to the official website.
- Click on, “Symbiosis SET 2021 Admit Card Release”.
- Enter your ID and DOB or Password.
- Your Admit Card will be displayed here.
- Save it and take necessary print outs.
SET Exam Centres 2021
Find below the list of exam centres for SET 2021:
| State |
Cities |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, G Noida, Ghaziabad, Varanasi |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Maharashtra |
Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane |
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Karnal, Panipat |
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mohali, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala |
| West Bengal |
Asansol, Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Karnataka |
Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Odisha |
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Roorkee |
| Delhi |
Delhi/NCR |
| Jharkhand |
Dhanbad, Ranchi |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati |
| Sikkim |
Gangtok/Bardang |
| Telangana |
Hyderabad |
| Jammu and Kashmir |
Jammu |
| Jharkhand |
Jamshedpur |
| Kerala |
Kochi/ Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Goa |
Panjim |
| Bihar |
Patna |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Port Blair |
| Meghalaya |
Shillong |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Shimla |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
SET Exam Pattern 2021
As per the SET Exam Pattern 2021, the selection exam is conducted in online mode. Given below is the detailed exam pattern as per the latest SET Notification 2021.
- The exams will be held in online mode only.
- There are two sessions, morning and evening.
- The duration for the exam is 150 minutes.
SLAT Exam Pattern 2021
Here is the exam pattern for SLAT Exam 2021. With the right SET Preparation Books, candidates can easily clear the exam in one attempt.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
Exam Timings |
| Logical Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
105 minutes (75 minutes for MCQs followed by 30 minutes for WAT) |
09:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Legal Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
| Analytical Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
| Reading Comprehension |
15 |
15 |
| General Knowledge |
15 |
15 |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) |
Yes |
NA |
SET Exam Pattern- General Paper
Check out the paper pattern for SET Exam General from the below table.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration & Exam Timings |
| General English |
40 |
40 |
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
| Quantitative |
40 |
40 |
| General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
SEED Exam Pattern 2021
Here is the SEED Exam Pattern 2021 tabulated below.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration & Exam Timings |
| Design Aptitude |
150 |
150 |
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
SITEEE Exam Pattern 2021
Go through the exam pattern for SITEEE Exam below.
| Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
Timings and duration |
| Physics |
15 |
30 |
90 minutes (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM) |
| Chemistry |
15 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
60 |
| Total |
60 |
120 |
SET Syllabus 2021
SET Syllabus aids the preparation for the SET exam. Find below the Section-wise SET Syllabus. Given below are the important topics in SET Syllabus as per the latest SET Notification 2021.
| Section |
Important Topics |
| English |
Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks, Analogy, Prepositions, Articles, Grammar, Vocabulary |
| Quantitative Ability |
Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Time and Work, Number System, Permutation and Combination, Probability |
| Logical Reasoning |
The arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relationship, Cubes, Assumptions, Series, Venn Diagram |
| General Knowledge |
Companies and Founders, Awards, Science, Sports, Books, and Authors, Current Affairs |
| Legal Reasoning |
Indian Penal Code, Indian Contract Act, Family Law, Legal Miscellaneous, Indian Constitution, Law of Torts |
| Analytical Reasoning |
Verbal Reasoning (cause and effect), Ratio and Proportion, Profit, Loss and Discount, Permutation and Combination, Time and Work, Blood Relations, Mensuration, Clocks and Calendar, Number Series, Questions on series, Situation-based Decision Making, Coding-decoding, Number System, Probability, Mixtures |
SET Preparation Tips 2021
Follow the expert preparation tips to clear the Symbiosis Entrance Test in one attempt. Here are a few important preparation tips listed below. Follow them and crack the exam easily.
- Firstly, be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus
- Know the important topics to be studied and make a note of all the topics.
- Prepare a study plan as per your interest and complete studying each topic one by one.
- Ensure to refer to the best study material and books for understanding the concepts in depth.
- Getting guidance from the top-notch faculties is also one of the methods to score more marks in the exam. Join the best SET Coaching online to understand the topics in a better way.
- Solve previous year papers to know the difficulty level of the exam and estimate which type of questions can be asked in the exam.
- Attempt mock test series regularly to analyze your preparation levels.
- Try to do the revision of each topic and be thorough with all topics.
SET Previous Year Papers
Practicing previous year papers is one of the best-suggested preparation methods by experts. The SET Question Papers will help in knowing the difficulty level of the exam and estimating which type of questions can be asked. Download the Free SET previous Year Papers from the below link and enhance your preparation.
SET Books 2021
For a successful preparation, ensure to refer the best books which cover all the important topics and concepts in depth. Here are a few important books to be referred for perfect preparation.
| Subject |
Book name |
Author/Publisher |
| English |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key |
Wren and Martin |
| Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations |
Abhijit Guha |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
Arihant Publications |
| Logical Reasoning |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT |
Arun Sharma |
SET Result 2021
- SET Result 2021 will be declared after a month of the exam on its official website.
- Candidates can check their results on the official website as soon as the result is officially announced.
- The merit lists will be announced on the basis of the scores obtained by the candidates.
- Candidates who appear in the merit list will be called for counselling.
How to check the SET 2021 Result?
- Visit the official SET website.
- Click on the link for Symbiosis SET 2021 Results.
- Enter your credentials.
- Your Result will appear.
SET Cut off 2021
The SET Cut Off for different courses in different Symbiosis Institute is different. The cutoffs will be released post the declaration of the SET 2021 result on the official website. The list of shortlisted candidates will also be released for the further selection process. The admission of the candidates will occur according to the cut-offs. The further selection process includes WAT/PI rounds by the institutes.
SET Merit List 2021
After the result declaration, the exam conducting authority prepares the Merit List based on the scores. The SET Merit List is released category-wise on the official website of SET. The Admissions for Symbiosis Internation University is based on the merit list and candidate's performance in the entrance exam. Apart from Merit List, the exam officials release a separate waiting list which includes the candidate's names. This waiting list depends on the vacant seats available.
SET 2021 Counselling
Merit lists are prepared after the results are announced. SET Counselling 2021 and seat allocation of all the qualified candidates is scheduled in the month of June 2021.
Further rounds of GD and PI will be conducted. Given below is the admission procedure for SET exam 2021:
- Students are selected for the counselling according to their marks obtained in the entrance test.
- Candidates have to register separately for the counselling at the respective institution.
- Candidates note down without producing original documents students are not be allowed to participate in the further counselling rounds.
- During the counselling process, candidates are needed to fill their preferences and pay the requested fee.
- On the basis of choices filled by candidates, rank, category, and availability of seats, seats will be allotted to candidates.
- After seat allotment, students have to complete other admission procedures.
Documents Required for SET Exam 2021
Students are needed to bring the original documents along with their attested photocopies for verification. The list of required documents is mentioned here:
- 10th & 12th class mark sheet.
- 10th & 12th class passing certificate.
- Admit card & rank card of the entrance examination.
- Migration certificate.
- Transfer certificate or school leaving certificate.
- Passport size photographs.
- Address proof.
- Prescribe fee amount.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- GAP Certificate (if applicable)
Colleges Accepting SET Score
The SET Exam is conducted for admission into seven institutes of Symbiosis International University. Below is the list of colleges accepting SET Exam score.
| College Name |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune |
| Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida |
| Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts [SSCA], Pune |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune |
| Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune |
| Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune |
Entrance Exams organized by Symbiosis International University
The Symbiosis International University conducts four entrance exams that include Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), and SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SIT EEE) and Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) General. Based on these four tests, the admission will be done to the respective course applied for.
Symbiosis Entrance Test 2021
The SET Exam is conducted for admission to Management, Mass Communication, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Studies, and Culinary Arts courses. The SET Exam scores are accepted in 8 different campuses of Symbiosis International University. Below is the list of colleges accepting the SET Score.
- Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD) – Nagpur
- Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research
- Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) – Pune, Noida & Nagpur
- Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication
- Symbiosis School of Economics
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2021
The SLAT Exam is conducted for admission into Law courses like BA LLB and BBA LLB. On the basis of the SLAT score, candidates can apply for admission at 4 law schools of Symbiosis International.
- Symbiosis Law School (SLS) – Pune, Noida, Hyderabad & Nagpur
SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2021
SITEEE is the Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam conducted for admission to undergraduate programs of Engineering. Below we have mentioned the Symbiosis International campus who accept the score of SITEEE and other national level entrance tests like JEE Mains / MHTCET.
- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2021
SEED is conducted to take admission in B. Des. program. Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design marks is accepted in 2 campuses of Symbiosis International.
- Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) – Pune
- Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD) – Nagpur
SET Courses Offered
Symbiosis International University offers various courses. Have a look at the list of courses offered by SIU in each of their Colleges.
| College Name |
Courses Offered |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR], Pune |
·BBA in Information Technology; ·BSc in Information Technology; ·Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC], Pune |
B.A in Mass Communication |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Noida |
Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) |
| Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts [SSCA], Pune |
B.Sc in Culinary Arts |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies [SCMS], Pune |
Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) |
| Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE], Pune |
B.Sc Hons in Economics |
| Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts [SSLA], Pune |
·B.A in Liberal Arts; ·B.Sc. in Liberal Arts |
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