Summary: The Symbiosis Entrance Test is an national level examination conducted by Symbiosis International University for admissions for bachelors in various streams. The eligibility criteria for the examination is mentioned in the following article, you can check out all the details required to appear for the examination. Be sure to check out the age limit, educational qualification and minimum qualifying marks for the exam.

Symbiosis International University has prescribed specific criteria that everyone must satisfy to apply for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET).

The eligibility criteria cover various aspects such as age limit, educational qualification, minimum qualifying marks, and others. 

You will get disqualified even at the last stage of the admission process if you do not meet the criteria specified by the exam conducting body. Hence, it is essential to know the detailed criteria before proceeding with the online form.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into SET exam eligibility criteria 2023 for different courses offered by the SIU.

Eligibility Criteria for SET Exam 2023

As said above, you must check whether you have satisfied the criteria or not before filling out the SET Application form 2023.

If you belong to the reserved category, you must produce the supporting category documents during the personal interview (PI) and written ability test (WAT).

Symbiosis University has laid down the SET 2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria for various courses such as BBA, B. Sc, BA, etc.

You can go through the detailed eligibility criteria for different courses below.

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SET Eligibility Criteria 2023: Age Limit

There is no upper age limit to apply for the Symbiosis Entrance Test. However, your minimum age should be above 17 years to be eligible for the entrance exam.

SET 2023 Eligibility: Educational Qualification

You must have completed your class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board or university to apply for the SET Entrance Exam 2023.

If you are appearing for the 10+2 exam in 2023 or waiting for results, you are also eligible to fill out the application form. However, you must submit the passing certificate at the time of the admission process.

SET Exam Eligibility 2023: Minimum Qualifying Marks

If you belong to the general category, you must have scored a minimum of 50% of the marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

As per the official notification, 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.

SET Reservation Policy 2023

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

The reservation rules for admissions at SIU are tabulated below:

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SET 2023 Reservation Policy for Nagpur Domicile

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

If you fall under this category, you must make sure to carry the following documents at the time of PI and WAT rounds.

• Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority (Collector's office)
• Standard class 12th Marksheet
• If you are appearing for the Class 12 exam, you have to submit a Bonafide certificate from the current institute along with a Class 10 mark sheet.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for International Students

As mentioned above, SIU has set aside 15% of the total seats for 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 fall under these categories:

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Foreign Nationals (FN)

You are eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if you have 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 the currently 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 are eligible to apply for SET Exam 2023 as an OCI.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

If you belong to the NRI category, you must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the SET entrance exam.

• You must have appeared for either class 10th or 10+2 (equivalent to the Indian 10th or 12th) outside India.
• If you have appeared for the 10th standard exam outside India, you must have appeared for the 10+2 exam in India.