SET Exam 2025: Application Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

Shubhangini Priyadarshi
Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Oct 28, 2024

SET Exam 2025 notification is expected to be out in December 2024. The candidates preparing for the exam are advised to keep checking the date for their reference. The commission may conduct the SET Exam 2025 in the first week of May 2025.

The exam is conducted to take admission in different disciplines such as Management, Law, Engineering, Economics, Mass Communication, Computer Studies and Liberal Arts. The candidates must have passed 12th with at least 50% of marks to apply.

SET 2025 is a university-level entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International University, Pune, for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The exam mode and structure may vary due to the prevailing situation of COVID-19. As of now, the exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test.

About SET Exam

Symbiosis International University conducts various entrance exams depending on the courses opted such as Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE), and Symbiosis Entrance Test (General SET). Students can visit the university's official website and register for the appropriate exam.

After the entrance exam, candidates will be called for counselling and then be offered admission into courses of their choice, depending on their performance in the exam and other rounds in the selection process.

  • Level: The SET entrance exam is a university-level entrance test conducted once every year.
  • Conducting Body: Symbiosis International University, Pune has the authority to conduct SET every year for admissions to 14 integral institutions.
  • Exam Mode: SET exam notification states that the test will be conducted online, i.e., as a computer-based test (CBT) for all aspirants.

The highlights of the SET exam 2025 are below.

SET Exam 2025 Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name SET
Full Form Symbiosis Entrance Test
Exam Level University Level
Conducting Body Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Application Mode Online
Languages English
Exam Mode Online i.e. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes i.e. 150 Minutes
Official Website set-test.org
Helpdesk

020-67298050, 020-28116226/7
info@set-test.org

SET Exam 2025 Courses Offered

Symbiosis International University offers several courses. The courses and the entrance exams for the respective courses under the university are tabulated below.

LiCourses Offered by Symbiosis International University
Exam Programs
SLAT Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons.)
Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Laws (BBA LLB Hons.)
General SET Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Economics (Hons.)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Liberal Arts
SEED Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
SITEEE Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Bachelor of Business Administration Information Technology (BBA-IT)

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SET Exam Application Form 2025

SET 2025 application form will be released on the official website in December 2024. Interested candidates can fill out the SET exam application form and pay the application fee through the website. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form for SET 2025.

Steps to Apply for SET Exam 2025

SET 2025 application process will be held online and comprise various steps. Students can apply online on the official website. Interested candidates can find out the steps involved in the registration process of the SET 2025 application form shown below.

SET Application Form

  • Step 1: Register on the official website by entering the name, email, mobile numbers, password, course, state, and city, and after filling in personal details, click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 2: The email ID and mobile number will be verified for future reference.
  • Step 3: Fill out the application form with valid personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Step 4: Upload the necessary document (photograph) in the application form.
  • Step 5: Pay the application fee online (debit card/ credit card/ net banking) or offline (Demand Draft in favour of 'Symbiosis Test Secretariat (STS)' payable in Pune).

SET Exam Application Fee

SET application fee is INR 1750 for one program, which is non-refundable. The category of candidates has no effect on the fee amount for taking the exam. The fee can be paid online or offline.

SET 2025 Fee Details
Category SET Exam Details
Registration Mode

Online Mode: Credit Card, Net Banking, Indian Bank Net Banking

Offline Mode: Cash and Demand Draft.

Registration Fee

For One Exam - INR 1750

For Two Exams - INR 3500

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

Symbiosis International University offers a variety of programs on its campuses. These programs are offered in many streams, including Management, Design and Engineering, Mass Communication, and Law. All candidates who wish to study at the university must pass the entrance exam.

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria: Program-Wise

Candidates must meet the university SET 2025 eligibility criteria for each program before applying for the SET 2025 exam. Each program has a different minimum education requirement. Below are the eligibility requirements for each program.

SET Exam Eligibility Criteria
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
SLAT Must have passed the class 10+2 examination in the relevant stream from an accredited Board of Education with a minimum of:

45% for General candidates

40% for SC/ ST candidates

SEED Must have passed class 10+2 exam in relevant stream/10+3 diploma exam from a Government-approved institute with a minimum of:

50% marks for the General candidates

45% marks for the SC/ST candidates

SITEEE Must have passed the class 10+2 examination in the relevant stream from an accredited Board of Education with a minimum of:

45% for General candidates

40% for SC/ ST candidates

General SET Must have passed the class 10+2 examination in the relevant stream from an accredited Board of Education with a minimum of:

45% for General candidates

40% for SC/ ST candidates.

SET Exam Reservation Criteria

According to the UGC guideline 2006, institutes that fall under the umbrella of a university may have different reservation policies. Below are the highlights of the reservation criteria set by Symbiosis International University.

Category-Wise Reservation for SET Exam 2025
Category Percentage of Intake
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
Differently Abled 3%
Kashmir Migrants 2 seats per program
International Students 15%
Defence Quota 5% for SLS-PUNE and SICSR

SET International Students Eligibility Guidelines

The rules and instructions for international students attempting the SET 2025 exam are as follows.

  • Admissions of international students are centralized for all constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and are routed through Symbiosis Center for International Education (SCIE).
  • SCIE has 15% of the total intake of the respective program for international students which include, Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).
  • A student can apply as a Foreign National (FN) if they are a citizen of any country other than India and hold a foreign passport.
  • A student can apply as OCI if granted Overseas Citizenship of India and have an OCI card.

SET Exam Dates 2025

SET exam date 2025 will be notified soon to the applicants. However, it is expected to be held in the first week of May 2025. The important dates related to the SET Exam 2025 is shared in the table below for the candidate's ease.

SET Exam Dates 2025
Important Events Exam Dates
SET Application Date 2025 Dec 2024
SET Last Date to Apply 2025 Jan 2025

SET Exam Admit Card Date

Test 1: May 2025
Test 2: May 2025

SET Mock Test 2025

April 2025

Symbiosis SET Exam Date 2025

Test 1: May 2025
Test 2: May 2025

SET Exam Result Date June 2025
Commencement of Counselling June 2025

Read More: SET Exam 2025 Important Dates

Important:

SET Exam Admit Card 2025

SET admit card 2025 shall be released by Symbiosis International University on the official website a few days before the exam. The admit card will be released separately for both phases.

The SET 2025 admit card contains essential information like the roll number, exam centre, and exam timings. Below are the details for the SET exam 2025 admit card.

  • Availability: The SET 2025 admit card will be available on the university's official website - set-test.org.
  • Download: Candidates should download the hall tickets from the university website. They must enter the SET ID and password to access the hall ticket.
  • ID Proof: Candidate must carry any government ID proof such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, or Passport along with the admit card.

Details Mentioned on SET 2025 Admit Card

The list of particulars that should be present on the SET admit card 2025 is as follows.

  • Name of Candidate
  • Roll Number/ Application Number of Candidate
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Time
  • Exam Venue
  • Photo and Signature of Candidate
  • General Instruction

Note: Candidates must read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them throughout the exam.

SET Exam Mock Test & Sample Papers 2025

The conducting body will announce the SET 2025 mock test date on its official website. SET exam mock tests and sample papers are among the most useful sources for preparing for the SET 2025 exam. The candidates can also keep a check on their progress. The only way to do that is to take mock tests daily or weekly and practice sample question papers.

  • SET 2025 mock test will be for 1 hour, including the four sections for the exam.
  • The test is purely for the self-assessment of candidates, and the marks scored on the test will not be considered for the admission process.
  • After completing the test, candidates can check their scores.
  • If they stop the test abruptly by closing the window or due to a poor internet connection, they must contact the conducting body.
  • Their scores will be generated within two days, and if they do not receive their scores, candidates must inform the conducting body.

Steps to Take SET Mock Test 2025

Candidates can follow the steps below to take the mock test for SET 2025.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website for the SET exam and click on the 'Mock Test' tab on the dashboard.
  • Step 2: Enter the login credentials, such as SET ID and password, and log in.
  • Step 3: Read the instructions and click on the 'Start Test' button.
  • Step 4: Only one question will be displayed at a time. Click on the 'Next' or 'Previous' buttons to navigate to questions.
  • Step 5: After answering all the questions, click on the 'End Test' button to submit the answers.
  • Step 6: Click on the 'View Result' button to generate the test scores.

Read More: SET 2025 Mock Test and Sample Papers

SET Exam 2025 Results

SET exam 2025 results shall be issued on the official website in June 2025. Candidates will be able to check the result by logging into the official portal using their login credentials. The SET Exam 2025 counselling schedule will be released after it.

Candidates must appear in all of the rounds of aptitude tests, WAT, and PI/GD to be eligible for admission to the UG programs.

Steps to Check SET Exam 2025 Result

The steps to check the SET exam result 2025 are given below.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the SET 2025 exam - set-test.org.
  • Step 2: On the website's home page, there will be three options for SITEEE, SLAT, and SET-B. Candidates can click on the option for their exam.
  • Step 3: A screen for login will be shown to enter the SET ID and password to log in to the candidate account.
  • Step 4: Once the details are filled in, click on the 'Login' button.
  • Step 5: Now, the result of the respective SET exam will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 6: View and download SET exam 2025 results for further rounds of admission.

Read More: SET 2025 Results

SET Exam Cut Off 2025

Along with the SET exam 2025 result declaration, authorities will also publish the SET cut off. SET exam cut off is decided by the Symbiosis authorities, and it will be based on many factors. These factors include the following. SET Exam 2025 cut off marks are different every year for each category as well as the streams.

  • The number of students appearing for the exam
  • The exam's difficulty level
  • The total number of seats available.

Read More: SET Cut Off 2025

SET Exam Counselling 2025

SET 2025 counselling will begin after the result is declared for admitting students into various programs. The university will release the SET 2025 counselling date schedule on the official website. Symbiosis International University will conduct the SET 2025 exam as an admission test for the courses offered at the university.

  • Candidates must go through further rounds of counselling which consist of personal interviews and WAT.
  • In PI, i.e., Personal Interview, candidates may be asked about their academic background, fields of interest, and extracurricular activities. They may even test candidates for General knowledge.
  • In the Written Ability Test (WAT), candidates will have to write an essay on any given topic.
  • In some cases, candidates will be asked to attend the Picture Association Test, i.e., PAT.
  • In addition to these two rounds, there will be document verification. There will be a Studio Test for students applying to Media Studies and Mass Communication.
  • All candidates must take the Personal interview and the Written Ability Test for the SET 2025 counselling process.

Documents Required for SET Counselling Process 2025

Candidates should carry the necessary documents listed by the university during counselling. Documents that should be brought without fail at the time of SET Exam 2025 counselling are listed below.

  • Class X Marks Sheet and Qualifying Certificate
  • Class XII Marks Sheet and Qualifying Certificate
  • Symbiosis SET 2025 Admit Card
  • JEE Main Score Card
  • Migration and School Leaving Certificate
  • Caste Certificate if necessary.

Read More: SET 2025 Counselling

SET Exam Exam Centres 2025

The online examinations for SET/SLAT/SEED/SITEEE 2025 will be conducted across India. The test centre allotted to candidates for SET exam 2025 will be mentioned on the admit card.

  • Centre: SET 2025 will be conducted in 80 major cities across India.
  • Choice of Centre: Candidates should mention the centre code and name of their test centre choice while filling out the application form.
  • Change of Centre: No consideration will be given to any request for a change of subject or test centre that the candidate made in their application.
  • Changes by Authority: Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change or allot a city other than one requested by a candidate if the requested city is not available for any reason.

Read More: SET Test Centres 2025

SET Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates must have an idea about the exam pattern before appearing for the Symbiosis Entrance Test 2025. The examination will be conducted for four different programs: General, Law, Engineering, and Design. Specifications involved in the SET 2025 exam pattern are given below.

SET Exam Pattern
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online, i.e., Computer-based Test (CBT)
Question Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes, i.e., 150 Minutes
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Language English

Read More: SET Exam Pattern

SET Exam Syllabus 2025

SET 2025 syllabus is very similar to the class 12 syllabus for English and the class 10 syllabus for Mathematics. The syllabus must be thoroughly studied by SET 2025 exam aspirants to avoid missing out on any important topics.

SET exam will have sections like the English language, Quantitative Aptitude, which tests the candidate's mathematical ability, Logical Reasoning, which examines the interpretation skills of the candidate, and the General Knowledge section, which assesses the knowledge in the current affair in India and around the world.

The specification of the SET syllabus structure is given below.

  • Syllabus: The SET exam syllabus is decided by the conducting authority every year.
  • Subjects: The question paper comprises topics from English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

Check the section-wise SET Exam 2025 syllabus tabulated.

SET Exam 2025 Syllabus
Section Topics
English Reading Comprehension
Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar
Vocabulary
Verbal Ability
Para Jumbles
Quantitative Aptitude Algebra
Number System
Geometry and Measurement
Probability
Permutation and Combination
General Awareness Business and Corporate
Economics
Health
Sports
Law
Current Affairs
Awards and Entertainment
Analytical and Logical Reasoning Coding
True or False, Probably True or False Statements
Pattern Identification

Candidates must prepare for the SET 2025 exam by gathering all the study materials such as reference books, notes, previous year's question papers, etc. Most of the basic concepts in the SET syllabus can be studied from the class 10 and 12 books.

Candidates can use their textbooks to understand the concepts and utilize other materials like study guides, practice books, mock tests, and question papers from previous years.

SET Exam Reference Books 2025

In general, all three SET exams, i.e., SITEEE, SLAT, and SET-B, have some common sections: English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Candidates must score well in each section of the exam to get a good score.

  • Candidates are advised to prepare well for every section of the exam, which is possible by taking the help of study materials like study guides, mock tests, and reference books.
  • There are many reference books available, but choosing appropriate books that cover all the necessary topics and have previous year's question papers is essential.
  • It is also important to look for the latest edition of the book as it will have problems and mock papers according to recent developments.

Important Reference Books for SET Exam 2025

Given below is the list of SET exam 2025 reference books which are helpful for SET exam preparation.

SET 2025 Reference Books
Name of the Book Author/ Publisher
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination Dr. R. S. Aggarwal
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning Dr. R. S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma/ Arihant Publications
Objective General English SP Bakshi/ Arihant Publications
Legal Aptitude RK Gupta

Read More: SET Exam 2025 Books

SET Exam Paper Analysis 2025 (Previous)

SET 2025 paper analysis shall be released soon after the exam ends. The previous year exam had multiple-choice questions which were included in each of the four sections of the SET 2025 question paper. The section on Analytical and Logical Reasoning contained the majority of the questions.

Candidates can utilize the SET paper analysis to learn more about the SET exam's format and structure.

Read More: SET Exam Paper Analysis

SET Contact Details 2025

In case of any discrepancies at any stage of the exam process, candidates should contact the conducting authorities as soon as possible. The following table consists of the contact details of SET exam authorities.

Address:
Symbiosis Test Secretariat Symbiosis International University,
Gram- Lavale, Taluk- Mulshi,
District: Pune - 412115, Maharashtra.

Email Address: info@set-test.org

Phone Number: 020-67298050, 020-281162267

Official Website: www.set-test.org

FAQs on SET

Q: When will the SET Exam 2025 be conducted?

A: SET Exam 2025 is expected to be held in the first week of May 2025. However, the given date is tentative and is based on previous records.

Q: Can I register for SET 2025 exam in offline mode?

A: No. The application form for the SET 2025 exam will be available for filling in online mode only. Any other mode shall not be accepted.

Q: Is there any SET application fee concession for reserved category students?

A: No, there is no concession in SET 2025 application fee for the reserved category students, but there will be reservations for the seats at the time of admission. The number of seats for each reserved category is different.

Q: Will my application form fee be refunded if I am absent for the SET exam 2025?

A: No, the SET Exam 2025 application fee once paid by the candidate is non-refundable. Any request in this regard will not be entertained.

Q: In how many cities are the exam centers for SET 2025 exam?

A: The SET 2025 exam will be conducted by Symbiosis International University in 80 cities across India. The candidates have the right to choose up to 3 exam centres according to their preference for the SET Exam at the time of the SET Exam 2025 application.

Q: Is it possible to add another session once the SET application form 2025 is submitted?

A: No, it is not possible to add another session to the SET 2025 application once it has been submitted. If the candidate wishes to do so, they will have to register again for the SET Exam 2025.

Q: I have scored 45% in class 12, can I apply for the SET 2025 exam?

A: In this case, whether the candidate can apply for the SET Exam or not depends on which category they belong to. The SET eligibility criteria for applying to the SET Exam is 50% in class 12 for General category students and for the candidates belonging to the reserved category, the SET eligibility criteria is 45% in class 12. Hence, the candidate belonging to the reserved category having a score of 45% or above can apply for the SET Exam, and if the candidate is from the general category he/she must score at least 50%. Candidates should check the SET eligibility criteria before applying.

Q: How many times does Symbiosis Exam is conducted in a year?

A: SET Exam is conducted once a year by Symbiosis International University as an entrance test for different programs offered at the university. Candidates who qualify for the SET Exam will be offered seats in these programs after counselling.

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