SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024: Qualification, Age Limit

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 1, 2024

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SET eligibility criteria 2024 will be released by Symbiosis International University. Candidates must satisfy the basic requirements set by the university to appear for SET 2024. SET Exam 2024 eligibility criteria are different for each program offered through the exam.

Candidates must have completed class 12 with a minimum qualifying percentage to be eligible for SET Exam 2024.

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SET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute offers three tests, the SET General Test, the SET Law Test also known as the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), and the SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE). Each of the exams tests the candidates on different subjects. SET qualifications for each of the courses are given in detail below.

SET 2024 Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Courses Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates) (Based on JEE Score).
BA / BBA LLB Passed/appeared in class 12 (10+2) examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST candidates).
BCA Passed class 12 examination or equivalent diploma in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST candidates).
BBA Passed class 12 or equivalent examination with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
B.Sc Passed class 12 or equivalent examination.
B.Des Passed class 10+2 or equivalent/ 10+3 diploma.

Note: Indian-eligible students will be admitted to Symbiosis based on the merit list drawn out of the results of the selection process through SET 2024 and PIWAT.

SET Exam Eligibility 2024 for PwD

Below are the SET exam qualifications required for PwD candidates.

  • ID Proof: To satisfy the eligibility criteria of the 2024 SET, a certificate must be presented by the Medical Superintendent/ Civil Surgeon at a government hospital.
  • Verification of Certificate: For admission in this category, a disability certificate must be certified/verified by the Symbiosis Centre for Health Care (SCHC), Pune.
  • Admissions: Students with any of the following disabilities and a minimum of 40% of damage can apply for admission.

Note: According to Symbiosis' policy for admission to vacant seats in the reserved category, if there are any seats that remain vacant because of ineligible candidates, Symbiosis International University will return these seats to the general category and will be offered to short-listed eligible students, with the approval of the Vice-chancellor seats.

SET Eligibility 2024 for FN/ PIO/ OCI/ NRI

The eligibility criteria for foreign nationals are given below.

  • Foreign National: If a student is a citizen of a country other than India and has a foreign passport, they can apply for the Foreign National (FN).
  • Person of India Origin (PIO): According to a Government of India notification released on Jan 9, 2015, all Persons of Indian Origin cardholders will be considered Overseas Citizens of India cardholders.
  • Overseas Citizen of India(OCI): If a student is granted Overseas Citizenship of India, and an OCI card, they can apply for OCI.

SET Eligibility 2024 for Non-Resident Indians (NRI)

If a student has taken the class 10, 10+2, or equivalent examinations outside India, they are eligible to apply for Non-Resident Indian (NRI). NRI students who have taken their 10th standard examination outside India or 12th in India must apply for the following exams:

  • SCMS (Pune/NOIDA), SCMC, SICSR, SSE, SSLA, and SSCA: Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
  • Design: Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)
  • Law: Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
  • Engineering: Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE)

Note: No common entrance exam is applicable for UG programs offered by SIHS and SCON.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Institute and Program-Wise

SET 2024 eligibility criteria vary from one institute to the next. Below are highlights of the eligibility criteria along with the educational qualifications for the SET exam 2024 at different institutes.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS Noida

SLS Noida offers BA LLB and BBA LLB programs through SET Exam 2024. The eligibility criteria to get admission to the programs offered by SLS Noida are as follows.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS - Noida
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination passed at any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks (or an equivalent grade) for ST/SC
BBA LLB

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS Pune

SET 2024 eligibility requirements for getting admission to the programs offered by SLS Pune are as follows.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS - Pune
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination passed at any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks (or an equivalent grade) for ST/SC
BBA LLB

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS Hyderabad

SLS Hyderabad offers BA LLB and BBA LLB programs through the SET Exam 2024. 

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SLS - Hyderabad
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination passed at any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks (or an equivalent grade) for ST/SC
BBA LLB

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SCMS Pune

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune offers Management programs through SET 2024. Following are the eligibility requirements required for admission to SCMS Pune.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SCMS Pune
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
Management Programs Class 10+2 passed from any recognized board with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% marks for SC/ST

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SICSR

SET eligibility criteria 2024 for the programs offered by Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) are as follows.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SICSR
Program SET Eligibility Criteria
BBA Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination passed by any recognized board or equivalent government-approved diploma (10+3) with a minimum of 50% marks or equal grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
BCA

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SIT

The eligibility criteria to get admission to Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) through SET Exam 2024 are listed below.

  • Must have passed class 10+2 from a recognized board.
  • Must have had Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational B.Tech (Lateral Entry to the Second Year).
  • Must have passed the diploma examination at an AICTE-approved institution with at least 45% marks (45% for candidates from Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university as defined by UGC with at least 45% marks (40% in the case of applicants belonging to SC/ST).
  • Candidates who are B.Sc. students who passed in Engineering Graphics/ Engineering Drawing, and Engineering Mechanics as part of their first-year Engineering program are considered.
  • Students belonging to the B.Sc. stream will be considered for the exam only after they have filled supernumerary places in this category with students from the diploma stream.
  • Students who have completed a diploma in Engineering and Technology at an AICTE-approved institution or a recognized university, as defined by UGC.
  • Students who have passed a diploma in Engineering and Technology from an approved Institution or B. Sc. will be eligible to apply for first-year Engineering degree courses.
  • In the event of vacancies at the lateral entry, vacancies in the first-year class may also be filled.

Note: Admissions will be determined strictly according to the eligibility criteria listed above. Candidates who have completed a qualifying program from any foreign board/ university must obtain an equivalent certification from the Association of Indian Universities.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SCMC

The eligibility criteria for the Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) are as follows.

  • Aspirants must have passed class 10+2 or an equivalent examination from any recognized body.

OR

  • An equivalent government-approved diploma (10+3) with a minimum of 50 percent marks or equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribes).

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SSE

SET eligibility criteria 2024 required for Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) admission is as follows.

  • Candidates must have passed the class 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribes).

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SCMS Noida

SET exam eligibility criteria 2024 for Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) - Noida are below.

  • Candidates must have passed the class 10+2 examination from any recognized board with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SID

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) eligibility criteria for SET 2024 are below.

  • Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

OR

  • An equivalent government-approved diploma (10+3) with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SSLA

SET eligibility criteria 2024 for Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) admission are below.

  • Candidates must have passed the class 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

SET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SSCA

SET exam eligibility criteria 2024 for Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA) are as follows.

  • Candidates must have passed class XII (10+2) examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). 

SET Exam 2024 Reservation Criteria

Below is the list of the reservation criteria for the SET 2024 exam for each category.

SET 2024 Exam Reservation Criteria
Category Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Differently-abled students 3%
Armed Forces Dependants (Wards of Serving or Retired) 5%
Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats over and above the sanctioned intake.

Note

  • Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for SET 2024 can fill out an application form. If the candidate is in a reservation category, they must read SET 2024 details about eligibility.
  • SET 2024 exam syllabus must be followed strictly by applicants as any missing topics could result in loss of marks.
  • Applicants must fill in every detail required in the SET 2024 application form after meeting eligibility criteria and apart from this, they should know well about SET 2024 exam dates before appearing for the exam.

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