SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Program-wise Criteria, Education Qualification, Reservation Policy & More

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12 Dec 2025 - 15 Apr 2026

Shreeya Panda

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Updated On - Nov 09, 2026

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SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Program-wise Criteria
SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Differently-abled Students
SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Defence Category
SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Other Reservation Policy

Before applying for Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2025, it is essential for candidates to review the eligibility criteria set by Symbiosis International University (SIU). These criteria ensure that applicants meet the educational qualifications, age limit and category norms required to pursue various undergraduate programme offered by SIU and its affiliated institutions.

For the academic year 2025, the SET exam will be held on May 5 and May 11, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The application form was released on December 6, 2024, and only those candidates who fulfill all the eligibility conditions will be considered for admission.

In this article, we have covered the complete SET 2025 eligibility criteria, which includes the program-wise Criteria, education qualification, and reservation policy followed by SIU for UG courses.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Program-wise Criteria

Below is a comprehensive list of eligibility criteria for various programs offered by various institutions under Symbiosis International University:

Name of the Institute	Programme Name	Eligibility Criteria
SCMS, Pune	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6. Multiple entry as per university's FYUG Lateral Entry Rules.
SCMS, NOIDA	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as above.
SCMS, Nagpur	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as above.
SICSR, Pune	B.B.A. (IT) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 from a recognized Board with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6.
B.C.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 or approved Diploma in Engineering/Technology with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6.
SCMC, Pune	B.A. (Mass Comm) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 from a recognized Board with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6.
B.B.A. (Media Management) - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as above.
SSE, Pune	B.Sc. (Economics) - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as above.
SIT, Pune	B.Tech. (AI & ML), B.Tech. (CSE), B.Tech. (E&TC)	Passed 10+2 with Physics and Maths + one additional subject (e.g., CS, IT, Bio) with minimum 45% (40% for reserved). OR D.Voc. in same/allied sector. Bridge courses provided.
B.Tech. (Civil, Mech, Robotics)	10+2 with PCM and 45% (40% for reserved). OR D.Voc. in same/allied sector. Bridge courses provided.
SCMS, Bengaluru	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as SCMS Pune.
B.B.A. (Dual Degree with Deakin University)	Same as above + 6.25 CGPA after 2 years + IELTS score 6.0.
SIT, Nagpur	B.Tech. (CSE)	Same as SIT Pune B.Tech. (AI & ML).
SCMS, Hyderabad	B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research	Same as SCMS Pune.
SSI, Pune	B.Sc. (Applied Statistics & Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST) with Mathematics as a subject. Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6.
SIT, Hyderabad	B.Tech. (CE, CSE, CST, AI & ML)	Same eligibility as SIT Pune B.Tech. (AI & ML).
SSSS, Pune	B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST). Sports participation at district/state/national/international level desirable. Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6.
SSLA, Pune	B.A. / B.Sc. (Liberal Arts) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST) or IB Diploma (min 24 credits) or A Level (min 7 subjects with A/B/C grades including English).
SAII, Pune	B.Sc. / B.B.A. (AI) - Honours / Honours with Research	10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST). Honours with Research requires 7.5 CGPA by Semester 6. Admissions via SET 2025.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Differently-abled Students

As per the Government of India and UGC guidelines, Symbiosis International University reserves 3% seats for Disabled Category (DAC) candidates in all programmes. Details regarding eligibility, verification and accommodation are given below:

Category	Details
Eligibility	Candidates with disabilities as per the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and Gazette notification dated 28 December 2016. Must submit a Disability Certificate by a district-level medical officer or a UDID card (preferred).
Types of Disabilities	Vision Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Dyslexia
Admission Condition	Admission under DAC is provisional. Final eligibility subject to authentication by Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC) Medical Board.
Mandatory Uploads	Disability Certificate or UDID Card/Number must be uploaded at time of registration. Otherwise, the candidate will be considered under Open Category.
Scribe/Writer Provision	SIU does NOT provide scribes. Candidates needing a scribe must arrange on their own. Scribe should be a maximum 9th standard student. Request to be emailed to info@set-test.org by April 12, 2025 (Saturday).
Extra Time	20 minutes of compensatory time for every 60 minutes of test duration, as per SIU examination norms.
Document Verification	All reserved category candidates must submit valid documents for verification. Admission is provisional until authenticated.
Category Exclusivity	If a candidate belongs to multiple reserved categories, they must choose one (e.g., SC or DA). No switching categories after registration.
False Information	Providing incorrect category information will result in cancellation of admission.

SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Defence Category

The detailed eligibility and some specific criteria are given in the table below for children of defence personnel interested in admission through SET 2025:

Particulars	Details
Definition of Defence Personnel	Serving or retired personnel from Army Navy Air Force. Retired personnel must fall under the ex-servicemen category as per Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85-Est (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. Includes those who died in service or post-retirement
Reservation Quota	5 percent reservation within the sanctioned intake for children or wards of Defence personnel
Eligible Institutes & Programs	- Bachelor of Computer Applications - Honours / Honours with Research at Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) Pune - Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Technology) - Honours / Honours with Research at SICSR Pune
Application Requirement	Candidates must select the category “Children/ Wards of Defence Personnel” separately for each program they wish to apply under
Document Requirement	Upload valid supporting documents at the time of registration. Documents will be verified during the PI (Personal Interaction) round
Important Note	Candidates applying under this category for SICSR will be considered as OPEN Category candidates for all other Symbiosis institutes they apply to

SET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Other Reservation Policy

The table below outlines the reservation policy and eligibility criteria for candidates applying under the ‘Other’ category for SET 2025:

Category	Type of Reservation	Reservation/Seats	Eligibility Criteria
Scheduled Caste (SC)	Within Sanctioned Intake	15 percent	Must belong to SC category as per Government of India norms and provide valid certificate
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	Within Sanctioned Intake	7.5 percent	Must belong to ST category as per Government of India norms and provide valid certificate
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants)	Over & Above Intake	2 seats per program	Must provide valid proof of Kashmiri migrant or non-migrant status as defined by the university
International Candidates	Over & Above Intake	Maximum 25 percent	Must apply through Symbiosis Centre for International Education with required international student documentation
Nagpur Domicile Candidates (SCMS Nagpur & SIT Nagpur only)	Special Reservation	25 percent	Must be residents of Nagpur Urban for 5 years and either: (a) graduates or students of Nagpur University OR (b) holders of 10th and 12th certificates from Maharashtra Board CISCE CBSE or ICSE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is an undergraduate entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). There is no specific age limit for candidates appearing for the SET exam. SET is conducted for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and its affiliated institutions.

However, it is important to note that the admission criteria may vary for different programmes and institutes under Symbiosis International University. Some courses or colleges may have their own eligibility requirements, which may include age limits or other criteria.

Ans: Candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for SET exam. There is no age limit for appearing in the exam. Candidates who are in class 12th or awaiting class 12th results can also apply provisionally and can produce their marksheet at the time of admission. Candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent examination from a foreign board and have obtained an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are also eligible.

Ans. To apply for BCA course through SET 2025, candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Students from any stream can apply and those who will appear for Class 12th in 2025 are also eligible.

Ans. Yes, candidates educated from foreign boards or international schools can apply for the SET 2025 exam. However, their qualification must be considered equivalent to the Indian Class XII standard by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is important for such candidates to obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU before the admission process begins.

Also, international students, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) must apply through the Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). They will follow a separate admission process, but if they fulfill the educational and qualification requirements prescribed by Symbiosis International University, they are fully eligible to appear for the SET.

Ans. There is no government restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for the SET exam. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria for the respective academic year, you can apply and re-appear for the exam. This means that if you do not get your desired

score or admission in the previous attempt, you can appear for the SET exam the next year without any problem.

However, keep in mind that the SET exam is held once a year, usually in May, and your application will be considered for admission only for that particular academic year. Therefore, each year is considered a new opportunity and if you wish to appear for the exam again, you will have to re-apply.

Ans.Yes, the eligibility criteria for SET 2025 may vary slightly depending on the programme you are applying for. While the basic requirement for most undergraduate courses is to have passed class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board, some programmes may have specific subject preferences or minimum percentage requirements.

For example, courses like BBA, BCA, BA Mass Communication and B.Sc. Economics offered by different Symbiosis institutes may require different academic backgrounds or skill sets. Some programmes may prefer students from specific streams - such as Mathematics for BCA - or may expect higher percentage marks in class 12th.