SET Exam 2026: Application Form (Soon), Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation

The SET eligibility 2026 is the minimum requirements every applicant must fulfil to be allowed to appear for the entrance. Students appearing for SET 2026 can check the eligibility criteria below.

SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The SET 2026 application process will start from December 2025. The last date to apply for SET exam 2025 will be till April.  Students are advised to check the steps below for SET form 2025 submission.

Step 1: Visit the set-test.org

Step 2: Enter your contact details and click on register

Step 3: Fill all details in the form 

Step 4: Upload the required documents

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Step 6: Take printed copy of the submitted form

Note: In case of offline payment, students have to take a printout of the payment advice form available in the registration portal, fill in the details of DD, sign it and send it along with the DD to Symbiosis Test Secretariat, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115.

How to make corrections in SET Application Form 2026?

1. Go to the "Existing User" tabon the SET exam official website

2. Login by entering the SET ID/ Email ID and password

3. Make the necessary corrections in the application form and save.

Students are allowed to make changes in SET application form 2026 (except exam city preference and admission category) until the deadline.

Details related to mode of exam, number of sections and questions, nature of questions, total time duration, marking scheme and are provided under the exam pattern of SET 2026. Usually, SET 2026 is a computer-based test in which each question has four options followed by a written ability test.

SET Exam Pattern 2026

Section-wise Question Distribution

On the basis of previous years question papers, candidates refer to the below-mentioned table as it contains total number of questions that are asked in the SET exam 2026 in four sections:

Sectional Breakup of SET 2026

Note: The SET entrance exam is a qualifying step for admission. Students will only be invited for the Personal Interview (PI) if their SET 2026 score meets the shortlisting criteria. Also, students have to answer a 30-minute essay question, but this essay will only be graded if you've been shortlisted for the next stage of admissions.

Candidates appearing for SET 2026 can use the given preparation tips to crack the exam. While the exam and syllabus for each course is different, the preparation guidelines are mostly common. 

• Go through the entire syllabus before preparing the study plan. Mark out the topics that you might find a little difficult than the others. 

• In the study timetable, cover the less difficult portions first and allot more time to the tougher sections. Make short notes while studying for SET exam.

• Cover each and every topic in the SET 2026 syllabus. Consult expert faculty for sections you find difficult and clarify your doubts.

• Revision is always the key to good preparation. The short notes prepared while studying comes handy here. Since you do not have to go through the entire textbook all over again, it also saves a lot of time. 

• Practise SET mock test and sample papers. This acquaints you with the exam pattern better and helps you improve your time and accuracy during the main exam. It also familiarizes you with the important topics asked in SET 2026 exam.

Studets can download SET admit card 2025 in April. The SET admit card link 2025 will be activated at set-test.org. To doenload SET admit card 2026 students need to enter thier login ID and password.

Steps to download SET 2026 admit card

• Login to official set exam website

• Click on the " Existing User" button

• Enter the SET Test ID/ Email ID and password

• The admit card is displayed on the screen.

• Check details and download the same

Details mentioned on admit card of SET 2026

• Candidate's Name

• Signature

• Space for pasting photograph

• SET 2026 exam date and time

• Exam Centre details for SET test

• Instructions for SET 2026 exam

Documents to carry with SET admit card 2026

Candidates must carry any one of the following photo Ids along with the admit card to the SET exam centre. The Id must be a valid and original one. 

1. Driving license. 

2. Voter ID Card.

3. Passport.  

4. Pan Card

5. Aadhar Card (UID)

Important Instructions for Candidates 

• If you're taking two SET tests, you'll need a separate admit card for each.

• After downloading your admit card, attach a recent photo (taken within the last 3 months).

• n exam day, have your admit card signed by the invigilator. Keep it safe until admissions are finalized.

• Make sure to bring a color printout of your admit card to the exam.

• Leave all electronic devices at home, including cell phones, calculators, and smartwatches. Bringing them will lead to disqualification.

The Symbiosis University (deemed-to-be) will announce the SET result 2026 in May. Here is how to check SET result 2026.

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Click on the link to check SET result 2026.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Download SET General Scorecard’ tab

Step 4: Enter SET ID and password 

Step 5: The result will appear on the screen. 

Step 6: Take a printout of the online result and retain it until the end of the admission process.

Details Mentioned in the SET Scorecard 2026

Candidates will not only find their result in the scorecard of SET 2026 but will also find other details which are mentioned below.

• Registration number of the candidate

• Sectional scores

• Name of the candidate

• Overall score

What after SET result 2026?

The candidates are required to apply for admissions to the respective institutes for the courses of their preference. They will be shortlisted on the basis of their merit in SET exam 2026. They must qualify in the further process like interview and GD etc as applicable. Thereafter they must confirm their admissions if they are selected for the same.

SET Merit List 2026

The merit list of SET 2026 will be prepared based on the students' cumulative score. The SET 2026 merit list will include the following parameters and weightage for the following participating institutes:

SICR and SCMS - Pune Shortlisting Criteria

SCMS - Noida and Nagpur Shortlisting Criteria

The students who are deemed as qualified after the result of aptitude test and written ability test will be called for personal interview. It is mandatory for all the candidates to appear in all of the rounds - aptitude test, WAT and PI/GD to be eligible for admission to the UG programmes. Students who will appear for all the components of SET selection procedure 2026 will be considered for final admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The various components of the SET 2026 selection procedure are:

• SET General examination

• Written Ability Test

• Personal Interview