** Depending on any unavoidable circumstances, the schedules as well as the nature/structure of the test can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.

Candidates aspiring to join any of the following:

• Bachelor of Business Administration Honours / Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (Honours / Honours with Research)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Technology) - Honours /Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Science (Economics)-Honours / Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Technology
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)
• Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) Honours/ Honours with Research
• Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours/Honours with Research / Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours/ Honours with Research

Programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Computer Based Test (CBT). Since 2018, SET. This is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities of India.

SIU announces the four-year degree programme with multiple entry and exit options as envisioned in the NEP 2020*. The highlights of the new programme offerings are as under

• The Programme framework allows exciting options to pursue single major, double majors, minors, opportunity to pursue multidisciplinary, Ability and Skill enhancement courses.
• Offers a good blend of immersive learning, research and community engagement
• Includes opportunities for semester exchange programmes with foreign universities
• Offers the following exit options
  • A Certificate at the end of the first year of the programme with 44 credits
  • A Diploma at the end of the first two years of the programme with 84 credits
  • A UG Degree at the end of 3 years of the programme with 120 credits
  • A UG Degree with Honours / Research at the end of the 4 years of the programme with 160 credits
• Offers option of Re-entry within 3 years of exit and 7 years as the maximum permissible period to complete the programme.

* Not applicable for programmes under SITEEE.

A candidate needs to register for SET/SITEEE 2025 & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separate programmes registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would then need to attend the further admission process conducted by each of these institutes individually.

Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling / submitting the application form is not true, SIU has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Note: All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered email.

Note: Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis School of Nursing (SCON), Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and Photography (SSVAP) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Photography (SSP)), Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune (SID), Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design, Nagpur (SSPAD), Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA) should visit the respective institute website for further details.

**Depending on any unavoidable circumstances, the schedules as well as the nature/structure of the test can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.

Note:
- Please note that the SET 2025 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- The duration of each test is of 60 minutes.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- All sections are mandatory.

SHORTLISTING FOR PERSONAL INTERACTION (PI):
Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction (PI) process based on their respective Entrance Test marks. Please check the respective institute website for information and dates of Personal Interaction (PI).

Merit List will be based on the following parameters: **Subject to change
Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective institutes. Wait list movement will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Please note that all admissions are provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programme(s) and in accordance with the rules of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

SET-2025 will be conducted on two different dates. Candidates can appear for the dates, i.e. May 05, 2025, Monday and May 11, 2025, Sunday. Please note these dates and the respective test timings carefully. A candidate can appear for SET/ SITEEE on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation. There will be no normalization. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure the normalisation of the spread of questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all two tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.

From 2018 onwards, "SET General" is known as Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Registration for these tests are done from the same portal as per the process mentioned below:

• Register online on the website www.set-test.org (Registration closes on April 12, 2025 (Saturday)).
  Note: No changes shall be permitted after the registration under any circumstances.
• A candidate can appear for SET/SITEEE on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025, (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.
  Note: For Engineering, if a candidate applies to seek admission on the basis of test other than SITEEE, he/she need not register for SITEEE; rather he/she may apply directly to the concerned institute through the institute website (www.sitpune.edu.in, sitnagpur.edu.in and sithyd.siu.edu.in).
• Upload your latest colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 04 months old match with the photo that has been uploaded during registration).
• Ensure that the information you have filled is accurate. No changes shall be permitted after the registration under any circumstances. Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling / submitting the application form is not true, SIU has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.
• All communication with candidates will be done through the official email address (info@set-test.org and no-reply@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that these email addresses are whitelisted in your registered email.
• For all SET 2025 updates, join our Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+7uCtBRKQqmQ5NDg9 (If telegram is not installed on your device, kindly install it from Google Play Store/Apple AppStore. After installing telegram, please click on the link to join "SET 2025 (Official)" Channel)

Candidate should note that SET/ SITEEE 2025 is only the first step. Each Symbiosis institute has its subsequent independent selection process. ** Depending on any unavoidable circumstances, the schedules as well as the nature/structure of the test can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.

Modes of Payment
Candidates may pay through-

• Billdesk Payment Gateway
• EASEBUZZ Payment Gateway
• Demand Draft

The entrance test registration fee for SET/SITEEE is INR 2250/- per test. (Non- refundable and non-transferable).

In addition to that, you are also expected to pay the programme registration fee of INR 1000/- for each programme that you wish to apply for. (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

Payment Through Demand Draft:
Submit a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" payable at Pune.
Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in "Make Payment" Tab. Take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis T
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune - 412115.
Toll free number: 9071013499

The Symbiosis Test Secretariat will authenticate the details of Demand Draft and will send you an email confirming the payment. Only after the realization of payment, would you be able to view your Admit Card.
Important: SET-2025 fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Note:

• Please note that Symbiosis Test Secretariat will not be responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.
• It is also mandatory to complete the payment process of desired institute for desired programme(s) before the closing date of payment of the respective programme. Payment towards the programme(s) also needs to be done through the website www.set-test.org only.
  
  For disputes between the candidate and the Symbiosis Test Secretariat, the candidate should first send an email to registrar@siu.edu.in with details about his/her grievance. If the candidate is not satisfied with the decision of the Registrar, he/she can appeal to the Ombudsman of the University. Information regarding the same is available in https://siu.edu.in/student-affairs.php. All disputes between the candidate and Symbiosis Test Secretariat in this regard are subject to the legal jurisdiction of Pune.
• SET-2025 Score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year 2025-26.
• Admissions to the select programmes at SIU are strictly based on merit, assessment of individual performance in the respective Entrance Test for Undergraduate Studies and other processes prescribed by the University.

Note: SET-2025 Result will be declared on May 22, 2025 (Thursday), on www.set-test.org and will be available up till June 23, 2025 (Monday).

Merit List will be based on the following parameters: **Subject to change
Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective institutes. Wait list movement will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Please note that all admissions are provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programme(s) and in accordance with the rules of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Note:
*For Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA)*

• CBSE/ICSE/HSC:
  • Applicants are required to secure at least 50% (Open Category) and 45% (SC, ST) in the 12th Standard
• OR
• IB Certificate or Diploma students are accepted:
  • Certificate: Applicants must have a minimum of 24 credits and passed a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
  • Diploma: Applicants must have a minimum of 24 credits and passed a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL) along with core requirements of Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). Diploma students should also have their IB Diploma and transcript with Diploma Results stating "Diploma Awarded"
• OR
• GCE/IGCSE/GCSE:
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 5/4 subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY("O") Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED ("A") Levels. (Total of 7 subjects)

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SET- 2025 will be conducted in CBT mode across 80 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences of test cities of the following:

• No change of test city requests will be entertained once candidate has completed registration for SET/ SITEEE 2025. Test City allocation is made based on date of payment for SET/ SITEEE. The earlier you pay, the higher chances of securing a Test City of your choice.
• It is advisable that candidate decides prior to registration, which test(s) he/she wants to appear for as in a computer-based test, the test Centre capacities are limited.
• The Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card.
• While all efforts will be made to ensure that the candidate gets a test city as per his/her preferences, however, in some exceptional circumstances, a different test city in a nearby area may be allotted.
• Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change or allot a city other than the one requested by the candidate in the event of the requested city not being available for any reason.