SET exam 2024

SET Exam 2024 Overview and Schedule

The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admissions to its various undergraduate programs. These programs include Management, Law, Engineering, Economics, Mass Communication, Computer Studies, and Liberal Arts. Note that the exam for B.Sc Culinary Arts was discontinued in 2021. The application process, admit card download, and result announcement for the SET exam are all conducted online.

SET 2024 Important Dates

Upcoming Dates

May 22, 2024: SET exam result release

Past Dates

May 11, 2024: SET Exam 2024 (Test 02)
May 5, 2024: SET Exam 2024 (Test 01)
April 30, 2024: Admit card availability for Test 02

The SET exam 2024 was conducted in a computer-based test mode. Symbiosis International University had announced the complete schedule and the dates for the SET exam 2024. The admit cards for the exams were available online on the official website for registered candidates.

SET Exam 2024: Highlights

The table below provides key information and features of the SET 2024 exam:

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Conducting Body	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Duration	One hour
Syllabus	General English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, General Awareness
Exam Pattern	Multiple Choice Questions with no negative marking
Language	English
Application Fees	INR 1,950
Number of Seats	760 seats
Exam Purpose	Admission into 10 colleges
Courses Offered	BBA, BCA, BA Mass Communication, BA/BSc Liberal Arts, BSc Eco/Eco(H)
Number of Test Cities	76 test cities
Exam Date and Time	Session 1: May 5, 2024<br>Session 2: May 11, 2024<br>Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Helpdesk Number	040-23417875
Official Website	https://www.set-test.org

SET Result 2024

The SET 2024 results will be announced on May 22, 2024. Candidates can download their scorecards online using their login credentials. Follow the steps below to download the SET result 2024:

Visit the official SET website.
Click on the ‘Download scorecard’ button on the homepage.
Enter your SET User ID and Password.
Your SET scorecard will appear on the screen. Check your scores and download the scorecard.

SET Exam 2024 Analysis

The SET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, for Test 01 and on May 11, 2024, for Test 02. Each test lasted one hour. The exam was reported to be of moderate difficulty overall, with students finding the Quantitative Aptitude section the most challenging. The General English section was considered the easiest, while the Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge sections were also relatively easy. The exam featured 60 questions, each worth one mark, with no negative marking. Test 02 was conducted in a computer-based mode and was perceived to be easier than Test 01.

SET Exam Day Instructions

Candidates appearing for the SET exam must adhere to the following instructions on exam day:

Admit Card: Carry a colored printout of the SET admit card. Digital or soft copies will not be accepted.
Arrival Time: Arrive at the exam center by 10 AM.
Prohibited Items: Do not carry electronic gadgets or other prohibited items into the exam hall.
ID Proof: Carry a valid government-issued ID such as an Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
COVID-19 Protocols: Wear a mask and follow all COVID-19 safety protocols.

SET Exam Admit Card 2024

The SET 2024 admit cards for Tests 1 and 2 have been released on the official website. Candidates who registered successfully can download their admit cards using the following steps:

Visit the official SET website.
Click on the ‘Download SET admit card’ link on the homepage or use this direct link.
Log in using your user ID and password.
Click on the ‘Print admit card’ link.
Read the instructions, check the box, and print out your SET admit card 2024.

SET Exam Centres 2024

The SET 2024 exam will be held in 80 test cities. The specific test center allotted to each candidate is mentioned on their admit card. Below is the list of test cities for the SET 2024 exam:

Agra
Kanpur
Ahmedabad
Karnal
Ahmednagar
Kochi / Ernakulam
Ajmer
Kolhapur
Aligarh
Kolkata
Allahabad
Kota
Ambala
Kottayam
Amravati
Kozhikode
Amritsar
Lucknow
Asansol
Ludhiana
Aurangabad
Madurai
Bareilly
Meerut
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Bhilai
Mysuru
Bhopal
Nagpur
Bhubaneswar
Nashik
Bilaspur
Navi Mumbai
Chandigarh / Mohali
Noida/G Noida/Ghaziabad
Chennai
Panipat
Coimbatore
Panjim
Cuttack
Patiala
Dehradun
Patna
Delhi/NCR
Port Blair
Dhanbad
Pune
Dibrugarh
Raipur
Faridabad
Rajkot
Gandhinagar
Ranchi
Gangtok / Bardang
Roorkee
Guwahati
Shillong
Gwalior
Shimla
Hooghly
Siliguri
Hyderabad
Surat
Indore
Thane
Jabalpur
Thiruvananthapuram
Jaipur
Thrissur
Jalandhar
Udaipur
Jammu
Vadodara
Jamshedpur
Varanasi
Jhansi
Vijayawada
Jodhpur
Visakhapatnam

SET Exam 2024 Application Process

The SET 2024 application process is conducted entirely online. The application forms were available on the official SET website. Students wishing to appear for the SET 2024 exam could fill out the online application form by following these steps:

Registration: Create a new user profile by filling out the registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID, and phone number.
Document Upload: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Registration Confirmation: Confirm the registration via a one-time password (OTP).
Payment: Pay the application fee using a credit/debit card, internet banking, or UPI.
Form Completion: Fill out the application form with necessary details such as category, test centers, and institutions.
Final Submission: Pay the institute fee and print the completed application form and payment receipt.

SET 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The SET exam is an online test comprising four sections: General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. The exam consists of 60 objective-type questions, each worth one mark, with no negative marking. Below are the highlights of the SET exam pattern and syllabus:

Sections	Number of Questions
General English	15
Quantitative	15
General Awareness	15
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	15
Total	60

Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer
Total Marks: 60
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 60 minutes
Question Type: Objective-type with four options each

SET Exam Eligibility 2024

To be eligible for the SET 2024 exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Academic Qualification: Must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent examinations in relevant streams from a recognized board or university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST category students).
Current Students: Candidates in Class 12 or awaiting their results are also eligible but must submit a passing certificate upon admission.
Foreign Board: Candidates who completed Class 12 or equivalent from a foreign board must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Reservation Criteria

The reservation rules for admitting Indian students are as follows:

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

SET Preparation 2024

Candidates planning to appear for the SET exam should start their preparation at least six months before the test date. This allows enough time to cover all aspects of the exam. Understanding the SET syllabus and exam pattern is crucial. A comprehensive SET preparation plan should include:

Covering the complete SET syllabus
Practicing mock tests and sample papers
Revising important topics in the final days before the exam

SET Admission Process 2024

The SET exam 2024 involves a three-step process: application submission, the SET 2024 exam, and Personal Interview/Written Ability Test (PI/WAT).

Step 1: Fill the SET Application Form

Candidates must apply for the SET exam by filling out the SET 2024 application form available online on the official website. They need to register as new users on the SET website. Upon successful registration, candidates will gain access to the application form. The application fee of INR 2,250 must be paid online through net banking or by credit/debit card.

Step 2: Download the SET Admit Card

Admit cards will be issued only to registered candidates and will be available on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards from the website.

Step 3: Appear for the SET Exam 2024

The SET 2024 exam will be held on scheduled dates in computer-based test (CBT) mode at various test centers across the country. Candidates must bring their admit cards and a valid identity proof (Driving License, Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport) to the exam center. Note that the exam pattern and mode may change due to the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Step 4: Check the SET Result 2024

The SET result 2024 will be announced on the official website. Selected candidates will be invited for the WAT/PI round. Each institute will release its own cut-off after the results are announced. Candidates should check individual institute websites for details.

Step 5: Appear for the SET WAT/PI

Candidates must carry all relevant documents (original and photocopies) to the WAT/PI round. Admission will be based on the candidate’s overall performance in the SET exam and the WAT/PI. Last year, the WAT was conducted on the same day as the SET exam, with candidates given 30 minutes for the WAT.

SET 2024 Selection Process

The counselling process for SET 2024 is expected to begin in May 2024 at various colleges accepting SET scores. Candidates who appear for SET 2024 will need to apply to these colleges during the application process. The counselling rounds will include a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI).

Selection of Students

Students will be selected for further admission processes based on their SET exam scores. Candidates will be informed about the SET cut-off and can check if they meet the criteria.

Written Ability Test and Personal Interview

The WAT and PI schedules will be announced by the individual institutes. Candidates will attend the WAT/PI at designated venues and will be evaluated on criteria such as general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics, specific fields of interest, communication skills, and overall personality.

Final Selection

Candidates will be assessed based on their SET 2024 score, WAT/PI performance, academic history, and other parameters to prepare the final merit list. Selected applicants will be called to complete the admission formalities.

Colleges Accepting SET Exam 2024 Score

The SET exam score will be valid for admission to various institutes of Symbiosis International University, located in Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Noida. Below is a list of these institutes along with the courses they offer:

Institute’s Name	Courses Offered
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), Pune	– BBA (IT) <br> – BCA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Noida	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC), Pune	B.A Mass Communication
Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Pune	B.Sc Economics (Hons.)
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA), Pune	– B.A Liberal Arts <br> – B.Sc Liberal Arts
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Bangalore	BBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad	BBA
Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSI), Pune	B.Sc (Applied Statistics and Data Science)

These institutes offer a range of undergraduate programs in management, computer studies, media and communication, economics, and liberal arts, among others.