Symbiosis International University (SIU) is getting ready to open applications for the **SET 2026 exam**. This test is for students who want to join Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) courses at top Symbiosis colleges. The application forms are expected to be available online in the **second week of December 2025**. Students who wish to apply must visit the official website: **set-test.org**.
It is important for all students to check the eligibility rules before applying. The SET 2026 exam itself will take place in the **first and second weeks of May 2026**. Results for the exam will likely be announced by the **last week of May 2026**. This article provides clear details on important dates, who can apply, and the reservation policy for the SET 2026 exam.
SET 2026 Important Dates
Below is a table showing the key dates for the SET 2026 exam. These dates are currently expected and may change slightly.
| SET application form release | Second week of December 2025 |
| Last date to fill SET form | Second week of April 2026 |
| SET 2026 exam date | First and second week of May 2026 |
| SET result announcement | Last week of May 2026 |
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
Students must meet certain rules to apply for the SET 2026 exam. Here are the main points:
- Students must have passed their **Class 12 exam**. They need to pass from a recognised school board.
- Students must score at least **50% marks** in total in their Class 12 exam.
- There is a special rule for students from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. They need to score at least **45% marks** in total in their Class 12 exam. This is a 5% relaxation for them.
- Students who are currently in **Class 12** and are waiting for their results can also apply for the SET exam. Their admission will be provisional, meaning it depends on their final Class 12 results.
- Students who completed Class 12 or an equal exam from a **Foreign Board** can also apply. They must have a special certificate called an 'equivalence certificate' from the Association of Indian University (AIU).
Reservation Policy for SET 2026
Symbiosis International University follows reservation rules set by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This means that some seats are reserved for students from specific groups. The reservation policy for SET 2026 is as follows:
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Differently-abled students | 3% |
| Armed Forces Dependents (Wards of Serving or Retired) for SLS-Pune and SICSR | 5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits | 2 seats per programme (extra to the normal number of seats) |
| International Candidates | 15% |
These reservation policies help ensure that students from various backgrounds get a chance to study at Symbiosis colleges. Students should carefully check all details on the official website before applying for the SET 2026 exam.
