SET Exam

SET Exam Highlights

The following are the highlights of the SET Exam:

SET Exam Application Process

Aspiring candidates can apply for the SET Exam by visiting the university's official website, i.e., set-test-org. It should be noted that both the examination and application fees must be paid. The available payment modes are Credit Card, Debit Card, Demand Draft, or any other accepted mode. The application process for the SET Exam involves the following:

Registration

• Access the official website of the University, i.e., set-test.org.
• Choose the ‘Register Here’ option.
• In the window that appears, click on the ‘Register’ button.
• You will be directed to a registration form. Fill out the registration form.
• Upload a scanned copy of the latest passport-size photograph.
• SET ID will be generated.
• The login credentials will be sent to the candidates' registered email.
• The next step is filling out the application form.

Steps to Fill SET Exam Application Form

Post registration, fill out the application form with the required details in the relevant field.

• Provide personal, communication and educational details.
• Choose the examination centre from the three choices provided.
• Choose the course/institution and book the slot.
• Ensure all details provided in the application form are accurately entered. If the information provided is false, the University can cancel the application or the admission at any time.
• Applying for up to two exams is permitted.
• Once the slot is booked, you can move to payment.
• All categories have the same application fees, usually ranging between INR 1900-2000/-.
• Payment can be made online through any of the available gateway options or via Demand Draft from any nationalised banks drawn in favour of ‘Symbiosis Test Secretariat’, payable at Pune.
• Upon completing the payment, click on the ‘Submit’ option.
• Candidates must keep a copy of the application form for future reference.

Note: If you want to make any changes to the SET application form, you can do so before the last date of form submission. However, the centre preference/city and the admission category can not be changed once submitted the first time.

Anyone who wants to make an offline payment can fill in their details in the payment advice form downloaded from the registration portal. Make sure to add the DD details before signing the form. The form and the DD can then be sent to the following address: Symbiosis Test Secretariat,
Symbiosis International (Deemed University),
Gram: Lavale,
Tal: Mulshi,
Dist.: Pune – 412115

SET Exam Preparation Tips

Cracking a competitive exam can be challenging. For admission to one of the most renowned universities, such as Symbiosis International University, aspirants must face a challenging exam in various subjects. Only a well-planned preparation will help them get through the exam and acquire a seat. Here are some SET Exam preparation tips that may help:

Understand The Syllabus

Understanding the syllabus is vital to manage your study time effectively. Get to know the syllabus to identify your strengths and weaknesses and allot the time for each section accordingly. This planned approach will maximise your preparation and enhance your chances of procuring a seat.

Understanding The Exam Structure

The time given to answer 60 questions is 60 minutes. Time management is critical if you must successfully attempt all the questions within the given time. Review earlier question papers to understand the exam pattern and the types of questions. This process enables greater clarity about the best strategies for solving the papers.

Make Short Notes

Make short notes while preparing for the exam. This will help with last-minute revision and boost your confidence.

Practice

Employing diligent study habits can prove futile without sufficient practice. Months of preparation combined with practice are required for skill management and to confidently take the SET exam. Practice can be a robust preparation strategy and a gateway to obtaining a seat in the university.

SET Exam Admit Card

Symbiosis International University (Deemed University) will issue admit cards to all candidates who have filled out and submitted the application form. The Admit Card is available on the University's official website, set-test.org, and the candidates can download it with their user ID and password. The card is available for download until the date of the entrance test. It is mandatory to carry the Admit Card to the Exam Centre, and without it, the candidate cannot take the exam.

Steps to Download

To download the Admit Card, follow the steps given below:

• Access the official website of the University.
• Click on the ‘Existing User’ option.
• The key is in the SET Test ID/Email ID and password.
• The Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
• Check details for accuracy and download the card.

What Your Admit Card Says

The Admit Card comprises the details given below:

• Name of the candidate
• Date and time of the exam
• Examination Centre details
• Space to paste the photograph
• Signature
• SET Exam instructions

Documents to Carry With The Admit Card

Documents should carry any of the following photo IDs along with the Admit Card

• Voter’s ID Card
• Aadhar Card
• Driving Licence
• PAN Card
• Passport

Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates appearing for the SET Exam should know guidelines to be well-prepared before the examination day to avoid any last-minute setback. Some of the essential guidelines are given below:

• The candidate should download the Admit Card and have it ready before exam day.
• They should affix a passport-size photograph (not older than three months) in the space provided in the Admit Card.
• Candidates appearing for two exams should carry two separate Admit Cards.
• They should get the Admit Card authenticated by the Invigilator. The authenticated Admit Card should be carefully preserved till the entire admission process is completed.
• Only a colour printout of the Admit Card will be accepted so students should carry a colour printout of the admit card to the examination centre.
• Students should avoid carrying mobile phones, calculators, watch calculators, digital watches with inbuilt calculators, alarm clocks, and any other electronic or digital devices as they are not permitted inside the exam centre.
• Students found carrying any of the devices will be disqualified and will not be permitted to write the exam.

SET Exam Examination Centers

Symbiosis International University conducts SET exams at various centres spread across the country. Every candidate will be able to find a centre that is convenient for him/her. Locating suitable centres is also easy as they are available online. Candidates can access the official website of the University, i.e., set-test.org, check the list of centres available, and pick the one most suitable for them.

Documents Required To Sit for SET Exam

Candidates appearing for the SET Exam need to carry some essential documents to establish their identity and their eligibility to attend the exam. They will have to carry any of the photo IDs like a Voter’s ID Card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, etc, which will serve as their identity proof. An Admit Card issued by the University upon submission of the application form for the exam will necessarily have to be carried. The Admit Card will have details like the name of the candidate, date and time of the exam, photograph, name of the exam centre, and signature. These are required to ensure a seamless verification process.

SET Exam Result

The results declared after the examination can be accessed online at the official website of the University. The result will be valid for one academic year. Both the merit list and the waiting list will be announced. The waiting list will depend on the number of vacant seats under various programmes. The candidates can check their SET Exam results online with a few simple steps.

• Access the website set-test.org to check results for respective courses.
• Choose the ‘Download SET General Scorecard’ option.
• Key in the SET ID and password.
• The result will be displayed on the screen. Verify the correctness of the information.
• Take a printout and preserve it till the admission process is complete.

Not only the results but other details, as given below will be available in the SET Exam Scorecard.

• Name of the Candidate
• Registration Number
• Section-wise scores
• Total Score

The next step after the SET Exam results is to choose the preferred course and apply for admission to the respective institutes. Selection will be based on their merit in the SET Exam. Post-selection, they will have to succeed in processes like Personal Interviews, GD, etc., as applicable. Later, they should verify their admissions if they are selected for Personal Interviews, GD, etc., as applicable.

SET Merit List

The yardstick for preparing the SET Merit List is the total score of the candidate. The parameters and weightage for various participating institutes are given below:

SICR and SCMS-Pune

SCMS-Noida and Nagpur

SSLA, SSE, and SICSR (BCA and BBA I )

SET SLAT Selection Process

After the SET SLAT results are announced, the scorecards will be shared with the institutes. Each law school will conduct the written ability test and personal interview separately. The merit list will be prepared based on the overall score in all the components, i.e., entrance exam, written ability test and personal interview. The details of the component and the weightage are given below:

SSLA, SSE, and SICSR (BCA and BBA I )

Documents required for Counselling

Counselling is a vital part of the admission process to programmes offered by Symbiosis International University (Deemed). This is where the candidates will be provided to choose the course and institute of their choice. The choice should be made diligently based on the career of their interest. The choice requires a lot of deliberation as the right preference can result in a good and lucrative career. The documents required to be carried for counselling are:

• 10th Standard Marks Sheet
• 12th Standard Marks Sheet
• 10th Standard Passing Sheet
• 12th Standard Passing Sheet
• SET Admit Card
• SET Rank Card
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Proof of Address
• Gap Certificate (wherever applicable)
• Caste Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Specially Abled Certificate issued by Symbiosis Centre for Health Care

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