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Top Colleges in India Accepting SET 2026 Scores: BBA Admission Process & Placements

Colleges accepting SET 2026 scores offer BBA programs in Pune, Bengaluru, Noida, Nagpur and Hyderabad. Admission is merit-based and is conducted through the SET score, personal interview (PI) and written ability test (WAT). Courses offered include general BBA courses, BBA in Information Technology and others such as BBA Media Management. Courses offered include honours, research and dual courses. Fees for BBA courses range between ₹3.71 lakh and ₹20.00 lakh.

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All the colleges that accept SET scores are a part of Symbiosis International Deemed University. SET is a common entrance exam that is conducted for admissions to courses such as BBA in all the institutes that are a part of Symbiosis. The first SET exam is scheduled for May 2, 2026, while the second SET will take place on May 10, 2026.

One of the biggest advantages of giving the SET BBA exam is that it is accepted by all the institutes of Symbiosis, which are known for providing quality education and exposure. It is a more transparent and merit-based selection process, where a student is selected on the basis of their performance in the SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test ), not on the basis of their board marks.

Top Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Score | Admission & Placement

Top Colleges Accepting SET Score 2026

Various institutes under Symbiosis International University accept SET for admitting students in BBA courses. These include general BBA courses and specialised BBA courses such as BBA in Information Technology. Symbiosis SET scores are accepted by the following universities in India -

Colleges

Courses

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune (SCMS Pune)

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur (SCMS Nagpur)

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida (SCMS Noida)

BBA

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune (SICSR)

BBA (Information Technology)

City-Wise Symbiosis BBA Colleges Accepting SET Score 2026

The SET scores are accepted by various institutes located in different cities, offering BBA courses with honours, research and dual degree options.

1. Pune

Colleges 

Program Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)

BBA (Honours / Honours with Research + Global Dual Degree)

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR)

BBA IT (Honours / Honours with Research)

Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)

BBA Media Management (Honours / Honours with Research)

2. Bengaluru

Colleges 

Program Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)

BBA Honours / Honours with Research + Dual Degree options

3. Noida

Colleges 

Program Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)

BBA Honours / Honours with Research (Dual Degree options)

4. Nagpur

Colleges 

Program Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)

BBA Honours / Honours with Research

5. Hyderabad

Colleges 

Program Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)

BBA Honours / Honours with Research

Selection Process for Colleges Accepting SET 2026 Scores

Institutes participating in 2026 exam  prepare their merit lists based on a combination of entrance exam, Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT) and portfolio test scores as follows-

Colleges

SET score of 60 Marks Scaled up or down

WAT and Portfolio Test

PI

Total

SCMS, Pune

Scaled Up to 70

-

30

100

SCMS, Noida

Scaled Up to 70

-

30

100

SICSR, Pune

Scaled Up to 70

-

30

100

SCMS, Nagpur

Scaled Up to 70

-

30

100

SSLA, Pune

Scaled down to 50

-

30

100

SSE, Pune

Scaled Up to 70

10- WAT

10- Portfolio Test

30

100

Fee Details for BBA Colleges Accepting SET Scores

The annual fee structure for SET colleges' BBA programs offered by institutes of SET accepting 2026 scores is given below-

Colleges

Fees

BBA course offered

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune

₹ 20.00 Lakh

BBA (Information Technology)

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune

₹ 9.01 Lakh

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur

₹ 14.92 Lakh

BBA

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

₹ 3.71 Lakh

BBA in Media Management

BBA Placements in Symbiosis SET 2026 Exam Accepting Colleges

BBA courses in the SET colleges have good placement opportunities. The salary package ranges from 4.3 LPA to 5.6 LPA on average, while the highest salary package offered is up to 23 LPA.

College Name 

Average Package

Highest Package

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune (SCMS Pune)

₹ 4.86 LPA

₹ 10.00 LPA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur (SCMS Nagpur)

₹ 4.3 LPA

₹ 8.00 LPA

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida (SCMS Noida)

₹ 5.6 LPA

₹ 7.00 LPA

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune (SICSR)

₹ 4.48 LPA

₹ 23.05 LPA

FAQs

There are a number of colleges in India that offer admission to undergraduate courses based on the SET scores. These colleges are mainly for BBA, BBA (IB) and management-related courses. Some of the prominent colleges are SIBM Pune, SCMS Pune, SSE Pune, SSIS Pune and SSMC Pune. All of these colleges use the SET scores along with academic performance and personal interviews for admission purposes.

The candidates who are eligible to appear for the SET must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised Board with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Even international and NRI students can appear for the examination.

Yes, Symbiosis colleges take into account your Class 12 marks while granting admission to BBA courses. Your performance in the SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) and personal interview are also considered along with your Class 10+2 marks while granting admission to BBA (IB), etc. Higher Class 12 marks are beneficial for admission to BBA (IB), etc.

The total number of seats available for the Symbiosis BBA 2026 intake through the various colleges is as follows: the total intake for the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune is 300, for the SCMS Noida is 150 and for the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) Pune is 90 for the BBA course. In total, there are 1,000+ seats for the BBA course through the SET admission process.

No, coaching is not necessary to clear the SET exam. The test is conducted to assess the general aptitude, quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning and English of the students.However, there are some students who opt for coaching or online courses to prepare for the test. This is also helpful for them to prepare for the test. With the right kind of preparation and practice, the students can easily crack the test.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2026 for BBA is an online test. Symbiosis International University conducts the test. This test is for admission to undergraduate management courses at its affiliated colleges across India. The test is designed to test the quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, English language proficiency and general aptitude of the candidates.