• Updated on 23 Sept, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee
SET Cutoff 2026: The SET participating institutes release the SET cutoff 2026 after the announcement of the SET 2026 results. The authority is expected to declare the SET result 2026 in May 2026. SET cutoff 2026 varies for each course and institute. These cutoffs will be made available on the official website of each Symbiosis institute. After the declaration of results and cutoff for the SET Exam 2026, a list containing the names of the shortlisted students will also be released for the final rounds of admission. The final rounds of admission include counselling, which is conducted by the respective institutes.
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Factors Determining SET 2026 Cutoff
The factors listed below determine the SET cutoff:
- Cutoff trend of the previous years
- Number of candidates who appeared for the Symbiosis Entrance Test
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Total number of seats available
Check: SET 2026 Exam Pattern
SET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
The SET cutoff 2026 for each category will be released on the official website of the participating institutes. The category-wise cutoff is made available online, and students who secure the minimum cutoff are called to participate in the counselling rounds conducted by the respective institutes. Given below is the expected SET 2026 cutoff for courses like BBA and BCA:
SET 2024 Cutoff
The SET cutoff 2024 for various SET participating institutes is given in the table below:
Category | SCMS Pune, SSCA Pune, SSE Pune, SICSR Pune and SSLA Pune | SCMS Noida | SCMC Pune |
SET exam scores | 50 | 50 | 30 |
WAT round scores | 30 | 35 | 10 |
PI round scores | 20 | 15 | 30 |
Educational profile | - | - | 20 |
Studio test | - | - | - |
Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
SET 2026 Results
SET result 2026 will be declared in May 2026. The SET exam result and scorecard will be available on the official SET website at set-test.org. Candidates can check out the process listed below to know how to download the SET 2026 Result:
- Go to the official website of the SET exam at set-test.org.
- Click on the 'Download Scorecard' link.
- Enter the candidate's login credentials, such as SET user ID and password.
- Check the SET exam result 2026.
- Download the scorecard of the SET 2026 exam and take a printout of it for future reference.
SET Cutoff 2026: Important Points
Below are some important points regarding the SET cutoff 2026:
- The candidates will be required to apply for SET admission according to the cutoff marks released by the Symbiosis Institutes.
- Candidates are required to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round according to the schedule released by the participating institutes of the SET exam. However, in the SET 2021 exam, the Written Ability Test was conducted along with the SET exam due to the COVID-19 limitations in India.
- Only those candidates who clear the cutoff marks of the institutes mentioned above will be called for the Personal Interview round.
- The candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official portals of the Symbiosis University and the participating institutes. This is because the SET 2026 Application Process and GD/PI schedule of these institutes may vary from one another.
- The final selection round in the SET admission process will be on the basis of the marks obtained in the SET exam, WAT, and PI rounds.
SET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Are SET cutoffs announced along with SET results?
No, SET cutoffs are released after the SET results are announced.
What are the cutoff marks for SET?
The expected SET 2026 cutoff will be between 45 and 89. The cutoff will vary from one category to another.
Is the SET exam easy to clear?
As per the candidate’s review, the SET exam is considered to have a moderate difficulty level.
What are the SET determining factors?
The determining factors of the SET cutoff 2026 are as follows: The cutoff trend of the previous years, the number of candidates who appeared for the Symbiosis Entrance Test, the difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of seats available.
What is the expected SET cutoff 2026 for SCISR Pune?
Students who wish to take admission into SCISR Pune through the SET scores must secure at least 42 to 44 for the BBA (Information Technology) admission. However, for the BCA program, the cutoff scores are expected to range from 29 to 32.
What happens after the SET cutoff 2026 is released?
After the announcement of the SET cutoff 2026, students meeting the minimum cutoff marks will be called to take part in the counselling rounds. These counselling rounds include the Written Ability Test (WAT) and the Personal Interview (PI). Students clearing these rounds will secure admission to the respective Symbiosis institutes.