The four-year full-time degree programme offered by SSLA, takes forward the ethos of NEP 2020, which helps students learn to make critical connections among diverse subjects, modes of thinking, and view major decisions within a broader social and historical perspective. It allows faculty and students to engage with, understand and reconcile a wide range of ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives within several disciplines. It seeks to provide a cultural orientation to the world in which we live, and equip students with ideas, analytical and communication skills, global perspectives, as well as the ability to synthesize knowledge and make informed value judgments.

The programme offers a comprehensive education. Courses at SSLA are broadly categorized into Core (Foundational and Skill Enhancement courses), Majors (where 10 courses have to be pursued within a specialisation along with a mandatory Internship), Minors (where 6 courses have to be pursued within a specialisation), and Electives that are inter-trans-multidisciplinary in nature.

Focus on research together with the requisite components of internship and community engagement, enables students to prepare for higher studies, career advancement, and for the exercise of leadership in the corporate world and the communities we live in. It also helps students develop essential 21st-century skills that allow them to seamlessly enter the workforce and gain meaningful career and life choices.

The highlights of the programme include:

• Internationally valued 4-year programme

• Strong academics and innovative learning

• Inter, multi and transdisciplinary academic engagement

• Co-constructive and collaborative environment

• Internationalization and strong community engagement

• 1:20 faculty to student ratio

• 370 courses across 20 disciplines

• Workshops, study trips and conferences integrated in the programme

• International exposure, semester exchange and summer trips

• Opportunity to pursue an accelerated master's with international partners

Students majoring in Anthropology, Business Studies, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Policy, Psychology or Sociology, Education, together with the Research Project, will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours with Research.

Those pursuing the majors mentioned above, but without the research project, have the option of pursuing an additional internship or two additional courses from the major area of specialization. The degree awarded will be Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours.

Similarly, students majoring in Mathematics and Statistics or Computer Studies, Applied Environmental and Sustainability Science along with the Research Project, will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours with Research.

Those pursuing the above-mentioned majors, but opting for an additional internship or two additional courses from the major area of specialization, will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours degree.

Particulars	Date
Application Forms Open	Saturday - 14th December 2024
Registration Closes on	Saturday, 12th April 2025
Payment Closes on	Saturday, 12th April 2025
Last Date to Register for SSLA	Thursday, 29th May 2025
Payment for SSLA Closes on	Thursday, 29th May 2025
Admit Card	Friday, 25th April 2025 (For SET Test 01) Wednesday, 30th April 2025 (For SET Test 02)
SET Test 01	Monday, 5th May 2025 (09.00 am to 10.00 am)
SET Test 02	Sunday, 11th May 2025 (09.00 am to 10.00 am)
SET Exam Results	Thursday - 22nd May 2025
Shortlisting of Candidates	Monday - 26th May 2025
Personal Interaction Dates	Thursday - 5th June 2025 Friday - 6th June 2025 Saturday - 7th June 2025 Sunday - 8th June 2025 Monday - 9th June 2025
Declaration of 1st Merit List	Sunday - 15th June 2025
Payment for 1st Merit List	Monday – 16th June 2025 to Saturday – 21st June 2025
Declaration of 2nd Merit List	Sunday - 22nd June 2025
Payment for 2nd Merit List	Monday – 23rd June 2025 to Saturday – 28th June 2025
Declaration of 3rd Merit List	Sunday - 29th June 2025
Payment for 3rd Merit List	Monday – 30th June 2025 to Saturday – 5th July 2025
Induction & Orientation Week	Sunday – 13th July 2025 – Saturday – 19th July 2025
Classes Begin	Monday – 21st July 2025

Please note SIU reserves the right to change these dates in view of any unavoidable circumstances.

Activity	Dates
Registration closes on	April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Payment closes on	April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Admit Card	April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01 April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02
SET Test 1	May 05, 2025 (Monday) SET: 09.00 am to 10.00 am SITEEE: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
SET Test 2	May 11, 2025 (Sunday) SET: 09.00 am to 10.00 am SITEEE: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Announcement of Result	May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

**Depending on any unavoidable circumstances, the schedules as well as the nature/structure of the test can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.

A candidate can appear for SET/ on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation. There will be no normalization. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure the normalisation of the spread of questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all two tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.

Register online on the website www.set-test.org (Registration closes on April 12, 2025 (Saturday)). Note: No changes shall be permitted after the registration under any circumstances.

A candidate can appear for SET on both the dates May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.

Upload your latest colour passport size photo at the time of Online Registration. (Your photograph should not be more than 04 months old and should match the photo uploaded during registration).

Ensure that the information you have filled is accurate. No changes shall be permitted after the registration under any circumstances. Candidates are fully and solely responsible for providing correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling/submitting the application form is not true, SIU has the right to cancel the application or admission at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the process will not be entertained.

All communication with candidates will be done through the official email addresses (info@set-test.org and no-reply@set-test.org) only. Please ensure that these email addresses are whitelisted in your registered email.

For all SET 2025 updates, join our Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+7uCtBRKQqmQ5NDg9. (If Telegram is not installed on your device, kindly install it from Google Play Store/Apple App Store. After installing Telegram, please click on the link to join the "SET 2025 (Official)" Channel).

A candidate desirous to submit their candidature to select UG programmes, will also require to complete the payment process of desired programme before the closing date of payment of the same. Payment towards the programmes must be made through the website only (set-test.org). After making the payment for SET/ SITEEE, proceed to complete the online registration form (Part II) for Programme (s) registration and the respective institute(s). A candidate is required to make separate non-refundable and non-transferable payment of INR 1000/- per programme per institute at this stage.

If candidates want to pay programme payment through Demand Draft, make Demand Draft of INR 1000/- for each programme in the name of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat”.

Candidates may pay through –

1. Billdesk Payment Gateway
2. Easebuzz Payment Gateway
3. Demand Draft

The entrance test registration fee for SET 2025 is INR 2250/- per test (Non-refundable and non-transferable).

In addition to that, you are also expected to pay the programme registration fee of INR 1000/- for each programme that you wish to apply for. (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

Submit a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.

Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in "Make Payment" Tab. Take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at:

Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115
Phone Number: 020-61936226/7
Toll-free number: 9071013499

The Symbiosis Test Secretariat will authenticate the details of Demand Draft and will send you an email confirming the payment. Only after the realization of payment, would you be able to view your Admit Card.

SET 2025 fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please note that Symbiosis Test Secretariat will not be responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.

It is also mandatory to complete the payment process of desired institute for desired programme(s) before the closing date of payment of the respective programme. Payment towards the programme(s) also needs to be done through the website www.set-test.org only.

For disputes between the candidate and the Symbiosis Test Secretariat, the candidate should first send an email to registrar@siu.edu.in with details about his/her grievance. If the candidate is not satisfied with the decision of the Registrar, he/she can appeal to the Ombudsman of the University. Information regarding the same is available at https://siu.edu.in/student-affairs.php. All disputes are subject to the legal jurisdiction of Pune.

• SET 2025 Score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year 2025-26.
• Admissions to the select programmes at SIU are strictly based on merit, assessment of individual performance in the respective Entrance Test for Undergraduate Studies and other processes prescribed by the UniversitAdmissions to the select programmes at SIU are strictly based on merit, assessment of individual performance in the respective Entrance Test for Undergraduate Studies and other processes prescribed by the University.
• Note: - SET Result will be declared on May 22, 2025 (Thursday) on www.set-test.org and will be available up till June 23, 2025 (Monday).

1. SET/SITEEE2025 Admit Card should be printed (color printouts only B&W printouts will not be accepted) from the SET website (set-test.org)
2. If candidate has selected multiple tests, (s)he should carry separate Admit Cards for each test.
3. SET- May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday) 09.00 am to 10.00 am. Please ensure that youarrive at your assigned Test Centre latest by 07:30 am and occupy your assigned seat latest by 08:30 am. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the test center after 00 am. You will not be allowed to appear for SET Test 2025 at any other center.
4. SITEEE -May 05, 2025 (Monday) and May 11, 2025 (Sunday) 30 am to 12.30 pm. Please ensure that you arrive at your assigned Test Centre latest by 10:00 am and occupy your assigned seat latest by 11:00 am at the latest. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the test centre after 11.30 am. You will not be allowed to appear for SET Test 2025 at any other center.
5. Please ensure that your latest passport size, color photograph is pasted on the Admit Card at the place provided for before appearing for the test (Your photograph should not be more than 4 months old. The photo pasted should match with the photo that has been uploaded during registration).
6. AdmitCard along with valid original Photo Identity proof should be carried to the Test Centre at the time of the An acceptable photo identity is any one of the following.
   • Passport.
   • Driving license.
   • Voter ID Card.
   • PAN Card
   • AADHAR Card (UID)
   • College ID Card
   
   Note: Soft copy of identity proof will not be accepted.
7. An authorized person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the photo-id on the day of the Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further PI processes.
8. Candidates should note that an authenticated Admit Card is an important document without which the candidate will not be permitted to appear for further selection processes of SIU. If the Authenticated Admit card is lost, a duplicate Authenticated Admit Card will not be issued. It should be retained till the admission process is over.
9. Cellphones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators/ memory or any electronic or smart devices are not allowed in the test
10. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the test hall till the test is completed. After submission of the test, the candidate will not be allowed to re-enter the test
11. Candidates are advised to locate the allocated test Centre at least a day in advance to avoid any issue on the day ofthe Candidates who reach the test centre late due to any reason, will not be allowed to enter the same under any circumstances after the gates are closed.
12. Travel and staying arrangements will need to be done by the candidates.
13. Utmost careis taken to prepare an error-free question However, if an error is detected in the question paper, the Scrutiny Committee shall take an appropriate decision after the test, which shall be final.
14. The scores published by the Symbiosis Test Secretariat shall be final and shall not be subject to any appeal or revaluation.
15. Differently Abled/ Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes / Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmiri Valley category candidates are requested to upload their relevant document (s) while registering for the SET/ SITEEE. Candidates failing to do this will be considered under the Open Category.
16. Any attempt to impersonate or indulge in any malpractice, identified at any stage of the admission process would disqualify the candidate from the admission processes to all UG programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and may also lead to appropriate legal action as deemed fit.
17. If it is discovered that you have consumed any prohibited substances, entry to the test center will be denied.
18. Any malpractice/use of unfair means will lead to your disqualification from the admission process of SIU.Instances of any incorrect information or process violation detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear for SIU Entrance Tests in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected in subsequent years, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.

SET 2025 will be conducted in CBT mode across 80 cities all over India. A candidate may choose three preferences of test cities of the following:

Sr. No	State	City	Sr. No	State	City
1	Agra	Uttar Pradesh	41	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh
2	Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar	Gujarat	42	Karnal	Haryana
3	Ahmednagar	Maharashtra	43	Kolhapur	Maharashtra
4	Ajmer	Rajasthan	44	Kolkata	West Bengal
5	Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	45	Kota	Rajasthan
6	Ambala	Haryana	46	Kottayam	Kerala
7	Amravati	Maharashtra	47	Kozhikode	Kerala
8	Amritsar	Punjab	48	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
9	Asansol	West Bengal	49	Ludhiana	Punjab
10	Aurangabad	Maharashtra	50	Madurai	Tamil Nadu
11	Bareilly	Uttar Pradesh	51	Mangaluru (Mangalore)	Karnataka
12	Belagavi (Belgaum)	Karnataka	52	Meerut	Uttar Pradesh
13	Bengaluru	Karnataka	53	Mumbai	Maharashtra
14	Bhilai Nagar	Chattisgarh	54	Mysuru (Mysore)	Karnataka
15	Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	55	Nagpur	Maharashtra
16	Bhubaneshwar	ODISHA	56	Nashik	Maharashtra
17	Bilaspur	Chattisgarh	57	Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra
18	Chandigarh - Mohali	Punjab	58	Noida - Greater Noida - Ghaziabad	Delhi NCR
19	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	59	Panaji - Madgaon	Goa
20	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	60	Patiala	Punjab
21	Cuttack	Odisha	61	Patna	Bihar
22	Dehradun	Uttarakhand	62	Port Blair	Andaman & Nicobar
23	Delhi - Gurugram	Delhi NCR	63	Prayagraj (Allahabad)	Uttar Pradesh
24	Dhanbad	Jharkhand	64	Pune	Maharashtra
25	Dibrugarh	Assam	65	Raipur	Chattisgarh
26	Ernakulam - Kochi	Kerala	66	Rajkot	Gujarat
27	Faridabad	Delhi NCR	67	Ranchi	Jharkhand
28	Gangtok - Bardang	Sikkim	68	Roorkee	Uttarakhand
29	Guwahati	Assam	69	Shillong	Meghalaya
30	Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	70	Shimla	Himachal Pradesh
31	Hooghly - Kalyani	West Bengal	71	Siliguri	West Bengal
32	Hyderabad	Telangana	72	Surat	Gujarat
33	Indore	Madhya Pradesh	73	Thane - Kalyan - Dombivli	Maharashtra
34	Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh	74	Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala
35	Jaipur	Rajasthan	75	Thrissur	Kerala
36	Jalandhar	Punjab	76	Udaipur	Rajasthan
37	Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir	77	Vadodara	Gujarat
38	Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	78	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
39	Jhansi	Uttar Pradesh	79	Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh
40	Jodhpur	Rajasthan	80	Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh

No change of test city requests will be entertained once candidate has completed registration for SET/ SITEEE 2025. Test City allocation is made based on date of payment for SET/ SITEEE. The earlier you pay, the higher chances of securing a Test City of your choice.

It is advisable that candidate decides prior to registration, which test(s) he/she wants to appear for as in a computer- based test, the test Centre capacities are limited.

The Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card.

While all efforts will be made to ensure that the candidate gets a test city as per his/her preferences, however, in some exceptional circumstances, a different test city in a nearby area may be allotted.

Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change or allot a city other than the one requested by the candidate in the event of the requested city not being available for any reason.

Every candidate is urged to note that no donation or capitation fee is required to be paid for admission to any of the Symbiosis institutes. Parents and students are cautioned against falling prey to any such assurance/offer by any individual or outside agency.

To assist candidates with their application to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) a detailed stepwise procedure is available on www.scie.ac.in. Interested candidates can apply online through their user-friendly online application facility.

For more information, please write to intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in

Admissions of international students are centralized for all the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International Deemed University and are routed through the Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE).

SCIE earmarks 20% of the total intake of the respective program for international students which include, Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card Holders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).

Foreign National (FN):
A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she is a citizen of any country other than India and holds a foreign passport.

Person of Indian Origin (PIO):
As per the Government of India notification dated 9th January 2015, all the existing Persons of Indian Origin cardholders registered as such shall be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India cardholders.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI):
A student is eligible to apply as OCI if he/she is granted with Overseas Citizenship of India and has an OCI card.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI):
A student is eligible to apply as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared for either 10th or 10+2 (equivalent to the Indian 10th or 12th) examination outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India. Please refer www.scie.ac.in for more details.

To assist candidates with their application to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) a detailed stepwise procedure is available on www.scie.ac.in Interested candidates can apply online through their user-friendly online application facility. For more information, please write to intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in

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Register for the SSLA Admissions Webinars 2025 to know more about the new programme and the new admissions process. Interact directly with the Director, faculty members, students and alumni to get all your queries resolved. The webinar details are as given below.

Date	Day	Time	Topic	Registration Link
18th January	Saturday	3:00 – 5:00 pm IST	Admissions @SSLA	Click here
16th Feb	Sunday	3:00 – 5:00 pm IST	Student Life @SSLA	Click here
8th March	Saturday	3:00 – 5:00 pm IST	Liberal Arts @SSLA	Click here
27th March	Thursday	1:30 – 2:30 pm IST	Q & A Session - SSLA Programme	Click here
5th April	Saturday	3:00 – 5:00 pm IST	Conversation with SSLA Faculty	Click here
16th April	Wednesday	5.30 – 7.30 pm IST	In Conversation with the SSLA Director and Faculty	Click here