Admission
Admissions

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS TO SYMBIOSIS SCHOOL FOR LIBERAL ARTS

There are two options for Indian students to apply for admission at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA).

  • Option A - SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)

  • Option B - SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

Option A, Step 1:

Students choosing Option A have to follow the procedure mentioned below: 

Candidates will have to register for the General Paper of the SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test).

Process for registering:

  • Go to https://set-test.org/ to register for the examination
  • After successfully creating the username and password, the candidate will have to fill in their personal information in the web portal
  • They will have to select SET General paper in order to be eligible for application to SSLA.
  • SET 2023 will be conducted on two dates. Candidates can appear for one or both the dates i.e., May 06, 2023 (Saturday) and May 14, 2023 (Sunday).
  • If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.
  • Details of the same are mentioned on SET Registration 2023: SLAT / SET / SITEEE | Symbiosis Official (set-test.org)
  • Candidates may complete the registration by making a payment of Rs1950/- towards the SET fee if the candidate is appearing for the SET on either one of the two dates. If the candidate wishes to apply for both the SET dates, they will have to make a payment of Rs3800/-. In addition to this, the candidate has to make a one-time payment of Rs1000/- towards SSLA as registration fee. Payment has to be made online.
  • Admit cards can be downloaded from this portal in April 2023.

Option B, Step 1

SSLA offers admission via SAT Scores as well. However, candidates who wish to use their SAT scores, must also mandatorily fill in the SET application as per the process mentioned below:

Process for registering:

  • Go to www.set-test.org to register for the examination. 
  • After successfully creating the username and password, candidates will have to fill in their personal information in the web portal.
  • This option of applying for the selection process of the programme based on Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, provided they register for SET and select the SAT option. The SAT scores will be converted into SET scores, on the basis of the conversion formula. This score will be used to shortlist applicants for the next stage of the admission process, and will be carried forward for the computation of the final merit list.
  • Once the candidate has filled in their SAT scores, they have to complete the registration process by making a payment of Rs1950/- towards SIU registration and Rs1000/- towards the SSLA registration fee. Payment has to be made online.
  • In addition to the above, Candidates have to MANDATORILY send in their SAT scores to SSLA via the College Board Platform.
  • DI Code for Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts in the College Board is 7840. This DI Code will enable the candidate to find SSLA on the College Board Platform easily.
  • Only after SSLA receives scores via the College Board, will the application be treated as complete.

*IMPORTANT

If SSLA does not receive the candidate’s SAT scores from the College Board, the application form will be treated as incomplete/invalid and there will be no refund of the fees paid towards the registrations.

Option A & B, Step 2

  • SSLA will declare its shortlisted candidates eligible for the Step 2 - PI WAT, after Step 1 of Option A or Option B has been completed by all the candidates. The shortlist for the PI-WAT will be declared after April 14, 2023.
  • WAT (Writing Ability Test) will be conducted online before PI (Personal Interaction).
  • PI (Personal Interaction) will be conducted either in a hybrid or purely online mode. Details will be shared soon.
  • Based on the combined scores of SET/SAT and the PI-WAT, the Merit Lists will be published.

For any clarification and queries, please email us on admissions@ssla.edu.in (reply to queries can be expected within 24 hrs).

Contact nos. +919960975736, 020-26551200/1201/1202

Important Dates / Timeline

Description

Date(s)

SET Registration commences

January 22nd, 2020

Institute Registration end date

April 16th, 2020

Institute Online Payment end date

April 16th , 2020

Institute Offline Payment end date (if you are accepting DD)

May 08th  , 2020

Release of Admit card

April 22nd, 2020

SET Entrance Exam date

May 02nd, 2020

SET Result Declared

May 12th, 2020

Institute Shortlist announcement date

May 15th , 2020

Shortlist call letter publication date

May 21st , 2020

Institute PIWAT dates

May 23rd – May 27th , 2020 

Institute 1st Merit List date

May 31st , 2020

Institute 1st Merit List payment date

June 8th , 2020

Programme Commencement ( Orientation begins)

July 12th, 2020

Classes Begins for 2nd year

July 20th , 2020

Classes Begin for 1st year

July 23rd, 2020

Additional information:

SET Registration fee: 1750/-
Institute Registration fee: 1000/-

Eligibility

  • All students seeking admission to SSLA should write SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) OR should apply with their SAT score
  • All students must register on the SET website and then make this choice of SET or SAT
  • CBSE, ICSE, HSC: Students should have passed with at least 50% (Open Category) and 45% (SC, ST) in the 12th Standard
  • IB Diploma: student must complete examinations in six subject areas (3 at HL and 3 at SL) and successfully complete the core requirements (EE, CAS, TOK). Successful IB diploma candidates receive an IB Diploma and the transcript with Diploma Results stating “Diploma Awarded”
  • IB Certificate: student must have a minimum of 24 credits and has passed a minimum of three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL)
  • GCE/IGCSE/GCSE: student must have a minimum of 5/4 subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at ORDINARY(“O”) Level and 2/3 subjects at ADVANCED (“A”)LEVEL

Reservation

As per SI(DU) Norms: please check: www.siu.edu.in

Within the sanctioned intake Over and above the sanctioned intake
  • Scheduled Castes 15 %
  • Scheduled Tribes 7.5 %
  • Differently-abled 3 %
  • Kashmiri Migrants 2 Seats
  • International Students 15%

Admissions Will Be Cancelled In Case of

  • Non submission of the required documents on time.
  • Submission of fake or incorrect or incomplete documents.
  • Admission gained through unfair and objectionable practices detected at any stage during the 4 years.
  • Failing to fulfill required eligibility criteria of the program.

Financials

Program Fee for Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours/ Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours
Indian Student		 Amount in INR for first year    
Academic Fees (Per Annum)* 405,000    
Institute Fees (Refundable) 10,000    
       
Program Fee for Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours/ Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours
International Student		 USD Equivalent to Amount in INR for first year    
Academic Fees (Per Annum)* 610,000    
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) 40,000    
Institute Fees (Refundable) 10,000    
       
Installments for Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours/ Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours
Indian Student
 1st Year (Amount in INR)  
1st Installment 2nd Installment  
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 202,500 202,500  
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 10,000 -  
Installments 212,500 202,500  
Last Date of payments At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2021  
Academic fees can be increased up to 10% over the duration of the entire programme. Governement taxes would be additional as and when applicable  
       
Installments for Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) Honours/ Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) Honours (International Students)
1st Year (USD equivalent to INR)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) # 40,000 - -
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 55,000 230,000 325,000
       
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 10,000 - -
Installments 105,000 230,000 325,000
Last date of payments At the time of acceptance of Offer Letter ( USD equivalent to INR) At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2021
# 50% Concession will be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative fees
Academic fees can be increased up to 10% over the duration of the entire programme. Governement taxes would be additional as and when applicable
       
Hostel and Mess Fees for Indian and International Student
(Subject to change in campus and accomodation type wise, e.g. Twin-Sharing, Triple-Sharing) (The fees indicated herein are for the Viman Nagar Campus only)		 Amount in INR (For Indian students ) for first year USD equivalent to INR (For international students) for first year  
Mess fees (Per annum)* 70,950 70,950  
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 15,000  
Hostel Fees (Different, Subject to sharing, Per annum)*      
**Three Sharing B Wing 1,06,250 1,06,250  
**Twin Sharing C Wing 1,38,450 1,38,450  
**Three Sharing C Wing 1,16,800 1,16,800  
       
*Hostel and Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable  
* Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.  

General Rules

  • Every student of this program shall abide by the rules of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
  • Fees are subject to a normal increase of 10% - 15% annually owing to academic & infrastructural advances.
  • Admissions are subject to eligibility clearance from SIU.
  • Admission will be confirmed only after payment of the prescribed fees. For the subsequent year, students are required to register again by paying the prescribed fees for that year. In case of failure to pay the prescribed fees before the stipulated date, a late fee of Rs.100/- per week will be charged.

Payment of Fees

  • Students are required to pay full annual fees towards the program at the time of admission.
  • Program fees may be paid by demand draft in favor of ‘Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts’ payable at Pune or at any branch of the Bank of India.
  • After paying the fees and securing the admission, if the student does not report to the SSLA office on the date of commencement of the program, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled and the fees will be refunded as per the refund rules of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
  • Hostel and Mess fees will be charged separately.

Career Options

Students of the Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts pursue a variety of career and academic opportunities. Our students who choose to pursue their academic interests have been enrolled in the following prestigious universities

Education

Students who have chosen to work upon graduation have been placed in various positions in the following reputed companies

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Details of other upcoming SSLA webinars:

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1February 20, 2022Sunday4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.SSLA - The Four-Year Journey
2February 27, 2022Sunday4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Liberal Arts: Preparing you for a Dynamic Future
3March 6, 2022Sunday4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. STEM at SSLA
4March 13, 2022Sunday4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Liberal Arts at SSLA
5May 1, 2022Sunday4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Understanding Liberal Arts and Liberal Arts at SSLA