Frequently Asked Question's

The process of admission generally starts with Registration in the beginning of the year The schedule and sequence of Admission process are given on our website: https://www.ssca.edu.in/

Candidates who have appeared for XII or have passed XII or equivalent exam with 50% and above for Open Category and 45% and above for SC & ST Category are eligible to apply.

Total 60 seats.

a. Indian Student - 60 seats including reservation for (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, DA 3%) + 2 seats per program for Kashmiri Migrant.

b. International Students - 15 Seats International Students may contact Ms. Rupali Chaudhari, Executive, Admissions, Symbiosis Centre for International Education, for information regarding the process of application and selection. Contact No. 020 - 25671905, 25925311, 25925350 Website www.scie.ac.in

Students are selected to the UG Program of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) based on their performance in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) and the PI process. It is therefore mandatory that a student registers –

• To appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), visit www.set-test.org
• To communicate their choice of program and Institute. www.ssca.edu.in

Selection Process

Students will be selected for admission based on the cumulative score of -

• Performance in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 50% weightage
• Performance in Online Personal Interaction (Online PI) of SSCANS Pune 60% Weightage

Overview of SET

SET (SET/ SLAT/ SITEEE/ SEED) is a common entrance test for getting admission into any of the undergraduate courses/ Institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SET is held in various cities (details available on the website www.set-test.org). This year, SET will be conducted on two dates: Test-1, May 02, 2026 (Saturday) at 9:00 am and Test-2, May 10, 2026 (Sunday) at 9:00 am Test-1 May 02, 2026 (Saturday) at 9:00 am & Test -2 May 10, 2026 (Sunday) at 9:00 am (Candidate can appear for any one Test or both Tests as selected by the candidate)

Registration Process for SET

For appearing in SET, one has to do online registration.

1. Online Registration: For the current academic year the online registration will start from last week of December 2026 and close by April 15, 2026 (Wednesday).
2. Registration fees: Registration fees as specified on the website have to be paid along with registration before the closing date for online payment given under the ‘Important dates’ tab
3. Admit – Card: The admit card for SET is to be printed/ collected online by a candidate within the dates specified. Admit Card generation starts Test 1 from April 24, 2026 (Friday) – Test 2 from April 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
4. Admit – Card: The admit card for SET is to be printed/ collected online by a candidate within the dates specified. Admit Card generation starts Test 1 from April 24, 2026 (Friday) – Test 2 from April 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
5. Maximum Score: The maximum score for SET will be 60 (50% weightage)
6. SET Results: The set results will be declared on the website www.set-test.org on May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)

Overview Online PI is the next activity of the selection process for the BBA course offered by Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences- Pune (SSCANS, Pune). For Online PI those candidates who have scored >= than the cut-off marks and who have registered for SSCANS Pune will only be called.

1. Personal Interaction (PI): It is a personal interaction of the candidate with a panel of experts from Industries/ Academics. That covers general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics, specific field of interest, communication skills and overall personality/ fit for the program.
2. Maximum Score - The maximum score for Online PI will be 40 marks (50% weightage).
3. Personal Interview: PI will be conducted in an online mode from June 15th, 2026 (Monday) To June 20th, 2026 (Saturday) (Sunday, Holiday No PI)
4. Registration for SSCANS-Pune -Any candidate who is seeking admission to the BBA course at SSCANS, Pune must get himself/ herself registered for SSCANS, Pune after registering for SET. A Candidate who has not registered for SSCANS, Pune within the given dates cannot be called for PI in spite of him/her having more than the Cut-off score in SET. Hence, one must get himself/ herself registered as per the following steps.

• Online Registration - The candidate must get him/herself online registered on our website www.SSCANSpune.ac.in by paying the requisite fees, i.e. Rs. 1000/- as Institute Registration fees till 30th May 2026.
• Call for PI - The short-listed candidates for PI will be declared on May 27, 2026 (Wednesday), for which candidates must visit our web site www.SSCANSpune.ac.in. and also must check their registered email inbox frequently
• PI Schedule -The PI this year will be conducted in an online mode from June 15th, 2026 (Monday) To June 20th, 2026 (Saturday). The candidates will be able to book their preferred Slot for the PI through our website by selecting an option for a preferred date and time till there is availability for that date. Candidates not exercising their option will be allotted a date and a slot for PI, depending upon the availability.
• Reporting for PI – Candidates must keep with them the soft copies of their documents as specified in the intimation for PI, e.g. 12th Mark sheet, Provisional passing certificate from School and original Caste /category certificate with a copy, e.g. for SC/ST, as applicable.
• Declaration of Merit-List Based on the weightage of scores for SET and PI, the first Merit list will be drawn and will be declared on our website www.SSCANSpune.ac.in on June 26, 2026 (Friday).

No. BBA (HCM) is a Non-residential course. One can stay as per his/ her convenience.

We have limited seats Hostel facility for Girl/ boys students within 1 KM radius and limited seats for boys in a Boys hostel. Due to limited seats available in the hostel, seats are allotted on ‘first come first served’ basis.

Email Id: -hostel@ssca.edu.in or Phone Numbers: - 020-26557161/ 163/ 176/ 177; 26551378; Mobile No. 8087085041/ 42

In addition, Private hostel facilities exists within about 5 KM range.

To train and work in the services sector, certain attributes are the key. To name a few vital ones are discipline, time management, being organized, go getter positive attitude, strong theoretical and practical knowledge along with good communication skills.

1. Campus Facilities:

With an exceptional legacy of excellence, Symbiosis has consistently set benchmarks across all spheres of academic and institutional functioning. The campus boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, featuring well-equipped and spacious lecture halls, an ultra-modern auditorium, a comprehensive library, and a thoughtfully designed amphitheatre—ensuring that all academic and co-curricular learning needs are seamlessly supported.

2. Wi - Fi Enabled Campus

The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, meeting the growing technological needs of students. This ensures seamless access to the internet for research and other productive purposes, supporting their academic and personal development.

3. Computer Laboratory

Computer lab supports and facilitates teaching, learning of its future managers and technocrats. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences is equipped with state-of-art computing facilities to compliment classroom pedagogy.

4. Library

The Library at SSCANS Pune houses some of the finest collections of books on management & related areas, periodicals & journals, newspapers, video CDs, DVDs that include numerous case studies, project work. The library accords open-access which provides the students with perfect ambience for learning.

5. Classrooms

Our well-furnished, spacious classrooms and lecture halls are equipped with Smart Boards. Classroom teaching thus becomes more interesting. Students are also encouraged to make PowerPoint presentations. This interactive teaching methodology not only involves student- participation but also builds their confidence.

6. BBA Course

Under the NEP 2020 system in BBA course offered, a student has few core subjects and has option to select other subjects (out of elective) to get his / her Majors/ Minors.

7. Global Competence

Symbiosis has MoU with few overseas universities where our students are sent in fourth Semester under the semester exchange program to have international exposure.

8. Gymnasium

The campus has a well-equipped gym to have a in-house modern health club and fitness centre with the view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body & for an all-round development of our students.

9. Amphitheatre

An amphitheatre has the capacity of 200 people at a time. It is the most sought-after place to have concerts, band competitions, street-plays, Dandiya evening etc.

10. Cafeteria & Mess

A multi-cuisine cafeteria and a Mess cater to the requirements of the students. While the services of the mess are optional, it is compulsory for students residing in hostels to avail of this facility.

11. Extra-Curricular Activities

We believe that students of Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune must go out with an all-rounded personality. We encourage them to give expression to their talent and hone skills for which there are various clubs and a student can join any of these club /clubs depending upon his aptitude and area of interest.

12. Music Room

A sound-proof music room equipped with all instruments required for a band and instruments required for Indian classical music is a heaven for the music lovers..

13. Sports

In addition to Indoor games, facilities for outdoor games e.g. cricket, Football, Tennis, volley ball and basketball are within our Campus area. Facility for squash/ swimming are available within University location.

14. Placement Cell, Audio Visual Room, Conference Hall

To carry out the placement activities for the final year students the college has a Placement Cell that organizes Industry –visit, training session on skill development. Most of the corporate presentation, group discussions and personal interactions are conducted within the campus in the Audio-Visual Room and the Conference Hall.

15. Health Care

Symbiosis Center for Health Care (SCHC) is an in-house Health Care Centre exclusive to the staff and students of the various institutes of Symbiosis. The SCHC has a team of specialist doctors who conduct the (compulsory) annual check-up of every student. A medical officer of SCHC is stationed at the SUHRC for Curative health care that includes medical OPD, referrals to consultants and emergency hospitalization. The centre also arranges seminars & health education workshop.

16. Insurance

Every student at Symbiosis is covered under a unique and novel medical insurance scheme. The student is covered for hospitalization (in the empanelled Hospitals) up to Rs. 50,000 in case of non-accidental emergencies (as per the Mediclaim Insurance Policy) &Rs. 1,00,000 in case of Rail/Road traffic accidents.

17. Reprography Centre

Printout/ photocopy facilities are available for the students at the reprography centre within the campus.

For our placement records Click Here

In the BBA course any student must have minimum 75% attendance as per our university norms to appear in the semester examination.

Specifically there is no sports quota for admissions, however due weightage is given during Personal Interaction (Part of PI). All students seeking admission to the MBA program have to appear for SNAP held for entrance test for MBA program.