SET Exam 2026 registration last date: Apply by April 15; admit cards Apr 24 & Apr 30
SET Exam 2026 registration last date is April 15, 2026 — you must complete the online form by 11:59 PM . The application window opened on 12-Dec-2025 and is available only at the official website, set-test.org.
SET Exam 2026 registration last date — key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application last date | 15-Apr-2026 |
| SET Test 01 | 02-May-2026 |
| SET Test 02 | 10-May-2026 |
| Admit card Test 01 available | 24-Apr-2026 |
| Admit card Test 02 available | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Result declaration | 20-May-2026 |
SET Exam 2026 registration last date — fees and mode
The SET application fee is INR 2250 per session . If you apply to any institute, pay an additional INR 1000 per institute . Fees are non-refundable. The exam will be a Computer Based Test (CBT); there is no offline application route.
How to apply for SET 2026 (quick checklist)
- Register and fill the SET 2026 application form at set-test.org.
- Upload a recent photograph (taken within 3 months) and a valid ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, passport or voter ID).
- Enter Class 10 and 12 details; provisional entry allowed for Class 12 appearing students.
- Choose up to three test cities in order of preference.
- Pay the application fee online (cards, netbanking, UPI, wallets).
Eligibility, seats and reservation highlights
You must have cleared Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% (SC/ST: 45% ). Foreign board students need an AIU equivalence certificate. Over 50,000 candidates appear annually; SET is held across 80 test cities .
Reservation details (short): SC 15% , ST 7.5% , Differently-abled 3% , Armed Forces dependants 5% (for SICSR), Kashmiri migrants 2 seats per programme , International candidates up to 25% of seats.
Exam pattern and result
SET has 60 MCQs across four sections. Marking scheme: +1 for correct, 0 for unanswered; no negative marking. Test sessions run on 02-May-2026 and 10-May-2026 . Results will be declared on 20-May-2026 .
What applicants must note
Photograph must be recent and match the one you bring to the test centre. Keep your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets ready while registering. The application fee is non-refundable; double-check details before payment. The official website and exam authority statements are the final reference for any clarifications.