SNAP exam 2025 (Dec 6, 14, 20), registration (ongoing), admit card, eligibility, pattern, and syllabus

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test

Last Date to Apply
20th November, 2025

Ridhima Jindal
Ridhima Jindal

SNAP Highlights

Particular Details
Exam Name SNAP
Conducting Body Symbiosis International University (SIU)
Application Fee 2250
Exam Mode online

Table of Content

SIU will conduct SNAP 2025 Exam on 6, 14, and 20 December 2025. Symbiosis International University, Pune commenced SNAP 2025 Registration on 2nd August and the last date to fill SNAP Application Form is November 20, 2025. SNAP Test is conducted in online mode i.e. it's a computer-based test (CBT) and there will be three sessions in which the exam will be held. SNAP 2025 Application Form was released on 5 August and is now available on the official website - snaptest.org. SIU released SNAP 2025 Exam Date and application form through an official notification on the official website.

What is SNAP Exam?

SNAP Exam is a national level MBA Entrance Exam conducted in online (computer based) mode for admission to more than 26 Management and M. Sc programs offered by 16 Management Institutes affiliated to the Symbiosis International University (SIU). SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test SNAP which is conducted by Symbiosis International University.

SNAP 2025 Exam will analyze students' ability to tackle questions across multiple sections asked in the SNAP Question Paper. The sections asked in SNAP Test include General English, Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

SNAP Exam is one of the most popular national level MBA Entrance Exams in India. Qualifying SNAP Exam will get students admission to 24 MBA/PGDM courses by the Symbiosis International University (SIU) 16 Institutes. The SNAP Exam Date 2025 and registration schedule have been announced by Symbiosis University. Check Steps to Apply for SNAP Exam

SNAP Exam Key Information and Overview

Particulars

Details

SNAP Full Form

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, SNAP 2025

Conducted by

Symbiosis International University (SIU)

SNAP Exam Date

December 06, 14, and 20, 2025

Exam Level

National Level Exam

Frequency

Once a Year

Maximum Attempts

3 Attempts

SNAP Exam Duration

1 hour i.e. 60 minutes(Revised)

SNAP Exam Mode

Online

SNAP Registration Fee

INR 2250

Exam Language

English

SNAP Exam Sections

Three Sections-

  • General English - Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

SNAP Total Questions

60 questions

SNAP Exam Marking Scheme

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • -025 marks for every incorrect answer

SNAP Exam Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admissions

Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university

SNAP Official Website

www.snaptest.org

Contact Details

  • Call: 18001231454 | +91-20-28116226/27 | 61936226/27
  • WhatsApp No.: +91-7709328908
  • Email: info@snaptest.org

Courses Offered

MBA/ PGDM

Participating Colleges

16 Symbiosis Institutes

SNAP 2025 Exam Dates

SNAP Test Date 2025 has been announced on the official website of SNAP. The table mentioned below gives the information on SNAP Exam Dates.

Particulars

Dates

SNAP Registration Starts

August 01, 2025

SNAP 2025 Mock Test Registration Deadline

November 2025

SNAP Mock Test Slot Booking

To Be Announced

SNAP Mock Test Series

To Be Announced

SNAP Form Last Date

November 20, 2025

SNAP Admit Card Download

  • November 28, 2025 (SNAP Test 1)
  • December 02, 2025 (SNAP Test 2)
  • December 15, 2025 (SNAP Test 3)

SNAP Exam Date 2025

  • December 06, 2025 (SNAP Test 1)
  • December 14, 2025 (SNAP Test 2)
  • December 20, 2025 (SNAP Test 3)

SNAP 2025 Result Date

9 January 2026

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There is no change in SNAP 2025 Syllabus and pattern of SNAP Exam. Since SNAP Test is the only gateway to admission to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Constituent Colleges, students who are interested in taking the exam must register themselves before the window closes on November 22 since it is SNAP last date. Check SNAP Accepting Colleges

The SNAP Exam Duration has been reduced to 1 hour and its score will be accepted for MBA Admissions 2025 by 16 Symbiosis Colleges.

SNAP is conducted at the end of every year for filling the seats available under various programs in the 16 colleges affiliated to SIU and spread across the nation.

It is mandatory to score the qualifying marks in the SNAP for taking admissions in the above-mentioned programs in the respective colleges of the Symbiosis group.

What is SNAP Full Form?

SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by 16 constituent institutes of Symbiosis International University.

Who Can Apply for SNAP 2025? SNAP Eligibility Criteria Explained

For admission to the 16 institutes affiliated by SIU, the candidates must qualify SNAP Examination. Candidates seeking admission must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the university.

There are basic education qualifications required by the university in order to process admission to the various courses. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks and in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates, a relaxation of 5% is provided i.e. the candidate of the reserved category should have a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks at the graduation level

SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Know if You Qualify

Academic Qualification

  • Candidates seeking admission must possess a bachelor's degree in any field securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD category candidates) from a recognized university.
  • For certain MBA specializations, candidates must have studied relevant course in their graduation.
  • There is no such age limit to appear in the SNAP Examination as long as the candidates fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria already defined by the university.
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved categories must possess at least 45% marks in aggregate to become eligible for admission.
  • Candidates in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the SNAP Test provided they must obtain at least 50% marks in aggregate at the end of their graduation.
  • International students will have to secure a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to eligible to apply for the SNAP 2025 Exam.

SNAP Reservation Policy

Category

Reservation

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

DA

3%

Kashmiri Migrants

Two Seats Per Program

Domiciled Category

25%

SNAP Exam - Defence Quota Details

Institute

Reservation

SIMS, Pune

80 % for Children/ Wards of Defence personnel and 10 % for Special Defence Category in MBA

SIIB, Pune

5% of seats in MBA (International Business)

SIDTM, Pune

5% of seats in MBA (Digital and Telecom Management)

SICSR, Pune

5% of seats in MBA (Information Technology)

SCIT, Pune

5% of seats in MBA (Information Technology Business Management)

NOTE* Candidates' candidature will be canceled if they do not fulfill the selection criteria.

Foreign candidates can also apply for the examination. It is important for them to hold a qualifying degree from a recognized university and they are required to generate an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Know more about SNAP Eligibility Criteria

How to Register for SNAP 2025 Exam Online? A Step-by-Step Guide

The application procedure for appearing to SNAP Exam must be completed online by visiting the official website of Symbiosis International University i.e. snaptest.org. The candidates must follow the instructions written online and get themselves registered for further process of application.

The registration process is divided in two steps i.e. Registration for SNAP Test and Registration for Programs.

  • Visit the SNAP official website - snaptest.org.
  • Click on 'Apply for Symbiosis MBA via SNAP 2025'.
  • Go to Register option.
  • Register by clicking on ‘New Registration Window'.
  • After registration confirm the user id and password sent on Email id and Mobile no.
  • Login with the given id and password and start filing the application form.
  • Upload passport sized photograph which is not more than 6 months old.
  • Enter academic as well as professional details.
  • Select SIU Colleges and courses you wish to pursue your career in.
  • Candidates must process the payment of INR 2250 along with 18% GST as application fee.
  • Candidates must pay INR 1000 per course/college to complete the process.

Also Read → Step-by-Step Guide to SNAP 2025 Registration

How to do SNAP Login?

In order to do the SNAP Login, candidates are required to visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org and enter their registration number and password. Once the details are entered, they can click on login.

How to Fill SNAP Application Form?

Step 1 - Register for SNAP 2025 Exam

  • Visit the official website of SNAP and click on the SNAP registration link to access SNAP login.
  • Fill the application form with personal, academic, and communication details.
  • Choose SNAP Test Date as per your preference.
  • Upload your recent passport sized photograph.
  • Enter the OTP sent to you on you registered email id in order to verify credentials.
  • The university will send an email and SMS consisting of SNAP Exam ID and password.

Direct Link to Apply - SNAP 2025 Exam Registration Portal

Step 2 – Make the Payment of SNAP Application Fee

  • Log in to pay SNAP Registration fee.
  • Process the payment of INR 2250 for SNAP 2025 Exam via Demand Draft or any online payment mode.
  • Submit the duly filled application form and check the status of your candidature.
  • Save the form for future reference.
  • No changes can be made in SNAP Application Form after it is submitted.

Payment of SNAP Exam Registration Fees via Demand Draft

Candidates will pay INR 2250 approximately which will include all the charges to be paid. The DD must be on any Nationalized Bank drawn in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune and sent to the University. On its receipt, candidates will be able to download their SNAP Admit Card once made available online on the official website of SNAP.

Note* Candidates must note that there will be a program registration fee of INR 1000 as per the previous year, payable per program per institute in addition to the SNAP Registration Fee.

SNAP Application Form Correction

There will be no corrections allowed in personal details such as Name, Date of Birth, Category, SNAP Exam City, and SNAP Test Date. Candidates are advised to pay extra attention while filling in these details. Candidates can always refer to the admission support team of the university in case any correction is needed in the application form of SNAP Test.

What is the last date to fill SNAP Exam application form?

The last date to fill SNAP 2025 Application Form is November 20, 2025.

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SNAP 2025 Exam Fees

Category

SNAP Exam Fee

SNAP Exam Fee for General

INR 2250

SNAP Exam Fees for SC/ST

INR 2250

SNAP Exam Fees for OBC

INR 2250

SNAP Exam Fees for EWS

INR 2250

Candidates must note here that the SNAP Exam Fees for SC students, SNAP Exam Fees for OBC and SNAP Exam Fees for General candidates are same. There will be no exemption given to candidates given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories when it comes to the SNAP Exam Fees.

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SNAP 2025 Admit Card: How to Download and Key Instructions

Candidates with successful SNAP Registration will be able to download their respective SNAP Admit Card. Candidates can download their admit card by visiting the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.

SNAP Admit Card will be released by the Symbiosis International University on the official website. In order to download their admit card, candidates will be required to enter exam or email id and password.

How to Download SNAP Admit Card 2025?

Candidates must follow the below mentioned steps to download their respective admit cards.

  • Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
  • Enter your login credentials and click on ‘Submit'.
  • The screen will display the admit card of SNAP 2025 Exam, download it.
  • Check if all the details mentioned on your admit card are correct.
  • Paste a passport sized photograph in the space provided in the admit card.

When will SNAP Admit Card release?

SNAP Admit Card will be released on 28 November, 09, and 15 December for SNAP Test 1, SNAP Test 2, and SNAP Test 3 respectively. SNAP 2025 Exam will be conducted on 06, 14 and 20 December 2025.

Details on SNAP 2025 Admit Card

Candidates must check that the details mentioned on the SNAP hall ticket are correct and accurate. Any inaccuracies found in the SNAP admit card must be immediately reported to the SNAP authorities. The following details are mentioned on SNAP hall ticket.

  • Candidate's Name
  • SNAP 2025 Roll Number
  • SNAP Test Date and Time
  • SNAP 2025 Test Venue
  • SNAP Exam Day Instructions

Documents to Carry with SNAP 2025 Admit Card

Candidates must bring one of the below mentioned documents along with their admit card:

  • Passport
  • Driving Licence
  • Voter ID Card
  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card (UID)

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SNAP 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

SNAP Exam 2025 will be held on three dates across multiple exam centres across the country. Candidates appearing in the exam must follow the SNAP Exam Guidelines mentioned on their SNAP Admit Card. They are advised to go through them before they appear for the exam. Below mentioned are some of the important Dos and Don'ts of SNAP Test.

SNAP Exam Dos

  • Candidates are advised to reach their SNAP Exam Centre at least 2 hours prior to the commencement of the exam.
  • Go through the exam instructions thoroughly before starting the exam.
  • Candidates with disability must arrive at the centre along with their scribe and relevant documents to complete the identification process completely.
  • Don't forget to carry two printouts of SNAP 2025 Admit Card along with one of the below mentioned documents as ID proof:

SNAP 2025 Don'ts

  • Candidates are prohibited to any kind of electronic devices to the exam hall.
  • Don't be late as you won't be allowed to enter the exam hall after the stipulated time.

SNAP 2025 Exam Pattern: Sections, Marking Scheme, and Duration

What is the SNAP Exam Pattern for 2025? - SNAP Exam is a Computer Based Test conducting online where in the questions are of two types namely Multiple-Choice Questions and Fill in the Blanks. It used to be a pen paper-based test before 2017 but was later changed to computer based one. Below are some of the important points regarding the pattern of SNAP Exam that aspiring students must be aware of: SNAP Exam Pattern 2025: Section-wise Marks and Time Limit

  • There is total 60 questions which are divided among the below mentioned two categories.
  • SNAP 2025 will be a computer based test.
  • The total number of questions is 60 and total marks is also 60.
  • Each question carries 1 mark and for every incorrect answer there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks.
  • SNAP General English section will have 15 questions, A-LR section will have 25 questions while QA, DI-DS will have 20 questions in total.
  • SNAP Test Duration is 1 hour i.e. 60 minutes.
  • SNAP Exam is an objective exam. Each question in SNAP Question Paper will have four options to choose one from and candidates must choose the most appropriate response out of these four options.
  • Candidates can take a maximum of three tests for SNAP 2025 and they will have to pay fee for each attempt separately. The higher of the three scores will be taken into consideration for admission.

SNAP Exam Marking Scheme

The table given below mentions Nature of Question Paper and Topics and Marks Allotted as per the pattern of SNAP Exam of previous years. The students are rewarded with +1 mark for each correct answer. The exam follows negative marking scheme wherein one fourth mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Following are the sections in which the question paper is divided:

  • General English - Reading Comprehension, Vernal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
  • Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Section

Questions

Marks Per Correct Answer

Total Marks

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability

15

1

15

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

1

25

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

1

20

Total

60

-

60

Know more about SNAP 2025 Exam Pattern

SNAP Exam Timings and Reporting Time

Given below is the table indicating exam timings for all the three sessions of SNAP 2025.

SNAP 2025 Session

SNAP 2025 Timing

Reporting Time

Session 1, 2 and 3

02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

12:30 PM

Session 1, 2 and 3

04:30 PM to 5:30 PM

03:00 PM

Detailed SNAP 2025 Syllabus: Section-wise Breakdown

Since the minimum educational qualification required to appear in the examination is graduation, the question paper consists of the questions based on graduation level . It is designed to analyze candidates' general aptitude.

The detailed syllabus for the SNAP Exam 2025 is divided in 3 segments namely General English, Quantitative Data, Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

  • Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation - Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Number System, Modern Mathematics, Graphs and Charts, and Venn Diagrams.
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning - Critical Reasoning, Arrangements, Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Sequences & Series.
  • General English - Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction, Odd one out, Vocabulary Based, Idioms, Synonyms & Antonyms.

How to increase SNAP Score?

In order to increase SNAP Score, students must be thoroughly aware of SNAP Syllabus. The complete knowledge of the syllabus will help students understand the topics and types of questions asked in the exam.

Know more about SNAP Syllabus 2025: Section-wise Topics

How to Prepare for SNAP 2025: Best Study Tips and Strategies

To start preparing for SNAP 2025 Exam, aspirants must be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern. It can help students become aware of what kind of questions are asked in the examination and what is the structure of the exam. This way, they will be able to achieve good score in the exam. To escalate the preparation, it is imperative to study from the best study materials. Below mentioned are the best books to prepare for SNAP Exam.

Read in Detail → SNAP 2025 Preparation Tips: How to Ace the Exam

Best Books For SNAP Exam Preparation

The selection of right books is the foremost action students preparing for any exam must take. Below mentioned are the Top Books and Resources for SNAP 2025 Preparation.

Subjects

Books Name

Author/Publisher

General Books

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Nishit K Sinha

High School English Grammar and Composition

Wren and Martin

How to Prepare Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Work Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency

How to prepare Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Arun Sharma

How to prepare Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

Pearson

Analytical and Logical Reasoning Section in SNAP

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

Logical Reasoning Book

Arihant Publication

Quick Links

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SNAP Answer Key

SIU will release the SNAP Answer Key soon after the SNAP Test is concluded successfully. Candidates will be required to log in to the official website using their login credentials in order to be able to check their respective answer keys. Candidates will also be facilitated to raise objections till a specified date. In order to do so, they will be required to make the payment of INR 590 including GST per question for which the objection is raised. The amount is refundable in case the objection is found to be valid.

How to Download SNAP Answer Key 2025?

The SNAP answer key gives the candidates a chance to evaluate their SNAP answers and check if there are any errors or mistakes in the errors. The SNAP answer key is uploaded as PDF on the website and can be downloaded using the below steps.

  • Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
  • Enter your SNAP ID/ Email ID and Password to log in.
  • Click on the ‘Sign In' button.
  • The screen displays your SNAP Answer Key.
  • Go through it and download it for any future reference.

How to Challenge SNAP Answer Key?

The SIU, Pune, gives the students a chance to raise objections to the SNAP answer key. The objections can be raised just once during a certain time frame, and the final result will be published after reviewing the objections. To raise objections, follow these steps.

  • Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
  • Click on the ‘SNAP Answer Key' tab and enter your login credentials.
  • Click on the question you wish to raise objection for.
  • Click on the ‘Save' button once all the challenges are selected in every section.
  • Upload the required documents for the objections raised by you.
  • Pay the requisite amount of fee via online payment mode.

When will SNAP Result 2025 be declared?

SNAP Result declaration date is scheduled to be 9th January 2026. The Symbiosis International University has released the SNAP 2025 Result on the official website - snaptest.org. It will activate the direct link to download the SNAP scorecard 2025.

Candidates who appear in the exam can download their scorecard by entering their login credentials on the online portal. They will be required to enter their SNAP ID and password to download the SNAP result. We have also mentioned the SNAP 2025 Scorecard download link here on this page.

Direct Link for SNAP 2024 Scorecard Download

How to Download SNAP 2025 Result → A stepwise guide on SNAP Result

The SNAP Result 2025 will be declared on 9th January 2026 on snaptest.org. The candidates can login using the SNAP registration credentials to view and download the SNAP scorecard. Follow the below steps to download the SNAP 2025 scorecard.

  • Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
  • Click on SNAP score card 2025 available on the home page.
  • Enter the user id and password.
  • The SNAP scorecard PDF will appear on the screen.
  • Download and save the PDF for future use.

Also Read → Top Symbiosis Institutes Accepting SNAP 2025 Scores

SNAP Score vs Percentile

The SNAP Score is the total marks students obtain in the SNAP Exam while SNAP Percentile is the number of candidates who secured lesser or equal marks. The snap score and percentile are two important factors which determine students' rank in the exam.

Read in Detail → SNAP Score vs Percentile 2025

SNAP Cutoff 2025: Expected Cutoff Marks for Top Colleges

SNAP Cutoff for Symbiosis Institutes ensures admission to any of the 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University. According to the SNAP Score obtained by candidates, they are allotted seats. The table mentioned below gives the overview of the programs and SNAP Cutoff for admission to SIU affiliated Institutes. Note that this is the previous year cutoff of SNAP Test:

Read in Detail → SNAP Cutoff 2025 for Top Symbiosis Institutes

SNAP Institute

Courses Offered

SNAP Cutoff

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune

  • MBA
  • MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
  • MBA (Leadership & Strategy)

98

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR)

  • MBA (Information Technology)
  • MBA (Digital Transformation)

82

Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)

  • MBA
  • MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management)
  • MBA (Business Analytics)

97.13

Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)

  • MBA (International Business)
  • MBA (Agri Business)
  • MBA (Energy & Environment)

93.2

Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management

(SIDTM) - formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management

  • MBA (Digital & Telecom Management)

83

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)

  • MBA

76

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC)

  • MBA (Communication Management)

72

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM)

  • MBA (Operations Management)
  • MBA (Agri Operations Management)

87

Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)

  • MBA (Information Technology Business Management)
  • MBA (Data Sciences & Data Analytics)

75

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)

  • MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)

60

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru)

  • MBA
  • MBA (Quantitative Finance)
  • MBA (Business Analytics)

90

Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF) - formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management

  • MBA (Banking & Finance)

65

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)

  • MBA

60

Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS)

  • MBA (Sports Management)

55

SNAP 2025 Test Centers → Full List of Cities and Locations

SNAP Test 2025 will be held in 79 cities all over the country. Below mentioned is the List of SNAP 2025 Test Cities where the SNAP 2025 exam will be held. The number of Test Centers for SNAP can also be checked on the official website of SNAP.

SNAP Exam Centres 2025

1

Agra

28

Guwahati

55

Nagpur

2

Ahmedabad

29

Gwalior

56

Nashik

3

Ajmer

30

Hubballi

57

New Delhi - Gurugram

4

Aligarh

31

Hyderabad

58

Noida

5

Ambala

32

Indore

59

Panjim - Mapusa

6

Amravati

33

Jabalpur

60

Patiala

7

Amritsar

34

Jaipur

61

Patna

8

Asansol

35

Jalandhar

62

Prayagraj

9

Bareilly

36

Jammu

63

Pune

10

Belagavi

37

Jamshedpur

64

Raipur

11

Bengaluru

38

Jodhpur

65

Rajkot

12

Bhilai

39

Kakinada

66

Ranchi

13

Bhopal

40

Kalyani - Hooghly

67

Roorkee

14

Bhubaneswar

41

Kanpur

68

Rourkela

15

Chandigarh - Mohali

42

Kolhapur

69

Shillong

16

Chennai

43

Kolkata

70

Shimla

17

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

44

Kota

71

Siliguri

18

Coimbatore

45

Kottayam

72

Surat

19

Dehradun

46

Kozhikode

73

Thiruvananthapuram

20

Dhanbad

47

Kurnool

74

Thrissur

21

Dibrugarh

48

Lucknow

75

Udaipur

22

Ernakulam - Kochi

49

Madurai

76

Vadodara/Anand

23

Faridabad

50

Mangaluru

77

Varanasi

24

Gandhinagar

51

Meerut

78

Vijayawada

25

Ghaziabad

52

Moradabad

79

Visakhapatnam

26

Greater Noida

53

Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane

27

Guntur

54

Mysuru

SNAP 2025 Selection Process: What Happens After the Exam?

The selection process of Symbiosis International University for admission to its MBA and PGDM programs consists of two phases namely SNAP Exam and GE-PI-WAT Process. The GE-PI-WAT process helps in shortlisting candidates for the Symbiosis Selection process. GE-PI-WAT stands for Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, Written Ability Test qualifying which ensures students' selection in MBA/PGDM Programs offered by the 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University.

SNAP Score secured by candidates is considered to shortlist candidates for the GE-PI-WAT round. After all these rounds are completed, SNAP Cutoff and wait list is released on the official website of each respective SIU Institute.

The idea of expected weightage distributions for the SNAP 2025 Merit List is mentioned below in the table.

SNAP 2025

Weightage

SNAP Score (Out of 150, Scaled down to 50 marks)

50

Group Exercise

10

Personal Interaction

30

Written Ability Test

10

Total

100

The selected students will be allotted a seat in a respective college and stream based on their performance in the mentioned stages of the SNAP Test.

Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Scores in 2025

Below mentioned are the institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University that offer admission through SNAP Exam. The institutes have been mentioned along with the programs that they offer.

Institute

Programs Offered

SIBM Pune

MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

SICSR Pune

MBA (Information Technology)

SCMHRD Pune

MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management)

MBA (Business Analytics)

SIIB Pune

MBA (International Business)

MBA (Agri-Business)

MBA (Energy & Environment)

SITM Pune

MBA (Telecom Management)

SIMS Pune

MBA

SIMC Pune

MBA (Communication Management)

SIOM Nashik

MBA (Operations Management)

SCIT Pune

MBA (Information Technology Business Management)

MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics)

SIHS Pune

MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)

SIBM Bengaluru

MBA

SSMC Bengaluru

MBA (Communication Management)

SSBF Pune

MBA (Banking and Finance)

SIBM Hyderabad

MBA

SSSS Pune

MBA (Sports Sciences)

Difference Between SNAP Exam and Other MBA Exams

"How difficult is the SNAP Exam compared to the CAT?", "What is the difference between SNAP and XAT Exam?", "How is SNAP Exam different from other MBA Exams?", these are some of the questions that generally create confusion amongst aspirants. The table mentioned below is the exact comparisons between SNAP and other MBA Exams:

Feature

SNAP

CAT

XAT

MAT

NMAT

Purpose

Admission to Symbiosis MBA programs

Admission to IIMs and other B-schools

Admission to XLRI and other institutes

Admission to various B-schools

Admission to NMIMS and partner institutions

Conducting Body

Symbiosis International University

IIMs

XLRI

AIMA

GMAC

Exam Duration

120 minutes

120 minutes

180 minutes

150 minutes

120 minutes

Sections

General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability

Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge

Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment

Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning

Total Questions

~60

~66

~75

200

108

Scoring

Scoring out of 60

Percentile system

Percentile system; separate GK section

Percentile and composite scores

Score reports available shortly after

Result Declaration

A few weeks after the exam

After a month

After a month

Usually in a month

Shortly after the exam

Frequency

Once a year

Once a year

Once a year

Multiple times a year (4 times)

Exam window available over several weeks

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree with minimum %

Bachelor's degree; varies by program

Bachelor's degree; final-year students can apply

Bachelor's degree; varies by program

Courses offered at SIU through SNAP score

Following are the MBA courses that are offered at SIU institutes for which SNAP is conducted. Candidates have to select course and institute in the SNAP application form to be eligible for the second round of admission process.

MBA Courses Offered at SIU

MBA

MBA Marketing

MBA (Information Technology)

MBA (Business Analytics)

MBA (Agri Business)

MBA (Telecom Management)

MBA (Operations Management)

MBA (Data Science and Data Analytics)

MBA (Banking and Finance)

MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

MBA Human Resources

MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management)

MBA (International Business)

MBA (Energy & Environment)

MBA (Communication Management)

MBA (Information Technology Business Management)

MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)

MBA (Sports Sciences)

SNAP Exam Contact Details

Symbiosis Test Secretariat, Symbiosis International (Deemed University),

Lavale, Mulshi, Pune - 412115

Phone: 18001231454, +91-20-28116226/27, 61936226/27.

WhatsApp No.: +91-7709328908.

Email: info@snaptest.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SNAP Exam for?

SNAP Exam is conducted for admission to MBA to 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University, Pune.

What is the full form of SNAP Exam?

SNAP Full Form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test and the exam is conducted by Symbiosis International University also known as SIU Pune.

Is SNAP tougher than CAT?

SNAP is slightly easier than CAT Exam since CAT is a national level entrance examination conducted for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). SNAP Exam is conducted for 15 institutes of SIU Pune.

How many attempts are there in SNAP Exam?

Candidates can appear in SNAP Exam three times and the highest score of these three attempts will be considered the final score for admission to SIU Pune.

How to do SNAP Registration?

In order to register for SNAP 2025 Exam, candidates must visit the official website of SNAP - snaptest.org and register themselves by creating their SNAP Login Credentials. After the login credentials are created, candidates must fill SNAP application form by filling all the details as required and pay an application fees of INR 2250 either online or through DD.

What is SNAP Exam Date 2025?

As per the SNAP Exam Dates released by SIBM Pune, SNAP 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on 06, 14, and 20 December 2025.

What is SNAP Exam fees?

SNAP exam fees is INR 2250 + Taxes.

What is the eligibility to appear in SNAP?

In order to be eligible for admission through SNAP Exam, candidates must possess a bachelor degree in any field with at least 50% marks in general category and 45% in the reserved category.

Which books should I use to prepare for SNAP Exam?

Candidates can refer to books like - How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Nishit K Sinha, Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis For QA and DI. Read this page to check out the complete list.

What is the exam schedule of SNAP exam and what is the SNAP Last Date to apply 2025?

SNAP 2025 Application Dates are from August 1 to November 20, 2025. Candidates can apply for SNAP Exam even on the last date of the registration process. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 06, 14, and 20, 2025. The SNAP 2025 Admit Cards will be released on November 28, December 2 and December 15.

How many attempts are allowed in SNAP Exam?

Every students can apply for each session of the SNAP Exam i.e. every student is allowed 3 attempts for SNAP. Candidates can mention their number of attempts while filling the SNAP Application Form. However, there has to be payment of SNAP Exam Fees of INR 2250.

Is SNAP Exam conducted in multiple slots?

Yes. SNAP Exam is conducted in two slots, and there are three sessions amongst which the exam is conducted. There is a gap of 5-7 days between SNAP Sessions. SNAP Exam is being conducted on December 06, 14, and 20.

Is SNAP exam score the only criterion for SIU MBA admission?

No. Qualifying SNAP Exam is one of the criteria that can get students admission to SIU colleges. After qualifying the exam, candidates are required to clear a personality assessment test which is conducted by the institutes only. This process includes Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and a Writing Ability Test.

What is the scoring criteria for SNAP Exam?

SNAP is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test. The basic eligibility to take the exam is to possess a bachelor degree from a recognized university securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates).

What is the MBA Selection Criteria through SNAP?

Candidates are selected based on the SNAP Cutoff of the particular institute one has applied for. Shortlisted candidates are then required to qualify the MBA Admission rounds that are Group Exercise, Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test. These rounds are combined with other things like the overall academic performance of the candidates for final selection.

I am in my final year of graduation. Can I apply for SNAP 2025?

Yes. Students in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the exam. They must mention the same while filling the SNAP Application Form. At the time of admission, candidates must present their scorecards and they must have secured at least 50% if they are in general category, and 45% for SC/ST categories.

How many cities can I choose for SNAP Exam?

An applicant can choose up to 3 cities at the time of filling the SNAP Application Form. The examination conducting body will allot the exam center as per student preferences. In any case, there are no seats available in their chosen centre, candidates will be allotted other centres.

Can I make corrections in my SNAP 2025 Application Form after submission?

No changes can be made in an already submitted snap application form since there is no provision to corrections in application form. If the application form is not submitted and payment has not been made, candidates can make changes in their form.

Is there negative marking in the SNAP Exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in the SNAP Exam. The SNAP exam format includes objective-type questions with four options each and 25% negative marking for each wrong answer.

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