The SNAP Cutoff usually ranges around 97 to 98.5 percentile for SIBM Pune, and for other SIU colleges it ranges from 95 to 70 percentile. The SNAP cut off will be released after the SNAP 2024 results are announced. For a few courses the SNAP Cutoff can go as low as 50 - 60 percentile. Every year, each of the 16 Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) release their cut off individually for the admission. Candidates must meet this SNAP Cutoff to be eligible for participation in the Group Exercise (GE). Written Ability Test (WAT), and the Personal Interview (PI).
The SNAP 2024 exam is set to be conducted on December 8, 15, and 21, and the result will be announced on January 8, 2025, for all the sessions together. Once the results have been declared, the SIU institutes will be releasing their SNAP cut offs for the season. Read on this page to know all about the SNAP expected cut off for 2024, SIBM Pune Cutoff, factors affecting the SNAP Cutoff, and the previous years' SNAP Cutoffs.
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What is the SNAP Cut Off?
SNAP Cut off refers to the minimum marks that a candidate must score to be eligible for participation in the selection rounds of SIU, which include the Group Exercise (GE). Written Ability Test (WAT), and the Personal Interview (PI). Unlike exams like CAT, XAT, or NMAT, there is no sectional cutoff for SNAP. Candidates only need to meet the overall SNAP Cutoff criteria.
Students must keep in mind, that meeting this cutoff does not guarantee admission to any of the SIU Participating Institutes, and only makes them eligible for the further rounds of selection. Those who do not meet this cutoff will not be able to participate in further rounds of selection.
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SNAP Cutoff Highlights
SNAP cutoff varies each year and depends on several factors. Below are a few key highlights of the SNAP 2024 Cutoff that can be expected.
- SIBM Pune cutoff 2024 can be expected to be around 97-98.5 percentile, while for SCMHRD Pune, it may be between 94 and 96 percentile.
- In other SIU institutes, the admission cut offs are usually in the range of 60-70 percentile.
- Candidates scoring as much or above the fixed SNAP 2024 cut off percentile will be eligible to participate in GE-WAT-PI round.
- Each SNAP participating college will release the cut off individually on its website a few days after the SNAP 2024 result announcement.
- The SNAP exam 2024 cut off will be known to only those candidates who will be selected for the GE-WAT-PI round.
- Based on the SNAP cut offs 2024 determined by the institute for that year, qualifying candidates will have to participate in the GE-WAT-PI round.
- Final selection for SIU MBA admission will done only after GE-WAT-PI round has been conducted. SIBM Pune cutoff 2024 can be expected to be around 97-98.5 percentile, while for SCMHRD Pune, it may be between 94 and 96 percentile.
Factors Affecting the SNAP Cutoff
Certain factors determine the SNAP cutoff for that particular academic year. These factors are highly influential in the cutoff process, and are listed below.
- Number of SNAP exam 2024 test takers
- Difficulty level of the SNAP 2024 question paper
- Number of candidates who will qualify the SNAP exam 2024
- Overall pass percentage, highest score, average score
- Number of seats available in each institute and programme
- Previous years' SNAP cut off trends and top scores
SNAP Cutoff Score Vs Percentile 2024 (Expected)
Candidates can refer to the below table to check SNAP Cutoff and Percentile Analysis for the 2024 SNAP exam. These estimates are based on past trends and the expected difficulty level of the exam.
MBA college |
SNAP Score |
SNAP 2024 Expected Cut off Percentile |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Pune |
41-43 |
96-98 |
SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) |
40-42 |
95-97 |
SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business) |
36-38 |
92-94 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore |
28-30 |
88-90 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik |
27-29 |
85-87 |
SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) |
24-26 |
80-82 |
SITM (Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management) |
26-28 |
81-83 |
SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies) |
20-22 |
75-77 |
SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication) |
18-20 |
70-72 |
SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology) |
19-21 |
74-76 |
SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences) |
11-13 |
55-57 |
SSMC (Symbiosis School for Media & Communication) Bangalore |
21-23 |
72-74 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Hyderabad |
17-20 |
65-70 |
SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance) |
14-16 |
58-60 |
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences) |
10-12 |
50-54 |
SNAP Marking Scheme
SNAP is a computer-based-test (CBT) conducted for a duration of 60 mins. The paper has total 60 MCQ questions with no sectional time limit. 1/4th mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and the candidates are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer. Check the brief description of the SNAP Marking Scheme tabulated below.
SNAP Sections |
Number of MCQs |
SNAP Total Marks |
General English (VARC) |
15 |
15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Total |
60 |
60 |
SNAP 2024 Cutoff (Expected)
Candidates can check the expected SNAP cut off 2024 from the table below. However, these are just estimates based on past trends and the actual cutoff may be higher and may vary.
MBA College |
SNAP 2024 Cutoff (Expected) |
96-98 |
|
92-94 |
|
95-97 |
|
90-92 |
|
88-90 |
|
85-87 |
|
81-83 |
|
80-82 |
|
75-77 |
|
74-76 |
|
72-74 |
|
70-72 |
|
58-60 |
|
55-57 |
|
50-54 |
SNAP Cutoff for Previous Years
This section provides a brief about the previous years' SNAP Cutoffs.The cutoff analysis has been presented from 2023 to 2017 for all the SIU participating Institutes. In 2023 and 2022 SIBM Bangalore cutoff remained the same at 90 percentile whereas the SIBM Hyderabad cutoff was 58 percentile in 2021. Additionally, in 2021 the SCMHRD cutoff was 96 and fell between the range of 94-96 in 2022. The symbiosis Pune cut off was 98.5 in 2021 and fell between the range of 97-98 in 2022. Check the detailed cutoffs presented below.
SNAP Cutoff 2023
Check the SNAP Cutoff for 2023 college-wise and category wise, presented below.
College-wise SNAP Cut Off 2023
College |
SNAP Cut Off 2023 |
Programs Offered |
SIBM, Pune |
98.5 |
|
SIIB Pune |
91 |
MBA in Agri-Business MBA in Energy & Environment |
SCMHRD Pune |
97 |
MBA in Infrastructure Management |
SIOM Nashik |
85 |
|
SITM Pune |
80 |
MBA in Telecom Management |
SICSR Pune |
80 |
M.Sc. System Security |
SIBM Bangalore |
90 |
MBA |
SIMS Pune |
75 |
MBA |
SIMC Pune |
75 |
|
SSMC Bengaluru |
75 |
MBA in Communication Management |
SCIT Pune |
75 |
MBA in Information Technology MBA in Business Management |
SIBM Hyderabad |
60 |
MBA |
SIHS Pune |
60 |
MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management |
SSSS Pune |
50 |
MBA in Sports Management |
SSBF Pune |
60 |
Category-wise SNAP 2023 Cutoff
Category |
Cut Off Percentile |
Open |
97.6659 |
ST |
38.8921 |
SC |
73.0880 |
Kashmir Migrants |
87.9513 |
DA |
46.5174 |
SNAP Cutoff 2022
Check the SNAP Cutoff for 2022 tabulated below.
College |
SNAP Cut off 2022 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM – Pune) |
98 |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD) |
96.5 |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) |
94 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM – Bengaluru) |
91 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM- Nashik) |
87 |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) |
82 |
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM) |
83 |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) |
80 |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) |
79 |
Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
75 |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC- Pune) |
73 |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) |
60 |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) |
58 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Hyderabad |
56 |
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences) |
57 |
SNAP Cutoff 2021
Check the SNAP Cutoff for 2021 tabulated below.
College |
SNAP Cut off 2021 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM – Pune) |
98.5 |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD) |
96 |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) |
93 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM – Bengaluru) |
90 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM- Nashik) |
85 |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) |
81 |
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM) |
81 |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) |
77 |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) |
75 |
Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
72 |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC- Pune) |
72 |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) |
58 |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) |
55 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Hyderabad |
55.5 |
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences) |
56 |
SNAP Cutoff 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017
Check the SNAP Cutoff for 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017, tabulated below.
SNAP Institute |
SNAP 2020 cut offs |
SNAP 2019 cut offs |
SNAP 2018 cut offs |
SNAP 2017 cut offs |
SIBM, Pune |
98.5 |
96 |
96 |
98 |
SCMHRD, Pune |
96 |
95 |
95 |
97.13 |
SIIB, Pune |
93 |
92 |
92 |
93 |
SIBM, Bangalore |
90 |
88 |
88 |
90 |
SIOM, Nashik |
87 |
85 |
85 |
87.1 |
SICSR, Pune |
82 |
80 |
80 |
82 |
SITM, Pune |
83 |
81 |
81 |
83 |
SIMS, Pune |
77 |
75 |
75 |
76 |
SIMC, Pune |
76 |
70 |
70 |
72 |
SCIT, Pune |
75 |
74 |
74 |
75 |
SIHS, Pune |
73 |
55 |
55 |
60 |
SSMC, Pune |
60 |
72 |
72 |
74 |
SSBF, Pune |
58 |
58 |
58 |
65 |
SSSS, Pune |
58 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
SIBM, Hyderabad |
55 |
55 |
50 |
55 |
SNAP Selection Process
After the SNAP Cutoff is released, the SNAP Selection Procedure begins. The SNAP selection and admission process comprises of 4 major steps. Check these steps explained in brief below.
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Step 1: Group Exercise
SNAP Group Exercise (GE) is conducted in 2 parts- puzzle-solving and group discussion. In the first round, candidates have to work in teams to solve the given puzzle/ case. This round is designed to check the team spirit and coordination skills of the candidate. The next round will be Group Discussion. In this round, the candidates will be divided into groups of 5-6 and a topic will be given for discussion. Candidates are judged on their leadership, debating, and convincing skills.
Step 2: Written Ability Test
SNAP Written Ability Test (WAT) will test a candidate's writing and interpretative skills. In this round, a topic will be provided for essay writing. Candidates must ensure that their essay is well-structured and includes some practical examples to increase their score.
Step 3: Personal Interview
SNAP Personal Interview (PI) round is mainly conducted to analyze the candidate's personality, his/ her confidence, communication skills, and knowledge of important current affairs. The candidate will be interviewed by a panel of experts and the members of the selection committee of the college.
Step 4: SNAP 2024 Final Merit List
The final merit list will be released after taking into account the following parameters:
Sections |
Total Weightage |
General Excercise |
10 |
Personal Interaction |
30 |
Writing Ability Test |
10 |
SNAP score (scaled down) |
50 |
Total |
100 |
SNAP 2024 Seat Matrix
Check the Seat Matrix for SNAP 2024 for all the 16 participating institutes in the table below.
Symbiosis Institute |
Programs Offered |
MBA Fees (in lakhs) |
Seats Available |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) |
MBA |
23.32 |
220 |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) |
MBA (Information Technology) |
8.50 |
180 |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) |
MBA |
22.57 |
220 |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune) |
MBA (International Business) |
17.18 |
200 |
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM, Pune) |
MBA (Telecom Management) |
12.50 |
120 |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune) |
MBA |
8.50 |
300 |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune) |
MBA (Communication Management) |
10.70 |
120 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM, Nashik) |
MBA (Operations Management) |
13.40 |
120 |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune) |
MBA (Information Technology Business Management) |
12.00 |
180 |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune) |
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
9.40 |
77 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
MBA |
16.20 |
150 |
Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
MBA (Communication Management) |
9.70 |
80 |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management) |
MBA (Banking and Finance) |
13.60 |
50 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
MBA |
13.20 |
120 |
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune) |
MBA (Sports Management) |
8.00 |
120 |