SNAP
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission into its 15 Campuses of Pune, Bangalore , Noida, Nashik , Hyderabad and others campuses.SNAP Cut off varies depending on specializations and the campuses.It is conducted once per year with three exam dates. Candidates can take three attempts in SNAP. Best of the three scores will be considered for SIU admission through SNAP.
SNAP Exam Calendar
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2023 exam
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Registrations | August ’23 – November ’23 |
| Admit card download for Session 1 | December ’23 |
| Session 1 | December ’23 |
| Admit card download for Session 2 and 3 | December ’23 |
| Session 2 | December ’23 |
| Session 3 | December ’23 |
| Result Announcement | January ‘ 24 |
SNAP Exam Highlights
Candidates who are seeking admission to the MBA program in any institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). If a candidate clears the exam and is shortlisted, they will have to clear further admission rounds of that particular program.
SNAP will most likely be held in December 2023. Registrations for the same will begin in the first week of August tentatively.
| Features | Details |
| Exam Name | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
| Conducting Body | Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (three attempts) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Exam Sections | 3 Sections |
| Exam Pattern | MCQ format |
| Language | English |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,950 |
| Number of Candidates | 50,000 (average) |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to SIU affiliated colleges and 20 other institutes |
| Course Offered | MBA/PGDM |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 020-39116226 |
| Exam Website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should note that the eligibility criteria for the exam and admission eligibility will differ. The admission eligibility will be based on the institute and MBA program. Candidates should verify their eligibility for each institute and the program individually. Here is the eligibility criteria for SNAP based on the past years
- Candidates should have obtained an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category (45% marks for SC/ST).
- Candidates still in the final year of their undergraduate can apply. However, their admission will be provisional on the basis of obtaining a minimum of 50% marks in the undergraduate.
- Candidates with a qualification from a Foreign University are required to present an equivalence certificate which can be obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Age Limit
Age is no bar to appear in the SNAPExam.
Exam Pattern
SNAP pattern is prescribed by the exam conducting body under the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). As per the latest question paper, SNAP will have three sections as mentioned in the below table
| Sections | Questions | Marks Allotted |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Note :
- Every correct answer will award a +1 mark.
- Every incorrect answer will attract 25% negative marks.
SNAP Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the SNAP exam, must know the official syllabus that is available online. The SNAP exam syllabus is prescribed by the Symbiosis International (deemed to be) University (SIU), the exam conducting institution. As the exam is conducted for admission to MBA programmes, SNAP syllabus includes subjects pertaining to development of managerial skills.
Know more about the important topics included in SNAP syllabus:
- General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability):
Passages, Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Parajumbles, Fill in the Blanks
- Quantitative, Data interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS):
Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning (A-LR):
Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles
Registration Process
The first step to apply for the SNAP exam is to register online. Follow the process to complete SNAP registration.
- Visit the website and click on Register.
- Fill in the details required. Then click on “Save & Continue” to generate an OTP.
- Enter the OTP and click “Submit” to successfully register.
- Login using the Credentials sent to your registered email and phone number.
- Fill in the necessary details of the form.
- Upload a passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months)in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif format. The file size should be between 10KB to 5MB.
- Pay the non-transferable and non-refundable registration fee online.
- After paying the SNAP 2023 registration fee, candidates must pay the programme registration fee.
NOTE: Applicants should note that they cannot change their name, date of birth, category, test city and test date after submitting the application. The remaining details can be corrected for error till the last date of registration after which no such edits can be made.
SNAP selection process
SNAP selection process includes shortlisting of candidates through SNAP for Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI). Final selection is based on both SNAP score and GE-WAT-PI.
Colleges accepting SNAP Scores
| Institutes | Programmes Offered | Seat Intake | Cut off (Percentile) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management | MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) | 220 | 98.5 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research | MBA (Information Technology) | 90 | 82 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development | MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management) | 250 | 96 |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | 120 | ||
| Symbiosis Institute of International Business | MBA (International Business) | 93 | |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | 60 | ||
| MBA (Energy & Environment) | 30 | ||
| Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management | MBA (Telecom Management) | 150 | 83 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies | MBA | 120 | 77 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune | MBA (Communication Management) | 120 | 73 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik | MBA (Operations Management) | 150 | 87 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Information | MBA (Information Technology Business Management) | 210 | 76 |
| MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics) | NA | ||
| Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences | MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) | 90 | 58 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru | MBA | 150 | 90 |
| Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru | MBA (Communication Management) | 80 | 73 |
| Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance | MBA (Banking and Finance) | 50 | 60 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad | MBA | 150 | 58 |
| Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences | MBA (Sports Sciences) | NA | 55 |