SNAP Important Dates
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Timeline |
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Start Date for Registration |
01-August-2025 |
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Last Date for Registration |
20-November-2025 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
SNAP Test 1 28-November-2025 SNAP Test 2 08-December-2025 SNAP Test 3 15-December-2025 |
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SNAP Exam Date |
06-December-2025 14-December-2025 20-December-2025 |
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Result Date |
09-January-2026 |
SNAP Application Fee
SNAP Test registration | Rs. 2250/- per test |
The programme registration fee is Rs. 1000 for each programme (government taxes would be additional as and when applicable). If a candidate wishes to apply to more than one programme, s/he will have to pay an additional Rs. 1000 for each additional programme applied to (government taxes would be additional as and when applicable).
SNAP Pattern
Section Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
Name of the Institute | Name of the Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
SIBM, Pune SCMHRD SIBM, Bengaluru SIBM, Hyderabad SIBM, Nagpur SIBM, NOIDA | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Candidate should be Graduate from any recognised University/ Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU). |
DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES: (3% OF SEATS WITHIN THE SANCTIONED INTAKE)
In compliance to Government directives on disability guidelines issued by the office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi notification no. 16-18/97 dated 01st June 2001 and University Grants Commission Notification No. F.6-1/2006 (CPP-II/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, SIU has made provision of reserving 3% seats for Differently Abled Category (DAC) candidates in all the programmes offered by all the Institutes of SIU.
The types of disabilities covered are:-
- (i) Vision Impairment
- (ii) Hearing Impairment
- (iii) Locomotors Disabilities
- (iv) Mental Retardation
- (v) Multiple Disabilities
- (vi) Dyslexia
- (vii) Learning Disability
A candidate claiming admission under DAC will be provisionally admitted under the said category. Thereafter, the candidate will be required to obtain an ‘Authentication Certificate’.The candidate will have to get the disability certificate authenticated by Medical Board of Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre (SUHRC). Once the certificate is found authentic and correct by the Medical Board, SUHRC, his/her eligibility will be certified under the DA category.
*Differently Abled (DA) candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL – (N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28,2016. The candidate will have to get the disability certificate authenticated by Medical Board of Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre (SUHRC). Once the certificate is found authentic and correct by the Medical Board, SUHRC, his/her eligibility will be certified under the DA category. Process to be followed for Differently Abled Candidates (DAC):
A Differently Abled category candidate is requested to upload his/her Medical Certificate issued by a competent authority at the time of registration for ascertaining percentage of the disability. The candidate failing to do this will be considered under the Open Category.
Note – If a candidate selects Differently Abled Category in the Registration form and s/he requires scribe/writer facility please note SIU will not be providing scribe/writer. The candidate has to make her/his own arrangement for scribe/writer. The qualification of scribe/writer should be maximum Class XII passed. Candidate should send the request to info@snaptest.org in case scribe/writer is required.
During the test, as per SIU Examination norms, a Differently Abled Candidate is provided with 20 minutes of compensatory time for every 60 minutes of test.
CHILDREN/ WARDS OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL / DEFENCE SPECIAL CATEGORY:
Children / Wards of Defence personnel means children/ wards of those Defence Personnel who are serving / retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired Defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no. 36035/5/85- Est (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It also includes children of Defence personnel, who died while in service or after retirement.
The University in terms of the provisions of Memorandum of Association (MoA) between Symbiosis and Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India dated 10th July, 2000 provides for reservations up to the extent of 90% for Master of Business Administration programme of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), comprising of 80 % for Children/ Wards of Defence personnel and 10 % for Special Defence Category. The University also provides 5 % reservation within the sanctioned intake for Children/ Wards of Defence Personnel in Constituents as listed below:-
- Master of Business Administration (International Business) programme conducted by Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune
- Master of Business Administration (Digital and Telecom Management) programme conducted by Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune
- Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Business Management) programme conducted by Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT), Pune
- Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) programme conducted by Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune
Note: Candidates applying for Children/wards of Defence Personnel other than above mentioned four programmes will be considered as candidates in the OPEN Category.
RESERVATION POLICY
WITHIN SANCTIONED INTAKE
Scheduled Castes Candidates: (15% of seats within the sanctioned intake)
The University has provided for reservation to the extent of 15 % for all its academic programmes to Scheduled Castes Candidates, as defined under Article 341 of the Constitution.
Scheduled Tribes Candidates: (7.5% of seats within the sanctioned intake)
The University has provided for reservation to the extent of 7.5 % for all its academic programmes to Scheduled Tribes Candidates, as defined under Article 342 of the Constitution.
Domiciled: (25% of seats within the sanctioned intake- Only in case of Constituents at Off- Campus center, Nagpur )
In accordance with Clause A of Schedule C of the Lease Deed signed between Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur and Symbiosis, Pune on 4th September, 2017, the University has reserved 25% seats against the approved intake in each programme offered at the Off-campus Centre of the University at Nagpur for Nagpur Domiciled candidates.
The definition for Nagpur Domicile is:
The meaning of ‘Nagpur Domiciled’ candidate, for admission to the above-mentioned Institute only, is a person, who is domiciled in Nagpur for a period of five years as on the date of commencement of the academic year, and who has graduated from or is appearing for the qualifying examination of Nagpur University before admission to the programme. For more information visit Institute website (www.sibmnagpur.edu.in).
SUPERNUMERARY QUOTA (Over and above the sanctioned intake)
In addition to the above reservations, the University also admits candidates under Supernumerary Quota, as follows: –
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir valley: 02 (two) seats per programme.
International candidates: 20% of the approved sanctioned intake [International candidates includes viz. Foreign National (FN), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) & Non-Resident Indian (NRI)].
The percentage of reservations and the existence of the categories in the reservations are subjected to vary from time to time.
A candidate applying under any of the reserved category (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes / Differently Abled / Kashmiri Migrants & Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non- Migrants) living in Kashmiri Valley) are mandatorily required to submit relevant document issued by competent authority. Any participation at any stage of admission process by such candidate is purely provisional and will always be subject to verification and authentication of such relevant document.
In case a candidate falls under more than one of the above categories (eg. Scheduled Caste as well as Differently Abled or any other combination), he would need to select any one Category (i.e. either Scheduled Caste OR Differently Abled in the case of example mentioned above) at the time of filling up the SNAP registration form. The category selected by the candidate at the time of filling the registration form will be considered to be her/his category for the entire admission process and her/his benefits and entitlements shall be according to such selected category. S/he will not be able to claim benefit under the other category/ies at any stage of admission on any account whatsoever.
A candidate belonging to any reserved category should note the eligibility requirements carefully before applying. While it is the endeavour of SIU that a candidate belonging to SC/ST/DA category joins a programme as per the SIU norms, s/he has to meet the minimum eligibility criteria. A certain minimum level of performance in SNAP test is required to be considered for the subsequent admission process.
Please also note that if any information provided by the candidate in respect of her/his category is found to be incorrect, the University shall have right to cancel the candidature of the candidate at any stage of the admission process. Instances of any incorrect information or process violation detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear for SNAP in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected in subsequent years, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.
SNAP Admit Card
Admit Card Live on | SNAP Test 1 28-November-2025 SNAP Test 2 08-December-2025 SNAP Test 3 15-December-2025 |
SNAP Exam Highlights
Highlights | Details |
Exam Name | SNAP |
Official Website | |
Conducting Body | Symbiosis, Pune |
Frequency | Yearly (Candidate can take upto 3 tests) |
Registration Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
No. of Questions | 60 |
Test Duration | 60 Minutes |
Types of Questions | MCQ |
Sections in the Exam | General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Medium of Exam | English |
Marking Scheme | +1 for correct attempt Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. |
SNAP Selection Process
Shortlisting for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI)
A candidate will be shortlisted for further admission process (GE-PI) based on her/his overall SNAP Percentile. Please check the respective Institute website for information and dates of GE-PI.
The further admission process is conducted separately for each programme by each Institute. The cut-off for shortlisting is also calculated separately for each programme. Based on her/his overall SNAP percentile, a particular candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme. In such a scenario the candidate is expected to participate in the GE-PI for each programme separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to pay anything other than the registration fee ?
Pay the SNAP Test registration fee of Rs.2250/- per test from August 22, 2025, to November 20, 2025, as per the instructions mentioned on the website for Payment of the SNAP Test registration fee.
The applicant has to pay a programme fee of Rs 1000/- for each programme the aspirants wish to apply for.
Can I pay for the Institutes after the SNAP results ?
The SNAP payment schedule has all the important dates mentioned about the payment and registration of the SNAP exam. Each institute has different deadlines, and the candidates need to pay before the respective deadlines.
Can we make changes in the form after payment ? (application form for snap, apply for snap online, MBA application form)
No changes are allowed in the SNAP form. If you have made any mistake in the form then you need to make a new complete registration and make the payment again.
Note: No refund will be issued if you make double registration.
Can we change the test city after paying the registration fee ?
No.
Are there any books to refer for SNAP ?
SNAP Exam is very much similar to other MBA Entrance exams. The best way to prepare for SNAP is by appearing for mock tests. There is no specific book to prepare for the SNAP test. A candidate may refer to the test structure and get books as per that for the preparations.
What is the cut off for SNAP ?
Category-wise SNAP cut-off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective Institutes after the SNAP Results are out. So, for any details regarding the SNAP test, please contact the respective institute.
When will I get a call from the institute for further processing ?
A candidate will be shortlisted for further admission process (GE-PI) based on her/his overall SNAP Percentile. Please check the respective Institute website for information and dates of GE-PI.
The further admission process is conducted separately for each programme by each Institute. The cut-off for shortlisting is also calculated separately for each programme. Based on her/his overall SNAP percentile, a particular candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme. In such a scenario the candidate is expected to participate in the GE-PI for each programme separately.
**Disclaimer
It is mandatory to attend all components/tests of GE-PI to be eligible for admission to any PG programme. Only the candidate who attends all components/tests of the selection process (GE- PI) shall be considered as eligible for the generation of merit /wait/reject list. The candidate who remains absent for any one of the components/tests will be considered as ineligible for the selection process of any of the MBA programmes of SIU.
What is the process for NRI candidates ?
NRI candidates can refer to the stepwise procedure available at https://www.snaptest.org/symbiosis-international-students.html for their SNAP registration process. Interested candidates can apply online through their user-friendly online application facility. For More details on NRI/International candidate admissions, the candidate needs to call SCIE.
How many times I can give SNAP ?
SNAP is held only once a year.
A candidate can appear for upto three tests for SNAP 2025. If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will be no normalization . A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure normalisation of the spread of questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all three tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.
Does the SNAP exam have negative markings ?
SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has four responses (Only for Normal Questions). The candidate should choose an appropriate response. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. SNAP 2025 exam pattern consists of 3 sections – General English, Analytical and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency.
Which colleges accept SNAP scores ?
16 Symbiosis B-Schools accept the SNAP score for 26 MBA programmes coming under the Symbiosis Institute. The list of the colleges and eligibility criteria is mentioned on the SNAP test 2025 website.
How many numbers of questions are there in the SNAP 2025 exam ?
In the SNAP 2025 exam, the total number of questions is 60. The SNAP question paper consists of 3 sections: General English, Analytical and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency.
What is a SNAP exam ?
SNAP Exam is the mandatory eligibility online MBA entrance exam for 26 MBA Programmes offered under 16 Institutes of Symbiosis University.
How to Fill SNAP Application Form 2025 ?
The SNAP Test 2025 registration form can be filled in 7 simple steps. The SNAP registration is done online on the website snaptest.org (the registrations are open and will close on 20th November 2025).
What is the last date for applying for the SNAP 2025 exam ?
The registration will be closed on 20th November 2025.
What is the pattern of the SNAP exam 2025 ?
The SNAP Exam 2025 consists of 60 questions. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour, i.e., 60 minutes. The SNAP exam pattern is divided into three sections –
- General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
- Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
What is the eligibility criteria for SNAP Entrance Test ?
Candidate should be Graduate from any recognised University/ Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation.
Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Eligibility: https://www.snaptest.org/eligibility.html
When SNAP exam is conducted? Is it a computer-based exam ?
The SNAP exam is a computer-based exam mandatory for admissions to various programmes under Symbiosis Institute. Candidates can register online on the SNAP test website- snaptest.org, and the registration for the exam started on 22nd August 2025. The registration will be closed on 20th November 2025.
Apart from registering for SNAP, do I need to separately apply to B-school programmes ?
Candidates aspiring to join MBA programmes offered by Institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Online Test 2025. A candidate needs to register for the SNAP Test and also register for the Institutes offering her/his choice of programme/s by paying a separate registration fee for each programme/s.
How to download a SNAP admit card ?
The Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card. The SNAP admit card will be live on November 28, 2025 for SNAP Test 1, December 08, 2025 SNAP Test 02 and December 15,2025 for SNAP Test 03
How to apply/get admission in Symbiosis Pune for MBA ?
A candidate aspiring to join an MBA programme offered at SIBM Pune is required to register as well as pay the registration fee of her/his desired programme(s) before the closing date of programme registration fee payment of that/those programme(s). The said fee must be paid through the SNAP website only (snaptest.org). This is in addition to registering for and paying the registration fee for the SNAP Test.
The programme registration fee is INR 1000/- for each programme. If a candidate wishes to apply to more than one programme, s/he will have to pay an additional INR 1000/- for each additional programme applied to.
Does SNAP have a reservation quota ?
No.
What is the SIMS category in the SNAP form ?
Please check the eligibility section:
https://www.snaptest.org/defence-category.html
Does SNAP have a GK (General Knowledge) section ?
No.
Does SNAP release an answer key later ?
No.
When will SNAP results be out ?
The result will be announced on 08 January 2025 on the snaptest.org
