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SNAP 2026

SNAP Entrance Exam is mandatory for admission in MBA programme offered by any of the affiliated Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] like SCMHRD and SIBM. For this Computer- based test, candidates need to:

  • Register for SNAP Exam
  • Pay the registration fee for SNAP Test
  • Register for her/his choice of programme(s) offered by any Institute of SIU
  • Pay the registration fee, separately for each programme.
  • After CAT, SNAP is more popular among MBA aspirants in India as more than 60,000 students take this exam every year.
  • For SNAP 2026, the exam will be held on 06th December 2025(Test 1), 14th December 2025 (Test 2), and 20th December 2025 (Test 3).
  • Aspirants who are planning to apply for this exam can fill up the form online.
  • The exam is held in three different dates.
  • The exam will be held for a duration of 60 minutes
  • The best performance out of the attempts will be considered for the selection process.
  • From 2017 the exam has started through online mode.
  • The exam is held in 95 cities, with around 15 Symbiosis institutes offering 26+ MBA programs.
SNAP Exam 2026 Highlights
Registration commences on 1st August 2025
Registration closes on 20th November 2025
Last Date of Payment 20th November 2025
Admit Card release from

28th Nov(Test 1), 8th December 2025 (Test 2) & 15th December 2025 (Test 3)

SNAP Exam Date 2025

6th December 2025 (Test 1)

14th December 2025 (Test 2)

20th December 2025 (Test 3)
Announcement of Result 9th January 2026

SNAP Application 2025

  • SNAP Exam Registration last date is 20th November 2025.
  • Candidates can fill the registration form through online mode on the official portal
  • They should fill the mail id and mobile number
  • Next they need to upload the latest scanned color passport size photograph and pay the SNAP test fee only after the registration
  • Here they will have to fill the institute (s) and program of their interests.
  • It is recommended that they should check the eligibility criteria before filling the form
  • For correct filling the form, please follow the instruction given on the website
  • After the final form submission candidates cannot alter any information

SNAP Syllabus

The syllabus has 3 sections:

  • General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
SNAP Exam Sections Important Topics
General English (Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) General English (Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability)Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Passages, Verbal Ability, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, Syllogisms, Analogies, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, etc.
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation, etc.
Analytical and Logical Reasoning Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, etc.

SNAP Preparation

It is essential to prepare for SNAP in a focused manner, as it has unique features. To prepare for SNAP 2025, candidates must start preparation at least six months in advance.

  • Candidates must study all the topics included in the SNAP syllabus and practice previous years' SNAP question papers. Do not skip any chapter.
  • The SNAP 2025 preparation plan should include weekly and monthly targets so that the syllabus is covered holistically and candidates get ample time to practice questions/mock tests.
  • Practicing the official SNAP mock test and revision in the last month is crucial. A major part of the success depends on the number and quality of SNAP mock tests you have attempted successfully.
  • Candidates must ensure that they have thoroughly understood the concepts and formulae of Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.
  • If there are gaps, then they must reach out to mentors/guides/peers for doubt-clearing sessions.
  • Studying in a time-bound manner will help you cover the SNAP 2025 syllabus in a timely manner, which will allow more time for practice sessions.

SNAP Exam

SNAP Exam Pattern
Section Question 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

Exam Highlights:

  • The exam will be a computer-based
  • The test duration is 60 minutes
  • Each question carries 1 mark
  • It is an objective test that will have 4 responses to each question. Candidate should choose an appropriate response.
  • They can appear for a maximum of two tests
  • Each wrong answer will have 25% negative marks
  • If candidate appear for two test, the higher score will be considered for final percentile calculation.

SNAP Ranking

Colleges accepting the exam scores have increased from last year. All the colleges accepting the scores are affiliated to Symbiosis International University, Pune. These institutes offer MBA programmes in different streams. Colleges accepting SNAP score are:

MBA College SNAP 2025 Cutoff (Expected)
SIBM, Pune 96-98
SIIB, Pune 92-94
SCMHRD, Pune 95-97
SIBM, Hyderabad 90-92
SIBM, Bangalore 88-90
SIOM, Nashik 85-87
SIDTM, Pune 81-83
SICSR, Pune 80-82
SIMS, Pune 75-77
SCIT, Pune 74-76
SSMC, Bangalore 72-74
SIMC, Pune 70-72
SSBF, Pune 58-60
SIHS, Pune 55-57
SSSS, Pune 50-54

SNAP Counselling

Stages of Counselling:

  • There are different stages of counselling and candidates have to undergo each counselling process for the final enrollment in the MBA courses
  • The first stage is the registration process. Here the selected students have to register themselves to participate in this process. They will also have to pay the registration fee
  • In the second stage they have to fill their programme of their interest. After filling their choice they will have to lock it.
  • In the last stage, seats will be allotted to the students on the basis of their rank in the merit list, their preferences for the courses and the availability of seats at that rank. Once the seat allotment is done, the students will have to undergo document verification round.

FAQs

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis and High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin are top picks for SNAP General English prep.
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma and Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Sandeep Bajaj are top choices for mastering SNAP’s math-heavy section.
For somebody it can be 6 months, for some, it can take 3 months to prepare for SNAP. It depends on how you manage your time effectively and your sincerity and seriousness
Yes, there are many online resources available to help prepare for the SNAP exam, such as practice tests, sample questions, and study guides.
Some tips for preparing for the SNAP exam include:
  • Practice as many sample questions and past papers as possible.
  • Focus on your weaker areas and work on improving them.
  • Make a study schedule and stick to it.
  • Take regular breaks to prevent burnout.
  • Try to stay calm and not get overwhelmed during the exam.
  • Stay updated with current affairs for GK section
The SNAP 2025 registration fee is ₹2,250 per test, excluding applicable government taxes.
For appearing in SNAP you should qualify bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
The exam consists of a total of 60 questions, divided into the three sections as follows: General English - 15 questions, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency - 20 questions, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 25 questions.
The SNAP exam is 1 hour long.
The final ranking for the SNAP exam is determined based on the total scores obtained by the candidates. Candidates with higher scores will rank higher on the list.

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