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    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Qualification, Reservation, & Institute-wise MBA Requirements

    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Qualification, Reservation, & Institute-wise MBA Requirements

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    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 08 Aug 2025, 04:19 PM IST

    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune (SIU) will specify the SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to appear in the SNAP exam. The common eligibility for the SNAP exam is that a candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for SC/ST). However, this SNAP eligibility criteria for MBA varies as per the terms of 16 SNAP participating institutes.

    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025

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    1. What is SNAP Eligibility?
    2. SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Institute Wise
    3. SNAP Admission Criteria 2025
    4. SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students
    5. SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Foreign University Students
    6. SNAP Eligibility Criteria for Specific Programmes
    7. SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Reservation Policy of SIU
    8. SNAP Application Form 2025
    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Qualification, Reservation, & Institute-wise MBA Requirements
    SNAP Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates are required to check SNAP eligibility criteria for MBA before they fill out the SNAP application form. The eligibility criteria of SNAP include the age limit, discipline in Bachelor’s degree, nationality, and more. SNAP exam is a national-level entrance test for MBA admission to 16 Symbiosis institutes across India. Read the article to get familiar with the SNAP eligibility criteria for various categories and Symbiosis MBA eligibility criteria.

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    What is SNAP Eligibility?

    SNAP eligibility criteria refers to the requirements that a person needs to meet to be allowed to take the SNAP 2025, which is an entrance test for certain MBA programmes. These Symbiosis MBA eligibility requirements often include educational qualifications, age limits, and other criteria set by the specific institutes using SNAP scores for admissions.

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    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Institute Wise

    The minimum SNAP eligibility criteria do not guarantee admission to all 16 SNAP participating institutes. The common ground for admission in all these colleges is the SNAP exam score. However, there is more to that. The other key admission criteria can be different for each institute. Let us check below what are the Symbiosis MBA eligibility criteria, institute-wise.

    Institute Wise SNAP Eligibility Criteria

    Symbiosis Institute

    SNAP Eligibility


    Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune)

    MBA and MBA – Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    • Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
    • A final-year student, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.


    Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune)

    MBA

    • Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
    • A final-year student, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

    MBA – Business Analytics

    • Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) with a minimum of two years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation.


    Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)

    MBA – International Business & MBA – Agri-Business

    • Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
    • A final-year student, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

    MBA – Energy & Environment

    • Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST or equivalent grade).
    • A final-year student’s application will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.


    Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Bengaluru)

    MBA

    • Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
    • A final-year student, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

    Know the latest and upcoming SNAP exam schedule here

    SNAP Admission Criteria 2025

    Candidates can find below the basic SNAP eligibility criteria, institute-wise Symbiosis eligibility criteria, SNAP eligibility criteria for specific programmes, and SNAP eligibility criteria for foreign university students.

    SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

    The basic SNAP eligibility criteria for Indian students is that they must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent. Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the SNAP 2025 exam.

    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Foreign University Students

    • Foreign Nationals/ PIO/ OCI/ NRI are eligible to apply for the SNAP 2025 exam
    • He/she must have obtained an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU.
    • Candidates must have appeared for either IELTS or IELA and need to secure band 6 and band 4, respectively
    • At the time of registration, International applicants must have proof of residence, a copy of their Visa and passport and in case of a student visa, the candidate should have a Bonafide Certificate and Letter of Provisional Admission from the University College/Institution
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    SNAP Eligibility Criteria for Specific Programmes

    Before proceeding with filling out the SNAP 2025 application form, candidates are required to check the SNAP eligibility criteria for MBA they are applying to. For example, a candidate must be an engineering graduate for MBA admission in Infrastructure Management at SCMHRD or MBA Operations Management at SIOM Nashik. Candidates must have studied Mathematics in class 12 to become eligible for MBA at SCIT and so on.

    Check SNAP Exam Eligibility Criteria Before Applying

    If you are not eligible to apply for MBA programs for the preferred Symbiosis institute, in such case SNAP exam fee will not be refunded. So, candidates must ensure that they check Symbiosis College eligibility for the SNAP 2025 exam before making payment for the SNAP exam fee.

    SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Reservation Policy of SIU

    As per the official declaration, the following will be the reservation policy for admission to any programme (offered by any Institute) of SIU except Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, which has a separate policy.

    (A) Within Sanctioned Intake

    Categories

    Requirement*

    Scheduled Caste (SC)

    15%

    Differently Abled

    3%

    The types of disabilities covered are as follows:

    • Vision Impairment
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Locomotors Disabilities
    • Mental Retardation
    • Multiple Disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disability

    Scheduled Tribes (ST)

    7.5%

    Children/wards of Defence Personnel

    5%

    Domiciled( Only in case of Constituents at Off-Campus centre, Nagpur )

    25%

    *Candidates are required to visit the official website for more details on the reservation policy

    (B) Supernumerary Quota( Over and above sanction intake)

    Categories

    Percentage

    International Candidates

    20%

    Kashmiri Migrants

    2 seats per programme

    SNAP Application Form 2025

    Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, will begin the SNAP 2025 registrations in online mode probably in the first week of August 2025 and the same will be closed tentatively in the fourth week of November 2025. SNAP registration can be done in online mode. Only candidates fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are eligible to fill out the SNAP 2025 application form. Follow the process given below to fill SNAP application:

    Steps to Apply for SNAP 2025

    • Step 1 - Visit the official website of SNAP
    • Step 2 - Register for SNAP 2025 by filling out the registration form online (verify mobile no. and email)
    • Step 3 - Re-login and fill out the application form
    • Step 4 - Upload the scanned documents
    • Step 5 - Pay the requisite application fee
    • Step 6- After the final submission, take a printout of the application form
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will SNAP 2025 registration start?
    A:

    SNAP registration to begin tentatively in the first week of August 2025.

    Q: What is the date of SNAP exam 2025?
    A:

    The SNAP 2025 exam will be held tentatively in December 2025.

    Q: Should I appear for SNAP?
    A:

    Yes, all those who are eligible and willing to take admission in MBA programme will appear for SNAP exam 2025.

    Q: How many times can we give SNAP in a year?
    A:

    SNAP is conducted once in a year in three attempts. 

    Q: What is SNAP exam fees?
    A:

    The SNAP exam fees is Rs 2,250 per test.

    Q: Is SNAP easy to crack?
    A:

    SNAP will be of moderate difficulty and can be cracked by candidates with good preparation. 

    Q: Is the eligibility criteria same for all MBA courses offered by SIU?
    A:

    No, the eligibility criteria for all MBA courses is not common. For example, the eligibility criteria for MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management) is BE/BTech, BArch, or BPlan. The candidates must check the course-wise eligibility criteria for the particular course before filling the SNAP application form

    Q: Who is eligible for SNAP exam?
    A:

    A candidate who have secured a minimum 50% aggregate in graduation. However, this SNAP exam eligibility criteria varies as per the terms of 15 SNAP participating institutes.

    Q: Does SNAP have reservation?
    A:

    Yes, SNAP have reservation which is defined under UCC regulations and guidelines.

    Q: Is SNAP only for MBA?
    A:

    Yes, SNAP is a test that you have to take if you want to join one of the 15 Symbiosis Institutes connected to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune for your MBA studies.

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