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SNAP 2025 will be held on different dates in December 2025 by Symbiosis International University (SIU). SNAP 2025 notification will probably be available in July 2025. With the release of the SNAP notification, authorities will begin the SNAP registration process and inform the SNAP 2025 registration last date. The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP exam) is a computer-based MBA entrance exam conducted once a year for admission into 16 SNAP participating institutes and other top B-schools in India. The SNAP 2025 exam duration will be 1 hour (60 minutes) and 60 questions will be asked from three sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
A complete overview of SNAP 2025 is stated in the table below. It provides you with all the information you need to know about the SNAP 2025 exam in one quick go.
Exam Name | SNAP 2025 |
SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
SNAP 2025 Conducting Body | Symbiosis International University |
Frequency | Once a year |
SNAP 2025 Exam Date | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
SNAP 2025 Registration Fees | Rs. 2250 per test (government taxes would be additional as and when applicable) |
SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria | Graduation from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with 50% marks (for the General Category) and 45% marks (for SC/ST candidates). Final-year graduation students can also apply. |
SNAP 2025 Syllabus |
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SNAP 2025 Exam Duration | 60 Minutes. |
Total Marks | 60 |
Number of Sections in the SNAP 2025 Exam | Three
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Total Number of Questions | 60 |
Exam Type | Objective (MCQs) |
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SNAP 2025 Answer Key Date | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Objection Window | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Result Date | To be announced |
Colleges Accepting SNAP 2025 Score | All Symbiosis Colleges across the country. |
SNAP 2025 official website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
The SNAP 2025 exam is most likely to be conducted in December. The authorities will release SNAP 2025 notification through the official website. For all the important dates regarding the SNAP 2025 entrance exam refer to the table below.
SNAP 2025 Important Events | Date |
SNAP 2025 Registration Open | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Registration Closes | To be announced |
The last date to pay SNAP 2025 Registration Fees | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Exam Date | To be announced |
SNAP 2025 Result Date | To be announced |
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Candidates from India and abroad who meet the eligibility criteria can appear for the SNAP 2025 exam. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for SNAP 2025 below.
Candidates after checking the eligibility criteria for SNAP 2025 and meeting them can then proceed toward the registration process for SNAP 2025. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment through demand draft is also available.
Follow these steps to register for the upcoming SNAP 2025 exam successfully.
Step 1 - Visit the official website of SNAP 2025.
Step 2 - Click on Register for SNAP 2025 and click “I agree” (To create a SNAP login ID and Password)
Step 3- Fill in all the required details.
Step 4- Now click on the "Save and Continue" button. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number and given email ID.
Step 5- Enter the 'OTP' and submit.
Step 6- After successful SNAP 2025 registration, candidates will get an e-mail & SMS containing their SNAP 2025 ID and Password.
After receiving the login credentials (SNAP 2025 ID and Password) candidates are required to fill out the application form for SNAP 2025. After filling out the application form, make the payment for the application. The details entered in the application form must match the official authorized documents.
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Log in to the application portal using the credentials provided.
Step 3: Upload the documents required in the prescribed format and file size.
Step 4: Pay the application fees.
Step 5: Upon successful fee payment, download the application form and payment invoice.
The syllabus for the SNAP 2025 exam is divided across three verticals English, Reasoning ability, and Quantitative aptitude. The syllabus for the three subjects remains the same as of other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. A detailed SNAP 2025 syllabus analysis is presented below.
SNAP 2025 Syllabus (Subjects) | Important Topics |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
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The exam pattern for SNAP 2025 consists of three sections. It will be a computer-based test conducted in an online mode. The duration of SNAP 2025 will be 60 minutes. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. The table below can be referred to for the complete SNAP 2025 exam pattern
SNAP 2025 Section | Questions | Marks per correct answer | Total Marks |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | 1 | 15 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 1 | 20 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP 2025 is a short exam with only 60 questions for a mere 60-minute exam duration. The previous SNAP exam trends suggest that the difficulty level can be expected between easy to moderate. Still, it is advised to keep your preparation up to the mark. The syllabus is limited and is similar to other MBA entrance exams.
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All three sections in the SNAP 2025 exam have different weightages in the overall exam. The SNAP 2025 score itself holds a weightage of only 50% in the overall selection process. A detailed analysis of the sectional weightage is available in the table below.
SNAP 2025 Section | Weightage |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 25% |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 33% |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 42% |
Candidates need not get different books to specially prepare for the SNAP 2025 exam. The books that are considered best for all the MBA entrance exams are sufficient to score well in the SNAP 2025 exam. However, if you can get your hands on specific books containing the previous 5 or 10 years PYQs of the SNAP exam you can use them for going the extra mile in your SNAP 2025 preparation journey.
Still, if you want, you can make sure the books for the different sections listed below are on your desk while preparing for SNAP 2025.
SNAP 2025 Exam Sections | Best Books for the SNAP 2025 Exam |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
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Candidates who have successfully paid the registration fee will be eligible for an official SNAP 2025 mock test held before the exam. Candidates will have to book a slot during the slot booking session using their SNAP 2025 ID and password. The same login credentials will be required to take the mock test.
In case the test shuts down abruptly, the candidates are advised to check their computer and internet connection. In case they are unable to continue, they are requested to call on number (Toll-Free No. - 18001231454)
The candidates who have closed their window abruptly without completing the test fully (without clicking the ‘END TEST’ button, will get their scores via email within 48 hours of the exam. If anyone does not receive it can call on number (Toll-Free No. - 18001231454)
Previous Year Question papers are very important for success in competitive exams. They not only introduce you to the current exam pattern but also give you an idea regarding your strong and weak sections. Solving SNAP PYQs is a must for candidates looking to obtain an excellent score in the SNAP 2025 exam.
SNAP Previous year Question papers with links to download in PDF format are provided in the table below.
SNAP Exam Year | SNAP PYQs Download Link |
2008 | |
2009 | |
2010 | |
2011 | |
2012 | |
2013 | |
2014 |
Candidates who have paid their SNAP 2025 registration fee will be able to download their Admit Card by accessing their login on the exam website. Your respective details will be available on the Admit Card.
An Admit Card is one of the most important documents required to be carried on test day. It is advised that you print a colour copy of the Admit card well in advance of your assigned test date. Black and White copies of the SNAP Test 2025 Admit Card will not be allowed.
Note the following details mentioned in the SNAP 2025 admit card
The SNAP 2025 answer key will be released about a week later after the last of the SNAP exam has been conducted. The SNAP 2025 answer key will be released on the official website of SNAP 2025. Candidates will be able to download the answer key by entering the login credentials (SNAP ID and password).
The answer key will contain the right answer to every question of the SNAP 2025 exam along with the response sheet containing the answers marked by the particular candidate. The answer key will provide a rough estimate of the marks scored. Remember, SNAP 2025 does not have any normalization process.
The SNAP 2025 score is the total marks obtained by the candidates in the exam, while the SNAP 2025 percentile is the number of test takers who scored less than or equal to them in the SNAP exam. The SNAP score and percentile are important factors that determine their rank and SNAP 2025 cutoff marks for different SIU-affiliated institutes, which have their own SNAP selection procedure with Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT) rounds.
The table below shows the expected SNAP percentile vs mark for different ranges of marks and percentiles.
SNAP 2025 Marks | SNAP Percentile 2025 (EXpected) |
55-60 | 99+ |
50-54 | 97-99 |
45-49 | 94-97 |
40-44 | 90-94 |
35-39 | 85-90 |
30-34 | 80-85 |
25-29 | 70-80 |
20-24 | 60-70 |
Below 20 | Below 60 |
The result for SNAP 2025 will be announced in January 2026 (tentative) on the official SNAP website. Candidates can view and download their result details by entering the portal using their SNAP ID and password created during the SNAP 2025 registration. The results are non-objectionable in any way possible. There will also be no scope for any normalization process. The SNAP result 2025 will be valid only for seeking admission for the academic year 2026-2027. The validity of the SNAP result 2025 will only be for 1 year from declaration.
After the declaration of the SNAP 2025 result, candidates will go through a series of steps in the selection process based on their SNAP 2025 score percentile. The further rounds in the SNAO 2025 selection process will include Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in these rounds through a final merit list. The further admission process is conducted separately for each program by each Institute.
SNAP Score (out of 60, scaled down to 50 marks) | Group Exercise (GE) | Personal Interaction(PI) | Total |
50 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
The cutoff for SNAP 2025 will be released soon after the SNAP 2025 result is declared. Candidates clearing the cutoff score will be eligible for further rounds of the selection process. These rounds will include Group exercises and Personal Interviews.
The expected cutoff percentile for different colleges based on previous year trends is presented in the table below.
Colleges | SNAP Cutoff expected (General) | SNAP Cutoff expected (SC) | SNAP Cutoff expected (ST) | SNAP Cutoff expected (DA) | SNAP Cutoff expected (KM) |
98.2 | 65 | 24 | 33 | 89 | |
98 | 60 | 50 | 51 | 83 | |
93 | 58 | 21 | 29 | 79 | |
90 | 58 | 21 | 29 | 79 | |
85 | 55 | 20 | 28 | 75 | |
80 | 50 | 19 | 25 | 70 | |
75 | 48 | 18 | 24 | 66 | |
75 | 45 | 17 | 23 | 63 | |
75 | 45 | 17 | 23 | 63 | |
60 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 58 |
All the colleges affiliated with Symbiosis International University (Deemed) (SIU) will accept the SNAP 2025 score for undertaking candidates to their MBA courses with different specializations.
You can find different colleges accepting SNAP 2025 scores below along with the courses offered by them.
Colleges accepting SNAP 2025 score | MBA Courses Offered |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) | |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) |
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Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) |
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Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) |
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Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management | MBA (Digital & Telecom Management) |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) | MBA |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC) | |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM) |
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Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) |
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MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
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Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF) formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management | MBA (Banking & Finance) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) | MBA |
MBA (Sports Management) | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM, Nagpur) |
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NOIDA (SIBM, NOIDA) | MBA |
SNAP is relatively easier than XAT in terms of difficulty level. XAT is a much more difficult exam. Also, the XAT-accepting colleges are far better and more in number than the ones accepting SNAP scores. If you are preparing for exams like CAT and XAT SNAP will not pose any difficulty in front of you.
The registration fee for SNAP 2025 is Rs. 2250. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates wishing to appear for more than one SNAP 2025 test will have to pay the registration fee for the same as mentioned.
Candidates can take all the SNAP 2025 tests. The test performance with the best score will be considered for evaluating the candidate’s final SNAP 2025 test score percentile. The same will be used for further rounds of the selection process if the candidate gets shortlisted.
When compared with other MBA entrance exams such as CAT/XAT/CMAT, SNAP is relatively very easy in terms of difficulty level. If a candidate is in continuous preparation for these exams, it would be easy for them to crack the SNAP 2025 in just one month.
The cutoff for SIBM Bangalore can be expected to be in a range of 90-95 (percentile basis). However, various factors like the difficulty level of SNAP, the number of eligible candidates, and MBA seats available in SNAP accepting colleges will play a significant role in deciding the cutoff.
90 percentile can be considered good in SNAP from a stand-alone point of view. But considering the exam pattern and the competition level among the candidates, anyone appearing for SNAP 2025 should aim for a percentile between 90 to 95. It won’t be difficult as the SNAP exam is easy.
The simple answer is No. You must clear the SNAP test as well as the Group Exercise and Personal Interview rounds to get admission to SIBM. The eligibility criteria can vary according to the college. The SNAP score will only be valid for 1 year.
SIBM Pune is the first choice for pursuing an MBA among the candidates. To get admission to an MBA course at SIBM Pune, a candidate must clear the SNAP test cutoff as the first step. SNAP is an aptitude test for admission to various MBA colleges affiliated with SIU (deemed).
Every year more than 1 lakh candidates appear for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) entrance exam.
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a postgraduate entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] for admission into its 17 campuses.
Yes, SNAP entrance exam is considered easier as compared to CAT in terms of difficulty level. Also, SNAP exam is held on three different dates and candidates can appear for all three attempts and CAT is also held in three different shifts on same day but candidates can take only one shift.
As per Symbiosis International (Deemed University), candidates can apply for a maximum 3 attempts for the exam out of 3 tests scheduled.
Top MBA colleges based on CAT, XAT, SNAP, and NMAT scores include some of India’s best institutions. For CAT, the IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta) and FMS Delhi are highly regarded. XAT results in prestigious colleges like XLRI Jamshedpur and XIMB. SNAP is known for Symbiosis Institutes, such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. NMAT scores open doors to NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, and ISB Hyderabad. Each exam has unique eligibility requirements, and their cutoffs vary, so it's important to research the specific criteria and select based on your preferences and strengths.
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As a ward of defence, you may be eligible for a concession in the admission process at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS). However, the GD-PI call is based on various factors, including your SNAP percentile, academic performance, and work experience.
SNAP Percentile and GD-PI Call
A SNAP percentile of 62 is a decent score, but it may not guarantee a GD-PI call from SIMS. The institute typically shortlists candidates with higher percentiles, usually above 70-75.
Defence Quota
As a ward of defence, you may be eligible for a concession in the admission process. SIMS has a defence quota, which reserves a certain percentage of seats for wards of defence personnel. However, this quota is subject to certain conditions and eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the defence quota, you'll need to meet the following conditions:
1. *Defence personnel*: Your parent/spouse should be a serving or retired defence personnel.
2. *Certificate*: You'll need to produce a certificate from the defence authorities, confirming your parent's/spouse's defence background.
3. *SNAP registration*: You should have registered for SNAP and applied to SIMS under the defence quota.
GD-PI Call
While your SNAP percentile of 62 may not guarantee a GD-PI call, your defence quota eligibility may improve your chances. SIMS may consider your application under the defence quota and shortlist you for the GD-PI process.
Next Steps
To increase your chances of getting a GD-PI call, make sure to:
1. *Apply under the defence quota*: Ensure that you've applied to SIMS under the defence quota and provided the required certificate.
2. *Meet the eligibility criteria*: Verify that you meet the eligibility criteria for the defence quota.
3. *Prepare for GD-PI*: Prepare for the GD-PI process by practicing your communication skills, staying updated on current events, and preparing your resume and SOP.
Keep in mind that the GD-PI call is subject to the institute's discretion, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call.
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Hi Saijal,
Based on previous years' trends, SIBM Noida's SNAP cutoff typically falls between the 80th and 90th percentile.
With an 87.9 percentile, your score is within this range, making it likely that you'll receive a call for the next stages of the admission process, such as the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT).
However, please note that cutoff percentiles can vary each year based on factors like the overall performance of candidates and the number of applicants. Therefore, while your percentile is competitive, it's advisable to monitor official communications from SIBM Noida for confirmation and further instructions.
Additionally, performing well in the subsequent selection rounds is crucial for securing admission. The final merit list considers not only your SNAP score but also your performance in GE, PI, WAT, academic records, and other criteria.
For the most accurate and updated information, regularly check the official SIBM, or you can check out the given link for Cutoff trends of SIBM Noida.
Best wishes!
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Hi Ashmita,
Based on the available information, a SNAP score of 22.75 is approximately equivalent to a percentile between 60 and 70
This percentile range may qualify you for consideration at certain Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes, as some programs have cutoffs in this bracket.
Here’s a list of potential colleges under a SNAP score of 22.75 (approximately 60–70 percentile):
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Pune
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF), Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS), Pune
These institutes are likely options for your SNAP score. For confirmation, refer to the official websites and stay updated on announcements regarding cutoffs and admissions.
You can check out the given link for knowing about the Cutoff of SNAP.
Best wishes!
Hello Greetings
With a SNAP percentile of 53, your admission prospects to top Symbiosis Institutes might be challenging. The cutoff percentiles for renowned institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune are typically above 95
However, there are other Symbiosis Institutes that may consider your application. Here are a few options:
- *Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru*: The expected cutoff percentile is around 90-91, with an expected SNAP score of 40-41
- *Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune*: The expected cutoff percentile is around 80-81, with an expected SNAP score of 30-31 ¹.
- *Other Symbiosis Institutes*: There are 15 constituent institutes of Symbiosis International University that accept SNAP scores. You can explore these options and check their individual cutoff percentiles.
Keep in mind that meeting the cutoff percentile is not the sole criterion for admission. Your overall profile, including academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular activities, will also be evaluated during the selection process.
Have a great day
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