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SNAP Admit Card Date:08 Dec' 25 - 14 Dec' 25
SNAP 2025 Passing Marks - The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is scheduled for December 6, 14, 20, 2025 conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), and candidates must know the target score to get SIU-affiliated colleges. While SNAP 2025 does not have a "passing score" in the traditional sense, candidates must meet the cutoff set by participating institutes to secure a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) call.
The SNAP 2025 examination for slot 1 will begin from 2:30 pm and conclude at 3:30 pm.
SNAP 2025 exam scores are normalised out of 60 marks, with candidates typically needing a score in the range of 30–40 marks to qualify for premier institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune. However, the exact score depends on factors like:
Exam difficulty level
Number of test-takers
Institute-specific cutoffs
Candidates can estimate their SNAP score before the declaration of results. Check out the section-wise SNAP 2025 analysis.
SNAP Sections | Difficulty Level | Doable Questions |
General English (VARC) | Easy | 10-11 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Easy | 16-18 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Moderate to Difficult | 12-13 |
Overall | Easy to moderate | 41-42 |
Right after the declaration of SNAP result, candidates will look forward to MBA admission to SIU campuses. Here we have listed expected cutoff for a few top SIU campuses.
Institute | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Score |
SIBM Pune | 98.5 | 37–40 |
SCMHRD | 96 | 33–37 |
SIIB | 93 | 30–33 |
SIBM Bangalore | 90 | 27–30 |
The SNAP exam includes 60 questions:
General English: 15 questions
Quantitative, DI & Data Sufficiency: 20 questions
Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 questions
Each correct answer awards +1 mark, while an incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. Aim to attempt questions accurately to avoid negative marking.
Focus on Logical Reasoning: This section carries the highest weightage; practice puzzles, seating arrangements, and data interpretation daily.
Enhance Reading Speed: For the General English section, focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Strengthen Basics in Quant: Topics like percentages, profit-loss, and algebra are commonly tested.
Take Mock Tests: Simulate exam conditions to identify weak areas and improve time management.
Stay Updated: General knowledge and current affairs may not directly appear, but help during interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Focus on high-weightage topics, solve previous year papers, and take mock tests regularly. Allocate time to revise key concepts and avoid overattempting questions to minimize negative marking.
No, candidates must meet the cutoff to qualify for further selection rounds like GD/PI/WAT.
The cutoff depends on factors like the difficulty level, number of candidates, and available seats in the institute.
No, SNAP does not have sectional cutoffs. The overall score is considered for shortlisting.
There is no official passing score, but candidates generally need to score 30+ marks to qualify for top institutes.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, you can definitely prepare better for the SNAP Quantitative Ability section by keeping a complete formula list with you. Instead of memorising everything randomly, it helps to organise formulas chapter-wise so you can revise faster.
Here is a useful formula list for the SNAP Quant section:
1. Arithmetic
• Percentages → % = (Value/Total) × 100
• Profit & Loss → Profit = SP − CP | Loss = CP − SP
• Discount → SP = MP − Discount
• Simple Interest → SI = (P × R × T) / 100
• Compound Interest → A = P (1 + R/100)^T
2. Ratio & Proportion / Mixtures
• Ratio → a : b = a/b
• Mixture formula → (Quantity × Difference) rule (Alligation)
3. Time, Speed & Distance
• Speed = Distance / Time
• Time = Distance / Speed
• Relative Speed → Same direction: (A − B), Opposite direction: (A + B
• Average speed → (2AB) / (A + B)
4. Time & Work
• Work = Rate × Time
• If A does work in X days → 1 day work = 1/X
• A and B together → 1/x + 1/y formula
5. Numbers
• HCF × LCM = Product of two numbers (for two integers)
• Divisibility rules (2,3,5,9 etc.)
• Sum of n natural numbers → n(n + 1)/2
6. Algebra
• (a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab
• (a − b)² = a² + b² − 2ab
• a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b)
• Quadratic Equation → x = [−b ± √(b² − 4ac)] / 2a
7. Geometry / Mensuration
• Area of triangle → 1/2 × base × height
• Area of circle → πr²
• Circumference → 2πr
• Surface area of cuboid → 2(lb + bh + hl)
• Volume of cylinder → πr²h
8. Probability & Permutation
• Probability → Favourable / Total outcomes
• Permutation → nPr = n! / (n − r)!
• Combination → nCr = n! / [r! (n − r)!]
9. Data Interpretation
• Percentage change → ((New − Old) / Old) × 100
• Average → Sum of values / Number of values
If you revise these formulas along with short practice every day, your speed in SNAP Quant improves a lot. If you want, I can also share a chapter-wise important question list for quick practice.
All the best.
Hi there,
You have to apply separately for each symbiosis college, like SIBM Pune, as they as not automatically included. The CAT form automatically includes many IIMs, but the SNAP exam is a separate test that is given for admission to Symbiosis Institute, which requires its own separate application and fee.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello,
No, you don’t need to appear for SNAP for a PG Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie.
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is only for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in Symbiosis institutes. A PG Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie is a vocational/skill-based course , not an MBA. Admission usually depends on 10+2 marks, graduation, or the institute’s own entrance/interview .
Hope it helps !
With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff of 60-80 percentage. These are the collages you can look for in Gujarat or nearby.
Collage in other regions: BA Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in CAT 2025
Thank You.
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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