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The SNAP score validity can be understood as the time limit for which the SNAP score for the SNAP exam taken by a candidate in a particular year can be used by the candidate for admission to the MBA courses at various colleges affiliated with Symbiosis University (Deemed). The SNAP score validity is exactly one year from the date of declaration of the SNAP result, January 9, 2026. That means, for the academic session beginning next year the SNAP scores will be considered valid for the admission process. Candidates should understand that for seeking admission through the SNAP 2025 exam, the SNAP 2025 score obtained must be valid as well as at par with the specified SNAP cutoff released by the particular college.
The SNAP 2025 score validity is for one year after the publication of the SNAP 2025 result. To check the SNAP 2025 score validity, candidates need to download the SNAP score through the official SNAP website. Candidates will need their login credentials to do so.
Here is the step-by-step process to check the
For whatever the year mentioned on the SNAP scorecard, the SNAP score validity can be considered for the next year from that year onwards. Post that period, the SNAP score will become invalid meaning that it would no longer be considered for admissions. The candidates will need to again take the SNAP exam for obtaining a valid SNAP score.
The SNAP scores are generally accepted by the colleges affiliated with Symbiosis University (Deemed). The SNAP score validity for different colleges is listed in the table below.
S No. | Name of the College | SNAP 2025 Score Validity |
1. | One Year | |
2. | One Year | |
3. | One Year | |
4. | One Year | |
5. | One Year | |
6. | One Year | |
7. | One Year | |
8. | One Year | |
9. | One Year | |
10. | One Year | |
11. | One Year | |
12. | One Year | |
13. | One Year | |
| 14 | SICSR | One Year |
| 15 | SIBM Hyderabad | One Year |
| 16 | SSSS Pune | One Year |
| 17 | SIBM Nagpur | One Years |
| 18 | SIBM Noida | One Year |
| 19 | SSCANS | One Year |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 cutoff for SNAP colleges is expected to be between 80-90 percentile. In terms of score, the cutoff is expected to be somewhere between 35 to 40. It would vary from one campus to another.
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).
Candidates could take three attempts in SNAP 2024. Best of three SNAP scores will be considered for SIU MBA admission.
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
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