SNAP 2020 Exam - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection Procedure

What is SNAP? 

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP exam as its commonly known is one of the popular management aptitude tests conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. The test is conducted for admission to the MBA/PGDM programmes offered by the 16 SNAP colleges affiliated with the University. 

SNAP 2021 tests students in General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. SNAP exam mode is online and the new SNAP test duration is now 60 minutes. Candidates who clear the exam have to apply to the SNAP colleges of their choice and participate in a Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) for admissions.

SNAP 2021 Highlights

Contact details:

Symbiosis Test Secretariat, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Lavale, Mulshi, Pune - 412115

Phone : 18001231454 , +91-20-28116226/27, 61936226/27

Whatsapp No.: +91-7709328908

Email: info@snaptest.org

Symbiosis MBA admissions are through SNAP exam for 16 institutes of the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. The candidate who meet the SNAP eligibility criteria 2021 before registering for the SNAP 2021 exam. The SNAP 2021 eligibility differs for the SNAP exam and MBA admissions. The SNAP eligibility criteria to appear for the SNAP 2021 exam is as follows

SNAP Test Eligibility Criteria

It is to be noted that International admissions of Symbiosis are through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). To check the official SNAP exam eligibility criteria, click here

Symbiosis MBA 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who qualify SNAP exam 2021 must participate in the selection process of the respective SNAP colleges applying for. Reservation is as per norms. Defence quota for SNAP 2021 exam is as per guidelines mentioned on the official SNAP website.

SNAP exam 2021 quota for Children / Wards of Defence Personnel:

Five percent reservation is available for children/wards of Defence Personnel for the following programmes at the mentioned institutes 

• MBA (International Business) at Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune)
• MBA (Digital and Telecom Management) at Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM, Pune) [Formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM)]
• MBA (Information Technology) at Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR, Pune)
• MBA (Information Technology Business Management) at Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune)

SNAP 2021 Exam Reservation Policy

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

Symbiosis International Deemed University will start the SNAP registration process tentatively in the last week of September 2021.  The university will also provide specific steps to fill the SNAP exam application form as mentioned here.

Steps to fill SNAP 2021 Application Form

Step 1: SNAP Registration 2021 -  After clicking on given link above, fill details as specified. Choose the SNAP 2021 test dates from the ones given below

Upload a recent passport size photo (not more than 3 months old)in .jpg, .jpeg, .png or .gif formats only with a file size between 10 KB and 5 MB. Photos above 100 kb will be automatically resized by the system. Verify the registration with the OTP sent to the mobile number and email entered. An e-mail & SMS containing the SNAP exam ID and password will be sent

Step 2: Login and pay the SNAP exam fee- Candidates must pay the SNAP  exam 2021 fee of Rs 1750 via Demand Draft or online payment. In case of DD, the amount is Rs. 2065 (SNAP Application Fee- Rs.1750 and Rs. 315 as GST @18%) needs to be drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune. Candidates paying by DD must send the same to the University who will release their SNAP admit card after the DD is cleared only.

Note: Candidates must separately pay the SNAP college programme registration fee of Rs 1000. The fee is payable per programme per institute. candidates will not be allowed to make any changes in the SNAP application form in fields like name, date of birth, category and test date and test city after submission of the form.

SNAP Login Window Image

After SNAP registration is completed, candidates can check their application form and save a copy of the same.

Application Fees

SNAP exam preparation is an important aspect. The seats are limited and competition high. So students must prepare well for the exam and try to get good scores to secure admission. SNAP exam 2021 preparation requires knowledge of the SNAP exam pattern and insights on the SNAP syllabus 2021. The SNAP 2021 mock test is another tool that can help aspirants get an idea of the exam.

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SNAP exam preparation - Tips and important points

• The SNAP exam consists of three sections - General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
• Candidates can use the common competitive and CAT preparation books for the SNAP 2021 exam.
• The most important aspect of SNAP preparation is the practice as speed is of the essence in the actual exam.

SNAP 2021 is an online (computer-based) exam consisting four sections and carrying 110 multiple choice questions. The total score adds up to 150 (differential marking scheme).

Scoring Scheme: Each question carries one mark and special questions carry 2 marks for each question. Every correct answer gives one mark and each incorrect response will deduct 25 per cent of the allotted marks. 

SNAP 2021 Exam Pattern                                       

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will release SNAP 2021 mock test. Candidates who will apply and pay for the SNAP 2021 test can register and appear for the SNAP Mock Test. Candidates who emerge as toppers in the mock test will be given prizes by the university. The details of how to book the SNAP 2021 mock test, as well as the prizes, rules, and guidelines, can be checked below.

How to book the SNAP mock test 2021?

• Go to the login page
• Enter the login credentials - ID and password
• The mock test window is displayed
• Start the test

SNAP 2021 Mock Test - Important Points 

• As the SNAP mock test is the same as the actual one, it will have only 3 sections i.e.
  General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability.
  Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
  Analytical & Logical Reasoning 
• The SNAP 2021 mock test is a practice test and the marks will not be considered for admissions or will have an impact on the actual SNAP 2021 exam. 
• In case the test shuts down abruptly due to any reason, candidates must check their computer and internet connections. 
• If they are unable to continue with the mock test, they must call the helpline at +91-44-40492210 (between 9.30 am to 6.30 pm) to rebook their SNAP 2021 mock test slot.

Benefits of SNAP Mock test

• Candidates will get a first-hand experience to practice with an official test that is designed on the lines of the actual exam.
• They can use the SNAP mock test scores to evaluate their performance and preparedness for the test. 
• The performance in the mock test of SNAP 2021 can be used to improve on the weak areas for the actual exam.

SNAP Mock Test 2021 - Prizes and Opportunities

• The top 3 SNAP 2021 mock test scorers will each get a Flipkart voucher of Rs 5000.
• The top 10 scorers after the top 3 will each get a Flipkart voucher of Rs.500 

To check all details of the SNAP mock test 2021 click here

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will release the SNAP admit card in online mode. Candidates had to login by entering their SNAP exam ID or email ID and password. The admit card of SNAP contains important details related to the examination. So the candidates should check all the details printed on the admit card. For any discrepancy, immediately contact the exam authorities.

Steps to download SNAP Admit Card

• Login and enter the required credentials like SNAP exam / Email ID and password
• The SNAP admit card comes on the screen and candidates must download the same.
• Candidates must check the details mentioned therein and check the instructions
• They must paste their passport size colour photograph on the SNAP 2021 admit card at the place provided for before appearing for the SNAP 2021 exam (The photograph should not be more than three months old).
• Admit Card along with a permissible Photo Identity proof as given below should be carried to the Test Centre at the time of the SNAP exam 2021.

Details mentioned in SNAP admit card 2021:

• Candidate’s name

• Roll number

• SNAP Exam date & time

• SNAP 2021 Test venue, address of the venue, and Test venue code

• SNAP 2021 Exam day Instructions

Documents to carry with the SNAP 2021 admit card: Candidates can carry any one of the following

• Passport
• Driving license
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card (UID).

SNAP 2021 Exam Day Instructions

• Candidates are required to report at the test centre by 9 a.m. to undergo verification with the help of the SNAP admit card and ID proof
• An authorized person will verify and authenticate the SNAP admit card against the photo id on the SNAP exam day. 
• After 11.10 a.m. no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall and appear for SNAP exam 2021.
• NO extra time will be given to a candidate (excluding Differently Abled candidates) under any circumstances.
• Cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators / memory or any electronics gadgets are not allowed inside the exam hall..
• The Test Invigilator will check SNAP 2021 Admit Card and ID proof and authenticate the same before the SNAP exam starts.
• Candidates may attempt any section in any order in the SNAP test 2021.
• Candidates using any unfair means will forfeit their chances of admission and will be debarred from receiving SNAP exam 2021 scores.
• A Differently Abled category candidate is requested to contact the authorities with scanned copies of their Medical Certificate to ascertain the percentage of the disability. They should email at info@snaptest.org without fail.

The authenticated SNAP Admit Card must be kept safe for further GE-PIWAT processes and subsequent admissions. If the authenticated SNAP 2021 admit card is lost, a duplicate one will not be issued. 

Login Window for SNAP 2021 Admit Card Download

The university may release the SNAP answer key shortly after the conclusion of the SNAP exam. Candidates will have to log in to the official website through their SNAP exam 2021 credentials to check the answer Key of SNAP exam 2021. Candidates will have the option to file for challenges till a specified date. Usually a fee of Rs. 590 (Rs. 500 + 18 percent GST) is charged per question challenged. The amount is refunded if the challenge is found to be correct.

How to download SNAP 2021 Answer Key

• Open the official website - www.snaptest.org
• On the login window, enter Registration ID or Email ID
• Click on the 'Sign In' button
• The answer key will appear on the screen
• Check that file and download it as a PDF file

NOTE: However, the university may not release the answer key this year as the official website makes no mention of this. Candidates may however check for updates after the exam is over.

SIU will release SNAP 2021 result. The result of SNAP 2021 is available online and candidates can check their scores (section-wise, scaled scores) secured in SNAP 2021 exam. Candidates must enter their exam User ID and Password to check the SNAP exam result 2021.  The shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection rounds, namely General Exercise (GE), Personal Introduction (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT). 

The SNAP result 2021 displays the following information:

• Name of candidate
• Candidate’s roll number
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Overall score obtained 
• Sectional scores
• Shortlist status
• The official stamp of the conducting authority

The SNAP 2021 test scores will be valid for the academic year 2021-22 only. Candidates may note that the admissions to all 25 MBA programmes in colleges are on the basis of the SNAP 2021 result.

Which colleges accept SNAP score? 

The list of top colleges that accept SNAP scores across India along with details of the MBA programmes is given in the table below

SNAP 2021 Participating Institutes

The cutoff of SNAP exam 2021 is the minimum marks or percentile that a candidate requires to obtain to be shortlisted for the selection process. A total of 16 SNAP colleges accept the SNAP scores for admissions. Each institute prescribes a different cutoff depending on their admission requirements. Each SNAP college will display the category-wise SNAP cutoff 2021 for Merit List and Wait List on its respective website. SNAP Wait list will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Factors determining the SNAP 2021 Cutoff

• Number of candidates' appearing for SNAP 2021 exam

• Question paper- The level of difficulty

• Number of candidates' qualifying the SNAP exam

• Number of seats available in each SNAP 2021 college

SIBM Pune Cutoff details 

SNAP Cutoff (2019) 

The SNAP cut-off for shortlisting is calculated separately for each programme. Based on the overall SNAP percentile, a candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme. In such a case, the candidate is expected to participate in the GE-PIWAT for each programme separately. 

The selection process of the SNAP 2021 exam will comprise three steps i.e. Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interaction (PI). This process is common for all SNAP colleges. The admission is dependent on SNAP scores, Personal Interview, Group Exercise, the writing ability test as well as the candidate’s profile (previous academic performance, work experience, etc). Preparation of the SNAP final merit list will be based on the weightage parameters given below-

SNAP Exam - Final Merit List Parameters