SNAP Exam 2022: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern

What is SNAP exam?

SNAP 2022 is a national-level test held in computer-based mode for admission in more than 26 MBA/M.Sc. programmes offered by 15 SIU affiliated institutes. The full form of SNAP is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test and it is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. SANP 2022 exam tests students on their General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. 

SNAP 2022 registrations will start tentatively in August 2022 and candidates will have to fill the registration form before the deadline for appearing in the examination. SNAP application fee will be approximately Rs. 1950. SNAP exam qualifiers must clear a Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) as well as Group Exercise (GE) to be selected for admissions.

SNAP 2022: Highlights 

Candidates willing to take admission in Symbiosis Institutes must qualify for the entrance examination in order to take admission in the MBA programme offered by the institute. SNAP 2022 notification and SNAP application are expected to be released in the last week of August. International University (SIU), Pune generally release three exam dates and candidate can choose the slot that suits them the best. It is to be noted that a candidate can only give a maximum of 2 attempts and the higher of the two scores will be considered for evaluation. There will be no normalization of the score. 

What's new in SNAP exam

• SNAP application fee was Rs. 1950.
• SNAP 2022 registrations started early from August 31 while earlier they started SNAP registration in the last week of September.
• SNAP exam timings have also seen a change.

SNAP Participating Institutes List

Contact Details for SNAP Test:

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.

One must meet the Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) defined SNAP eligibility criteria to appear for the test. Aspirants must note that the eligibility for the SNAP 2022 and MBA admissions will differ. The admission eligibility will be based on the MBA course and college chosen. Check the eligibility for SNAP below.

To check the official SNAP exam eligibility criteria , Click here .

Who can give the SNAP exam 2022?

Candidates who meet the following criteria can apply for the SNAP 2022 exam .

1. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and final year degree students can apply for SNAP exam .
2. A minimum of 50% (general and OBC candidates) and 45% in case of SC/ST candidates in their bachelors is mandatory to write SNAP 2022 exam.
3. SNAP exam has no age limit
4. Foreign Nationals/ PIO/ OCI/ NRI  who have appeared for IELTS or IELA with  Band 6 and Band 4 respectively can apply for SNAP exam 2022.

Note: International admissions of Symbiosis are through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE).

SNAP Exam - Defence Quota Details

SNAP 2022 Exam -  Reservation Guidelines

Mode of Application : Offline and Online

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

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune will commence SNAP registration 2022 tentatively in August at snaptest.org. Know how to fill the application for SNAP exam below.

SNAP Exam Registration- Overview

Students applying for the SNAP 2022 exam must:

• Register for SNAP exam 2022.
• Pay the SNAP exam fees.
• Enter choice of programme(s) through SNAP 2022 exam.
• Pay the respective programme registration fee.

Steps to fill Application Form for SNAP Exam

Step 1: Register for SNAP 2022 exam -  Apply now

• Use registration link given on snaptest.org to access SNAP login
• Fill in personal, academic, and communication details as asked. 
• Select SNAP 2022 test dates as per preference.
• Upload a recent passport size photo (not more than 3 months old) in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif format only with a file size between 10 KB and 5 MB. 
• Use the OTP sent to verify credentials. The university will then send an e-mail & SMS containing the SNAP exam ID and password.

Step 2: Log in to pay the fee for the SNAP exam -

• Pay Rs 1950 for SNAP 2022 exam via Demand Draft or online payment.  
• Submit, check status and save a copy of the same.
• No changes can be made in the SNAP application form after submission.

SNAP Exam fees via DD: Amount payable will be Rs. 2265 approximately including all charges. DD must be on any Nationalized Bank in favour of the “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune and sent to the university. On its receipt, candidates download their admit card of SNAP 2022.

Note: There will be a programme registration fee of Rs. 1000 (as per last year) payable per programme per institute in addition to the SNAP exam fees 2022.

Correction in the application form of SNAP 2022 exam

No corrections were allowed especially in name, date of birth, category, test city, and test date. So candidates must carefully fill the form for SNAP exam. However, they could always refer to the admission support team of the university for any corrections in the application form of the SNAP exam.

Application Fees

SNAP 2022 - Exam Preparation

Candidates planning to appear for the SNAP 2022 exam should start preparing for it at least six months in advance. A good SNAP exam preparation plan should have three components - syllabus through SNAP books, SNAP mock test practice, and revision for exam day. Check out the best SNAP preparation articles listed below in the table.

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 2022 preparation requires knowledge of the SNAP exam pattern and insights on the SNAP syllabus 2022. The SNAP 2022 mock test is another tool that can help aspirants get an idea of the exam.

Quick Tips to Crack SNAP 2022

How to crack SNAP, how to prepare for SNAP in a month, how to start SNAP preparation, how to crack SNAP in the first attempt, and more such questions pop up in mind once you decide to appear for SNAP. Here are some quick SNAP 2022 preparation tips to ace this test;

• Prepare as per the SNAP syllabus for all three sections. Download SNAP syllabus pdf
• Keep giving SNAP mock tests to keep track of your preparation and be aware of your strong and weak areas.
• Pick up the best SNAP preparation material and best books for SNAP preparation
• Prepare a SNAP preparation timetable and manage time well.
• Focus on increasing speed and accuracy while solving questions
• Solve questions of varying difficulty levels to boost confidence
• Devise or learn shortcuts to solve Quantitative questions to solve them quickly and no dependency on the calculator
• You can also join online SNAP study groups to experience healthy competition

Read SNAP 2020 Topper Tips

SNAP Preparation Tips 2022 

• The SNAP exam will consist 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 2022 exam.
• The most important aspect of SNAP preparation is practice as speed is of the essence in the actual exam.

SNAP Preparation Guide - Exam Day Guidelines

According to the SNAP 2022 preparation guide, there are certain instructions that the students must follow on the day of the exam. Let us check the Dos and the Don’ts for SNAP 2022:

• Ensure that you report at the SNAP exam centre at least one hour before the commencement of the exam
• Make sure that you carry the SNAP admit card as entry will not be granted for those not carrying it
• Any request for change of SNAP 2022 test centre will not be entertained at any cost
• Along with the SNAP admit card 2022, it is essential to carry any one of the following valid photo identity proof such as-
  • Passport
  • Voter Id card
  • Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar card print out
  • PAN Card, etc
• Biometric data will be taken at the test centre, hence female candidates must not apply henna on their hands.

How many times I can give SNAP?

SIU Pune allows candidates to take two attempts out of three SNAP test dates. 

Is SNAP tougher than CAT?

• SNAP is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams after CAT, XAT, IIFT, and CMAT. As compared to these exams SNAP is quite easy.

Is calculator allowed in SNAP exam?

• No, calculator or any other electronic devices are not allowed to carry inside the SNAP exam centre.

What is good score in SNAP 2022?

• An attempt of 80 questions with an accuracy rate of 85 - 90 per cent will be considered a good attempt in SNAP 2022.

To ace and succeed in admissions, every aspirant will need to have a knowhow of the SNAP exam pattern 2022 . Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune will give the exam pattern for SNAP exam on the official website - snaptest.org . To know the types of questions asked, sections to cover, marking schema and more of SNAP 2022, check below.

SNAP exam is a speed test . The SNAP 2022 exam pattern will be mostly similar to other MBA entrance exams . SNAP 2022 will be based on the exam pattern announced in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Look up the details below.

SNAP Exam Pattern - Overview

SNAP 2022 Exam - Sectional breakup

SNAP score in case of more than one attempt

Every candidate will be given a chance to appear for a maximum of two attempts for SNAP 2022 . The best of the two scores will be considered in case a candidate appears for two tests. There will be no normalizations as the higher score will be considered for final percentile calculation. The university ensures that the SNAP 2022 question papers will be normalized for level of difficulty across all three sets and hence, no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Registered candidates will be given the chance to attempt the official SNAP mock test. The SNAP 2022 mock test will be an exact simulation of the actual exam hence candidates are advised to attempt the same. SNAP mock test key points are mentioned below.

How do I get a SNAP Mock 2022?

The following links have been provided for candidates to practise with free SNAP mock tests such that they can better their performance in the actual SNAP exam 2022.

• Bullseye SNAP Free Mock Test
• SNAP Free Mock Test

How do I get my SNAP Mock test?

1. Candidates must book their official SNAP Mock test slots . Slot booking dates will be announced by the authorities.
2. Candidates can book slots till an hour before the start of the mock test.
3. Use the SNAP login link given on snaptest.org.
4. Enter SNAP ID and password to book the slot.
5. Book the slot and attempt the mock test of SNAP 2022 on the chosen date and time.

What does SNAP Mock Test cover?

What is SNAP 2022 Mock?

• It is a sample test for candidates wishing to familiarize themselves with the SNAP 2022 exam.
• The mock test of SNAP is an MCQ test where each question has four responses and candidate should choose the correct one.
• The SNAP Test (mock) will also consist of 3 Sections as shown in the table above.
• The mock test of SNAP 2022 will also be for one hour with 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer .
• The scores obtained will be displayed after the completion of the test and will not have any bearing on the actual SNAP exam.
• The mock test may also differ in look and feel from the actual SNAP 2022 test.

SNAP Mock Test Helpline: Toll-Free No. - 18001231454

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 2022 can be used to improve on the weak areas for the actual exam.

Official SNAP Mock Test 2022 - Prizes and Opportunities (As Per Last Year)

• The top 3 SNAP 2022 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

Candidates will be able to download SNAP admit card 2022 at snaptest.org as it will be released by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). To download the admit card for SNAP exam , candidates must enter their exam or email ID and password.

How to download SNAP Admit Card 2022?

Aspirants who successfully completed their SNAP registration need 5to download the admit card in order to appear for the test. The admit card of SNAP 2022 can be downloaded as per the steps given below.

Steps to download SNAP Admit Card

• Go to the SNAP 2022 website - snaptest.org
• Enter SNAP exam ID/ Email ID and password
• The admit card will be displayed.
• Check for details and download the same to appear for SNAP 2022.
• Paste a passport-size colour photograph (taken not more than 3 months ago) in the space provided.
• Carry the admit card and a valid Photo ID to the exam centre to appear for SNAP 2022 exam.

SNAP admit card 2022 details

• Candidate's name
• SNAP 2022 roll number
• SNAP exam date & time
• SNAP 2022 test venue - address and code
• SNAP exam day Instructions

SNAP 2022: Documents to carry with admit card

Candidates can carry any one of the following

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

SNAP 2022 Exam Instructions

Some of the instructions by SIU with regard to the SNAP admit card have been summed up. To check the official SNAP exam and admit card guidelines , read below.

• Report as per the time mentioned on the admit card.
• Submit SNAP admit card and ID proof for verification.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear for the SNAP exam 2022 after the reporting time has lapsed.
• Electronic gadgets like cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators/ memory etc must not be carried to SNAP 2022 exam.
• The Invigilator will check admit card and ID proof and authenticate them before the SNAP exam starts.
• Candidates may attempt any section in any order in SNAP 2022 .
• Candidates using any unfair means will be debarred from the exam and admissions.
• Differently abled  candidates are requested to contact the authorities for a scribe and must make arrangements of their own for the same. They should email info@snaptest.org with the details. The qualification of scribe/writer should be maximum class XII passed.

It is advisable to keep the authenticated admit card after SNAP exam concludes for GE-PIWAT processes and subsequent admissions. A duplicate one will not be issued under any circumstances.

What after SNAP exam 2022?

After the conclusion of SNAP 2022 exam, candidates should start preparing for the Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds of Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), for SIU constituent institutes and other B-schools, which will accept the SNAP score for their admission. They should also check and fill the SNAP application for institute admission.

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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 2022 credentials to check the answer Key of SNAP exam 2022. 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 2022 Answer Key?

• Open the official website - snaptest.org
• On the login window, enter SNAP ID or Email ID and Password.
• 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. Candidates may however check for updates after the exam is over.

Details Present on SNAP Answer Key

• The responses and correct answers for all the multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Section-wise questions
• The marks awarded for every correct answer and reduced for every wrong answer marked in the exam

Steps to Challenge SNAP Answer Key

• Go to the SNAP official website .
• Click on the ‘SNAP Answer Key’ tab and enter SNAP ID and Password.
• Next, click on the question you want to challenge.
• Then click on the ‘Save’ button once you select the challenges in every section.
• Upload the supporting document for your objection raised.
• Finally, pay the requisite amount of fee via credit/ debit card/ internet banking.

MBA aspirants who will appear for the exam can check for the SNAP exam analysis once the exam concludes. It is to be noted that the SNAP 2022 exam analysis will be separate for each phase. The exam analysis of SNAP 2022 from leading coaching centres will be available here as soon as the exam concludes.

• SNAP 2022 Exam Analysis by IMS Learning
• SNAP 2022 Exam Analysis by Bulls Eye
• SNAP 2022 Analysis by Career Launcher

SNAP Exam Analysis - Past Year

Students who appeared for SNAP exam in 2020 had the following feedback to give.

• The third phase was the toughest in comparison 
• Quantitative ability section was the most difficult section for many

SNAP Exam Analysis 2020

Candidates who will appear for SNAP exam can check their result on snaptest.org. They can know their scores (section-wise, scaled scores) of SNAP 2022. To check their SNAP result candidates must use their User ID and Password.  Shortlisted candidates will be called for General Exercise (GE), Personal Introduction (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT) by the institutes they have applied to. 

How to check SNAP Result 2022

1. Visit the official SNAP website.
2. Click on the “SNAP Login/ Sign-In” button.
3. Next enter SNAP ID and password.
4. SNAP 2022 result will be displayed.
5. Download and take a printout of the same for reference.

SNAP Result - Details Mentioned

• Name of candidate
• SNAP 2022 Roll number
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Overall SNAP score obtained 
• Sectional scores of SNAP exam
• Shortlist status

**Scores of SNAP 2022 will be valid for the academic year 2022-23 only. 

What after SNAP result?

Candidates must apply to the respective SNAP colleges and courses as per their preference. Candidates may note that they cannot avail admissions if they do not apply to the individual institutes and pay the programme application fee. They may do this after registering for SNAP exam or after the results are declared but within the date specified by the university.

SNAP Accepting Colleges and Courses

The minimum marks or percentile required to be shortlisted for the selection is the cutoff for SNAP 2022. A total of 16 SNAP colleges accept the test scores for admissions. Each institute prescribes a different SNAP cutoff depending on their admission requirements. 

The SNAP colleges will display the respective category-wise SNAP cutoff 2022 on their websites for the purpose of shortlisting. SNAP Waitlist will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Factors determining the SNAP 2022 Cutoff

• Number of candidates who appeared for SNAP exam
• Difficulty level of SNAP 2022
• Number of candidates who qualified in SNAP exam
• Number of seats available in each SNAP college

SIBM Pune Cutoff details

SNAP Previous Years' Cutoff

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. 

As per the SNAP 2022 selection procedure, the listed candidates have to appear for the following rounds:

	Group Exercise (GE)/ Personal Interview (PI)
	Written Ability Test (WAT)

Based on the candidate’s overall performance, the final merit list will be prepared tentatively by the last week of Februrary. The components of the final merit list are:

SNAP participating institutes will set the cutoffs for GD/ PI/ WAT to shortlist the candidates. After that, the shortlisted candidates will be called for selection rounds. The final selection will be based on the candidate's past academic history and performance in the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2022 as well as GD/ PI/ WAT.

SNAP 2022 Selection Process

The selection process of the SNAP 2022 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 will 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