SNAP Exam 2023: Notification, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Result, Answer Key

SNAP Exam 2023 - Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune began SNAP 2023 registration online on August 23, 2023. Candidates can fill out the SNAP exam 2023 application by November 23. SIU will conduct the SNAP exam 2023 on  December 10, December 17 and December 22, 2023, in three sessions. The SNAP 2023 Mock Test will be held from September 27 to 29, 2023 and the slot booking will be available on the same date. The admit card for the SNAP exam will be issued on December 4 and 9, 2023.

SIU has released the official notification for SNAP 2023 in online mode at snaptest.org. The SNAP 2023 exam is one of the most popular national-level entrance exams as it is the key to getting admission to 24 MBA/PGDM courses offered by the 15 institutes of Symbiosis International University (SIU). The SNAP exam dates 2023 and registration schedule are announced by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. 

The exam duration of SNAP 2023 is reduced to 1 hour and its score is accepted for MBA admission 2024-25 by 15 Symbiosis Colleges affiliated to SIU. The SNAP result 2023 will be declared in online mode on January 10, 2024.

What is SNAP Exam?

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) Test is a common admission test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to the PGDM/ MBA programmes offered by its 15 constituent institutes. SNAP exam is a speed-based test that comprises 60 questions from Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General English. 

The SNAP 2023 is Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in three sessions in an academic year at various examination centers in 87 cities across India. Candidates can take three attempts at the SNAP exam 2023. The best of three scores will be considered for SIU admission through SNAP 2023. To qualify for admission, SNAP exam candidates must clear Personal Interaction (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Group Exercise (GE).

It is mandatory to fulfill the eligibility criteria to apply for the SNAP 2023 entrance exam. As per SNAP 2023 eligibility criteria, candidates must have Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST). 

SNAP 2023- Highlights

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SNAP 2023 participating institutes

SNAP Exam Contact Address

Symbiosis Test Secretariat,
Symbiosis International (Deemed University),
Lavale, Mulshi, Pune - 412 115.

SNAP 2023 Helpline

Phone: 18001231454, +91-20-28116226/27, 61936226/27.
Whatsapp No.: +91-7709328908.
Email: info@snaptest.org.

It is mandatory for candidates to fulfill the following eligibility criteria to fill out the SNAP 2023 application form

• Students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates in the General category must have passed at least 50% of their Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates from SC/ ST/ PWD/ DA should have a minimum of 45% marks in their Bachelor's Degree/ Certificate.
• Those who have studied in a foreign (international) university are also eligible to apply for SNAP 2023. They need to get an AIU (Association of Indian Universities) certificate to fill out the SNAP test application form.
• Final-year students can also apply for the SNAP exam.

Age Limit:

• As per the official eligibility criteria, there is no specification for the maximum age limit for the SNAP exam 2023. There is no limit on the SNAP age limit as long as the applicant fulfills other eligibility parameters.

NOTE: Aspirants should note that the eligibility for SNAP 2023 and MBA admission is different. The admission eligibility will be based on the MBA course and college chosen.

Mode of Application : Online and Offline

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

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune has begun the SNAP 2023 registration online on August 23, 2023 at snaptest.org. The registration process for SNAP exam 2023 will end on November 23, 2023. Candidates must fill out the SNAP application form, pay the fees, and attach all the required documents. 

Steps to fill SNAP Application form 2023

Steps to Fill out the SNAP 2023 Application Form

Step 1 - Visit the official registration portal at snaptest.org.
Step 2 - Click on the new user tab "Register Here".
Step 3 - Read the terms and conditions and click on ‘I Agree’.
Step 4 - Re-login and fill out the SNAP registration form 2023.
Step 5 - Enter the OTP and validate your mobile no. Also, verify your email id.
Step 6 - Pay the SNAP registration fee.
Step 7 - Fill out Part II of the registration form along with the required details about your preferred colleges.
Step 8 - Make Payment for the programmes/ colleges selected.

NOTE: Please note that after confirming your payment for SNAP Test 2023, Symbiosis Test Secretariat will email your registered mail ID along with the confirmation of payment details. You will be able to see the SNAP admit card only after the payment is approved.

SNAP application fee: The application fee will be Rs. 2250 for each attempt at SNAP 2023. The programme/college fee (Rs. 1000/per programme/college) is to be paid only once.

Documents Required for SNAP 2023 Registration

Candidates have to upload only their photo at the time of SNAP registration along with the application form details which are mentioned below:

• A valid ID Proof like a Driving license/ Pan card/ Voter ID card/ Aadhaar card
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Scanned passport-size colored photograph
• Scanned signature
• 10th class mark sheet
• 12th class mark sheet
• Graduation certificate

Application Fees

Candidates planning to appear for the SNAP 2023 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 is high. So students must prepare well for the exam and try to get good scores to secure admission.

SNAP exam 2023 preparation requires knowledge of the SNAP exam pattern and insights into the SNAP syllabus 2023. The SNAP 2023 mock test is another tool that can help aspirants get an idea of the exam.

Quick Tips to Crack SNAP 2023

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 your mind once you decide to appear for SNAP. Here are some quick SNAP 2023 preparation tips to ace this test;

• Prepare as per the SNAP syllabus for all three sections. Download the 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 with no dependency on the calculator
• You can also join online SNAP study groups to experience healthy competition

SNAP Previous Year Toppers’ Tips

Candidates shall go through the toppers’ tips to get an idea and tips for preparing for the SNAP 2023 exam.

SNAP Preparation Tips 2023

• 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023:

• 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 a change of SNAP 2023 test centre will not be entertained at any cost
• Along with the SNAP admit card 2023, 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 printout
  • PAN Card, etc
• Biometric data will be taken at the test centre, hence female candidates must not apply henna on their hands.

The SNAP 2023 question paper will be as per the below-mentioned SNAP exam pattern defined by the authorities.

• There will be multiple-choice questions only and the total number of questions will be 60.
• The time to solve the SNAP 2023 exam questions will be 1 hour (60 minutes).
• The SNAP exam timings are 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
• According to the SNAP 2023 marking scheme, each question carries 1 mark and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

SNAP 2023 Sectional Breakup

NOTE: Earlier, the SNAP exam had two types of questions: normal (multiple choice) and special questions where you enter the answer using a virtual keyboard. Now, the SNAP exam will not have any special questions.

SNAP 2023 score in case of more than one attempt

Every candidate will be given a chance to appear for a maximum of three attempts for SNAP 2023. The best of the two scores will be considered in case a candidate appears for three tests. There will be no normalizations as the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation.

The university ensures that the SNAP 2023 question papers will be normalized for a level of difficulty across all three sets and hence, no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

The authority will conduct the SNAP mock test 2023 from September 27 to 29, 2023 in order to give candidates experience of the actual exam. The slot booking for the SNAP 2023 mock test will be available from September 27 to 29. All registered candidates can avail of the SNAP free mock test 2023 at the official website.

They can also avail of the free SNAP mock test provided by Careers360, which is easy to take. All you need to do is just enter a few details and you are all set to take the SNAP mock test.

Free SNAP mock test 2023 is the exact simulation of the actual exam and is based on the SNAP exam pattern. It is meant to give candidates the confidence to take the exam hassle-free. Before giving the mock test, candidates must know some key points about the SNAP mock test 2023.

• The SNAP 2023 mock test is free.
• It is a sample test for candidates wishing to familiarise themselves with the SNAP 2023 exam.
• The mock test of SNAP is an MCQ test where each question has four responses, with one correct option.
• The SNAP Test (mock) will also consist of 3 Sections
• The mock test of SNAP 2023 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 from the actual SNAP 2023 test in terms of difficulty level and type of questions.
• The registered candidates can give it as many times as they want to.

How do I get my SNAP Mock test?

• Candidates must book their official SNAP Mock test slots. Slot booking dates have been announced by the authorities.
• Candidates can book slots till an hour before the start of the mock test.
• Use the SNAP login link given on snaptest.org.
• Enter your SNAP ID and password to book the slot.
• Book the slot and attempt the mock test of SNAP 2023 on the chosen date and time.

SNAP Mock Test 2023: Structure of Test

Benefits of SNAP Mock test

Candidates will get lots of benefits from taking the SNAP mock test, including the confidence required to take the test effectively. The most prominent advantages of the SNAP mock test include:

• Candidates will get first-hand experience with the actual test.
• SNAP mock test will help candidates to assess their preparation.
• Based on the evaluation, candidates can work on the areas they are weak in
• SNAP mock test also helps to improve the answer writing speed and accuracy level.
• It boosts the confidence level of the candidates for the SNAP actual exam.

Official SNAP Mock Test 2023 - Prizes and Opportunities (As Per Last Year)

Besides the benefits, the top performers in the SNAP national mock test will also be financially awarded.

• The top 3 SNAP 2023 mock test scorers will each get a Flipkart voucher of Rs 5000.
• And the next top 10 scorers will also get a Flipkart voucher of Rs.500 each.

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University will issue the SNAP 2023 admit card online for SNAP Test 1 on December 4, 2023 and SNAP Test 2 and 3 on December 9, 2023. Candidates will be able to download the admit card for the SNAP test 2023 at snaptest.org. In order to download the SNAP 2023 hall ticket, students must enter their valid SNAP ID and Password.

Steps to download the SNAP exam 2023 admit card

• Log on to the official SNAP website - snaptest.org.
• Click on the ‘SNAP Admit Card Download’ tab on the homepage.
• Enter your valid SNAP ID and Password.
• SNAP 2023 admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the admit card of SNAP 2023 and take a printout of the same.

Admit card for SNAP 2023 is the most important document for any candidate who wants to take the SNAP test. Without a SNAP 2023 admit card, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre.

When the candidates download the SNAP 2023 admit card, they need to check some important details in it. If these details are missing, candidates are advised to inform the examination authorities on an urgent basis and correct the admit card of SNAP 2023.

Important details to check in the SNAP 2023 admit card

• Candidate’s name
• SNAP ID of the candidate
• Photograph of the candidate
• Candidate’s signature
• Date of birth
• SNAP 2023 seat number
• Reporting time
• SNAP 2023 test centre

Students are asked to carry certain documents with them in SNAP 2023. These documents are listed below-

• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Pan card

The authority may release the SNAP 2023 answer key in online mode. They had not provided the SNAP test answer key last year. The candidates will get to know this as the SNAP 2023 notification is released.

If the SNAP answer key is released, candidates will get it at the official website and will be able to download it in the form of a pdf. SNAP authorities may also release the SNAP response sheet along with the answer key.

Candidates will then have the option to challenge the SNAP answer key. But for that, they will have to pay a tentative fee of Rs. 590 (Rs. 500 + 18 percent GST). This will be refunded if the objection raised is valid and correct.

How to download SNAP 2023 Answer Key?

Candidates can follow the simple as mentioned herein in order to download the SNAP answer key and response sheet.

• 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

Details Mentioned on the SNAP Answer Key sheet

• The responses entered by candidates
• Correct answer
• Section-wise questions and answer
• 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 your 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.

SNAP 2023 exam analysis will be available after the exam concludes. SNAP exam analysis is the opinion of experts based on the reaction of students who appeared in the exam. 

As the SNAP exam 2023 has yet been conducted, candidates can check the previous SNAP test analysis. This will help them understand the likely difficulty level of the question, the type of questions, question topics, and so on.

MBA aspirants who wish to appear for the SNAP exam 2023 can check for the analysis based on the previous exam. Candidates also check the test-wise SNAP exam analysis as well as the test analysis by leading coaching centres.

SNAP Exam Structure 2023 (expected)

Last Year's SNAP Exam Analysis

SNAP test was conducted by SYmbiosis International (Deemed to be University) for candidates seeking admission to its various courses. The test was held in Computer Based Test mode for a duration of 1 hour at various SNAP exam centres across the country. 

SNAP was held in three phases called SNAP Test 1, 2, and SNAP Test 3. Overall difficulty level for all sections in the three phases was easy to moderate, with some tricky but doable questions.

However, the difficulty level across all the sections was not the same. The general English section was easy, with no RC-based questions. All questions were from Verbal Ability, with most questions from the grammar part. 

In Analytical and Logical Reasoning, the majority of questions were from Verbal Reasoning. There were 14 questions. The rest were Non-Verbal Reasoning. Check the detailed SNAP exam analysis to know the type of questions asked, difficulty level, number of questions from each topic, and so on. 

SNAP  exam analysis by coaching.

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• SNAP Exam Analysis by Bulls Eye

• SNAP Analysis by Career Launcher

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University will declare the SNAP 2023 result online on January 10, 2024 in its official notification. Candidates who appear in the SNAP test 2023, can check the result at snaptest.org. To download the SNAP 2023 scorecard, candidates have to enter their valid SNAP ID and Password.

Steps to check the SNAP 2023 result

• First, visit the official SIU website - snaptest.org.
• Next, find and click on the “Result” tab.
• Then, enter your SNAP ID and password.
• SNAP exam 2023 results will appear on the screen.

• Download and take a printout of the SNAP exam scorecard for your future use.

Apart from the marks obtained by a candidate, candidates will know the following details in the scorecard/ result of SNAP 2023.

• Candidates’ name
• Candidates’ roll number
• Signature and Photograph of the candidate
• Sectional marks obtained
• Overall scores of SNAP 2023
• Stamp of conducting body of SNAP 2023

What after SNAP 2023 result?

Symbiosis International University and other SNAP participating colleges will announce the shortlisted candidates once the SNAP 2023 results are out. The list of selected candidates will be prepared based on the sectional cutoff obtained in the SNAP test 2023 result. Selected candidates have to appear for the following rounds.

• Group Exercise (GE)
• Personal Interaction (PI)

• Writing Ability Test (WAT)

Top B-Schools Accepting SNAP Scores

• MBA Colleges in Bangalore Accepting SNAP Score
• MBA Colleges in Mumbai Accepting SNAP Score
• MBA Colleges in Pune Accepting SNAP Score
• MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score

The minimum marks or percentile required to be shortlisted for the selection is the cutoff for the SNAP 2023 exam. There are 16 SNAP colleges that 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 2023 on their websites for the purpose of shortlisting. SNAP Waitlist will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Factors Determining the SNAP 2023 Cutoff

The factors that lead to the determination of the SNAP 2023 cut off are:

• Number of candidates who appeared for SNAP exam 2023
• The difficulty level of SNAP 2023
• Number of candidates who qualified in the 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 2023 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 February. 

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 2023 as well as GD/ PI/ WAT.

SNAP 2023 Selection Process

The selection process of the SNAP 2023 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 depend 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 2023 final merit list will be based on the weightage parameters given below-

SNAP Exam 2023 - Final Merit List Parameters