SNAP Exam – Complete Guide, Syllabus, Pattern & Preparation
What is the SNAP Exam?
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to its 15+ Symbiosis institutes, including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, and more.
SNAP is known for its short duration and high-speed test format, making accuracy and time management critical for success.
SNAP Exam Highlights
Highlight | Details |
Exam Name | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
Official Website | |
Conducting Body | Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) |
Exam Level | National |
Frequency | Once a year (three attempts) |
SNAP Exam Registration Mode | Online |
SNAP Exam Mode | Computer-based |
Medium of SNAP Exam | English |
SNAP Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
Total Questions | 60 |
SNAP Exam Sections | General English Analytical and Logical Reasoning Quantitative, DI and Data Sufficiency |
SNAP Marking Scheme | +1 mark for correct answer – 0.25 marks for incorrect answer |
SNAP Exam Pattern | 60 questions in MCQ format |
SNAP Exam Fees | INR 2,250 |
Course Offered | MBA/PGDM |
No. of SNAP Test Cities | 80 |
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to appear for SNAP:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks
• 45% marks for SC/ST candidates
• Final-year graduation students are eligible
• No age limit
Event | SNAP Exam Dates |
SNAP Notification Release | 1st August 2025 |
SNAP Registration Begins | 1st August 2025 |
SNAP Last Date of Registration | 20th November 2025 |
SNAP Admit Card Release | SNAP Test 01: November 28, 2025 (Friday) SNAP Test 02: December 08, 2025 (Monday) SNAP Test 03: December 15, 2025 (Monday) |
SNAP Exam Dates | 6th December, 2025 (Saturday) 14th December, 2025 (Sunday) 20th December, 2025 (Saturday) |
SNAP Result 2025 | 9th January, 2026 (Friday) |
GD, PI and WAT | Third/Fourth week of February 2026 |
Final Admission List of Candidates | Last week of March 2026 |
SNAP Exam Syllabus
SNAP Exam Sections | SNAP 2025 Syllabus Topics |
General English | Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability including Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks |
Quantitative, Data interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic, Column Graphs, Pie Chart |
Logical Reasoning | Coding and Decoding, Missing Sequence, Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogisms, Puzzles |
Top 15 MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score | ||||
College Accepting SNAP Scores | Expected Cut off percentile | Fees (2yrs) | Placement Average CTC (LPA) | ROI |
98 | 25.10 | 28.83 | 1.15 | |
97 | 24.80 | 21.47 | 0.87 | |
91-94 | 15.82 | 14.00 | 0.88 | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore (SIBM) | 92 | 30.24 | 14.53 | 0.48 |
85 | 23.46 | 13.90 | 0.59 | |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune (SICSR) | 82-85 | 12.04 | 7.12 | 0.59 |
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management, Pune (SIDTM) | 80 | 20.92 | 13.21 | 0.63 |
77 | 23.13 | 13.50 | 0.58 | |
73 | 15.74 | 8.44 | 0.53 | |
78 | 19.50 | 11.67 | 0.59 | |
55 | 21.13 | 7.95 | 0.37 | |
Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC) | 75 | 20.67 | 11.00 | 0.53 |
60 | 23.14 | 11.00 | 0.47 | |
65 | 17.97 | 9.30 | 0.51 | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM) | 60 | 22.56 | 9.00 | 0.39 |
*The data above has been taken from the official SNAP website and is subject to change based on the results and analysis of SNAP 2025.
How to Prepare for SNAP Exam?
SNAP requires speed, accuracy, and smart selection of questions.
Preparation Tips:
• Focus on accuracy over attempts
• Strengthen arithmetic fundamentals
• Practice daily sectional tests
• Attempt SNAP-specific mock tests
• Analyze mocks to improve speed