Aayushi
06 January, 2024
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SNAP is a computer-based test assessing your aptitude for postgraduate management studies. In 60 minutes, you will attempt 60 multiple-choice questions across General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation and data Sufficiency, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. If you succeed in securing a high score then you will be able to enter 27 MBA programmes across 17 Symbiosis institutes nationwide.
The SNAP exam is conducted in the month of December, providing a single entrance exam for MBA courses across 17 SYMBIOSIS centres in the country. It sets a standard to measure the candidate’s aptitude on a fair basis for admission to postgraduate management programmes at SYMBIOSIS. So, we can say that it helps to maintain high academic standards and fosters the growth of a skilled and capable business community.
| Name of the Exam | Symbiosis National Aptitude |
| Conducting Body | SYMBIOSIS |
| Exam Level | Postgraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Once Every Year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Sections | – Verbal Ability – Reading Comprehension – Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning – Quantitative Ability |
| Types of Questions | – General English which will include: Verbal Reasoning & Reading Comprehension section- 26 – This section of Analytical & Logical Reasoning will be of 20 marks. – Similarly, the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section will be of 20 marks. |
| Marking basis | One mark for each correct answer -25% mark for each wrong answer |
| Exam Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Official Website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
| Sl# | Institute | Eligibility Criteria |
| 1 | SIBM, Pune (MBA, MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 2 | SIBM, Bengaluru (MBA, MBA in Business Analytics) |
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| 3 | SIBM, Hyderabad (MBA) |
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| 4 | SIBM, Nagpur (MBA, MBA in Food & Agri – Business Management) |
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| 5 | SIBM, Noida (MBA) |
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| 6 | SICSR (MBA in Information Technology, Digital Transformation) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 7 | SIDTM (MBA in Digital & Telecom Management) |
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| 8 | SIMC (MBA in Communication Management) |
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| 9 | SIHS (MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management) |
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| 10 | SSBF (MBA in Banking and Finance) |
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| 11 | SSSS (MBA in Sports Management) |
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| 12 | SCMHRD (MBA) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 13 | SCMHRD (MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management) |
Candidates must be a graduate in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Planning from any recognised University having a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). OR Students who already have bachelor degree from non-engineering branches with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and a Twelve month of work experience in some particular sectors like Infrastructure, Infrastructure Consultancy, Energy, Real Estate, Logistics, Supply Chain are also eligible for the exam. Note: An equivalence certificate is required for foreign University graduates from AIU. |
| 14 | SCMHRD (MBA in Business Analytics) |
The candidates must have done their graduation from any recognised University. He/She must have a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at the time of graduation. You are required to have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation. Note: An equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 15 | SIIB (MBA in Agri Business) |
You are required to have a graduation degree from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If you are appearing for final year examinations you can also apply, but admission is subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Note: An Equivalence certificate is a must for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 16 | SIIB (MBA in Energy and Environment) |
You must be a Bachelor of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/ Science (Environmental Science) from any recognised university having a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If you are attempting for final year examinations you can also apply, but admission depends on getting a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Note: The Equivalence Certificate from AIU is necessary for foreign university graduates. |
| 17 | SIIB (MBA in International Business) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 18 | SIOM Nashik (MBA in Operations Management) |
Must be a Bachelor of Engineering/Technology from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If you are attempting for final year examinations you can also apply but admission depends on getting a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Note: Equivalence Certificate from AIU is a must for foreign university graduates. |
| 19 | SIOM, Nashik (MBA in Agri Operations Management) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 20 | SCIT (MBA in Data Sciences & Data Analytics) |
Must have done graduation from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If you are appearing for final year examinations you can also apply, but admission depends on getting a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Note: Equivalence Certificate from AIU is a must for foreign university graduates. |
| 21 | SCIT (MBA in IT Business Management) |
You must be a graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The candidates who are attempting their final year, they can also apply with obtaining 50% marks. Note: Candidate equivalence certificate is required for foreign university graduates from AIU. |
| 22 | SSCA (MBA in Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management) |
Must have completed graduation from any recognised University or Institution of National Importance in Food Technology, Hotel Management, Home Science, Food Science & Quality Control, Culinary Arts, Food Ecology/Sustainability, Packaging Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, etc. with a minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). |
| 23 | SIMS (MBA) |
You must have completed graduation from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates who are appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but admission depends on getting a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Note: Candidates who are defence personnel and their dependents (Children/Ward/Spouse) are eligible as per required merit. Equivalence Certificate from AIU is a must for foreign university graduates. |
| Particular | Date |
| Registration Last Date | November 23, 2023 (Thursday) |
| Payment Last Date | November 23, 2023 (Thursday) |
| Admit Card | – SNAP Test 1 – December 04, 2023 (Monday) – SNAP Test 2 & SNAP Test 3 – December 2023 (Saturday) |
| SNAP CBT 2023 | SNAP CBT will be conducted on 10th, 17th, 22nd December 2023 |
| Result Announcement | Results will be announced on January 10, 2024 |
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You can mark these dates on your calendar and check the website to get your Admit Card.
84 cities are selected all over India to conduct the SNAP Test 2023:
| Agra | Guwahati | Nagpur |
| Ahmedabad- Gandhinagar | Gwalior | Nashik |
| Ajmer | Howrah | Navi Mumbai |
| Aligarh | Hubballi (Hubli) | New Delhi – Gurugram |
| Ambala | Hyderabad | Noida |
| Amravati | Indore | Palghar |
| Amritsar | Jabalpur | Panjim – Mapusa |
| Anand | Jaipur | Patiala |
| Asansol | Jalandhar | Patna |
| Aurangabad | Jammu | Port Blair |
| Bareilly | Jamshedpur | Prayagraj |
| Belagavi (Belgaum) | Jodhpur | Pune |
| Bengaluru | Kakinada | Raipur |
| Bhilai | Kalyani – Hooghly | Rajkot |
| Bhopal | Kanpur | Ranchi |
| Bhubaneswar | Kolhapur | Roorkee |
| Bilaspur – HP | Kolkata | Rourkela |
| Chandigarh- Mohali | Kota | Shillong |
| Chennai | Kottayam | Siliguri |
| Coimbatore | Kozhikode | Surat |
| Cuttack | Kurnool | Thane |
| Dehradun | Lucknow | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dhanbad | Madurai | Thrissur |
| Dibrugarh | Mangaluru (Mangalore) | Udaipur |
| Ernakulam – Kochi | Meerut | Vadodara |
| Faridabad | Moradabad | Varanasi |
| Ghaziabad | Mumbai | Vijayawada |
| Guntur | Mysuru | Visakhapatnam |
The SNAP exam cut-off can be calculated by considering multiple factors. As per Jagran Josh here is the detailed expected cut-off list:
| Sl# | SNAP Participating Institute | Cut-off (Expected) |
| 1 | SIBM Pune | 98.5 |
| 2 | Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD) | 97 |
| 3 | Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) | 91 |
| 4 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM Bengaluru) | 90 |
| 5 | Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM- Nashik) | 85 |
| 6 | Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) | 80 |
| 7 | Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM) | 80 |
| 8 | Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) | 75 |
| 9 | Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) | 75 |
| 10 | Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) | 75 |
| 11 | Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC- Pune) | 75 |
| 12 | Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) | 60 |
| 13 | Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) | 60 |
If you are going to attempt the SNAP Test 2023, then these guidelines can be useful to you so that you can ace your exam.
Do not forget to get a coloured print copy of your admit card in advance. Be careful to check the test dates and assigned centres – you cannot switch centres, so you need to make sure you show up at the right centre.
If you are arriving early that would be helpful for you to avoid any hassle so reach the test centre by 12:00 PM for shift 1 (December 10th, 17th, and 22nd) and 2:30 PM for shift 2 (December 10th and 22nd). Latecomers will not be allowed to attempt the exams.
You should pack your original ID along with a valid government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s licence, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or Aadhaar card). Your signature and photo on the ID should match your admit card. Remember, damaged or blurry IDs are not allowed.
You can bring your admit card, ID, and a basic ballpoint pen, these are permitted inside the exam hall. You should leave your phone, calculator, smart devices, and paper at home as these things are not allowed.
It is advisable to visit your assigned test centre a day before if possible. You should get familiar with the location, traffic, and travel time. It will definitely help to avoid last-minute hassles to reach the destination.
Every candidate will go through the identity checks that will be happening at the entrance. You have to be patient and cooperate with the officials. Only registered candidates with valid ID can enter. Keep quiet and avoid causing any disruptions.
At last, you will have a photo and fingerprint scan for security purposes. Don’t switch workstations or peek at others’ screens. CCTV cameras are watching, so keep everything on the straight and narrow. Invigilators are there to help, so if you have any problems, raise your hand and ask.
