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SNAP NOTIFICATION 2021

This is the best place to get all the information regarding the SNAP exam. Know more about SNAP Notification.           

What is SNAP?

Every year the Institute of Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer-based test(CBT) to shortlist candidates for MBA programs. On the basis of their SNAP scores, candidates will get admission in the top 16 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) which is valid for 1 year.

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SNAP Exam Eligibility

  • Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution.
  • Final year students can also apply
  • Minimum of 50% for General
  • Minimum of 45% for SC/ST
  Know more about CAT STRATEGY by Rahul Sir SNAP EXAM 2022-2023 IMPORTANT DATES -
SNAP 2021 Registration Commences August 31, 2021 (Tuesday)
SNAP 2021 Registration Closes November 27 2021 (Saturday)
Admit Card Release December 04,2021 (Saturday)
SNAP 2021 Test 1 December 19, 2021 (Sunday)  2pm – 3pm
SNAP 2021 Test 2 January 08, 2021 (Saturday)  10am – 11am
SNAP 2021 Test 3 January 16, 2022 (Sunday) 10am – 11am
SNAP Result 2021 February 01, 2022 (Tuesday)
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  • The Candidates will register online on the website.------.
  • Upload your Latest scanned color passport size photographs
  • Pay SNAP Registration fee of Rs. 1750/- per test which may paid through
  • Billdesk Payment Gateway
  • Easebuzz Payment Gateway
  • Indian Bank Payment Gateway
Ensure that the information filled by the candidates is accurate. Changes after the last date in category, name, DOB, test city will not be acceptable. NOTE – Registration Fees is non-refundable. Choose us for your SNAP Prep  Life at SIBM PUNE SIBM IMPORTANT DATES – SIMB Pune is the dream college for every candidate appearing for SNAP. Here are some Important Dates -
Last Date to apply for MBA and MBA (I&E) program at SIBM December 18,2021 (Saturday)
Declaration of GEPIWAT Shortlist February 10,2022 (Thursday)
GEPIWAT Process Between February (17-28), 2022
Declaration of 1st Merit List March 10, 2022 (Thursday)
Last date for payment of fees for 1st merit list March 23,2022 (Wednesday)
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SNAP EXAM PATTERN 2021

Last year several changes were made in SNAP 2020. This year the same procedure is expected to be followed by the university. Here are the changes made in 2020.
SNAP EXAM in 2019 SNAP EXAM in 2020
EXAM SLOT 1 3
TIME DURATION 2hours (120 mins) 1hour (60 mins)
No. of Questions 115 60
VARC Questions 30 15
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Questions 30 20  
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Questions 30 25
Current Affairs Question 20 -
Special Questions 5 -
Study Material Crack Non-CAT exams As you can see there is a complete change in the entire SNAP test last year. And these changes are most likely to be followed in the 2021 SNAP test.

SNAP Notification:  Highlights

  • SNAP 2021 is Computer Based Exam
  • Exam duration is 60 minutes
  • The exam is conducted in three sessions on different dates.
  • Slot 1 – December 19th, 2021 (Sunday), 2 pm – 3 pm
  • Slot 2 – January 08,2022 (Saturday), 10am – 11am
  • Slot 3 – January 16, 20222 (Sunday),10 am – 11 am
  • 25% negative marking with each incorrect answer
  • Candidates can attempt only TWO tests for SNAP 2021.
  • If a candidate decides to appear in two of the exams, the higher score will be considered for the final result.

SNAP Notification :  Syllabus

To start the preparation of SNAP. Let’s get familiar with the syllabus of 2021. Also Read : SNAP Exam Pattern Also Read : Study Material
SUBJECT TOPICS
General English : Reading comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Syllogism, Analogies, Idioms, Antonyms and Synonyms, Odd One Out, Sentence correction, Manias & Phobias, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, One word Substitution, etc.
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Linear and Circular Arrangements, Syllogism, Coding Decoding, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Matrix Arrangements, Clock and Calendar, Cause and Effects, Statement and Conclusion, Assertion and Reasoning etc.
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Profit and Loss, Compound and Simple Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Work, Pipe and Cisterns, Ration & Proportion, Probability, Permutation and Combination, Trigonometry, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Mensuration, Graphs and Tables, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram etc.
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Institute Percentile Courses Offered Fee Structure
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), PUNE 98 ·       Master in Business Administration (MBA) ·       MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship ·       PGDM in Operational Management ·       PGDM in Financial Management Rs 15.5 lacs
Symbiosis Centre of Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) 97.13 ·       MBA ·       PGDM in Business and Analytics ·       MBA in Infrastructure Management ·       PGDM in Human resources Management ·       PGDM in Business Analytics RS. 16.8 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of International Business, (SIIB) Pune 93.2 ·       MBA in IB ·       MBA in Energy Management ·       MBA in Agriculture Business Management 14.65
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM), Pune 83 ·       MBA in Telecom Management ·       Executive MBA in Telecom Management Rs. 10 lacs
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF), Pune 65 ·       MBA in Banking and Finance Rs. 14.72 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Operation Management (SIOM), Nashik 87 ·       MBA in Operations Management ·       PGDM in Operations Management ·       Executive MBA Rs. 9.6 lacs
Symbiosis Institute Of Media and communication (SIMC), Pune 72 ·       MBA in Communication and Management Rs. 9.1 lacs  
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad 90 ·       MBA Rs. 13.59 lacs
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, (SCIT), Pune 75 ·       MBA in Information and Technology and Business ·       MBA in Data Science and Data Analytics ·       Executive MBA in Information Technology ·       PGDM in IT Business Management Rs. 10.5 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Computer studies and Research (SICSR), Pune 82 ·       MBA in Information Technology Rs. 7 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bangalore 90 ·       MBA ·       PGDM in Financial Management ·       PGDM in Human Resource and Management ·       PGDM in Operations Management ·       PGDM in Marketing Management ·       Executive MBA RS. 14 lacs
Symbiosis School for Media & Communication (SSMC), Bangalore 74 ·       MBA in Communication Management Rs. 11.40 lacs
Symbiosis School of Sports Science (SSSS) Pune 55 ·       MBA in Sports Management Rs. 9.5 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune 60 ·       MBA in Healthcare Management Rs. 8.22 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune 55 ·       MBA in Retail Management ·       MBA in IB ·       MBA in Operations ·       MBA in Finance ·       MBA in Entrepreneurship ·       MBA in Marketing ·       MBA in Information Systems Rs, 10,09 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad 50 ·       MBA Rs 13.70 lacs
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur 50 ·       MBA in Finance ·       MBA in HR ·       MBA in Marketing   Rs. 13.2 lacs
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How to prepare for SNAP 2021

SNAP 2021 notification is out. The SNAP 2021 exam for the AY 2022-2024 will be held on the following dates:
SNAP 2021 Test 1
December 19, 2021 (Sunday) 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs
SNAP 2021 Test 2
January 08, 2022 (Saturday) 1000 hrs to 1100 hrs
SNAP 2021 Test 3
January 16, 2022 (Sunday) 1000 hrs to 1100 hrs
SNAP 2021 Result
February 01, 2022 (Tuesday)
After A few months from now, you will be sitting inside a classroom taking this MBA entrance exam. within the past few months, you will have spend hours pouring over different books to make sure you'll crack this test. Here are a few steps to help you stay on track for your SNAP 2021 exam:
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1. Take the right Mock Test for SNAP 2021

Find a true, full-length SNAP mock test to figure out where your understanding of quantitative, verbal, and logical reasoning stands. A practice test will allow you to assess your strengths and weaknesses. it'll also assist you to recognize the kinds of questions you performed well, and thus those you had difficulty solving. you'll then utilize this data to form an efficient study plan. Taking a mock test also will assist you to familiarize yourself with a test’s format and timing. this might assist you to learn precisely how you'll employ the expertise you possess and therefore the way you'll complete the test within the allotted time. For example, the SNAP exam 2021, has 60 questions that you simply need to answer within 60 minutes. A mock test will teach you ways you'll utilize the 60 minutes to ace the test. Another point to remember is to need the mock test under similar circumstances that you simply will encounter on the test day. When taking a mock test for SNAP, confirm that you simply schedule 2 hours for the mock test and an extra hour to gauge the test later within the day.

2. Establish Your Study Agenda for SNAP 2021

Procrastination is often unending and will cost you a great deal. If you are a full-time student or a full-time employee, you will find various tasks you'll need to complete immediately. This might make it harder for you to schedule any study time for your entrance exam preparations. Therefore, it's vital to avoid procrastinating; otherwise, you'll not realize how quickly the test day will arrive. Those who study each day of the week generally score better compared to people who study only one occasion or twice hebdomadally. However, working professionals may have a difficult time following this study pattern. In such scenarios, it's best to form a study plan that allows you to optimally use your day to believe other responsibilities in conjunction with preparing for the SNAP test. Remember to dam out time for a minimum of 4 mock tests during your study plan. supported your performance within the mock tests, you'll need to tweak your study plan so that you're going to improve in areas you had a troublesome time solving.

3. Develop Your Study Plan for SNAP 2021

The right way to prepare for any entrance test is to use the proper books and online resources. Numerous books within the market will provide you with different tricks you'll employ to answer specific questions. While preparing your study plan specializes in sections that you simply find challenging and thus the type of questions that are commonly asked. As an example, within the quantitative section, if you have a difficult time with mock statistics, then spend overtime studying that rather than the topics you can’t solve easily. Nevertheless, don't skip on improving upon your strengths. as an example, if your logical reasoning skills are strong, then allocate at some point of the week for solving questions from that section.
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Strategy for SNAP

Strategy for SNAP

Strategy for SNAP

What is SNAP?

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is a national-level test. As a result, students get admission into Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (Pune). And also its other affiliated institutes. Moreover, the test scores are valid for around 15 institutes that are associated with Symbiosis. Therefore, it makes it a pretty important exam. SNAP 2019 was a computer-based (CBT) exam. In this article let's try to make a strategy for the SNAP exam that can help you ace it.

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So, the pattern/difficulty level of SNAP has been more or less uniform throughout the years. Which makes it easier to define a strategy for the same. Also, making a well-defined preparation strategy will ensure that you channel your efforts in the right direction.

SNAP Exam pattern:

Total Number of Questions: 60 Time duration: 60 minutes Total Marks: 60 marks

Further, Section-wise Breakup of Questions:

  1. General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
  2. Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
  3. Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: 20 Questions, 20 Marks
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SNAP Notification: Most importantly SNAP has removed GK Section 2019 onwards.

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SNAP Exam

SNAP 2021 exam- Everything you need to know

What is SNAP Exam?

SNAP or the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is the MBA entrance exam that the Symbiosis International University conducts for the admission in MBA programs of the 15 B-schools under the university. The overall level of difficulty of the exam is moderate to high but you can easily ace it by investing some time.  Let's see more about SNAP exam , eligibility,exam pattern, syllabus , important dates and much more. Learn how to prepare for SNAP and ace it.

Choice of exam should be based on:

  • Your goal
  • Type of career that you want
  • The specialization which you want to choose
  • The college you want to get into
  • If you have all this figured out then its time to decide the exam you want to give.

Eligibility criteria for SNAP 2021

  • Final year students are eligible to apply for SNAP, however, their admission will remain provisional until submission of the passing certificate.
  • The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or equivalent from recognized university or institute
  • International students or those who have graduated from an international university will be required to obtain a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
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SNAP 2021-Important exam dates

  • SNAP Notification 2021 Release
    August 30, 2021
    SNAP Registration start date
    August 31, 2021
    Last date to Apply
    November 27, 2021 for all the three SNAP exams
    SNAP 2021 Exam Registration Fee
    Rs.1950/-
    Last date to Pay Exam Fee
    November 27, 2021
    Symbiosis Institute Programme Registration  Fee
    Rs.1000/- per programme, per institute
    Admit Card download Starts
    December 4, 2021 (on snaptest.org)
    Last date for Admit Card download
    December 19, 2021
    SNAP 2021 Exam Duration and Testing Time
    1 hour:
    From 2PM to 3PM on Dec 19
    From 10AM to 11 AM on Jan 8 & 16, 2022
    SNAP Exam Date 2021
    SNAP-1: December 19, 2021 (Sunday)
    SNAP-2: January 8, 2022 (Saturday)
    SNAP-3: January 16, 2022 (Sunday)
    Result date
    February 1, 2022
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SNAP 2021 :Exam paper pattern

Exam Pattern Details
Sections 1.General English 2.Analytical & Logical reasoning 3.Quantitative- Data Sufficiency and data interpretation
No. of questions 60
Total marks 60
Medium/Language English
Duration of exam 60 minutes, i.e 1 hour
Mode of examination Online

Read more: Top colleges through SNAP

Now, let's look at the Section-wise paper pattern

Section Questions Marks Per Correct Answer Total Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 15 1 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 1 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 20 1 20
Total 60 60
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SNAP 2021 :Exam Syllabus

Section 1: General English

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Analogy
  • Proverbs & Idioms
  • Para Jumbles

Section 2: Analytical & Logical Reasoning

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  • Visual Reasoning
  • Blood Relations
  • Coding/Decoding
  • Syllogisms
  • Analogy
  • Series
  • Direction-Based Questions
  • Clocks
  • Calendars
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Miscellaneous Problems

Section 3: Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

  • Percentages
  • Profit & Loss
  • SI & CI
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Time & Work
  • Mixture & Allegations
  • Averages
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Number System
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Inequalities
  • Logarithmic
  • Binomial Expression
  • Probability
  • Set Theory
  • Functions
  • Progressions
  • Linear Equations
  • Quadratic Equations
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Data Interpretation:

  • Pie Chart
  • Bar Graph
  • Line Graph
  • Compound Graph
  • Tables
  • Caselets
  • Miscellaneous

SNAP 2021: Section-wise marks distribution

General English

  • The marking scheme for normal questions of this section has been kept constant this year. Therefore the verbal section will have 15 questions making a total of 15 marks for this section (1 mark for 1 correct answer- no special questions).

 Analytical and Logical Reasoning

  • The marking scheme for normal questions of this section has also been increased from 1 to 1.5 so the verbal section will have 25 questions making a total of 25 marks for this section (no special questions).

Quantitative - Data sufficiency and data interpretation (DI)

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  • Quantitative- DI & DS section will have 20 questions and total marks will be 20 marks.

SNAP 2021 : Step-wise Registration Process

Step 1: Register on the website as a new user & fill your personal details. Step 2: Payment of Rs. 1950 which is either online or through Demand Draft (DD) Step 3: Register for MBA programs for preferred Symbiosis Institutes Step 4: Make a payment of the application and registration fee.

Important details & Changes in SNAP 2021:

  • There is no sectional cut-off for the SNAP exam and the student can choose the sequence of sections as per their preference.
  • Major changes have been made to the SNAP 2021 exam and one of them being deleting General awareness out of the syllabus (as of 2020).
  • Other changes include the number of special questions but only the quantitative section will have 5 special questions i.e, non-MCQ questions.
  • The total number of questions has been kept same i.e 60 questions.
  • The section-wise distribution of marks changes because of  the change in the marking scheme which is explained in detail below.
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Few things that you need to know about SNAP exam

Individual application

  • The fact that it offers access to a portion of the best universities in the nation makes it exorbitant because of the need to apply to every school independently.

Speed based

  • SNAP Exam has become one of the most modest exams in the past few years. The real prerequisite for cracking the SNAP Exam is speed so you should be extremely quick to solve the questions in a SNAP Exam.
  • There is likewise one or more points that the number of uses for SNAP are relatively not as much as the quantity of utilization for CAT exam which decreases the opposition naturally.
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15 Symbiosis universities

  • Advantageous interaction National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is an imperative National Level MBA Entrance test and MBA affirmation in 15 Symbiosis MBA universities tolerating SNAP score.
  • It is the compulsory exam to apply for the MBA programs offered by the establishments of Symbiosis International University and is considered as one of the significant placement tests after CAT and XAT.

Top colleges accepting SNAP score with expected cut-offs

(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune 98.5
(SCMHRD) Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune 96
(SIIB) Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune 93
(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore 90
(SIOM) Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik 87
(SITM) Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management, Pune 83
(SIMC) Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune 73
(SIHS) Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune 58
(SSBF) Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Pune 60
(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad 58
(SSSS) Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune 55
(SSMC) Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, Bangalore 75
(SCIT) Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Pune 76
(SIMS) Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune 77
(SICSR) Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune 82

Other than Symbiosis universities

Apart from institutes under Symbiosis International University, following institutes also accept SNAP for admission, which is an added advantage
  • NIA Business School - Noida
  • Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade (BIFT), Hyderabad
  • Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM), Pune
  • Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence – MILE, Pune
  • MIT COM, Pune
  • Lotus Business School, Pune
  • Indian Institute of Management Training (IIMT), Pune
  • Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, Pune
  • Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal (LNCT-B), Bhopal.

Best colleges from the list above

Top colleges through SNAP
  • SIBM-Pune
  • SCMHRD

About SCMHRD

SCMHRD's MBA program is a standout amongst the most esteemed programs in India. SCMHRD represents considerable authority in delivering quality ability in the fields of HR, Marketing, and Business Analytics. Courses offered
  • Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MBA Executive
  • PG-Diploma
 Check out the Top 10 MBA colleges in Mumbai A portion of the best MBA schools in India like Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM), Pune; SIIB Pune; SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others that acknowledge just SNAP Test scores for MBA affirmation.
1.MBA 2.MBA Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3.MBA Marketing 4.MBA Human resources
5.MBA Information Technology 6.MBA Infrastructure development and Management
7.MBA Business Analytics 8.MBA International business
9.MBA Agri-business 10.MBA Energy and Environment
11.MBA Telecom management 12.MBA in Communication management
13.MBA in Operations Management 14.MBA Information Technology Business Management
15.MBA Data Science and Data Analytics 16.MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management
17.MBA Banking and Finance 18.MBA Sports Sciences
  Thank you for reading this article and I hope it helps you in your preparation.
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Top colleges through SNAP

What is SNAP? The top colleges through the SNAP exam?

About SNAP

SNAP or the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is the MBA entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International University(SIU).  After that, admission in MBA programs of the 15 top colleges through SNAP. However, the overall level of difficulty of the exam is moderate to high. But you can easily ace it by investing some time. So let's s see more about colleges through SNAP and other important details. Learn how to prepare for SNAP and ace it.
SNAP - Admissions 2022-2024 - Important Dates :
Particular
Date
SNAP 2021 Registration Commences
August 31, 2021 (Tuesday)
SNAP 2021 Registration Closes
November 27, 2021 (Saturday)
Admit Card Live on (www.snaptest.org)
December 04, 2021 (Saturday)
SNAP 2021 Test 1
December 19, 2021 (Sunday) 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs
SNAP 2021 Test 2
January 08, 2022 (Saturday) 1000 hrs to 1100 hrs
SNAP 2021 Test 3
January 16, 2022 (Sunday) 1000 hrs to 1100 hrs
SNAP 2021 Result
February 01, 2022 (Tuesday)
SIBM IMPORTANT DATES
Last date to apply for MBA and MBA(I&E) programmes at SIBM Pune
December 18, 2021 (Saturday) 23:59 hrs
Declaration of GEPIWAT shortlist for MBA and MBA(I&E) programmes at SIBM Pune
February 10, 2022 (Thursday)
GEPIWAT Process for MBA and MBA(I&E) programmes at SIBM Pune (Decision on the mode – Online/Offline will be taken in Jan 2022)
Between February 17, 2022 (Thursday) and February 28, 2022 (Monday)
Declaration of First merit list and first wait list for MBA and MBA(I&E) programmes at SIBM Pune
March 10, 2022 (Thursday)
Last date for payment of fees for the first merit list for MBA and MBA(I&E) programmes at SIBM Pune
March 23, 2022 (Wednesday)

SNAP Exam Test Duration and  Exam Pattern

Also, get free mentorship by Experts  SNAP is a computer-based test (CBT). Moreover, it is of 1 hour having 60 questions and 60 marks. Moreover, the topics covered are
  • Analytical Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
  • General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
  • General Awareness: General Knowledge & Current Affairs

*Most importantly GK has been scrapped from SNAP*

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Exam Pattern Details
Sections 1.General English 2.Analytical & Logical reasoning 3.Quantitative- Data Sufficiency and data interpretation
No. of questions 60
Total marks 60
Medium/Language English
Duration of exam 60 minutes, i.e 1 hour
Mode of examination   Online

Top MBA Colleges  accepting SNAP scores with cutoffs :

(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune 98.5
(SCMHRD) Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune 96
(SIIB) Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune 93
(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore 90
(SIOM) Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik 87
(SITM) Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management, Pune 83
(SIMC) Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune 73
(SIHS) Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune 58
(SSBF) Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Pune 60
(SIBM) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad 58
(SSSS) Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune 55
(SSMC) Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, Bangalore 75
(SCIT) Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Pune 76
(SIMS) Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune 77
(SICSR) Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune 82
*A portion of the best MBA schools in India like Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM), Pune; SIIB Pune; SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others acknowledge just SNAP Test scores for MBA affirmation.

Various courses offered at top MBA colleges through SNAP

1.MBA 2.MBA Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3.MBA Marketing 4.MBA Human resources
5.MBA Information Technology 6.MBA Infrastructure development and Management
7.MBA Business Analytics 8.MBA International business
9.MBA Agri-business 10.MBA Energy and Environment
11.MBA Telecom management 12.MBA in Communication management
13.MBA in Operations Management 14.MBA Information Technology Business Management
15.MBA Data Science and Data Analytics 16.MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management
17.MBA Banking and Finance 18.MBA Sports Sciences

Which SNAP colleges to apply?

Apart from institutes under Symbiosis International University, following institutes also accept SNAP for admission, which is an added advantage
  • NIA Business School - Noida
  • Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade (BIFT), Hyderabad
  • Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM), Pune
  • Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence – MILE, Pune
  • MIT COM, Pune
  • Lotus Business School, Pune
  • Indian Institute of Management Training (IIMT), Pune
  • Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, Pune
  • Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal (LNCT-B), Bhopal.

Top MBA colleges through SNAP

  • SIBM-Pune
  • SCMHRD

About SCMHRD

SCMHRD's MBA program is a standout amongst the most esteemed programs in India. SCMHRD represents considerable authority in delivering quality ability in the fields of HR, Marketing, and Business Analytics. Courses offered
  • Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MBA Executive
  • PG-Diploma

SNAP Colleges placements

Recruiter

 Industry

Colgate Palmolive

FMCG

HUL

FMCG

PepsiCo

FMCG

ITC

FMCG

Pidilite

FMCG

L'Oreal

FMCG

P&G

FMCG

SilverPeople

Consulting

EY

Consulting

EMA Partner

Finance

ICICI Prudential

Finance

ICICI Securities

Finance

YES Bank

Finance

HDFC

Finance

Goldman Sachs

Finance

Accenture

IT/ITES

Infosys

IT/ITES

MAQ Software

IT/ITES

Capgemini

IT/ITES

Amazon

Others

Shopclues

Others

Bajaj Auto

Others

L&T

Others
Bosch Limited

Others

College Events

NEEV, SCMHRD's annual B-school festival, is the 3rd largest of its kind, in the country. Held in December, NEEV attracts participation from more than 15000 students from the top 40 B-schools across the country. It is an amalgamation of various business and cultural events.

About SIBM Pune

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune is a premier B-School of India perceived for its magnificence in scholastics, superb administration program, and its profitable commitments to industry, society, and students. SIBM Pune was built up in 1978.  Courses offered
  • MBA
  • Executive MBA Programme
  • Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
Admission Process and Eligibility All Indian students are required to register and appear for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), which would be held in December. No candidate is qualified for admission to the MBA Program of SIBM Pune without a substantial SNAP score.

SNAP Colleges placements

Recruiter

Industry

Pidilite

FMCG

Asian Paints

FMCG

Dabur

FMCG

ITC

FMCG

GSK

FMCG

EY

Consulting

Deloitte

Consulting

Micheal Page

Consulting

Axis bank

Finance

Yes Bank

Finance

Standard Chartered Bank

Finance

ICICI Bank

Finance

Cisco

IT/ITES

Wipro

IT/ITES

Accenture

IT/ITES

L&T

IT/ITES

Honeywell

Manufacturing

Bajaj

Manufacturing

Maruti Suzuki

Manufacturing

Airtel

Others

Vedanta

Others
Idea

Others
 

Section-wise marks distribution

        General English

Also, learn how to maximize your score in Verbal ability
  • Firstly, the marking scheme for normal questions of this section has increased from 1 to 1.5. Moreover, the verbal section will have 34 questions. Which makes a total of 51 marks for this section.
  • Also, this section will not have any special questions

      Analytical and Logical Reasoning

  • Similarly, the marking scheme for normal questions of this section has also increased from 1 to 1.5. So, the verbal section will have 36 questions making a total of 54 marks for this section.
  • In conclusion, this section too will not have any special questions.

     Quantitative - Data sufficiency and data interpretation (DI)

  • In this section, the normal questions will have a weightage of 1 mark each.
  • The section will have 5 special questions or non-MCQ questions which will be of 2 marks each.
  • These questions are Type in type out (TITA) based questions that the student has to type.
  • Quantitative- DI & DS section will have 35 normal questions and 5 special questions, total marks will be 45 marks.
How to save time in quants and data interpretation

Admission Process and Eligibility

 All Indian students are required to register and appear for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), which would be held in December. No candidate is qualified for admission to the MBA Program of SCMHRD without a substantial SNAP score. Final selection would be based on the combined performance of the candidate in SNAP, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GEPI) and based on the data given by the candidate in the application forms.

SNAP Reservation Criteria

Past year SNAP papers
Scheduled Tribes 7.5%
Scheduled Caste 15%
Differently Abled 3%
Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats per program
International Candidates 15%
  Above all, thank you for reading this article. Also, i hope it helps you with your preparations. All the best!
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10 Tips – How to Crack SNAP exam

How to crack the SNAP exam, tips, and tricks!

What is SNAP Exam?

SNAP is an entrance exam conducted at the national level by Symbiosis International University Pune to conduct admission to the management programs offered at all affiliated institutes. The overall level of difficulty of the exam is comparatively high. However, you can easily ace it by investing some time so let's see how we can crack the SNAP exam. Also refer: Courses on SNAP specially curated by mentors of top B-schools In this article, you will read about the SNAP 2021 exam, eligibility, paper pattern updates, tips, and tricks to crack SNAP 2021.

SNAP exam 2021 Important dates

Particular Date
Registration commences on  31st August 2021 (Tuesday)
Registration closes on November 27,2021 (Saturday)
Registration fee payment closes on November 27,2021 (Saturday))
Admit Card Live on  (www.snaptest.org) December 04, 2021 (Saturday)
SNAP Test 2021 19 December 2021 (Sunday) 14.00 hours – 15.00 hours 08 January 2022 (Saturday) 10.00 hours – 11.00 hours 16 January 2022 (Sunday) 10.00 hours – 11.00 hours
Announcement of Result 01 February 2022 (Tuesday)
Lean How to crack SNAP in 10 days: Get mentored for free by SNAP toppers  How to save time in quants and data interpretation

Following are a few tips- How to crack SNAP:

1) Three-Way Strategy Approach:

  • Practice intensive,
  • concept-driven, and
  • environmentally sensitive.
It becomes very essential to plan accordingly as per the above-mentioned points.

2) Revision of the basic mathematics

Vedic maths and other shortcuts
  • Revise your elementary mathematics for quantitative ability and data interpretation.
  • After you’ve developed a certain level of comfort with numbers, practice with tables, squares, cubes, and decimal-fraction conversions.

3) Read multiple books and newspapers to improve vocabulary

  • For verbal ability, the best way to develop a command over the language; for exam purposes as well as life.
  • One of the best ways to increase your vocabulary is to refer to a dictionary and learn around 20-30 new words every day. Know more about how to enhance your vocabulary.
  • Start with a small number and gradually get it to 20-30. This is the only time in your life when you can devote time to developing your vocabulary which becomes an integral part of your personal as well as professional life later.
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SNAP 2020 : Update

SNAP 2020 Update

SNAP 2020 exam Notification has been released with major changes within the exam dates & schedule, pattern and duration. The SNAP Exam 2020 are going to be held thrice. the primary SNAP Exam Date 2020 is December 20, 2020; second SNAP 2020 exam date is Epiphany , 2021 and therefore the third SNAP 2020 exam date is January 9, 2021. SNAP 2020 offers the choice to require exam twice. The exam registration and application process is open from September 23, to November 28, 2020. SNAP 2020: Update
  • Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2020 are going to be held ONLINE and can be persisted three dates in December 2020 and in January 2021
  • First SNAP Test on December 20, 2020
  • Second & Third SNAP Tests on Epiphany & 9, 2021 respectively
  • Candidate can take SNAP 2020 upto twice
  • Test time for all the three SNAP exams is from 11 AM to 12 Noon
  • Best of the performance of candidate out of the attempts he/ she has made are going to be considered for final percentile calculation.
  • SNAP are going to be conducted using the computer-based test
  • The application fee are going to be Rs. 1750/- for every attempt of SNAP 2020
  • The candidate has got to decide well beforehand if he/she plans to offer SNAP once or twice Changes in SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern
Following is that the revision in SNAP test structure for SNAP 2020 as compared to last year
Particulars SNAP 2019 SNAP 2020
Duration 120 minutes 60 minutes
Total no. of questions 110 60
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 34 15
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 35 20
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 36 25
Special Questions 5 Nil
SNAP ONLINE COURSE The marking pattern to be one (1) mark for every correct answer and 25 Rh-negative blood type marking for every incorrect answer. The admission to MBA, MBA(I&E) and MBA(L&S) programmes offered by SIBM Pune are going to be via SNAP exam. Must Read :  Life at Symboisis Institute Of Management
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SNAP Exam 2020: Exam Date|Exam Pattern|Syllabus|Eligibility

Summary | Eligibility | Process | Exam Centers | Syllabus | Exam Pattern | Exam Analysis | Application Form | Admit Card

SNAP Exam 2020- Symbiosis National Aptitude Test

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SNAP Exam 2020 Overivew

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) Exam 2020  is a nation-wide management admissions test. It is conducted every year by Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU). SNAP test scores are acceptable for admissions to 15 institutes under the SIU umbrella. The scores are also accepted for admissions to various other MBA or equivalent courses.

Previously, the exam was a pen and paper based test but from this year, the authorities have introduced an online-mode for the exam. Since the exam’s inception, this will be the first year that it will be conducted on the computer.
It is generally a 2 hour duration exam and is conducted in over 102 cities all over India.

Each year, an interactive session of ‘SNAP IT’ is conducted by SCHMRD in 15 cities and 17 locations of India to help the MBA aspirants clear any issues or doubts they might be facing during the exam preparation. SNAP IT was held, at first weekend of december, last year. The usual discussion generally includes any changes in the exam pattern and ways to tackle them. Also, key aspects of the interviews and group discussions are also discussed upon by the members of SCHMRD, who share their personal experience to shed light on the topic at hand. The aspirants are provided a take on the other exams as well.

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Symbiosis GEPI WAT Process:

Eligibility

The Eligibility criteria of SNAP Exam 2020 is as follows:

  • Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with atleast 50% marks (in case of general category) or 45% (for SC/ST candidates) for admissions to the Master of Business Programs.
  • Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible for SNAP.
  • There is no set age limit for SNAP test.
  • Specific subject specializations require a previous degree in the same field.

Important Date 2020

Upcoming Tentative DatesEvents
15th August - 30 August 2020Application
04 December 2020Admit Card
15-20 December 2020Exam
10 January 2020Result

Exam Pattern

SNAP is conducted online. The authorities have moved away with the conventional pen-paper based exam to computer based test.

The pattern for SNAP Exam 2020 is as follows:

  1. SNAP test duration is of 120 minutes
  2. The exam generally commences at 2 pm and will conclude at 4 pm
  3. SNAP Test is an objective test. Therefore,Each question has 4 responses.Thus the Candidate should choose an appropriate response
  4. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability: 34 Questions for 1.5 marks each correct - Total Marks 51

Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 36 Questions for 1.5 marks each correct - Total Marks 54

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: 40 Questions for 1 mark each correct for 35 Questions & 2 marks for 5 special Questions - Total Marks 45

Total Marks 150 (110 Questions)

SNAP Exam Strategy

SNAP Exam 2020 Syllabus

The test has four sections— General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability / Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency / General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario / Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

The detailed syllabus for SNAP exam is given below:
Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Geometry

This is an important section in all the MBA exam . The basics of all the topics must be clear in this section to score high and thus needs lots of practice. All the quants topics  from  which questions are: Trigonometry,Ratios and Proportion,Number system,Percentages,Work and time,In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Algebra,Partnership, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound , Interest, Time-Speed-Distance ,HCF &LCM ,Geometric Progression ,Arithmetic progression ,Profit & Loss , Averages ,Arithmetic mean ,Geometric mean ,Number Base System ,Mensuration ,Venn diagram ,Permutations&Combinations

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

This topic includes Data Interpretation based on text, graphs and tables.Column graphs, Bar Graphs ,Functions ,Statements and conclusions ,Pie Chart ,Graphs representing Area ,Critical reasoning ,Coding and decoding Puzzles ,Identifying valid inferences ,Assumption-Premise-Conclusion ,Assertion and reasons ,Line charts , Syllogisms ,Identifying next number in series,  Statements and assumption ,Visual reasoning ,Symbol Based problems , Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments ,Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true ,Matrix arrangements, Family tree - identifying relationship among group of people

General English

Comprehension of passage / Poem  Verbal Reasoning ,Sentence correction , Syllogisms , Odd man out Contextual usage Analogies Fill In the Blanks  One word substitution  Jumbled paragraphs Sentence Correction Antonyms Sentence completion Idioms

General Awareness

Current Affairs ,Famous award and prizes ,International organizations ,Major corporate events ,Sports ,Business ,Punch line of companies ,Entertainment ,World Records ,Automobiles ,Science ,Top officials of big companies , History ,Finance, Geography ,Books and authors Quotations Social issues ,Politics

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Exam Centers

SNAP is conducted at the following test centres:

Agra Gangtok Lucknow Ahmedabad Gurgaon Mumbai
Allahabad Guwahati Nagpur Bengaluru Hyderabad Nashik
Bhopal Indore Noida Bhubaneshwar Jaipur Patna
Chandigarh Jamshedpur Pune Chennai Kanpur Surat
Delhi Kochi Shillong Faridabad Kolkata Vashi
Visakhapatanam Kolhapur

SNAP Exam Analysis

This year with the change in the exam structure, there were only three sections viz. General English, Quantitative Ability and Analytical & Logical Reasoning in the paper with 34, 35 and 36 questions in each section respectively. You could have attempted the paper in the sequence of your choice as you were allowed to move from one section to another section. The total time given for the paper was 120 minutes.

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SNAP Exam 2020 Application Form

Click Here : Application form link
Candidates willing to apply for SNAP must fill in the application form carefully. Authorities will reject the applications having incomplete or incorrect information.

To apply for SNAP, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps:

1.Visit the official website
2.Click on the ‘apply’ tab in the homepage
3.The candidate will be redirected a nee page having the SNAP form
4.Enter all the required details. Make sure you enter a valid email ID and a working phone number
5.Upload a recent passport sized scanned color photograph
6.Click submit. Make sure you check all the details before submitting the form. Details once submitted cannot be edited
7.Once the form is submitted, candidate will receive a SNAP ID. The same ID will be used for future reference
8.After the registration details are complete, the candidate needs to pay the application fee of Rs 1500.

SNAP Exam Fees and Admit Card

Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website. They must note that the admit card will be allotted only to those candidates who register successfully for the exam

Also ,Candidates can download the admit cards by following these steps:
1.Log on to the official website
2.Click on the ‘Admit card’ tab on the homepage
3.Enter email ID and password
4.Admit card will appear on the screen
5.Download and take a printout of the same


Once the admit card is printed, candidates must check for the following details:
1.Candidate’s name
2.Roll number
3.Application form number
4.Attested photograph
5.Date, time and venue of examination
6.Instructions related to the exam


After the admit card is printed, a passport size colored photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer needs to be pasted on the admit card. Candidates are also advised to carry any of the following IDs along with the admit card to the exam hall:
1.Passport
2.Driving license
3.College/Institute Identity Card
4.Credit card with photograph
5.Voter ID card
6.Pan Card


Candidates must note that the admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the exam hall. Also, it is advisable to keep the admit card safely until the entire admission process gets over. In case the admit card is lost, a duplicate Admit Card will not be issued.

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SNAP VS NMAT: Differences and similarities? Which one is easier?

So this is the time of the year when not only choosing a college is difficult. But choosing which exams to give is even more complicated. MBA has a wide number of exams like NMAT, SNAP, CET. Which aims at different colleges which makes it normal to be in a dilemma. A lot of students prefer to give all the exams. But ultimately it complicates your preparations. In this article, we will look at the NMAT VS SNAP, the differences, similarities. And the points you shall consider. Also, check courses specially created by mentors of Top B-schools

Moreover, your choice of exam should be based on:

  • Firstly, your goal
  • Secondly, the type of career you want
  • After that, the specialization you want to choose
  • Most importantly, the college you want to get into
  • Once you have all this figured out. Then its time to decide the exam you want to give.
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