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Symbiosis International (Deemed to be) University will conduct the exam in December 2025. It will take place in a computer-based format across more than 70 cities in India. Candidates have the option to take part in one, two, or all three sessions. The highest scores from any sessions the candidate participates in will be used for admission to the MBA programs offered by the SIU constituent institutes. For more information about the SNAP 2025 exam, including important dates, application process, eligibility criteria, fees, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, and cut-off scores, please read further. scores of all the sessions taken by the candidate will be considered for admission to MBA programmes of SIU constituent institutes. Read here all about the SNAP 2025 exam, including dates, process, eligibility, fees, application, syllabus, pattern, preparation, and cut-offs.

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Overview

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) Exam is a nationwide 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 the authorities have introduced an online mode for the exam.It is generally a 2-hour duration exam and is conducted in over 102 cities all over India.

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a postgraduate entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] for admissions into 26 MBA programs across 16 institutes.

  • Registration: Will be open on last week of November 2025
  • Exam Pattern: 60 questions to be answered within 60 minutes.
  • Marking: For each correct answer, you will receive a +1 mark. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
  • Sectional Flexibility: There is no sectional time limit, so candidates can choose the order of sections. However, some institutes may have sectional cut-offs, so balanced attempts are advised.
  • However, few colleges may have sectional cut-offs, good attempts should be made across all sections.
SNAP Registration Open - Click here to register now
 

 

 
SNAP Exam Syllabus 2025
 

General English

Understanding the syllabus thoroughly is a vital factor in successful exam preparation. A well-structured plan that aligns with the syllabus allows aspirants to efficiently and adequately pace their study schedule. This ensures complete material coverage, leaving enough time for important revision sessions and the practice of mock tests.

Such an approach improves one’s accuracy in answering questions and time management skills, both of which are crucial for performing well in competitive exams.

This section of the test evaluates your understanding of Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension passages, and Grammar. It is important to be able to read and understand the nuances of the English language quickly. The following are important topics in this section.

Important Topics:

Fill in the Blanks Syllogisms
Analogies Contextual usage
Sentence Correction Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences
Foreign language words used in English Sentence correction

 

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

This section evaluates your math abilities, understanding of data, and problem-solving skills. It includes questions on basic math, algebra, geometry, and interpreting data from graphs. Good knowledge of numerical and analytical abilities is important for solving these problems.

Important Topics:

Simple interest and Compound interest Venn diagram
HCF & LCM Geometric and Arithmetic progression
Ratios and Proportion Trigonometry
Quadratic Equations Logarithm Progressions
Number System Arithmetic Algebra Linear Equations
 

Logical Reasoning

The SNAP Logical Reasoning syllabus has been designed to test candidates’ analytical and interpersonal reasoning skills. Solving questions from previous years is a crucial strategy for doing well in this section. It familiarises you with the exam pattern and helps improve your time management skills. The highest-scoring topics of the logical reasoning syllabus for SNAP 2025 exam are:

Important Topics:

Arrangements Sequence and series
Analogies Blood relations
Critical Reasoning Directions
Coding and decoding Syllogisms
Clock and calendar Puzzles


Topics:

SNAP section-wise syllabus

Subjects Topics

General English
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Verbal reasoning
  • jumbled paragraphs
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Sentence correction/completion
  • Syllogisms

Analytical and Logical Reasoning
  •  Analytical reasoning – Linear & circular arrangements
  • Blood relation
  • Coding decoding
  • Matrix type
  • Family tree
  • Series
  • Assumption-premise-conclusion
  • Others – Graphs, case lets and tables

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data
Sufficiency
  • Algebra
  • Arithmetic
  • Mensuration
  • Geometry
  • Arithmetic progression
  • Permutations, and combination
  • Numbers module

Geometry/ Mensuration
  • Circles and Properties
  • Triangles and Similarity
  • Quadrilaterals and Polygons
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Mensuration
 
  
 
 
Eligibility Criteria

To complete the SNAP application form, you must meet the following qualifying criteria:

  • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

  • Those in the general category must have at least a 50% average in their undergraduate degree.

  • SC/ST candidates must have received at least 45% of the marks in their undergraduate degree/certificate.

  • Candidates who have attended a foreign (international) university may also apply. To complete the application form, they must first receive the AIU certificate (Association of Indian Universities).

  • Students in their final year of high school can also apply for the SNAP exam

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed graduation or be in the final year of graduation
    Category Minimum Passing Marks in Graduation
    General/EWS/NC-OBC 50%
    SC/ST/PwD 45%

 

SNAP Exam Pattern

SNAP entrance exam is scheduled three times a year, but a student can apply for a maximum of 2 attempts for the exam. Final percentile calculation is based on the best of the two attempts’ scores.


Mode of exam: Computer-based exam
Time: 60 minutes, with sectional time limit
Type of Ques: MCQ

Section No. of Questions Marks / Questions Penalty / Questions Total Marks LOD (Level of Difficulty)
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 15 1 0.25 15 Easy to Moderate
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 1 0.25 25 Moderate to Difficult
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data
Sufficiency		 20 1 0.25 20 Moderate to Difficult
Overall 60     60 Moderate

Key highlights:

1. There is 25% negative marking per incorrect answer
2. There is no sectional time limit. Students must attempt 60 questions in 60 minutes
3. Maximum of 2 voluntary attempts of the exam is allowed
4. There will be no special questions in SNAP exam since 2020 (after-covid)

 

SNAP 2025 Registration Process

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University in Pune will tentatively start the SNAP registration date 2025 online in the last week of August 2025 at snaptest.org. The SNAP registration last day will probably be in the last week of November 2025. To apply for the SNAP exam, candidates need to fill out the application form, pay the fees, and attach all the required documents.

To fill out the SNAP 2025 Application Form, follow these steps:

  1. Go to snaptest.org, the official registration portal.
  2. Click on “Register Here” for new users.
  3. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
  4. Log in again and complete the SNAP registration form for 2025.
  5. Enter the OTP, and verify your mobile number and email address.
  6. Pay the SNAP registration fee.
  7. Complete Part II of the registration form and provide details about your preferred SNAP colleges.
  8. Make the payment for the selected programmes/colleges.

Note: After confirming your payment for the SNAP Test 2025, the Symbiosis Test Secretariat will email your registered email ID with the payment confirmation details. You will only be able to view the SNAP admit card after the payment has been approved.

SNAP Registration Fees: The application fee for each attempt at SNAP 2025 will be Rs. 2250. The programme/college fee of Rs. 1000 per programme/college is to be paid only once for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP).

Application Fees:

Category Mode Gender Amount
SC, ST, OBC, General, EWS Offline, Online Female, Transgender, Male ₹ 1950

 

SNAP 2025 Registration: Documents Required

For SNAP exam registration 2025, candidates have to upload only their photo along with the other application form details; refer to the key points below:

  1. A valid ID Proof like a Driving license/PAN card/ Voter ID card/ Aadhaar card
  2. Contact number
  3. Email ID
  4. Scanned passport-size coloured photograph
  5. Scanned signature
  6. Class 10 mark sheet
  7. Class 12 mark sheet
  8. Graduation certificate

SNAP Exam Cut-off

The SNAP cut-off is released by participating institutes after the declaration of the SNAP result. Some institutes also have sectional cut-offs.

 

 

College Name Cutoff %ile Average Placement Median Placement Highest Placement Total Fees Batch Size
SIBM, Pune 98+ 28.16 LPA 25 LPA 49 LPA 26.79 Lakhs 180
SCMHRD, Pune 95 - 97+ 24.28 LPA 22 LPA 38 LPA 23.75 Lakhs 180
SIIB, Pune 93+ 13.51 LPA 12 LPA 24.65 LPA 18.70 Lakhs 210
SIBM, Bengaluru 90+ 28.16 LPA 12.5 LPA 49 LPA 26.79 Lakhs 300+
SIOM, Nashik 87+ 14.50 LPA 12 LPA 30 LPA 17.42 Lakhs 150
SCIT, Pune 75+ 11.58 LPA 9.5 LPA 18 LPA 14.56 Lakhs 180
SITM, Pune 80+ 13 LPA 8.5 LPA 20-25 LPA 15.8L 180-200
SSBF, Pune 65+ 11 LPA 8 LPA 15 LPA 11.50 Lakhs 90
SIHS, Pune 60+ 6.50 LPA 7.5 LPA 12.50 LPA 11.40 Lakhs 80
SIMC, Pune 72+ 7.80 LPA 6.5 LPA 15.50 LPA 13.70 Lakhs 60
SIBM, Nagpur 85+ 8.45 LPA 8 LPA 20 LPA
  • Non-Domicile: 17.32 Lakhs
  • Domicile:14.75 Lakhs
 120-150
SIBM, Hyderabad 60+ 9.3 LPA 9 LPA 28 LPA 16.06 Lakhs 180
SIBM, Noida 85+ 10 LPA 9 LPA 18-20 LPA 17.88 Lakhs 120-150
SSBF, Pune 65+ 11 LPA 10.2 LPA 15 LPA 11.50 Lakhs 90
SSSS, Pune 55+ 5.20 LPA 6 LPA 9 LPA 8.8 Lakhs 68

  


SNAP Preparation Strategy

 

 

1. The SNAP exam is all about speed and accuracy. Students need to attempt 60 questions in 60 minutes. Time management is of utmost importance here.
2. There is negative marking which puts additional pressure on students
3. The order of attempting sections is not important since there is no sectional time limit. But since few colleges may have sectional cut-offs, good attempts should be made across all sections.
4. Students should attempt the sections as per their strength.
5. Preparation for SNAP is done mostly through CAT and NMAT exams. There may be few additional topics which should be practiced separately through mocks.
 

SNAP Admit Card  

The SNAP admission card is the most crucial document for any candidate planning to sit for the exam. No applicant will be permitted to access the testing location without a SNAP admit card.

Candidates must double-check a few crucial details when they download their SNAP admission cards. Candidates are urged to tell the SNAP exam organizers immediately if any of this information is missing from their admit card.

Important information to look for on the SNAP admission card includes

 

  • Name of Candidate

  • Candidate’s SNAP ID

  • Test center

  • Date of birth

  • Reporting time

  • SNAP 2022 seat number

  • Photograph of the candidate

  • Candidate’s signature


SNAP Answers key  

 

If SIU releases SNAP 2025 answer keys, candidates can follow the steps below to check and download them.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of SNAP or click here

  • Step 2: A login window will appear on the screen

  • Step 3: Enter the SNAP registration ID and password

  • Step 4: Click on the ‘Sign in’ tab as visible on the screen

  • Step 5: SNAP 2022 answer key will appear in PDF format

  • Step 6: Check, download, and take the print PDF file


    SNAP Cut-offs 

     

    Participating institutes release the SNAP cut-off after the SNAP result is declared. Some institutes also have sectional cut-offs.

     

    College Overall Score Fees (2 Years) Highest Package (LPA) Average Package (LPA) Companies on Campus
    SIBM Pune 98+ ₹26.79 Lakhs 49 28.16 Barclays, Capgemini, EY, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Accenture
    SCMHRD 95 - 97+ ₹23.75 Lakhs 38 24.28 Accenture, ITC, BOSCH, Cipla, Capgemini
    SIBM Bangalore 90+ ₹26.79 Lakhs 49 28.16 Capgemini, KPMG, L&T, Deloitte, Wipro, Crisil
    SIIB Pune 93+ ₹18.70 Lakhs 24.65 13.51 Adani, Asian Paints, Nestle, HDFC Bank
    SIDTM Pune 83+ ₹15.64 Lakhs 29.04 13.12 KPMG, EY, VOIS, Bane & Co.
    SICSR Pune 82+ ₹5.11 Lakhs 12.96 6.54 Deloitte, TCS, EY, Accenture, Infosys
    SIOM Nashik 87+ ₹17.42 Lakhs 30 14.50 Adani, Capgemini, Zydus, KPMG, Deloitte
    SIIB Agri Pune 78+ ₹12.75 Lakhs 16.18 10.04 Adani, Asian Paints, Nestle, HDFC Bank
    SIMS Pune 76+ ₹17.84 Lakhs 23 16 Aditya Birla, Salesforce, Google, WNS, EY
    SCIT Pune 75+ ₹14.56 Lakhs 18 11.58 ICICI Bank, American Express, Morgan Stanley, IBM India
    SIMC Pune 72+ ₹13.70 Lakhs 15.50 7.80 Cognizant, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Times Now, The Indian Express
    SSBF Pune 65+ ₹11.50 Lakhs 15 11 JP Morgan, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, HDFC Bank
    SIHS Pune 60+ ₹11.40 Lakhs 12.50 6.50 TATA AIG, Deloitte, Napier Healthcare, Bajaj Finserv, ZS Associates
    SIBM Hyderabad 60+ ₹16.06 Lakhs 28 9.3 Wipro, Oracle, Deloitte, Amazon, KPMG
    SSSS Pune 55+ ₹8.8 Lakhs 9 5.20 Sportz Interactive, Six5Six, Kerala Blasters FC, GoSports

     

     

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