SNAP 2026 Strategy: New Ethics and Morality Section, Three Attempts, 45-Mark Target and Top Colleges

CATKing is a Mumbai-based MBA entrance exam coaching company founded by Sumit Singh, offering preparation for CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CET, GMAT, and GRE through online and offline classes. SNAP is the entry route to SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SCIT, SIDTM, SSBF and SIBM Bangalore, and SNAP 2026 brings a new section on Ethics and Morality. Here is the pattern, the dates, how many attempts to give, the score to aim for and how the colleges compare.

 

What Is the SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern?

SNAP 2026 has 60 questions to be solved in 60 minutes. A new section, Ethics and Morality, has been added this year, and the other sections have been reorganised.

 

The marking scheme is +1 for each correct answer and −0.25 for each wrong answer. Time is short, so work at speed and move on from a question if you are not sure.

What Is the New Ethics and Morality Section in SNAP 2026?

The Ethics and Morality section has 10 questions based on workplace situations. SNAP tests corporate ethics, strong values, data integrity and CSR. In every example the right answer is to act honestly and professionally, never to lie, and never to take an extreme step.

 

What Are the SNAP 2026 Test Dates and Registration Details?

 

How Many SNAP Attempts Should You Give?

CATKing recommends two or three attempts. The students who made it into SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and the other Symbiosis schools mostly gave two or three attempts, and each attempt costs ₹2,550.

Does SNAP Have Normalization?

No. SNAP has no normalization, which is a good thing. CAT scales scores across slots, but SNAP does not, so your raw performance in the attempt is what matters.

What Score Do You Need in SNAP 2026?

CATKing's target is 45 marks in the 60 minutes. A score of 45 can touch around the 98 to 99 percentile and secure the top two schools, SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. Around 50,000 to 60,000 candidates sit for SNAP, and SCMHRD's business analytics programme can be had at around 90 to 94 percentile. Academics carry little weightage in SNAP compared with the score, so do not worry about it much.

How to prepare for the English section

• Split: about 3 or 4 questions are on grammar and 3 or 4 on vocabulary.

• Para jumbles: often easy, and you may not need to solve the entire jumble.

• Vocabulary: Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy is recommended.

Which Are the Top SNAP Colleges and What Are They Known For?

 

Seats are increasing, with nearly 1,800 to 2,000 seats across SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and the other Symbiosis schools, and more courses and campuses may be added. For fees, deadlines and placements, read our SNAP 2026 MBA colleges guide.

How to Choose a Business School: Check the PPO Percentage

Always check the PPO percentage. If 30 to 50 percent of a college's students convert their summer internship into a pre-placement offer, it shows the students and the college are good. The college does little during the summer internship, so you are judged on your own work. If the company loves you, it gives you a PPO, and you can join the business school with a job in hand. SIBM Pune, with about 138 PPOs for 240 students, is one of the highest in India.

SNAP 2026: Quick-Reference

 

What Should SNAP 2026 Aspirants Do Now?

• Register before 25 November: and plan for two or three attempts.

• Practise the new section: learn the workplace-ethics situations above.

• Take full-length mocks: CATKing plans five SNAP mocks after SNAP 1 on 13 December and five more after SNAP 2 on 19 December.

• Read the colleges guide: see our SNAP 2026 MBA colleges guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About SNAP 2026

What is the SNAP 2026 exam pattern?

SNAP 2026 has 60 questions in 60 minutes across four sections: General English (10 questions), Analytical and Logical Reasoning (20), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (20) and a new section, Ethics and Morality (10).

What is the new section in SNAP 2026?

Ethics and Morality, with 10 questions. It tests corporate ethics, strong values, data integrity and CSR through workplace situations, and it is the section aspirants should prepare separately.

How many questions are there in each SNAP section?

General English 10, Analytical and Logical Reasoning 20, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation 20, and Ethics and Morality 10, which makes 60 questions.

Does SNAP have a Reading Comprehension section?

No. The General English section tests basics of grammar and vocabulary, with para jumbles and para summary. Reading Comprehension is not part of it.

What is the marking scheme of SNAP?

Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a negative mark of 0.25. Because time is short, move quickly and skip a question you are not sure of.

What are the SNAP 2026 test dates?

SNAP 2026 is held in three attempts: SNAP 1 on 13 December 2026, SNAP 2 on 19 December 2026 and SNAP 3 on 26 December 2026.

What is the last date to register for SNAP 2026?

Registration opened on 21 August 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026.

What is the SNAP 2026 form fee?

The SNAP registration fee is ₹2,550 for each attempt.

When will the SNAP 2026 result be declared?

The SNAP result is expected on 12 January 2027.

How many SNAP attempts should you give?

CATKing recommends giving two or three attempts. Students who reached SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and other Symbiosis schools mostly gave two or three attempts, and each attempt costs ₹2,550.

Does SNAP have normalization?

No. SNAP has no normalization, unlike CAT, which scales scores across slots.

What score do you need in SNAP for the top Symbiosis schools?

CATKing's target is 45 marks in the 60 minutes. A score of 45 can touch around the 98 to 99 percentile and secure the top two schools, SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. SCMHRD's business analytics programme can be had at around 90 to 94 percentile.

How many candidates take SNAP?

Around 50,000 to 60,000 candidates sit for SNAP, according to CATKing's estimate.

How many seats are there in SIBM Pune and SCMHRD?

Nearly 1,800 to 2,000 seats are available across SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and the other Symbiosis schools, and seats are increasing as new courses and campuses are added.

Which new courses were launched for SNAP this year?

SIBM Pune launched an MBA in HR with integrated analytics, and SCIT launched an MBA in AI in Business Management.

What was the average package at SIBM Pune?

The average package at SIBM Pune is around ₹28 to 29 lakh.

How many PPOs did SIBM Pune get?

About 138 pre-placement offers for 240 students.

Which colleges accept SNAP?

SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SCIT, SIDTM, SSBF and SIBM Bangalore.

Which SNAP college is best for finance?

SSBF is known for finance, with equity research roles and companies like JP Morgan visiting the campus. SIBM Bangalore combines tech and finance.

Which SNAP colleges are best for tech roles?

SCIT and SIDTM are tech schools, and SIBM Bangalore, located in Electronic City, combines tech with finance.

What books help for SNAP English?

Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy is recommended for vocabulary. About three or four of the ten English questions are on grammar and three or four on vocabulary.

What does the Ethics and Morality section ask?

Workplace situations. For example, a team member asks the team leader for a higher rating, and the answer is no. A company asks you to say a customer is about to sign when no deal exists, and you must raise your concerns without taking extreme steps.

How should you choose a business school after SNAP?

Check the PPO percentage. If 30 to 50 percent of students convert their summer internships into pre-placement offers, it shows both the students and the college are good.