
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.
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 |
To complete the SNAP application form, you must meet the following qualifying criteria:
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The candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
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Those in the general category must have at least a 50% average in their undergraduate degree.
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SC/ST candidates must have received at least 45% of the marks in their undergraduate degree/certificate.
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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).
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Students in their final year of high school can also apply for the SNAP exam.
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:
- Go to snaptest.org, the official registration portal.
- Click on “Register Here” for new users.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Log in again and complete the SNAP registration form for 2025.
- Enter the OTP, and verify your mobile number and email address.
- Pay the SNAP registration fee.
- Complete Part II of the registration form and provide details about your preferred SNAP colleges.
- 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:
- A valid ID Proof like a Driving license/PAN card/ Voter ID card/ Aadhaar card
- Contact number
- Email ID
- Scanned passport-size coloured photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- 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 |
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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
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.