SNAP 2023 Exam
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) will be administered by the Symbiosis International University (SIU). The SNAP 2023 exam will be held in December 2023 on three days for admission into 24 MBA/PGDM courses offered by 16 institutes of SIU. Hence, candidate are given the choice of taking three attempts. Candidates will be able to register for SNAP in August.
In order to apply for SNAP 2023 exam, it is mandatory for the candidates to obtain at least 50% in Graduation. Final year candidates are also eligible to apply for the exam. Get more details on SNAP exam such as SNAP exam date, registration date, eligibility, selection process, etc. on this page.
SNAP 2023 Exam Highlights
Let us first look at the major highlights of SNAP 2023 exam in the table below.
SNAP Exam Particulars |
Details |
Name of the Exam |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
Exam Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International University (SIU) |
Exam Level |
National |
Application Mode |
Online |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Total Campuses |
15 Campuses |
Official website |
https://www.snaptest.org/ |
SNAP 2023 Exam Dates
The Symbiosis International University will announce the SNAP exam date in August on its website. The SNAP registration is expected to begin in the first week of August while the exam will be held on three days in December. Check the important dates related to SNAP exam in the table below.
SNAP 2023 Exam Events |
SNAP Important Dates 2023 |
SNAP 2023 registration starts |
1st week of August, 2023 |
Last date of SNAP registration |
Last week of November, 2023 |
SNAP admit card download date |
1st week of December, 2023 |
SNAP exam date |
Three days in December, 2023 |
SNAP result announcement |
1st week of January, 2023 |
Shortlisting of candidates for GE, PI and WAT |
3rd week of February, 2024 |
SNAP 2023 GE, PI and WAT date |
1st week of March, 2024 |
SNAP 2023 Final merit list for admission |
Last week of March, 2024 |
SNAP 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Any candidate who is willing to apply for SNAP 2023 exam should ensure that they have fulfilled the SNAP eligibility as notified in the SNAP notification. The SNAP educational qualification, percentage required, etc are given below.
- Candidates should have completed their Graduation from a recognised university.
- Candidates should have obtained at least 50% aggregate in their graduation.
- Candidates from SC/ST/PWD should have obtained at least 45%.
- Those in final year of graduation can also apply for SNAP 2023 exam.
- International students, who have graduated from an international university, can apply for SNAP 2023 exam after obtaining certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
SNAP Registration Process 2023
Eligible candidates can fill the SNAP registration form 2023 from the official website. The steps to fill out the SNAP application form are as follows:
- Visit the official website: snaptest.org:
- Click on link that displays “New Registration” and “I agree” to proceed
- Enter your valid and active email id, mobile number, password and click on “Register”
- You will receive the SNAP 2023 username and password on your mail id.
- Login using the same credentials to complete the SNAP registration process.
- Enter all the details such as your personal details, qualification, communication address, exam centre, etc.
- Upload scanned copy of your recent photograph, scanned signature and category certificate (if required)
- Proceed to make the payment.
- Once the fee has been paid, make sure to take a print out of the acknowledgement form.
SNAP Application Fee
Applicants have to pay Rs. 1950/- as the SNAP 2023 fee after submitting the application form. The application fee can be made through online mode or via demand draft.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2023
SNAP exam pattern is quite similar to that of CAT exam. One must maintain their speed to solve the questions well on time. SNAP exam has a total of 60 questions where each question is for 1 mark. All the questions are set in English Language. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer marked by you. Check out the exam pattern of SNAP in the table below.
SNAP Exam Particulars |
SNAP Exam Details |
Sections in the exam |
General English Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
Number of questions |
60 |
Total marks |
60 |
Language of paper |
English |
Number of attempts |
two |
Mode of examination |
Computer-based test |
Marks per question |
+1 |
Negative Marking |
-0.25 |
Total marks |
60 |
Know about SNAP Syllabus
SNAP Subject Wise Marking Scheme
The subject wise marksing scheme for SNAP exam is given below in the table.
Sections |
Total Number of Question |
Total Marks |
General English |
15 |
15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Total |
60 |
60 |
SNAP Cut Off 2023
The SNAP percentile is usually more than 95 for the top colleges. SNAP expected cut off percentile 2023 is given below for the top colleges accepting SNAP score.
SNAP Colleges |
Expected SNAP cut off (percentile) |
SIBM, Pune |
98.5 |
SCMHRD, Pune |
96 |
SIIB, Pune |
93 |
SIBM, Bangalore |
90 |
SIOM, Nashik |
87 |
SICSR, Pune |
82 |
SITM, Pune |
83 |
SIMS, Pune |
77 |
SCIT, Pune |
76 |
SSMC, Bangalore |
75 |
SIMC, Pune |
73 |
SSBF, Pune |
60 |
SIHS, Pune |
58 |
SIBM, Hyderabad |
58 |
SSSS, Pune |
55 |
Top Colleges Accepting SNAP Score for MBA Admission
The SNAP accepting colleges fix the cut off for GE/PI/WAT. The caniddats who obtain the required cut off marks are called to appear for the GE/PI/WAT. Here is the list of the top SNAP accepting colleges for MBA admission.
SNAP Accepting Colleges |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM, Nashik) |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune) |
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SNAP 2023 Admit Card
SNAP Admit Card 2023 will be available for download in the 1st week of December 2023 on the official website. Candidates will have to login with their SNAP 2023 credentials to be able to download the call letter to appear for h exam. The direct link to download SNAP admit card will be made available here once it is released.