How to Prepare for SNAP GE-PI-WAT 2025?
The SNAP GE-PI-WAT is slightly different from that of other MBA colleges, thus the aspirants need to understand the GE-PI-WAT round well to be able to crack it. Those appearing for SNAP 2024 must start GE-PI-WAT immediately after exam.
SNAP exam is followed by a personality assessment round in which, the candidates are judged on the basis of their communication ability, business acumen and personal traits. This round is called Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). This round of SIU admission forms the basis on which candidates are selected for admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed) University’s constituent institutes offering MBA programmes with various specialisations.
SNAP 2024 will be conducted on December 8, 15 and 21, 2024 and the SNAP result was announced on January 8, 2025. This year, the SIU will confuct only GE and PI. WAT has been removed from the selection process. Aspirants must start preparation for the GE-P round immediately after the exam, as the selection round is conducted in February-March.
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SNAP registration process is online at SNAP TEST website. Candidates will hve to fill the online SNAP application form at the exam website by creating a login ID. The SNAP fee payment will have to be made online while filling the application form. Candidates need to mention the number of attempts in a single form only. They also have to select the SIU colleges and courses for admission in the same form. The process of SNAP application form filling has been described below:
- Go to SNAP Test website
- Click on 'new registration'
- Enter personal details, nationality, city, phone number and email ID
- Verify registration through OTP received
- Login with the application number and password received in mail
- Select test cities and sessions
- Enter academic details and upload photo/scanned signature
- Pay the application fee to complete the process.
Symbiosis International Pune offers entrance-based admission to all UG, PG and PhD courses i.e. BTech, BBA, MBA, MTech, and others. The college conduct various exam for admission ,such as SNAP/SET/SLAT/ SITEE. Applicants looking for admission to any of these courses must apply and appear for entrance exams to grab the seat.
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- How to Prepare for SNAP GE-PI?
What is GE-PI-WAT?
The SIBM or SNAP GE-PI-WAT is slightly different from that of other MBA colleges, thus the aspirants need to understand the GE-PI-WAT round well to be able to crack it. Let's understand what is SNAP GE-PI-WAT.
Group Exercise: Group Exercise or GE is similar to a group discussion. However, in a GE, the candidates are not give a topic to discuss. They are given a case to discuss and come up with solutions. The case is usually based on Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, and Operations.
The candidates are grouped into batches of 8-10. Each batch is given 20 minutes to discuss the topic and present a solution. This is an assessment of team work.
Personal Interaction: This round is a face-to-face interaction with a panel comprising academics, teachers and industry experts. The questions range from ‘why MBA’ to field of interest, work experience hobbies to future plans.
SIT Pune offers B.Tech. programs in seven different disciplines. The B.Tech programme requires at least 45% marks in 10+2 (PCM/PCB). For admission to the B.Tech. program, applicants must have taken the National/State Level Entrance Test, namely JEE Main, or have obtained at least the minimum cut-off scores in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Lateral entry into the B.Tech. programme is open for candidates with a Diploma in engineering.
Yes, Symbiosis International Pune offers admission to BTech (Lateral Entry) programme. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, are lateral entry programme offered at SIU Pune. The programme is offered with a course duration of three years. The final merit list of selected candidates will be based on the scores obtained in the diploma. Aspirants need to pass Diploma Course/ Diploma in vocational course or Diploma in Vocational stream in the same or allied sector as per AICTE norms or a BSc degree with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for BTech (LE).
Symbiosis International Pune doesn't offers direct admission to its BTech programme. Candidate have to qualify for the entrance exams to be eligible for the progarmme. JEE Main and SITEEE are the exams required for admission. However, candidates have to qualify for the BTech eligibility criteria before applying.
Eligibility Criteria: Twelve years of school education with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry /Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subjects with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the above subjects taken together.
Selection Criteria: JEE Main/ SITEEE
Writing Ability Test: In the Writing Ability Test or WAT, candidates are given a topic to write a short passage of 100-200 word. The time duration of WAT in SIU admissions is 5-10 minutes.
SNAP Final Merit List: Parameters and Weightage
In SIU institutes, about 50 per cent weightage is allotted to GE-PI-WAT for preparation of final merit list for MBA admission 2025. Thus, performance in this round is critical.
| SNAP Final Merit List: Parameters and Weightage |
|
|---|---|
| SNAP Score* |
50 |
| GE |
10 |
| PI |
30 |
| WAT |
10 |
| Total |
100 |
How to Prepare for SNAP GE-PI?
The best way to practice for GE is by reading about Marketing, Human Resource, Finance and Operations fields. Read reports and case studies to understand how to make a plans and solutions. While participating in the Group Exercise, candidates must keep the following in mind:
- Listen to every participant’s point of view
- Make your point when it is your turn. Do not interrupt others when they are speaking
- Speak softly yet firmly. Do not shout or show aggression
- Stick to the points and facts when making an argument
- Remember the time is less so make to the point argument
In, the personal interview or PI round, candidate’s are judged on their interpersonal skills, knowledge and confidence. Many times, it happens that the PI panel has one person who asks tough questions or tries to unsettle you by asking tricky questions. Don’t be hassled, they do so to see how you handle a tricky situation. After all, problem solving is key to business management.
- Give your answers honestly. If you don’t know the answer to any question, say you don’t know. Don’t beat around the bush in an attempt to make an impression.
- Read your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and remember what all have you mentioned in it, as the PI panel will start the conversation with questions on the basis of your CV only.
- Revise the topics that were a part of your degree course and brush up the knowledge of your area of work (in your previous job).
- Read thoroughly about current business and economy related issues and the Union budget.
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To get admission at Symbiosis International Pune for MBA ccourse, you must first register for the SNAP exam. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP Test is a common admission test conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to the MBA/PGDM programmes offered by its 16 constituent institutes. You must secure a valid score in the SNAP exam and become eligible for the SIMS selection process. The selection process mainly includes Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI). The SIMS selection process selection process will be held online. The institution will finally release a merit list with names of candidates who have qualified for the selection process of SIMS Pune. Candidates will receive an offer letter from the Institution, They must pay the tuition fee and confirm their seats in the institution.