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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 Registration Process
21 Aug '26 - 25 Nov '26
SNAP registration 2026 has started. Candidates can fill the SNAP application form at the SNAPTEST website. The process includes creation of login ID, payment of fee and form filling. SNAP registration last date is November 25, 2026.
SIU announced the official schedule along with SNAP 2026 exam dates on August 19. SNAP 2026 exam will be conducted on December 13, 19 and 26, and candidates will get three attempts. SNAP form 2026 will have a field to mention number of attempts. SNAP examination fee will be charged as per the number of sessions chosen. Candidates will also have to select SIU institutes and courses also in the SNAP 2026 application form. Check all the information related to SNAP 2026 registration on this page.
- SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2026
- SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SNAP Registration Process 2026
- SNAP Exam Registration Fee 2026
- Documents Required for SNAP Registration 2026
- SNAP 2026 Registration and Application Form: Important Points
- SNAP Registration Dates: Past Years' Timeline
- Selection of Courses and Institutes in SNAP Form
- SNAP Registration and Application FAQs
SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before filling the SNAP registration form 2026, candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The minimum eligibility criteria for SNAP is graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or equivalent
- The degree can be in any education stream, but should be from a UGC recognised university
- Candidates in their final year of Bachelor's degree are also eligble to apply for the exam
- Such candidates must ensure their score of first 2 years of the bachelor's degree course meet the minimum score requirement
- For certain MBA specializations offered by SIU, candidates will be required to have studied specific subjects in graduation
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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| 21 Aug ' 26 - 25 Nov ' 26 | SNAP 2026 Registration Process ONGOING |
| 07 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 1 |
| 11 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 2 |
| 13 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 1 |
| 18 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 3 |
| 19 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 2 |
| 26 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 3 |
SNAP Registration Process 2026
Step 1: SNAP 2026 Registration Process
To register for SNAP exam, candidates have to:
- Log on to the SNAP Test website
- Click on ‘apply now’ option
- Enter name, DOB, email ID, phone number and click on sign in
- Read instruction and click on ‘I agree’
- An OPT will be shared for confirmation
Step 2: SNAP Application Form Filling
- Select SNAP exam attempts and test cities
- Once registration is confirmed login with SNAP ID and password
- Pay SNAP application fee and SIU course fee via debit/credit card or netbanking
Step 3: Enter personal details
- After fee payment, the application form will open
- Mention personal details such as parents‘ information, address, etc.
- Mention class 10, 12 and graduation marks along with passing year and university
- If you have work experience, you can mention that
Step 4: Upload a passport size photo
- Upload a recent passport size photo as per the given specification
- The photo should be clear and face of the candidate must be visible without caps, goggles, etc.
- After the form is submitted, download the acknowledgement slip for future reference
Also Read: SNAP Photo and Signature Specifications
Commonly asked questions
No, you don’t need to fill separate forms for separate exam sessions of SNAP. The SNAP registration cum application form has a field, where you can mention the number of attempts you wish to take. It will be recorded and you will be issued separate admit cards for each of your attempt. However, for each SNAP attempt, you will have to pay INR 2250 as exam fees. So, be very careful in deciding the number of attempts as the SNAP exam fee is non-refundable.
The SNAP exam is held in a gap of one week, so when you take the first attempt you get an idea of your preparation and performance. So you can prepare accordingly and take the next two attempts to improve your score. However, our advice will be to first take a decision on the number of exam sessions, then fill the SNAP application form.
SNAP 2026 registration dates are August 21 to November 25, 2026. The examination body announced registration and examination dates on August 19, 2026.
Registration process of SNAP 2026 is online. Application form is available at SNAP TEST website from August 21, 2026 onwards. Candidates will have to fill SNAP application form by creating a login ID and making fee payment. Candidates will need to mention number of attempts in a single form only. They will also have to select SIU colleges and courses for admission in the form.
SNAP Exam Registration Fee 2026
Candidates can select 1, 2 or 3 attempts. They will have to pay the fee accordingly. INR 1000 is also to be paid per college selection in the SNAP application form. Check below:
| SNAP Fee Particulars | Payable Amount |
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| SNAP exam fee | INR 2,250 |
| College/course selection fee | INR 1,000 (per college/course) |
SNAP Exam Registtation Fee Payment: Online
The fee for SNAP exam can be paid in the following online modes:
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Billdesk Payment Gateway
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Easebuzz Payment Gateway
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Indian Bank Payment Gateway
SNAP Exam Registration Fee Payment: Offline
To pay the SNAP fee offline, candidates will need tto get a Demand Draft (DD) of INR 2,250 per test (taxes applicable) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.
In the SNAP application form 2026, they will have to choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in ‘Make Payment’ Tab. Then take a print of the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at,
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune - 412115
Tollfree Number:1800123145
Commonly asked questions
An applicant can select up to three cities for allotment of test centre in the SNAP application form. The exam authorities will allot the exam centre to candidates in their preferred city. In case, seats are not available in the first preferred city, it will be notified in the form and candidates can select another city. Candidates must select their home city or city of current residence as first preference.
SNAP is conducted in about 84 cities across India. The latest list of SNAP cities has been released along with the SNAP registration form. Every city will have at least one SNAP exam centre to accommodate a minimum of 50 test takers. You can select only one city per exam session. For example, if you want to appear for SNAP exam only once, then you can select only one city.
No, you don’t have to fill a separate SNAP application form as it is common for candidates belonging to all categories. The application fee is also common for all categories. The only category specific criteria is SNAP is the graduation marks, which is 45 per cent in aggregate as against 50 per cent for General category candidates.
You will need to mention your category in the form submission to avail marks relaxation. At time of admissions you will need to submit cast certificate and other relevant documents to avail benefits related to Reservation criteria as fixed by the Government of India. Seat allotment will also be based on reservation criteria as applicable for various categories.
SNAP candidates are not required to apply separately for all SIU campuses. They can select colleges in the SNAP application form. However, they need to fill the PI-shortlist form separately for whichever colleges they get shortlisted.
Documents Required for SNAP Registration 2026
- For SNAP exam registration 2026, only a passport size photo is required for uploading.
- Candidates will have to upload the most recent passport size photo (not less than three months old) in the format and dimension specified in application form.
- Candidates applying under Reserved category or PwD category may have to upload relevant certificate in the SNAP registration form 2026
- No other document will be required for uploading. However, candidates must keep with them class 10, 12 and graduation marksheets to enter exact score.
Also Read:
| SNAP 2026 exam dates | SNAP 2026 syllabus | SNAP 2026 pattern |
| SNAP books for preparation | SNAP 2026 preparation | SNAP mock tests |
Commonly asked questions
No, the SNAP application fee does not include the fee for SIU institutes that the candidate wishes to apply at. The SNAP application fee is INR 2,250, whereas for every SIU institute, candidates have to pay INR 1000.
Photo to be uploaded in SNAP application form must be in colour with white background. In must be not more than 3 months old and format should be jpeg, jpg, png, gif.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for SNAP. Since there is minimum score requirement for SNAP, final year candidates will have to make sure that their minimum score of first and second year is above 50% (45% for reserved category).
SNAP 2026 Registration and Application Form: Important Points
Check below key points to keep in mind while filling the SNAP 2026 registration cum application form:
- For SNAP 2026 application form filling candidates must use Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
- Candidates must not fill their SNAP forms on a smartphone. They must use either desktop or laptop for registration.
- Details (except name, date of birth, category and test city preference) mentioned in the form can be edited only until you've not submitted the form and have saved it in the dasboard.
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Candidates are allowed to choose up to three options from the test city list. However, allotment of the test city and centre will be based on availability of seat.
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Candidates must ensure they complete the fee payment process for desired course and institutes before the last date of SNAP registration 2026.
- Candidates must check all the details mentioned in the SNAP form thoroughly before clicking the save/submit button.
- There is no form correction option in SNAP, so candidates must ensure they have entered the correct information in the first time only.
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Candidates must save a copy of duly filled SNAP application form 2026 and fee payment acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Commonly asked questions
The official SNAP mock test will be accessible to only those candidates who will register for the exam. You will need to register for the SNAP exam before a certain deadline (the SNAP authorities will inform regarding the same at the official website) to be eligible for official SNAP mock test. The SNAP authorities conduct SNAP mock test twice in a gap of two months. The first mock test is conducted in October and the second mock test is conducted in November. Candidates can book a slot and appear for the official mock test from home in remote proctored mode. The SNAP mock test is only for practice purpose and its performance has no bearing on candidate’s SNAP result.
The SNAP mock test toppers are in fact rewarded with cash back and shopping vouchers by the SNAP conducting body.
There is no form correction process in SNAP. Unlike in other MBA entrance exams, candidates do not get a chance to edit their application forms after submission. Once they have submitted the SNAP form, they cannot access it. Thus, it is important to fill the SNAP application form correctly with valid information. The most important thing to do is mention the test cities very carefully as once the test centre is allotted, it can't be changed. Similarly, candidates must fill the institute and course option carefully so that they are shortlisted for admission process to the institute of their choice only.
There is no SNAP counselling fee to be paid. The fee is already charged in SNAP application fee per college selection.
SNAP Registration Dates: Past Years' Timeline
SNAP registration duration is of about 4 months. The application window remains open from August to November. Take a look at the application timeline of recent years.
| SNAP exam year |
Registration start date |
Registration end date |
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| 2026 |
August 21 |
November 25 |
| 2025 |
August 1 |
November 20 |
| 2024 |
August 5 |
November 22 |
| 2023 |
August 23 |
November 23 |
| 2022 |
August 4 |
November 24 |
| 2021 |
August 31 |
November 31 |
Selection of Courses and Institutes in SNAP Form
SNAP 2026 applicants have to mention the MBA/PGDM programme/s they wish to pursue at the SIU institutes. Candidates can select from the following courses for admission. They must note that for every college selection additional amonut of INR 1000 is to be paid. Also, selecting an SIU college is mandatory in SNAP application form 2026, as there is no provision of separate application form filling for MBA programme.
| SIU Institute Name |
MBA Programmes Offered |
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| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) |
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| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) |
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| Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune) |
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| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
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| Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
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| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
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SNAP Registration and Application FAQs
SNAP exam is held in Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Aligarh, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Anand, Asansol, Aurangabad, Bareilly, Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Ernakulam, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Guntur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Howrah, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kakinada, Kanpur, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Kotak, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangaluru (Bangalore), Meerut, Mohali, Moradabad, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi - Gurugram, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Palghar, Panaji, Patiala, Patna, Prayagraj, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Shillong, Siliguri, Surat, Thane, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
For SNAP registration,candidates will need scanned signature and passport size photo.
- Photo should be less than three months old with white background
- Signature should be against a white background and clearly visible
Candidates must have the following by their side:
- Date of birth proof
- Proof of address
- Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheets
SNAP fee per institute for SNAP is INR 1000. There is an option in the SNAP application form, where candidates have to select institutes for admission. Fee will be charged per selection.
Correction in the already submitted application form is not allowed in SNAP as it doesn't have form correction provision like other MBA entrance exams. Candidates can edit their form only till the time it is not submitted and the fee is not paid. Until the form is saved in the student dashboard, you can edit it. Once the fee payment is done, your SNAP application will be locked for examination agency’s verification.
Thus, candidates must preview the SNAP application form at least once before submitting it. If they make a mistake in the form, they will have to fill a fresh form before the deadline and if they miss the deadline and the application window is closed, they will not be able to appear for the exam.
SNAP is usually not conducted in multiple shots. But in 2025, each of the 3 SNAP sessions had 2 slots.
SNAP fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Candidates cannot ask for fee refund if they fill the form incorrectly or do not appear for the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
It is possible but not advisable, as you may not score as desired. It is important to cover the SNAP syllabus too. You can solve questions in mock test correctly only if you understand the topics well.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP exam is a computer based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted test centre and take the test on a computer system.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Candidates should start preparation by June to be well prepared by December, the exam month.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. To avoid negative marking, candidates must not do guess work and do not attempt any question that they feel they can't solve correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, the question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every exam session, the SNAP question paper has a unique set of 60 questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Clearing SNAP exam is not the only requirement for admission to SIU MBA admission. Candidates have to also clear the Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) for selection.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
You can apply for multiple Symbiosis institutes, by selecting preferred colleges in the SNAP application form. Fee per college selection is INR 1000, to be paid along with exam registration fee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, if you are not confident of self study, do take coaching. It is also necessary for complete guidance and periodical analysis of progress and that whether your preparation is going in the right direction or not.
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Contributor-Level 7
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