SNAP 2026 Exam: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 admit card session 1
28 Nov '26
SNAP 2026 exam will be conducted by SIU for admission to MBA programmes offered by SIU institutes. Check here all about SNAP 2026 including dates, eligibility, registration process, fees, syllabus, pattern, preparation.
All about SNAP 2026
SNAP 2026 exam will be held in December. The Symbiosis International (Deemed to be) University will announce the exam dates in the first week of August along with the launch of registration portal. Candidates will have to register for the exam by creating a login ID. Each candidate will get upto three attempts – to be held a week apart, They can choose to register for 1, 2 or all three attempts. Fee will have to be paid per attempt. The score of best of three attempts is considered for admission. Read in this article, all about SNAP 2026 exam.
- SNAP 2026 Exam Highlights
- SNAP Eligibility Criteria
- SNAP 2026 Exam Dates
- SNAP Registration Process 2026
- SNAP syllabus 2026
- SNAP exam pattern 2026
- SNAP 2026 Preparation
- SNAP Admit Card 2026
- SNAP Result 2026
- SNAP Cut Offs 2026
- SNAP Selection Process for MBA
SNAP 2026 Exam Highlights
SNAP exam is a speed based test for assessing candidate’s business aptitude. Check here key highlights of SNAP 2026 exam:
| SNAP Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| SNAP Full Form |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
| Conducting Body |
|
| SNAP 2026 Exam Dates |
To be announceed |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year (three attempts) |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
| SNAP Syllabus |
General English Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
| Exam Pattern |
60 questions in MCQ format |
| Exam Fees |
INR 2,250 per attempt INR 1000 per SIU college selected in the application form |
| Course Offered |
MBA/PGDM |
| No. of Test Cities |
80 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
020-39116226 |
| Exam Website |
https://www.snaptest.org/ |
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
- SNAP is a PG level exam, so candidates need to be a graduate. The minimum score requirement in 50%
- For Reserved category students, the minimum marks requirement is 45%
- Final year graduation students can also apply for SNAP
- Candidates with professional degree such as CA/CS/ICWA can also appear for SNAP
Also Read: SNAP eligibility criteria
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates
SNAP exam dates 2026 will be announced in August. SIU will share the examination schedule at SNAP TEST website. Check the table below for tentative schedule of the exam.
| SNAP Events |
SNAP Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2026 registration start date |
First week of August 2026 |
| Registration last date |
Last week of Nov 2026 |
| SNAP admit card download |
Nov/Dec 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 exam |
December 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 result announcement |
First week of January 2027 |
| Shortlisting for GE, PI and WAT |
Third week of February, 2027 |
SNAP Registration Process 2026
SNAP registration process 2026 will be online. The application form will have to be filled after creating a login ID at the SNAP Test website. Check below SNAP application process:
- Log on to the official website: snaptest.org
- Click on the option ‘Apply NOW’
- Click on ‘register’ option
- Enter personal details
- Select exam sessions and test cities
- Upload scanned passport size photograph
- Make fee payment per attempt
- After confirmation of registration, open application form
- Enter academic details and college/course selection
Candidates can select upto 3 cities in the SNAP application form. The test centre will be allotted as per the city of preference and exam day (attempt).
Also Read: SNAP Test Cities List
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SNAP Fees 2026
SNAP fee is INR 2250 for all candidates and the amount has to be paid per attempt. The fee amount to pay for SNAP college selection is INR 1000, per institute. If the candidate does not select SNAP instituttes they will not be eligible for the PI round as there is no separater application form filling process for admission round.
SNAP syllabus 2026
SNAP 2026 exam syllabus includes the following topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and English.
- SNAP General English syllabus: Grammar, Vocabulary, Syllogisms, Analogies, Fill in the blanks, Idioms, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words
- SNAP Analytical and Logical Reasoning syllabus: Blood Relation, Clocks & Calendars, Number Series, Statements, Cause & Effects, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, etc.
- SNAP Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation syllabus: Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation
Commonly asked questions
The minimum marks of every SIU institute varies. While for SIBM Pune and SCHMRD the minimum cut off is usually 95-98 percentile, the cut offs for SSBF Pune is nearly 60.
SNAP exam pattern 2026
SNAP is of 60 minutes in which candidates have to solve 60 MCQs. Each question carries one marks and there is negative marking of 0.25. Check below SNAP test pattern 2026.
| Section |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
15 |
15 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
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SNAP 2026 Preparation
SNAP exam preparation requires about 6 months. It is an easy exam but requires a lot of practice as speed is the key. Candidates planning to appear for SNAP 2026 must start preparation from May 2026 onwards so that they have ample time to cover syllabus, practice sample questions & SNAP mock tests as well as revision. Aspirants must study from recommended SNAP books and study material only.
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SNAP Admit Card 2026
SNAP 2026 admit card will be released session wise, on the exam website. Candidates will have to download their admit card by using their login credentials. Check below SNAP admit card download process:
- Log on to SNAP website
- Click on the ‘Admit Card for SNAP Test (1, 2, 3)’ tab
- Enter SNAP ID and password
- SNAP 2025 admit card will appear on the screen
- Download it and take two printouts of the same
SNAP Result 2026
SNAP result 2026 will be announced in the first week of January 2027. The SNAP result cum scorecard will be released online at the official website of the exam:
- Go to the SNAP 2026 website
- Click on the tab 'Download SNAP Scorecard'
- Enter your SNAP ID and password
- The scorecard will appear on screen
- Download it and take a print out
SNAP Cut Offs 2026
Every year, the highest SNAP cut off is for SIBM Pune, followed by SCMHRD. Check below expected SNAP cut offs 2026.
| SNAP Colleges |
Expected SNAP cut off (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 98.5 |
|
| 96 |
|
| 93 |
|
| 90 |
|
| 87 |
|
| 82 |
|
| 83 |
|
| 77 |
|
| 76 |
|
| 75 |
|
| 73 |
|
| 60 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 55 |
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SNAP Selection Process for MBA
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of SNAP cut off, will have to participate in the GE-PI process. The GE-PI round will be conducted by the SIU institutes individually between Feburary and March 2027. Final admission offer will be made on the basis of following parameters:
| SNAP final merit list: parameters and weightage |
|
|---|---|
| SNAP Score* |
50 |
| GE |
10 |
| PI |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
*Out of 60, scaled down to 50 marks.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates are selected on the basis of SNAP cut offs for the MBA admission round which consists of Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). This round is held in February and March after the announcement of SNAP result.
Candidates who clear the GE-PI-WAT round are selected for MBA admission. The parameters for selection also include class 10, 12 and graduation scores, academic profile and work experience. All SIU institutes conduct Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test but individually.
Sectional SNAP cut offs may be evaluated for selection of candidate for Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview. Scores of every section will be taken into consideration for shortlisting of candidates along with their academic record. Thus, candidates must ensure that they perform well enough in each section of the SNAP exam.
Every candidate can make three attempts in SNAP exam. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions in a gap of one or two weeks. Candidates can mention their number of attempts in the SNAP application form. However, they will have to pay application fee per session. Thus, candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only then they should apply for multiple sessions as the fee amount is non-refundable. The scores of best attempt will be taken into consideration for shortlisting of candidates for Group Exercise, Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test.
Ideally candidates must take all three attempts as the difficulty level of the sessions could be different and it may so happen that one session is easy and candidates can score high in that.
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).
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.
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.
SIU does not accept any exam score other than SNAP for MBA admission. All domestic students, must appear for the SNAP exam if they wish to pursue MBA from SIBM or any of the 16 Symbiosis institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted in December. There are three sessions and questions are asked from- English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The SNAP exam is of low difficulty level but requires practice for scoring high to meet the admission cut off.
SNAP cut offs are determined by:
- Number of candidates in exam
- Difficulty level
- Number of candidates who passed
- Pass percentage
- High percentile range
- Number of seats available
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.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
No, candidates who do not appear in SNAP exam cannot take admission in MBA at Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bangalore. Appearing for SNAP is a mandatory requisite for taking admission in take admission in MBA at Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bangalore.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, there is negative marking in SNAP. For every incorrect attempt. 0.25 marks will be deducted. However, if you skip any answer, you will not be marked negatively.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 marks. The questions in this section are of moderate difficulty level.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum number of questions, i.e. 25. All the questions are in MCQ format having four answer options.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
There are three sections in SNAP question paper:
- General English
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude; Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
To avoid negative marking in SNAP, candidates must not do guess work. If they are not sure of the correct answer or find the question from out of their comfort zone, then don't attempt it.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can prepare for SNAP in 6 months. Spend the first 3 months in syllabus coverage and the last three months in mock test practice and revision.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can take coaching for SNAP preparation. It will help you in preparing for the exam in a disciplined manner and you will get correct guidance too.
E
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, you should prepare for SNAP separately, especially with regard to sample question and mock test practice. Even if you don't cover the syllabus separately, practice SNAP mock test specifically.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, SNAP is conducted in online mode at designated test centres. Candidates have to take the test on a computer system and use only the mouse cursor to key in the answers.
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Contributor-Level 7
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