
SNAP test centres are designated venues where the exam is conducted for registered candidates. These centres are equipped with computer systems and related facilities for every candidate to take the test. SNAP 2026 test centres will be allotted to candidates on the basis of their exam attempt and test city selection in the application form.
SIU will start SNAP 2026 registration in the first week of August. The list of SNAP test cities 2026 will be released along with the application form. SNAP 2026 exam will be held in December at about 80 cities across India.
- How to Select SNAP Test City 2026
- SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- List of SNAP Test Cities 2026
- Important Points About SNAP Exam Centre
- Dos and Don’ts at SNAP Exam Centre
- FAQs Related to SNAP Test Cities & Centres
How to Select SNAP Test City 2026
SNAP test city selection is a one time activity. It cannot be changed later as there is no provision of form correction in SNAP. Check below how to select test cities in the SNAP application form 2026:
- Register for SNAP 2026 at SNAPTest.org
- Once the login ID is created, log in to fill SNAP application form
- Go to the section indicating test city
- Select SNAP test dates
- Select one city each per session
- Fill up the rest of form, make fee payment and click on submit
Commonly asked questions
Yes, each SNAP admit card contains the details of exam centre allotted to the candidate. The admit card will have essential details related to SNAP exam centre such as address, location, map, exam timing as well as entry process and guidelines. Candidates must arrange transport for reaching the exam centre on time. If a candidate reaches the centre after the gates have been closed they will not be allowed to enter the venue.
The exam timings of SNAP 2024 will most likely be 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (first exam) and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (second and third exam). Candidates must reach their SNAP exam centre two hours before the commencement of exam or as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card.
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.
Candidates can select upto three cities in the SNAP application form per test attempt. Test centre will be allotted accordingly.
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Aug ' 26 - Nov ' 26 | SNAP 2026 Registration Process TENTATIVE |
| Nov ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 1 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 1 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 2 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 3 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 2 TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 3 TENTATIVE |
List of SNAP Test Cities 2026
Listed below are cities where SNAP 2026 exam is most likely to be conducted. There will be atleast one centre in each of these cities.
| SNAP Test Cities 2026 |
|
|---|---|
| Agra |
Kalyani - Hooghly |
| Ahmedabad |
Kanpur |
| Ajmer |
Kolhapur |
| Aligarh |
Kolkata - Howrah |
| Ambala |
Kota |
| Amravati |
Kottayam |
| Amritsar |
Kozhikode |
| Asansol |
Kurnool |
| Aurangabad |
Lucknow |
| Bareilly |
Madurai |
| Belagavi (Belgaum) |
Mangaluru (Mangalore) |
| Bengaluru |
Meerut |
| Bhilai Nagar |
Moradabad |
| Bhopal |
Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane |
| Bhubaneswar |
Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Bilaspur |
Nagpur |
| Chandigarh-Mohali |
Nashik |
| Chennai |
New Delhi - Gurugram |
| Coimbatore |
Noida |
| Dehradun |
Panjim - Mapusa |
| Dhanbad |
Patiala |
| Dibrugarh |
Patna |
| Ernakulam - Kochi |
Prayagraj |
| Faridabad |
Pune |
| Gandhinagar |
Raipur |
| Ghaziabad |
Rajkot |
| Greater Noida |
Ranchi |
| Guntur |
Roorkee |
| Guwahati |
Rourkela |
| Gwalior |
Shillong |
| Hubballi |
Shimla |
| Hyderabad |
Siliguri |
| Indore |
Surat |
| Jabalpur |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Jaipur |
Thrissur |
| Jalandhar |
Udaipur |
| Jammu |
Vadodara |
| Jamshedpur |
Varanasi |
| Jodhpur |
Vijayawada |
| Kakinada |
Visakhapatnam |
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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.
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.
There is a minimum of one test centre in each SNAP city. However, in big cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, etc. there can be two test centres.
Important Points About SNAP Exam Centre
Given below are a few important points related to SNAP test centre and cities. Candidates must keep these in the mind while filling up the SNAP 2026 application form.
- Candidates can select only one test city per exam session. For first session they can select 1 city, for the second session, they have to select 1 city only and same for third session.
- Candidates cannot change the SNAP test city after submitting the form
- SNAP exam centre allocation is done first come first serve basis. The earlier candidate pays the fee, higher the chances of getting test centre in the city of choice.
- There will be no prior communication about allotment of SNAP test centre 2026.
- SNAP test centre and its address will be printed on SNAP 2026 admit card.
- Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change a city in the event non availability.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, each SNAP admit card contains the details of exam centre allotted to the candidate. The admit card will have essential details related to SNAP exam centre such as address, location, map, exam timing as well as entry process and guidelines. Candidates must arrange transport for reaching the exam centre on time. If a candidate reaches the centre after the gates have been closed they will not be allowed to enter the venue.
The exam timings of SNAP 2024 will most likely be 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (first exam) and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (second and third exam). Candidates must reach their SNAP exam centre two hours before the commencement of exam or as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card.
Candidates must reach their SNAP test centre on time as no candidate will be permitted to enter the test venue under any circumstances after the exam has started. If they are late for a SNAP exam, they will have to take the test in their second or third attempt (if they have registered for it). Reporting time for SNAP exam will be printed on the candidate's admit card. Candidates must reach their respective SNAP exam centres as per the reporting time mentioned or at least one hour before the commencement of exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the exam and after that no one will be allowed to enter the venue under any circumstances.
Yes, SNAP exam centre is same for all slots. Two slots are conducted per session. Both sessions are held at the same exam centres in a gap of 2 hours.
Dos and Don’ts at SNAP Exam Centre
On the exam day, candidates will have to follow certain guidelines at the test centre to gain entry. Given below are the dos and don'ts of SNAP exam day.
Dos:
- Carry two print outs of SNAP 2026 admit card, ID proof (in original) and a pen to the test centre.
- Show the original print out of your SNAP admit card to gain entry.
- Cooperate with the security staff in identification and frisking at the entry gate.
- Use the Reference Number printed on your admit card to locate your exam hall.
- Follow the guidelines being announced at the test centre and inside the exam hall.
Don’ts
- Do not carry electronic items such as phone, watch, calculator, ipad, etc. to the exam centre.
- Do not wear closed shoes, belts, caps, jackets and other outfit and accessories with metal are prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Do not reach the SNAP test centre late as the entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
- Do not argue with test centre staff or other candidates. Unruly behavior may invite disqualification.
Also Read: SNAP exam day guidelines
Documents to Carry on SNAP Exam Day 2026
Along with the SNAP admit card, the candidates are required to carry any one of the following documents for identification.
- Passport
- Driving License
- Voter ID Card
- Pan Card
- AADHAR Card (UID)
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can change SNAP test city only before submitting the application form not after it. So, before submitting the SNAP application form, review test city selection and make changes if required.
You cannot apply for change of test city. You will have to appear for SNAP exam in the city as allotted to you. The test centre is allotted on first come first serve basis, which is why it is very critical to submit the SNAP application form at the earliest.
Candidates are advised to reach as early as about 2 hours before the exam commencement time; so that the identification process can be completed without hurry or hassle.
FAQs Related to SNAP Test Cities & Centres
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to SNAP Test Centres:
Commonly asked questions
For every SNAP exam session, candidates are supposed to carry two colour print outs of their SNAP admit card in A4 size, and a recent passport size photo affixed on it. Along with the hard copy of the admit card, candidates are required to carry the original copy of the photo identity proof issued by the Government of India to the SNAP exam centre. They can carry any one of the following photo IDs:
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- College ID Card
If you are not carrying the original photo ID, you will not be able to complete the identification process and consequently will not be given the permission to enter the premises and appear in the exams.
SNAP admit card carries all the important guidelines related to the exam day including test timings, dress code, documents to carry, prohibited items, identification process and how to do the test.
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.
No, only the original printout of the SNAP admit card will be accepted at the exam centre. No other form of admit card is considered valid for identification of the candidate as it has to be signed and stamped by the invigilator. So, only hard copies of the SNAP admit card is acceptable. Make sure you carry two copies of the SNAP admit card to the exam centre.
After downloading your SNAP admit card form the official website, take a colour print out of the same in A4 size sheet. Affix a recent passport size photo (preferably the one uploaded with the SNAP application form). Do not sign or mark any part of the SNAP admit card beforehand otherwise, it will be treated as invalid.
SNAP Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 days 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 days 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
Answered 2 weeks ago
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University MBA applicants must track SNAP and MAT dates because these exams happen earlier. If you miss the registration for these national tests, you might lose a chance to apply here. Each exam has its own schedule for registration, hall tickets, and results. You
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
About 20-30 full-length and sectional mocks will be enough for you to crack SNAP exam with high scores. However, make sure you analyse every mock performance and learn from it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Divide six months into two parts; first three months for syllabus coverage and last three months for mock test practice and revision.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Coaching certainly helps in exam preparation better. It provides direction, guidance and discipline. So, if you can't do self study, you should opt for coaching.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, three months can be enough to prepare for SNAP, if you have appeared for it earlier or as simultaneously preparing for CAT, XAT and other exams. But if you are planning to appear for SNAP for the first time and not preparing for other MBA entrances, then you should devote atleast 6 months.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, only studying the SNAP books will not be enough for preparation. You will have to practice sample questions, mock tests and previous years' questions too.
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Contributor-Level 7
Which section of SNAP has maximum weightage?