SNAP 2025 Exam Day Guideline: Know Important Dos and Don’ts
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2025 will be held on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025. The exam will be conducted at designated examination centres. Check SNAP 2025 exam day guidelines and key dos and don'ts to follow on the exam day..
It is important to check the SNAP 2025 exam day guidelines before the test day as many candidate face unwarranted situation due to lack of knowledge. It is very common with many aspirants that despite complete preparation, they perform badly in the exam. A common cause of this is mainly due to lack of knowledge of exam guidelines and important instructions regarding the exam. As SNAP 2025 exam day comes closer, it is time to not only revise important topics but also through some key instructions regarding the exam day.
Since, SNAP is one of the top MBA entrance exams and a gateway to Symbiosis International (Deemed) University; aspirants must follow rules by the book. In this article, we have listed down some dos and don’ts for SNAP 2025.
SNAP 2025: Things to DO
- Carry a colour copy of SNAP 2025 admit card on an A4 size paper. Also carry a black / blue simple ball pen for signing the attendance sheet and rough work.
- Reach your SNAP test centre two hours before the reporting time. The SNAP 2025 exam timing is 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, so candidates need to reach their test centres by 12:00 PM. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre after 2:00 PM under any circumstances.
- Follow identification process and cooperate with the test centre staff during frisking. Once you're inside the venue, head straight to your exam hall and take your seat.
- The check-in procedure inside SNAP test hall includes biometric (image and fingerprint) data capture. Follow the due process to get entry inside the exam hall on time.
- If there is a problem with your workstation, report to the invigilator immediately.
- Read the instructions related to SNAP exam on the screen properly and attempt the test quietly.
- Submit the SNAP admit card 2025 for verification at the time of the test along with one original copy of one of the following ID proofs:
- Driving License
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar Card
The photo ID will be returned to candidates after verification.
- If a candidate has changed their name, they must carry documents such as Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Legal Name Change, supporting the name change.
Commonly asked questions
At the SNAP exam centre, a candidate will be allowed to carry only certain items. Since the exam is held under CCTV vigilance, candidates must not try to sneak in any document or item which is not authorized by the exam authorities or mentioned in the exam day instruction guide. Here we have mentioned the items that candidates are allowed to carry inside the SNAP test centre.
- Colour prints out of SNAP admit card
- 2-3 passport size photo
- Photo ID such as Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card
- Black/blue ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
You should also know the items that are prohibited inside the SNAP exam hall. Check below that list.
- Mobile phone
- Watch
- Calculator
- Note books or paper
- Stationary items
- Accessories having metal
- Outfits with pockets and hoodies
- Caps and headgears
- Closed shoes
- Bags and valuables
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.
No, there will be no arrangement for depositing personal belongings such as bags and valuables at the SNAP exam centre. Candidates must not carry any bag or valuables on the exam day. Or they should be accompanied by a guardian/friend who can look after their belongings while they appear for the test.
On the SNAP exam day, candidates are required to carry only two copies of their admit card, a photo ID proof, passport size photo and a blue/black ball point pen. They need not carry any other item as nothing apart from these items will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must check the instructions related to this in the SNAP admit card for the latest guidelines.
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SNAP 2025: Things NOT to DO
- Candidates must not reach the test centre later than the reporting time mentioned on their SNAP 2025 admit card.
- Candidates must not carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, watches, calculators, smart devices of any kind and paper.
- Candidates must not carry bags and valuables. There will be no deposit window at the test centre.
- Candidates must not insist that parents or guardians accompanying them be allowed inside the exam hall.
- Candidates must not try to exchange their workstation or indulge in any mal-practice.
- Candidates must not interrupt other candidates or test centre staff.
- Candidates must not try to take along the rough sheet given to them. The rough sheets have to be returned to the invigilator.
- No extra time will be given to any candidate (only PwD candidates will be allowed 40 minutes extra) so they should not waste time.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
SNAP 2026 registration dates will be announced in the first week of August and end by the third week of November. The examination body will announce exact schedule in the first week of August 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
No, one cannot join the SIMC Pune MBA programme until he/she appears for and clears the SNAP exam with valid marks. Students are only able to fill out the application form for the course after registering for the SNAP test. Only those students are shortlisted for further admission process, who meet
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
The SNAP registration for the SIMC Pune MBA course begins in the month of August and goes on till January. This duration covers processes like registration, admit card release, SNAP exam dates, and declaration of results. See below all the related dates for SNAP:
Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
SNAP registration and payment | August |
SNAP 2025 Registration and Payment Closes | November |
Admit Card | End November to mid-December |
SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT) | December |
Announcement of Result | January |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
No, SNAP is not a mandatory entrance exam to qualify for MBA at Symbiosis International, Pune. In addition to SNAP, candidates can also appear for MAH-CET to qualify for MBA admissions.
Under certain circumstances, Symbiosis International, Pune may also grant direct admission to a candidate.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
There is no SNAP counselling fee to be paid. The fee is already charged in SNAP application fee per college selection.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
According to the latest SNAP exam pattern the paper will be divided into three sections. Every question will carry 1 mark and there is negative marking of 0.25.
· English has 15 questions
· Quants, DI-DS has 20 questions
· A-LR has 25 questions
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