What after SNAP result 2025? This question is in the minds of all MBA aspirants who got their SNAP results today. The should already start preparing for GE-PI round of SNAP colleges. Here's more what they can do.
What After SNAP Result? - SNAP Test is a gateway to the MBA programmes offered by Symbiosis International University (Deemed). So, once the SNAP 2025 result is declared, test takers will start preparing for SIU admission. To get selected for an MBA programme at the SIU constituent institute, candidates must start preparing for the mandatory personality assessment round.
SNAP result 2025 has been declared today. Now, candidates must weigh their options viz-a-viz their SNAP test result. MBA admission through SNAP includes Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). The selection of candidates for GE/PIWAT is based on their SNAP exam score.
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Candidates who appeared for SNAP 2025 must note that each SNAP participating college will release the merit list for GE/PIWAT individually in February 2026 along with date and venue. So they must keep a check on the institute websites or subscribe to Shiksha.com for latest updates.
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- SIBM Pune Shortlist, GE-PI Dates 2026
- Prepare for SNAP GE-PI
- SNAP Selection Process 2026: Parameters and Weightage
- SNAP Cut Offs 2025 (Expected)
- Appear for Other MBA Entrance Exams
- Take SNAP Exam Next Year
SIBM Pune Shortlist, GE-PI Dates 2026
SIU institutes will release their PI shortlist and schedule individually. Candidates can apply for PI round for the colleges they had selected in the SNAP application form 2025. Check the table below for tentative timeline of SIBM Pune shortlisting and selection process 2026. Other SIU institutes will conduct GE-PI around the same dates.
| SNAP Admission Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Shortlist for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction |
First week of February, 2026 |
| Group Exercise, Personal Interaction |
Third week of February to Last week of February, 2026 |
| Announcement of First Merit list |
Second week of March, 2026 |
| Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the First Merit List |
Last week of March, 2026 |
| Commencement of classes |
First week of July, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
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
No other exam score apart from SNAP is accepted by the SIU institutes for MBA admissions. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University have to appear for the SNAP exam and clear it. The SNAP exam is conducted in the month of December every month.
SNAP score is in fact valid for admission to only the 16 SIU institutes. No other private or government MBA institute accepts SNAP for admissions.
Minimum academic requirement for SIU admission through SNAP is graduation with at least 50% marks (45 % for reserved categories). Higher your academic score, higher the chances of getting selected.
If your name does not reflect in the first list of candidates selected for admission through SNAP, then you must wait for second list. Colleges release wait list of candidates who are eligible for admission, if the seats remain vacant after first round of admission.
Prepare for SNAP GE-PI
The test takers will be eligible for GE-PI round of SNAP selection process of the institutes they shall have opted for in the SNAP 2025 application form. However, their selection will be based on SNAP 2025 cut offs. Each institute will fix a cut off limit and candidates who shall have scored that much or above in the exam, will be selected for GE-PI.
The GE-PI round will be conducted at various locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. To crack this round, candidates must practice public speaking and be updated with current affairs.
- In GE, candidates will be grouped in batches and each batch will be given a case to discuss and come up with solution viz Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, and Operations. The candidates will be given 20 minutes to discuss and present the solution.
- In the PI round, candidates will have to appear for a personal interview with a panel of academics. The questions will range from hobbies to future plans. Aspirants should prepare their CV accordingly.
SNAP Selection Process 2026: Parameters and Weightage
The final merit list of selected candidates will be prepared on the basis of performance in SNAP 2025, GE and PI. Check below, the weightage assigned to each parameter:
| Weightage for Final Merit List |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP Score (out of 60, scaled down to 50 marks) |
Group Exercise (GE) |
Personal Interaction(PI) |
Total |
|
| 50 |
10 |
40 |
100 |
|
The merit list and subsequent wait-lists will be released on the official websites of the participating institutes. If one is not selected for an SIU institute, they must apply to other colleges accepting SNAP score. Also Read: Colleges accepting SNAP score
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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.
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.
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SNAP Cut Offs 2025 (Expected)
Check the table below for expected cut offs for 2026-2028 MBA admissions through SNAP exam. These SNAP 2025 cut offs are estimations based on previous years’ cut offs and for reference purpose only.
| Institute |
SNAP 2025 cut off (expected) |
|---|---|
| 98.5 |
|
| 96 |
|
| 93 |
|
| 90 |
|
| 87 |
|
| 82 |
|
| 83 |
|
| 77 |
|
| 76 |
|
| 75 |
|
| 73 |
|
| 60 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 55 |
Also Read: MBA options after SNAP 2025: Colleges and cut offs
Appear for Other MBA Entrance Exams
So, if you are not happy with your SNAP result, go for CMAT, MAT, MAH-CET and ATMA. CMAT 2026 registrations are over, but if you have applied for it, prepare for it rigorously (the exam will be held on January 25, 2026. MAT 2026 and ATMA 2026 will be held in February and MAH CET 2026 will be held in April 2026. The syllabus of all MBA entrance exams is same so you will not find it much difficult to prepare for other exams.
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If you want to study MBA at SIU only, drop a year and prepare all over again for SNAP 2026. Correct mistakes you made in SNAP preparation an exam previously. You can take up a job and gain work experience too in the one-year break which will help you gain extra points in final selection. Yes, having work experience is considered an added advantage in MBA.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 a week 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
The question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every attempt and slot, candidates get a different set of questions. Sectional break up and marking scheme are the same for all though.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month ago
Yes, you can crack SNAP 2026 basis CAT 2026 preparation, but make sure you practice enough number of SNAP mocks and practice tests to score high.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month 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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