What is SNAP?
SNAP 2020: Exam Highlights
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
SNAP 2020: Important Dates
SNAP Selection Process
Top Colleges Accepting SNAP scores
SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern (Revised)
SNAP Exam Preparation 2020
Important FAQs Regarding SNAP
SNAP 2020 result has been declared. The result cum scorecard is available for download on the official website. After the declaration of SNAP result, SIU will begin shortlisting process for GE, PI-WAT. The candidates who will meet the SNAP cut off criteria will be eligible for GE, PI-WAT to be conducted most likely in February.
SNAP 2020 was conducted on December 20, January 6 and January 9 in 94 cities. SNAP question papers of all three attempts were of easy to moderate difficulty level and the surprise element this year, was the absence of Reading Comprehension passages.
Latest Updates:
Jan 22: SNAP 2020 result declared; candidates can download their scorecards now. Read More
Dec 21: Candidates can download SNAP 2020 admit card for January 6 exam from today and for January 9 exam from December 24. Read More
Dec 20: SNAP 2020 exam analysis by experts reveal 38-40 attempts with 90 per cent accuracy are good. Read More
Dec 20: The exam was easy, say most of the candidates Shiksha spoke with at a SNAP 2020 exam centre. Read More
Dec 16: SNAP test day guidelines and COVID-19 SOPs issued. Candidates to follow social distancing and other safety norms. Read More
Dec 05: SNAP 2020 admit card released for December 20 exam (first attempt). Candidates can download their admit cards now. Read More
What is SNAP?
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP Test is a management aptitude test conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to the MBA/PGDM programmes offered by its 16 constituent institutes. The SNAP exam paper comprises questions from General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning and the mode of exam is online. After clearing the SNAP exam, candidates have to participate in Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT), conducted by SIU institutes individually in February and March.
SNAP 2020: Exam Highlights
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body |
|
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year (three attempts) |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
120 minutes 60 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus |
|
| Exam Pattern |
110 questions in MCQ and Non-MCQ format 60 questions in MCQ format |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Fees |
Rs 1,750 |
| Number of candidates |
50,000 (average) |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission into SIU affiliated colleges and 20 other institutes |
| Course Offered |
MBA/PGDM |
| No. of Test Cities |
94 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
020-39116226 |
| Exam Website |
SNAP Eligibility Criteria
Given below is the eligibility criteria for SNAP exam 2020.
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Graduates in any discipline with at least 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or equivalent from recognised university or institute can apply for SNAP 2020
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Final year students are also eligible to apply for SNAP Test, but their admission will remain provisional until submission of the passing certificate
- International students or candidates who have graduated from an international university, have to obtain a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Also read: SNAP eligibility criteria for General and SC/ST candidates
SNAP 2020: Important Dates
SNAP 2020 was conducted on three days. Check the SNAP exam schedule in the table below.
| SNAP Events |
SNAP 2020 Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP 2020 registrations begin |
23-Sep-2020 24-Sep-2020 |
Exam registrations begin on the official SNAP website |
| SNAP mock test slot booking |
30-Oct-2020 to 01-Nov-2020 18-Nov-2020 to 22-Nov-2020 |
Candidates can book slots for SNAP mock test after completing the SNAP registration process |
| SNAP mock test |
31-Oct-2020 to 01-Nov-2020 19-Nov-2020 to 22-Nov-2020 |
Candidates can take SNAP mock test to familiarise themselves with new exam pattern. Mock test top scorers will be awarded Flipkart vouchers |
| SNAP 2020 registrations end |
28-Nov-2020 30-Nov-2020 |
Last date to submit application form and exam fee |
| Admit cards download begins |
05-Dec-2020 (first attempt) 21-Dec-2020 (second attempt) 24-Dec-2020 (third attempt) |
Available on the official website for download till exam day |
| SNAP 2020 exams |
20-Dec-2020 06-Jan-2021 09-Jan-2021 |
To be conducted in single session from 11 AM to 12 noon in 94 cities across India |
| SNAP 2020 result announcement |
22-January-2021 |
Scorecards to be available on the official website for download |
SNAP Selection Process
Once the SNAP result is announced, the SIU affiliated institutes begin their admission process. The admission process includes Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT).
The participating institutes fix minimum cut off to shortlist candidates for GE/PI and WAT. Shortlisted candidates are called to participate in GE/PI and WAT. The final selection is based on each candidate’s academic record and performance in SNAP and GE/PI and WAT.
Points allotted to SNAP and GE/PI/WAT for final selection:
| SNAP Selection Criteria |
Points allotted |
|---|---|
| SNAP exam score |
50 |
| GE |
10 |
| PI |
30 |
| WAT |
10 |
| Total |
100 |
Top Colleges Accepting SNAP scores
Fifteen colleges affiliated to SIU and 20 other private MBA institutes accept SNAP scores for admission to various programmes. Find below the list of SIU colleges that accept SNAP scores. For other MBA colleges accepting SNAP score, refer to the exam highlight section above.
SNAP Cut Offs 2020
Given below is the table indicating SNAP 2019 cut off for admission. The SNAP 2020 cut offs could be different (higher or lower). This table is only for reference.
| Institute |
SNAP cut off (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 98.5 |
|
| 96 |
|
| 93 |
|
| 90 |
|
| 87 |
|
| 82 |
|
| 83 |
|
| 77 |
|
| 76 |
|
| 75 |
|
| 73 |
|
| 60 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 55 |
SNAP College Predictor
Predict your SNAP score and admission call using this online tool. Enter your category and expected score to get the the list of SIU colleges in which you are likely to be selected.
Check SNAP cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting SNAP score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all SNAP participating colleges by clicking the link below:
Predict SNAP Admission CallsCourses offered at SIU through SNAP score
Following are the MBA courses offered at SIU institutes for which SNAP is conducted.
| MBA Courses Offered at SIU |
|
|---|---|
| MBA |
MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) |
| MBA Marketing |
MBA Human Resources |
| MBA (Information Technology) |
MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management) |
| MBA (Business Analytics) |
MBA (International Business) |
| MBA (Agri Business) |
MBA (Energy & Environment) |
| MBA (Telecom Management) |
MBA (Communication Management) |
| MBA (Operations Management) |
MBA (Information Technology Business Management) |
| MBA (Data Science and Data Analytics) |
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
| MBA (Banking and Finance) |
MBA (Sports Sciences) |
SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern (Revised)
- The SNAP exam pattern has been revised following the COVID-19 situation in the country. The exam duration has been reduced from 120 minutes to 60 minutes.
- The number of questions have been reduced from 110 to 60.
- There will be no Special Questions in the SNAP exam and there will be no differential marking either.
- Every question will carry one mark. There will be negative marking of - 1/4 for every wrong attempt.
- The General English section will have 15 question, A-LR will have 25 questions and QA, DI-DS will have 20 questions.
Given below are the highlights of SNAP exam pattern.
SNAP Exam Preparation 2020
SNAP is a speed-based exam which tests the candidate's analytical and logical aptitude. To prepare for the exam, one should keep in mind certain aspects such as the SNAP exam pattern and test structure. The candidate must prepare according to the SNAP syllabus and practice previous years' SNAP question papers. Given below are some articles which will help you in SNAP 2020 preparation.
| How to crack QA, DI-DS section of SNAP | 8 key tips to crack Analytical & Logical Reasoning section of SNAP |
| How to Prepare for SNAP 2020 in 3 month | Is SNAP tougher than CAT? |
SNAP 2020 Test Cities
SNAP 2020 will be conducted at multiple test centres in 94 cities across India. A candidate may choose up to three cities preferred as test location. Check the list of SNAP test cities below:
| SNAP Test Cities |
|
|---|---|
| Agra |
Jhansi |
| Ahmedabad |
Jodhpur |
| Ajmer |
Kakinada |
| Aligarh |
Kanpur |
| Ambala |
Karnal |
| Amravati |
Kolhapur |
| Amritsar |
Kolkata |
| Anand |
Kota |
| Asansol |
Kottayam |
| Aurangabad |
Kozhikode |
| Bareilly |
Kurnool |
| Belagavi |
Lucknow |
| Bengaluru |
Ludhiana |
| Bhilai |
Madurai |
| Bhopal |
Mangalore |
| Bhubaneswar |
Meerut |
| Bilaspur |
Moradabad |
| Chandigarh - Mohali |
Mumbai |
| Chennai |
Mysuru |
| Coimbatore |
Nagpur |
| Cuttack |
Nashik |
| Dehradun |
Navi Mumbai |
| Delhi |
Palghar |
| Gurugram |
Panipat |
| Faridabad |
Panjim – Mapusa |
| Ghaziabad |
Patiala |
| Greater Noida |
Patna |
| Noida |
Portblair |
| Dhanbad |
Prayagraj |
| Dibrugarh |
Pune |
| Ernakulam - Kochi |
Raipur |
| Gandhinagar |
Rajkot |
| Gangtok - Bardang |
Ranchi |
| Guntur |
Roorkee |
| Guwahati |
Rourkela |
| Gwalior |
Shillong |
| Hisar |
Shimla |
| Hooghly |
Siliguri |
| Howrah |
Surat |
| Hubballi |
Thane-Kalyan-Dombivli |
| Hyderabad |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Indore |
Thrissur |
| Jabalpur |
Udaipur |
| Jaipur |
Vadodara |
| Jalandhar |
Varanasi |
| Jammu |
Vijayawada |
| Jamshedpur |
Visakhapatnam |
Also Read: List of test cities and how to select SNAP exam centre
SNAP 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
SNAP 2020 exam will be held from 11 AM to 12 PM at multiple exam centres across India. The candidates must follow SNAP exam guidelines to be able to appear in the exam without facing any problem. Listed below are some do’s and don’ts of SNAP exam.
SNAP 2020 Dos:
- Report to your SNAP exam centre at 9 AM to undergo identification process.
- Candidates must have Aarogya Setu App on their phones to show at the entrance of exam centre
- Check the exam instructions thoroughly before you start solving the question paper.
- Candidates with disability must ensure their scribe has relevant documents of identification
- Carry a print out of your SNAP 2020 admit card and one of the following documents as ID proof:
- Driving license
- Passport
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar card
SNAP 2020 Don'ts:
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Do not carry cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built in calculators/ memory or any electronics gadgets to the exam hall.
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Do not reach the SNAP test centre late. Entry in the exam hall will not be allowed after 11 AM.
Also Read:
- SNAP 2020: Last Minute Exam Tips
- SNAP 2020: Things to Remember
- SNAP 2020: Five Mistakes to Avoid
- Student's speak: Last Minute SNAP Preparation
Important FAQs Regarding SNAP
Q: What is the application fee of SNAP Test?
A: The SNAP application fee is Rs 1,750 to be paid in online mode only through credit/debit card or internet banking.
Q: What is the process to get admission through SNAP 2020?
A: The admission process includes SNAP Test, Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Writing Aptitude Test (WAT). Final admission is granted to candidates on the basis of SNAP scores and performance in GE, PI and WAT.
Q: How many times can I appear in SNAP 2020?
A: SNAP 2020 will be conducted thice (December 20 2020, January 6 and January 9, 2021) but the candidates can appear only twice. The score of best of the two SNAP attempts will be considered for shortlisting for SIU admission.
Q: Is there any reservation policy in SNAP?
A: SNAP syllabus includes General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
Q: What is the syllabus of SNAP 2020?
A: Yes, SNAP answer key will be released on the official website, a few days before result announcement. The official date of answer key has not been announced yet.
Q: Will SNAP answer key be released before result announcement?
A: SNAP 2020 will not be delayed due to COVID-19. The exam dates have already been announced. This year, the exam will be conducted thrice and candidates can attempt the exam twice. The SNAP 2020 exam dates are December 20, 2020, January 6 and January 9, 2021.
Q: Will SNAP 2020 be delayed due to COVID-19?
A: Yes, the candidates have to register separately for two attempts. For each attempt the exam fee is Rs 1,750 to be paid in online mode.
Q: Do I need to register again for the second SNAP 2020 attempt?
A: No, there is no age limit to appear for SNAP. However, the candidate must have completed Graduation or most be in the final year of their Bachelor's degree.
Q: Is there any age limit to appear for SNAP?
A: For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required is 45 per cent aggregate in graduation (any stream).
Q: What is the marks relaxation scheme for SC/ST candidates?
A: No, the eligibility criteria for all MBA courses is not common. For example, the eligibility criteria for MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management) is BE/BTech, BArch, or BPlan. The candidates must check the course-wise eligibility criteria for the particular course before filling the SNAP application form.
Q: Is the eligibility criteria same for all MBA courses offered by SIU?
A: Yes, each institute releases SNAP cut off marks for admission, on the basis of which candidates are screened for GE/PI and WAT.
| Category |
Quota |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste |
15 per cent |
| Scheduled Tribe |
7.5 per cent |
| Differently Abled |
8 per cent |
| Wards of Defence Personnel |
5 per cent (applicable to selective programmes) |
Q: Is there any cut off for admission through SNAP?
SNAP 2020 Contact Information
Website link: https://www.snaptest.org/
SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, District: Pune – 412115
Tele Fax: 020-39116228
Whatsapp: 7709328908
Email: info@snaptest.org
For Technical Queries:
Call: 044-42272727
Mob: 8605625553/ 8605625554
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Top b-schools also kept some weightage for academics score. Some colleges already made it mandatory that minimum 60% marks is required in your Xth, XIIth & Graduation but many colleges only kept criteria of 55% 60% in graduation. So, there is possibility you will get call from some of the...Top b-schools also kept some weightage for academics score. Some colleges already made it mandatory that minimum 60% marks is required in your Xth, XIIth & Graduation but many colleges only kept criteria of 55% 60% in graduation. So, there is possibility you will get call from some of the top 20 B-Schools considering, your score in eligibility test like CAT/XAT will be 98%le and above. Also any work experience will increase your chances of selection.
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2020-12-15 19:58:29
I am planning to do MBA in 2021 and I am giving various exams like SNAP NMAT etc. So should I apply for IBS?
First you decide which type of MBA you want to do. Specialised or general. Judicously choose the specializations. Then shortlist top college for that MBA programme for example if MBA in HR then XAVIER. IBS comes under top 50 school but its fees is high. You can explore on other MBA exams like CMA...First you decide which type of MBA you want to do. Specialised or general. Judicously choose the specializations. Then shortlist top college for that MBA programme for example if MBA in HR then XAVIER. IBS comes under top 50 school but its fees is high. You can explore on other MBA exams like CMAT. Best wishes.
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2021-01-15 07:54:27
Can I get into any top 20 MBA B-schools with required CAT/XAT/SNAP scores if my 12th result is below 49%? Will I get call?
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