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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2025 cut offs for SIBM, SIIB and SCMHRD are in the range of 95 to 98 percentile. The cut off percentiles of other SIU institutes are expected to be between 70 to 95 percentile. The cut offs for SNAP 2025 have been released online at the institute websites alongwith the PI shortlists. The GE-PI round for MBA admission is being conducted in February and March. Candidates have been selected basis SNAP cut offs 2025.
SNAP 2025 exam was conducted on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025 and the result was declared on January 9, 2026. Read below to know more about SNAP cut offs including determining factors and institute-wise cut offs.
- SNAP Cut Offs: Key Highlights
- SNAP 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Factors Determining SNAP Cut Offs
- SNAP 2025 Cut Offs
- SNAP Cut Offs 2024, 2023, 2022
- SNAP Selection Criteria and Admission Procedure
SNAP Cut Offs: Key Highlights
SNAP cut off is the minimum percentile set by each SNAP participating college to shortlist students for MBA/PGDM admission.Check below some key highlights of SNAP cut offs:
- SIBM Pune cutoff is usually in the range of 97-98.5 percentile. For SCMHRD Pune, it is around 94 and 96 percentile.
- In other SIU institutes, admission cut offs are usually in the range of 60-80 percentile for MBA/PGDM.
- Candidates scoring as much or above the fixed SNAP cut off percentile will be eligible to participate in GE-WAT-PI round.
- Each SNAP participating college releases the cut off individually on its website at the time of PI shortlisting.
- The exact SNAP exam cut off is known to only those candidates who get selected for the GE-WAT-PI round.
- Based on the SNAP cut offs, qualifying candidates have to participate in the GE-WAT-PI round.
- Final selection of candidates for SIU MBA admission is done only after GE-WAT-PI round has been conducted.
Also Read: SNAP 2025 result out
Commonly asked questions
The date of SNAP cut off announcement is never communicated by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, as the selection process is conducted by the constituent institutes individually. However, it has been seen over the years that the SNAP cut off are released about a week after exam result declaration. The SNAP cut offs are available through login at the websites of SIU institutes as candidates who pass the SNAP exam, have to fill the personal interview form based on their score and college cut off. The SNAP cut off usually ranges between 55-98 percentile. The cut offs for SIMB Pune is the highest every year and the cut offs for SIHS Pune is the lowest.
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.
SNAP 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Jan ' 26 | SNAP 2025 result announcement |
Factors Determining SNAP Cut Offs
SNAP cut offs are determined by every SIU constituent institute independently. The institutes consider overall scoring pattern and previous year's trends to determine cut offs for admission. Following factors have been taken into consideration for determining the SNAP cut offs 2025:
- Number of exam test takers in 2025
- Difficulty level of the SNAP question paper 2025
- Number of candidates who will qualify the SNAP exam
- Overall pass percentage, highest score, average score
- Number of seats available in each institute and programme
- Previous years' SNAP cut off trends and top scores
Candidates must apply to multiple SIU insitutes as the score is not accepted by any other B School.
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Commonly asked questions
SNAP percentile means a candidate's rank against all test takers. It is calculated on the basis of marks scored. For example, total marks in SNAP is 60, so any candidate getting the highest score out of 60 will get 99.99 percentile. Many a times, more than one candidates get highest score so their percentiles are same.
Yes, it is mandatory to fill the SNAP application form for admission to the MBA programmes of the SIU institute. There is a field in the SNAP application form where candidates have to mention their choice of SIU colleges and MBA courses they wish to pursue. They need to pay INR 1000 per college selection. There will be no institute specific application form released later. Candidates will have to use the SNAP application ID to fill the admission shortlist forms of the constituent institutes. If a candidate fails to mention a college in their SNAP application form, they will not be shortlisted for WAT-GE-PI of that SIU institute.
SNAP 2025 Cut Offs
Given below are expected SNAP 2025 cut off percentiles of all SIU institutes based on previous years’ cut offs and admission intake. These are estimations and should be seen as reference only.
| MBA College |
SNAP 2025 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| 96-98 |
|
| 92-94 |
|
| 95-97 |
|
| 90-92 |
|
| 88-90 |
|
| 85-87 |
|
| 81-83 |
|
| 80-82 |
|
| 75-77 |
|
| 74-76 |
|
| 72-74 |
|
| 70-72 |
|
| 58-60 |
|
| 55-57 |
|
| 50-54 |
Commonly asked questions
There is no passing mark in SNAP. Candidates scoring more than 0 in the exam are eligible for WAT-PI round of SIU institutes. However, shortlisting of candidates are based on SNAP cut offs, which are between 50 to 99 percentile across the 16 SIU institutes. For example, SIBM Pune cut off for PI shortlisting in 98+ percentile, while SSSS Pune cut off is 55 percentile.
SNAP percentile means a candidate's rank against all test takers. It is calculated on the basis of marks scored. For example, total marks in SNAP is 60, so any candidate getting the highest score out of 60 will get 99.99 percentile. Many a times, more than one candidates get highest score so their percentiles are same.
SNAP Cut Offs 2024, 2023, 2022
Given below are SNAP cut offs of previous years (2024, 2023 and 2022). The SNAP cut offs have not changed in the last few years for top SIU colleges, except for change by decimal points. PI shortlist calls are made basis these cut off scores.
| SIU Institute |
SNAP 2024 cut off (percentile) |
SNAP 2023 cut off (percentile) |
SNAP 2022 cut off (percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune |
97-98 |
97-98 |
97-98 |
| SCMHRD, Pune |
94-96 |
94-96 |
94-96 |
| SIIB, Pune |
95-93 |
95-93 |
95-93 |
| SIBM, Bangalore |
90 |
90 |
90 |
| SIOM, Nashik |
85-87 |
85-87 |
85-87 |
| SICSR, Pune |
82-84 |
82-84 |
82-84 |
| SITM, Pune |
83 |
83 |
83 |
| SIMS, Pune |
77-80 |
77-80 |
77-80 |
| SCIT, Pune |
76-79 |
76-79 |
76-79 |
| SSMC, Bangalore |
75 |
75 |
75 |
| SIMC, Pune |
73 |
73 |
73 |
| SSBF, Pune |
60 |
60 |
60 |
| SIHS, Pune |
58 |
58 |
58 |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is mandatory to clear the SNAP GE-PI-WAT round for admission. Candidates planning to pursue full-time MBA from SIU institutes must know that they need not only good score in SNAP exam but also in the GE-PI-WAT round. The GE-PI-WAT round is conducted a month after the announcement of SNAP result. Those who make it to the PI shortlist need are invited for GE-PI-WAT round. If a candidate does not attend it, they are disqualified from admission.
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.
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SNAP Selection Criteria and Admission Procedure
SNAP selection criteria includes Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Soon after the SNAP result 2025 declaration, SIU and its constituent institutes will started the PI shortlisting process on the basis of SNAP 2024 cut off. Candidates had to clear all the admission rounds (GE-PI-WAT) to get admission into the preferred SIU institute.
Also Read: What After SNAP result 2025?
As per the SIU selection procedure, final marks of each candidate is calculated keeping in mind their performance on the following parameters. Offer of admission is extended to candidates in the basis of their overall score (academic score, SNAP score, GE-PI-WAT performance).
| SIU MBA Selection Parameters |
Total weightage |
|---|---|
| SNAP score (scaled out of 150 marks) |
50 |
| Group Exercise |
10 |
| Personal Interview |
30 |
| Written Ability Test |
10 |
| Total |
100 |
SNAP Group Exercise
The Group Exercise (GE) round of SNAP accepting colleges has two phases. In the first phase, each group is given a puzzle to solve within a limited time-frame. The motive behind this exercise is to see how well can candidates coordinate and strategise as a team. In this activity, the key is to show leadership qualities, management and team work.
Second phase of GE is group discussion. Candidates are divided into groups and each group is given a different topic for debate. They are given five minutes to think of points related to the topic after which the floor is thrown open for debate. In this round, the candidates are judged for their communication ability, clarity of thoughts and ability to convince others.
SNAP Personal Interview
Personal Interview (PI) round at SIU is typically like that of other institutes, where candidates are asked to talk about themselves and their future plans. One of the most common questions asked in PI is ‘Why MBA’? The questions are also asked from their academic streams, interest and work experience. This round, assess the candidate’s thought process, communication and problem solving skills.
Also Read: 32 Common Questions Asked in PI
SNAP Written Ability Test
This round is a written test in which the candidates have to write a short essay on the given topic. At times, candidates are given a video to watch and weave a narrative around it. This round is to judge the candidates’ analytical and interpretative ability. One has to pass in all the three rounds to be eligible for admission. Admission merit list is be prepared on the basis of overall scores of candidates, from highest to lowest.
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.
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
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks 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 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Between SNAP and NMAT, the former is considered easier in terms of difficulty level of the questions. However, SNAP is of 60 minutes in which candidates have to address 60 question. This makes SNAP more challenging than NMAT which is a test of longer duration (2 hours having 108 questions).
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Usually it is recommended that Arun Sharma series (Verbal, Quant, DI), R.S. Aggarwal's Reasoning/Quant books, and Word Power Made Easy, are enough for SNAP preparation. Sample questions papers, mock tests, sectional test series are also important.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP total marks is 60 so 40 to 45 marks can be considered a good score. It will convert into about 97-98 percentile. So, it the exam, candidates must aim to attempt 40 to 45 questions correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Two months may not be enough to prepare for SNAP exam, if you are attempting it for the first time. However, you can try with a very specific and focussed plan. Check SNAP question papers of previous years to know dominant subjects. Study only those thoroughly and practice mock tests side by side.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP syllabus is not difficult as it contains the same topics as other MBA entrance exams. But the key to SNAP preparation lies in practicing SNAP specific questions.
Contributor-Level 10
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