
SNAP 2025 result was announced on January 9, 2026. The scorecards were released at SNAPTEST website and candidates had to download it by logging into their SNAP accounts. Candidates who qualifed the exam, were eligible to participate in the admission process for MBA/PGDM programmes of SIU, which was held in February and March 2026. SNAP Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) was conducted by the 16 SIU institutes individually and the final results will be announced by May 2026. Read on this page, all about SNAP 2025 result.
- How to Download SNAP Result cum Scorecard 2025?
- SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Calculate SNAP Score?
- What After SNAP Results 2025?
- SNAP Cut Offs 2025
- FAQs Regarding SNAP Result 2025
How to Download SNAP Result cum Scorecard 2025?
Scorecard of SNAP 2025 is available for download at SNAPTest.org website only. Check below how to download result
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Open exam website
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Click on 'Download Scorecard for SNAP 2025' tab on home page
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Enter user ID and password
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Click on login
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Scorecard will appear
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Download it and save as PDF
Details Mentioned on SNAP 2025 Result
SNAP 2025 result cum scorecard has the following information mentioned on it:
- Candidate name
- Date of birth, category, address, parents' details
- Photo and signature
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Roll number
- SNAP exam date, session and year
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Sectional scores
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Overall scores
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 scorecard is available for download for about 1 year from the date of release. Test takers will be able to download their scorecards any number of times by using their login credentials. After one year, the link to download SNAP scorecard will be deactivated.
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.
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan ' 27 | SNAP 2026 result announcement |
How to Calculate SNAP Score?
SNAP exam has three attempts for candidates therefore there is no score normalization. There is only scaling down of score. Check below SNAP marking scheme:
- Total marks is 60
- Candidate gets 1 mark for every correct attempt
- 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers
Depending on the number of correct and incorrect attempts, total marks will be calculated. Resulting total will be scaled down to 50 for final score from which percentile will be calculated. Formula of SNAP percentile calculation is simple - calculated w.r.t total number of qualifying candidates.
SNAP Score vs Percentile 2025
SNAP result is released in the form of percentile. The raw scores are converted into percentiles to prepare resuts of the candidates. Check the table below to know how much SNAP 2025 score will convert into how much SNAP percentile:
| SNAP score |
SNAP 2025 percentile |
|---|---|
| 52.5 and above |
99.9 |
| 48 and above |
99.7 |
| 45 and above |
99 |
| 43 and above |
98.5 |
| 40 and above |
95 |
| 38.75 and above |
93 |
| 36 and above |
90 |
| 34.5 and above |
85 |
| 31 and above |
76 |
| 29 and above |
68 |
Commonly asked questions
SNAP cut offs are released at the time of PI shortlisting. The cut offs are released individually by SIU institutes and are known through login only. Shiksha has shared previous year's cut offs for colleges on the website. Check here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-cutoff
You can use the score of session in which you have got highest percentile.
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.
What After SNAP Results 2025?
After the declaration of SNAP result 2025, successful candidates were shortlisted for Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) rounds of SIU institutes. Selection was based on SNAP score and academic record. Candidates were selected on the basis of exam cut offs. The GE-PI round was held in February-March 2026.
Points allotted to SNAP selection criteria
Selected candidates had to appear for GE-PI round and clear it to get selected for final admission. Given below are the parameters for final selection.
| SNAP Selection Criteria |
Points |
|---|---|
| SNAP exam score |
50 |
| GE |
10 |
| PI |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
Final merit list will be released by the SIU constituent institutes individually in May. Selected candidates will receive offer of admission via email and they will have to accept offer of admission within the given time limit. If the seats remain vacant, the institutes will release waitlists to fill them up.
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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.
The official answer key of SNAP is not released. It used to be released till 2019, but since 2020, when the exam was revised to three session mode, the examination body does not release the official SNAP answer key. Since, the format of the exam now is such that it gives the candidate a chance to improve their score, only the scorecards are released finally.
Candidates can however get the unofficial and memory based answer keys from MBA preparation coaching institutes and study groups. These memory based SNAP answer keys help candidates in assessing their performance by providing them possible answers to questions by which they can calculate the number of correct and incorrect attempts.
SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.
SNAP Cut Offs 2025
SNAP cut offs are the minimum percentiles required by candidates to be eligible for the admission rounds which includes personal interview and group exercise. The cut offs are released at the time of SIU PI shortlist release. Given below is the table indicating institute-wise cut off percentiles of SNAP 2025.
| SNAP Institute |
SNAP cut offs 2025 (percentile) |
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| 98.5 |
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| 96 |
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| 93 |
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| 90 |
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| 87 |
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| 82 |
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| 83 |
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| 77 |
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| 76 |
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| 75 |
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| 73 |
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| 60 |
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| 58 |
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| 58 |
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| 55 |
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
To avoid negative marking in SNAP, choose questions carefully. There are 60 questions in SNAP and not all are mandatory. So, solve only those which you are confident of.
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.
FAQs Regarding SNAP Result 2025
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to SNAP result:
Yes, you can appear for SNAP 2026. There is no cap on number of attempts in SNAP. One can appear for the exam, any number of times until they get their desired score. However, it is very important to prepare well for SNAP. Only then one can improve score in the subsequent attempt. One should note down their shortcomings in the first attempt and work on them so that they can make up in the second attempt.
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.
No, there is no provision of rechecking or revaluation in SNAP. Candidates get three attempts in SNAP to improve their score in a single academic year. Candidates can attempt the exam three times. However, whether to appear for the exam again or not is the decision to be taken at the time of SNAP form filling only as the option to appear for multiple sessions is mentioned in the application form only. You cannot register for re-test after the SNAP registration window closes.
Best score of all the attempts will be considered for admission. The scores mentioned on the SNAP scorecard are final. If any candidate wishes to improve the score, then they will have to attempt the exam next year again.
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.
There is no SNAP counselling fee to be paid. The fee is already charged in SNAP application fee per college selection.
SNAP Exam
Student Forum
Answered 3 days ago
No, candidates who do not appear in SNAP exam cannot take admission in MBA at Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bangalore. Appearing for SNAP is a mandatory requisite for taking admission in take admission in MBA at Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bangalore.
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 marks. The questions in this section are of moderate difficulty level.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum number of questions, i.e. 25. All the questions are in MCQ format having four answer options.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
There are three sections in SNAP question paper:
- General English
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude; Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
To avoid negative marking in SNAP, candidates must not do guess work. If they are not sure of the correct answer or find the question from out of their comfort zone, then don't attempt it.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can prepare for SNAP in 6 months. Spend the first 3 months in syllabus coverage and the last three months in mock test practice and revision.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can take coaching for SNAP preparation. It will help you in preparing for the exam in a disciplined manner and you will get correct guidance too.
E
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you should prepare for SNAP separately, especially with regard to sample question and mock test practice. Even if you don't cover the syllabus separately, practice SNAP mock test specifically.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, SNAP is conducted in online mode at designated test centres. Candidates have to take the test on a computer system and use only the mouse cursor to key in the answers.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Can I take admission in MBA at Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bangalore without appearing for SNAP?