SNAP 2026: Exam Dates (December 13, 19 & 26), Registration Started (on Aug 21) by SIU
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 Registration Process
21 Aug '26 - 25 Nov '26
SNAP 2026 will be held on December 13, 19 and 26. SIU released the SNAP notification 2026 on August 19. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from any SIU of the 17 constituent institutes, must apply for SNAP exam, as it is a mandatory requirement for MBA admission. SNAP registration 2026 started on August 21. Scroll down to read all about SNAP exam.
Important Updates:
- SNAP exam pattern has been revised
- A new section of 10 marks has been added
- SNAP registration last date is November 25, 2026
- Candidates can apply for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
- Best score of all attempts will be considered for SIU MBA admission
- What is SNAP Exam?
- SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- What's New in SNAP 2026?
- SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2026
- SNAP Registration Process 2026
- SNAP Syllabus and Pattern 2026
- SNAP Preparation Tips 2026
- SNAP Mock Test and Sample Papers
- SNAP Admit Card 2026
- SNAP Result 2026
- SNAP Cut Offs (Expected)
- SNAP Selection Criteria and Admission Process
- Important FAQs Regarding SNAP 2026
What is SNAP Exam?
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP Test is a common entrance exam for admission to MBA courses offered by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. Apart from Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU), JK Business School-Gurgaon also accepts SNAP score for admission to its MBA programmes. SNAP is an annual exam, with maximum 3 attempts in the given academic session. Candidates will have to solve questions from General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.
SNAP 2026 Highlights
Check key highlights of SNAP 2026 exam in the table below:
| SNAP Exam 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (three attempts) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| SNAP Exam Fee | INR 2550 (per session) |
| Course Covered | MBA/PGDM programmes offered by 17 SIU constituent institutes |
| Current Status | SNAP 2026 registration started |
| Next Event | Official mock test to release |
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SNAP 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 21 Aug ' 26 - 25 Nov ' 26 | SNAP 2026 Registration Process ONGOING |
| 07 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 1 |
| 11 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 2 |
| 13 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 1 |
| 18 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 3 |
| 19 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 2 |
| 26 Dec ' 26 | SNAP 2026 session 3 |
What's New in SNAP 2026?
The latest change in SNAP exam is the introduction of a new section. This year, there will be four sections in SNAP Test instead of three. The fourth section that has been added is Ethics, Morality and Values. This section carries 10 marks. Following the addition of this section, the weightage of English and Analytical Reasoning sections has been reduced by 5 marks. Rest of the aspects of SNAP exam remains the same.
Aparr from change in exam pattern, there's a change in exam fee too. SNAP examination fee this year has been increased to INR 2550 per session. Until last year, it was INR 2250.
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SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2026
Check the minimum eligibility criteria required for SNAP 2026:
Candidates have to fulfil below given eligibility criteria for appearing in SNAP exam 2026:
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45 % for SC/ST/PwD), from a recognized university.
- Final year candidates can also appear for SNAP, but the score of their first and second year should meet the requirement.
- For some MBA courses offered by SIU institutes, candidate must have studied specific subjects in graduation.
SNAP Reservation Criteria
Admission to SIU institutes through SNAP will be done category wise. Check the percentage of seats reserved for candidates belonging to various categories:
- Scheduled Castes Candidates: 15% of seats of the total intake
- Scheduled Tribes Candidates: 7.5% of seats of the total intake
- Persons with Disabilities PwD): 3% of seats of the total intake
- Domiciled: 25% of seats of the total intake): Only in case of Constituents at Off-Campus center, Nagpur
Supernumerary Quota
In addition to the abovementioned quota, SIU also admits candidates under Supernumerary Quota, as follows:
- Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir valley: 02 (two) seats per programme.
- International candidates: a maximum of 25% of the total intake. This includes Foreign Nationals,PIO, OCI and NRI.
Also read: Detailed SNAP eligibility criteria 2026
SNAP Registration Process 2026
Registration: 21 Aug ' 26 - 25 Nov ' 26
SNAP Exam Registration 2026
To register for SNAP 2026, candidates have to follow the below given steps:
- Visit the SNAP 2026 website (snaptest.org)
- Click on 'apply now'
- Enter name, phone number, email ID, etc. in registration window
- Read instruction and click on ‘I agree’
- Confirm registration with OTP received
SNAP 2026 Application Fee Payment
After registration, the next process is to pay the fee.
- Select SNAP exam attempts and test cities
- Pay SNAP application fee and SIU course fee via debit/credit card or netbanking
SNAP 2026 Application Form Filling
- After fee payment, you will be redirected to SNAP application form 2026. Fill in the following details
- Class 10, 12 and Graduation marks
- Personal information (address, guardian details, etc.)
- Upload a passport size photo
Also Read: SNAP 2026 registration cum application process
SNAP Registration 2026: Documents Required
- Candidates have to upload a recent passport size photo in colour
- Candidates belonging to Reserved category may need to upload a relevant document
SNAP Exam Registration Fees 2026
SNAP application fee has been increased this year. The below table indicates fee amount to be paid for SNAP registration:
| Particulars |
SNAP fee amount |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2026 (1 session) |
INR 2550 |
| SNAP 2026 (2 sessions) |
INR 5100 |
| SNAP 2026 (3 sessions) |
INR 7650 |
| College fee |
INR 1000 (per selection) |
SNAP Test Cities and Centres
SNAP exam is conducted in nearly 80 cities across India. Candidates have to choose a test city in accordance with the test session (not all SNAP sessions are conducted in all SNAP cities). The examination body will allot test centre accordingly. Candidates are advised to select SNAP test cities with caution as there is no option to change it later. They must select their home city as first prefence.
Check the list of SNAP test cities
SNAP Syllabus and Pattern 2026
Knowing the SNAP test pattern and syllabus 2026 will help candidates prepare better for the exam. Given below is an overview:
SNAP 2026 Syllabus
SNAP Test Pattern 2026
Exam pattern of SNAP 2026 has been changed and a new section has been added. There will be three attempts and all three of them will have same timings and test pattern. Check below the latest SNAP paper pattern.
| Section | Number of questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| English |
10 |
10 |
| QA, DI-DS | 20 | 20 |
| A-LR |
20 |
20 |
| Ethics, Morality and Values | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP Marking Scheme 2026
SNAP marking scheme in fairly simple. Check below:
- 1 mark i awarded for each correct attempt
- 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect attempt
- No mark is awarded for unanswered questions
Check detailed SNAP 2026 exam pattern
SNAP Preparation Tips 2026
Even though SNAP is an easy exam, you will need to put in quality time and prepare with a focussed strategy. This exam requires a lot of pratice as speed is the key. You must know what and how much to practice. It is important to go through previous years' SNAP question papers, to know the most important topics and make a preparation strategy around it. Given below are some basic SNAP preparation tips:
- SNAP 2026 preparation plan should include weekly and monthly targets so that the syllabus is covered on time and candidates get ample time to practice questions/mock tests.
- Practicing official SNAP mock test and revision in the last month is crucial. A major part of success depends on the number and quality of SNAP mock tests you have attempted.
- Make sure to thoroughly understand concepts and formulae of Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Reasoning and Verbal Ability.
- Studying in a time-bound manner will help in covering the SNAP 2026 syllabus timely which will allow more time for practice sessions.
SNAP Preparation 2026: Month Wise
The first SNAP 2026 session will be held on December 13, so just over 3 months are remaining for exam preparation. Most of the candidates may have already started exam preparation. Those who haven’t must start now and have a focused plan.
| SNAP Preparation Plan |
What To Do? |
|---|---|
| Month 1 complete the syllabus |
One month may seem too less for SNAP 2026 syllabus coverage, especially now that a new section has been introduced. So, first start with high weightage topics of SNAP. Master those topics so that you can attempt maximum questions in the exam. SNAP does not have RCs so English section will be much lighter to cover in a short span. For the new section- Ethics, Morality, Values – focus on theories and definitions. Dedicate a minimum of 8 hours daily to study for SNAP 2026 |
| Month 2 practice mock tests |
In the second month, start practicing sample paper and mock tests alongside covering the remaining syllabus. You can go of unofficial SNAP mock tests available online. Analyse your performance after each mock, to measure your progress and challenges. If speed is your challenge work on finding shortcut formulas and if accuracy is your pain area go back to concepts and revise. Practice about 20-30 SNAP mocks. You must also appear for the official SNAP mock test to know the latest exam pattern and test environment. |
| Month 3 Revision |
In the last month, add revision to your daily to do list. Keep aside 1-2 hours daily to revise important concepts, theorems, formulae as well as shortcut methods. Keep practicing sample questions. |
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🔥 DOWNLOAD PDFBest Books for SNAP Preparation 2026
To prepare for SNAP exam, 21 Year-wise SNAP Previous Year Solved Papers with 6 Mock Tests (Disha Publication) is highly recommended. Apart from that, aspirants can refer to CAT books for SNAP preparation, such as:
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin
- How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT by Arun Sharma
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Given below are some articles which will help in SNAP 2026 exam preparation:
SNAP Mock Test and Sample Papers
Symbiosis International University conducts 2 to 3 official SNAP mock test between September and November got registered candidate to get familiar with the SNAP exam pattern and test platform. The official SNAP mock test is accessible to only those candidates who register for the exam. The institute rewards the top scorers of the official SNAP mock tests in the form on shopping vouchers.
How to Access SNAP Mock Test 2026 (Official)
SNAP mock test will be conducted on specific dates; candidates will have to book a slot to appear for it. Check below the process to access official SNAP mock test:
- Visit SNAP 2026 website
- Click on mock test updates option
- Enter login ID and password
- Go to SNAP mock test page, read instructions and start the test
- Complete the test and log out
The SNAP mock test link will also be shared with registered candidates in email. Candidates can directly login through that too.
Also Read: SNAP Mock Test 2026
Benefits of Taking SNAP Mock Test 2026
SNAP is a speed based test and thus one needs to be in complete control of the time. Thus, the need for SNAP mock tests.
- Real exam experience: Those appearing for a CBT exam may get flustered while navigating the test form. Prior experience of exam environment will negate that risk.
- Understanding latest exam pattern: SNAP exam pattern has changed this year. Practice official SNAP mocks to understand the newly introduced section – Ethics, Morality, Values
- Time management and accuracy: SNAP is of only 60 minutes in which candidates have to address 60 questions. Even though it is not mandatory to solve all the questions, choosing the right question will take time if you’ve not already used to it. SNAP mock tests help in developing the skill of identifying questions to attempt in least time. Multiple attempts help in gaining accuracy.
- Analysis of progress: The more SNAP mock tests you attempt, the better you get at judging your strengths and weaknesses. Work on weak areas to fill the gaps.
- Negative marking control: SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. SNAP mock test practice helps in developing the skill of using method of elimination in selecting correct options.
- Confidence booster: Being used to the actual exam environment will help you stay calm and confident in the actual SNAP 2026 exam.
SNAP Admit Card 2026
Admit Card: 07 Dec ' 26
SNAP Result 2026
Result: 12 Jan ' 27
SNAP Cut Offs (Expected)
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SNAP Selection Criteria and Admission Process
Important FAQs Regarding SNAP 2026
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.
A good attempt of around 80 per cent of questions with 85-90 per cent accuracy is considered good score in SNAP. The SNAP exam has 60 questions only, so the number of attempts considered good are 40-45. Candidates must aim to solve a good number of questions in every section of SNAP, so that their overall score is good and they have a better chance of getting selected for admission. If you do not clear the SNAP cut off may not be eligible for admission to MBA programmers offered by SIU institutes. Meeting the minimum cut off is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). Thus, when preparing for SNAP, keep in mind a target score. The SNAP cut offs are lower for Reserved category candidates.
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.
SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.
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.
Every candidate can make three attempts in SNAP exam. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions in a gap of one or two weeks. Candidates can mention their number of attempts in the SNAP application form. However, they will have to pay application fee per session. Thus, candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only then they should apply for multiple sessions as the fee amount is non-refundable. The scores of best attempt will be taken into consideration for shortlisting of candidates for Group Exercise, Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test.
Ideally candidates must take all three attempts as the difficulty level of the sessions could be different and it may so happen that one session is easy and candidates can score high in that.
An applicant can select up to three cities for allotment of test centre in the SNAP application form. The exam authorities will allot the exam centre to candidates in their preferred city. In case, seats are not available in the first preferred city, it will be notified in the form and candidates can select another city. Candidates must select their home city or city of current residence as first preference.
SNAP is conducted in about 84 cities across India. The latest list of SNAP cities has been released along with the SNAP registration form. Every city will have at least one SNAP exam centre to accommodate a minimum of 50 test takers. You can select only one city per exam session. For example, if you want to appear for SNAP exam only once, then you can select only one city.
Registration process of SNAP 2026 is online. Application form is available at SNAP TEST website. Candidates will have to fill SNAP application form by creating a login ID and making fee payment. Candidates will need to mention number of attempts in a single form only. They will also have to select SIU colleges and courses for admission in the form.
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.
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).
Minimum eligibility criterion for SNAP is 50 percent score in graduation for General category candidates. However, if you belong to any of the Reserved categories and have a minimum of 45 percent of in graduation you can apply for SNAP.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for SNAP. Since there is minimum score requirement for SNAP, final year candidates will have to make sure that their minimum score of first and second year is above 50% (45% for reserved category).
SNAP exam preparation requires about 6 months so candidates must start studying for it from June onwards. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions and the first session is conducted in the first week of December, second session is conducted in the second week and the third session is conducted in the third week. So, while making a SNAP prep plan, candidates must keep in mind which exam session will they appear for. Those who have appeared for SNAP before or are preparing for other MBA entrance exams too, can start SNAP preparation from August-September.
SNAP Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
SNAP 2026 exam | SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is possible but not advisable, as you may not score as desired. It is important to cover the SNAP syllabus too. You can solve questions in mock test correctly only if you understand the topics well.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
SNAP exam is a computer based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted test centre and take the test on a computer system.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Candidates should start preparation by June to be well prepared by December, the exam month.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. To avoid negative marking, candidates must not do guess work and do not attempt any question that they feel they can't solve correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every exam session, the SNAP question paper has a unique set of 60 questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks.
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Contributor-Level 7
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