MBA Entrance Exam

No, only the original printout of the SNAP admit card will be accepted at the exam centre. No other form of admit card is considered valid for identification of the candidate as it has to be signed and stamped by the invigilator. So, only hard copies of the SNAP admit card is acceptable. Make sure you carry two copies of the SNAP admit card to the exam centre. 

After downloading your SNAP admit card form the official website, take a colour print out of the same in A4 size sheet. Affix a recent passport size photo (preferably the one uploaded with the SNAP application form). Do not sign or mark any part of the SNAP admit card beforehand otherwise, it will be treated as invalid.

SNAP admit card is issued to candidates in online mode. The link to download the hall ticket is activated at the exam website. You will require your SNAP application number and password for it. Here are the steps to follow for downloading the SNAP admit card.

• Go to the SNAP TEST website
• Click on login tab
• Enter application number and password
• The admit card will open
• Download it and save as PDF

Candidates must note that the SNAP admit card is not sent to any candidate through post. The only way to access SNAP admit card is by downloading it from the official website of the SNAP Test. Candidates can download their admit card on laptop, desktop or smart phone and then take print outs of the same show it at the exam centre.

Yes, preparation for NMAT and SNAP can be done together as most of the syllabus of both the exams are identical. Candidates are always recommended to appear for both the exams together if you are planning to give any one. Both NMAT and SNAP have four broad sections, that include Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability and Language skills. The names of these sections can change across different exams but are identical in relation to the MBA entrance exams.

Although one can prepare for all MBA entrance exams simultaneously, candidates must tweak the preparation strategy and fine tune a particular type of questions that are seen typically in each of the entrance exam. Some of the tips top prepare for both NMAT and SNAPT simultaneously are as follows:

1. Begin by practicing conceptual questions with easy to moderate level difficulty.
2. Learn about a lot of tips and tricks which can be used for both NMAT and SNAP. This saves a lot of time while attempting questions.
3. Once the concept is clear, one must move on to moderate to tough questions. Transitioning from easy to difficult questions will help candidates preparing for different MBA entrance exams.
4. Candidates must appear for mock tests of both NMAT and SNAP to get the clarity in terms of the pattern, difficulty standards, type of questions, and more.
5. Start with NMAT mock tests as NMAT exam typically commences in the month of October, while the SNAP exam date lies around December.

Taking the mock tests for both SNAP and NMAT will provide a base to develop an exam day strategy for both the exams.

IBSAT Group Discussion round is usually conducted for a duration of 20-25 minutes. Candidats in a group will be given a topic to discuss. The panel member will judge the candidates on the basis of their communication, non verbal and knowledge skills. Some of the IBSAT Group Dicussion topics are:

Current Affairs

• Importance of Statue of Unity
• Citizenship Amendment Act - What and Why
• How will the Abrogation of Article 370 improve the situation in Kashmir  

Business and Economy  

• Will reduced Goods & Services Tax (GST) help the Indian economy in growing faster?  
• Cashless Economy – Is India ready for it?  
• How can we control banking frauds to reduce NPAs?  

Social Issues 

• Success of Swachh Bharat Mission  
• Rural vs Urban India  
• Environment and us  

Abstract Topics  

• Self Motivation  
• First impression is the last impression  
• Ethics or Profit?

Correction in the already submitted application form is not allowed in SNAP as it doesn't have form correction provision like other MBA entrance exams. Candidates can edit their form only till the time it is not submitted and the fee is not paid. Until the form is saved in the student dashboard, you can edit it. Once the fee payment is done, your SNAP application will be locked for examination agency’s verification.

Thus, candidates must preview the SNAP application form at least once before submitting it. If they make a mistake in the form, they will have to fill a fresh form before the deadline and if they miss the deadline and the application window is closed, they will not be able to appear for the exam. 

No, you don't have to fill a separate SNAP application form as it is common for candidates belonging to all categories. The application fee is also common for all categories. The only category specific criteria is SNAP is the graduation marks, which is 45 per cent in aggregate as against 50 per cent for General category candidates.

You will need to mention your category in the form submission to avail marks relaxation. At time of admissions you will need to submit cast certificate and other relevant documents to avail benefits related to Reservation criteria as fixed by the Government of India. Seat allotment will also be based on reservation criteria as applicable for various categories.