SNAP Application Process

There is no limit to register for SNAP exam, but in a given academic session you can register for the exam only once. You have to mention the number of attempts in the same registration form

SNAP 2026 registration dates will be announced in the first week of August and end by the third week of November. The examination body will announce exact schedule in the first week of August 2026.

SNAP fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Candidates cannot ask for fee refund if they fill the form incorrectly or do not appear for the exam.

No, the SNAP application fee does not include the fee for SIU institutes that the candidate wishes to apply at. The SNAP application fee is INR 2,250, whereas for every SIU institute, candidates have to pay INR 1000.  

SNAP fee per institute for SNAP is INR 1000. There is an option in the SNAP application form, where candidates have to select institutes for admission. Fee will be charged per selection.

Photo to be uploaded in SNAP application form must be in colour with white background. In must be not more than 3 months old and format should be jpeg, jpg, png, gif. 

SNAP exam fee can be paid until the last date of the application form submission. If the fee is not paid on time the application form will not get submitted. Thus, the aspirant will not be eligible to appear in the exam. The best time to pay the fee is along with form filling. The process of SNAP form filling is such that, the fee payment is the second and mandatory step. Without paying the SNAP fee, you cannot access the application form. The fee for college selection is to be paid after form filling.

There is no form correction process in SNAP. Unlike in other MBA entrance exams, candidates do not get a chance to edit their application forms after submission. Once they have submitted the SNAP form, they cannot access it. Thus, it is important to fill the SNAP application form correctly with valid information. The most important thing to do is mention the test cities very carefully as once the test centre is allotted, it can't be changed. Similarly, candidates must fill the institute and course option carefully so that they are shortlisted for admission process to the institute of their choice only.