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Updated By Aarushi Jain on 05 Aug, 2025 17:23
Predict your Percentile based on your SNAP performance
Predict RankThe official SNAP 2025 Notification was released on August 1, 2025, along with the SNAP 2025 application form. The registrations have commenced on August 1, 2025 and will continue till November 20, 2025. The SNAP 2025 exam will take place on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025. The admit cards will be available from November 28, December 8, and December 15, depending on your test session. Results are expected to be announced on January 9, 2026.
SNAP, or the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is a major national entrance exam run by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to MBA and PGDM programs at its partner colleges. The test is computer-based and offered on several dates and shifts. This exam page will cover everything you need to know about SNAP Notification 2025, including important dates, how to register, details about admit cards, the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, and more, so you can plan your MBA journey with confidence.
The SNAP 2025 exam is held in three separate sessions—Test 1, Test 2, and Test 3. You can choose to take any one, two, or even all three tests. Here’s a quick look at the key highlights for SNAP 2025.
SNAP Features | Details |
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SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
Conducting Body | |
SNAP 2025 Exam Dates | December 2025 (tentative) |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Once a year (three attempts) |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
SNAP Syllabus |
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Exam Pattern | 60 questions in MCQ format |
Exam Fees | INR 2,250 |
Course Offered | MBA/PGDM |
Number of Test Cities | 80 |
Exam Helpdesk No. | 020-39116226 |
Exam Website | snaptest.org |
SIU has announced the SNAP 2025 exam dates on August 1, 2025, via the SNAP Notification 2025. The dates are mentioned below:
Event | Date |
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SNAP 2025 Registration Begins | August 1, 2025 (Ongoing) |
SNAP 2025 Registration and Fee Payment Closes | November 20, 2025 |
SNAP 2025 Mock Test |
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SNAP 2025 Admit Card Release Date |
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SNAP 2025 Exam Dates |
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SNAP 2025 Result Release Date | January 9, 2026 |
SNAP 2025 Cutoff | February 2026 |
The SNAP 2025 exam will be held in two shifts on some days. Below are the shift timings:
Shift | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
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Shift 1 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Shift 2 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
Note: Candidates should reach their exam centre well before the reporting time to avoid last-minute rush and verification issues.
Candidates who wish to appear in SNAP 2025 need to fill out the SNAP 2025 application form, which is available on the official website. Two-factor authentication will be necessary for registration, which is anticipated to start in August or September 2025. Here’s how to register:
After the registration is completed, the SNAP 2025 admit card will be released in the first or second week of December 2025. If you are appearing for SNAP 2025, here’s how you can get your admit card:
Note: Remember, you cannot use a digital copy or a photo of your admit card at the test centre. Only a colour printout on A4 paper is accepted
Before applying for the exam, you must ensure that you meet the SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria mentioned below:
SNAP 2025 will be conducted as a computer-based test. The exam pattern for SNAP 2025 is provided below:
Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
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General English | 15 | 1 | 15 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Quantitative, DI & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 1 | 20 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
While there is no official syllabus prescribed by SIU, based on previous years, the following topics are generally covered:
Sections | Syllabus |
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General English |
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Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
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Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation |
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Below, you will find a list of cities for the SNAP 2025 exam centres where the exam will be held. You should pick your top three preferred cities and list them in order of preference:
SNAP Test Cities 2025 | |
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Agra | Kalyani - Hooghly |
Ahmedabad | Kanpur |
Ajmer | Kolhapur |
Aligarh | Kolkata - Howrah |
Ambala | Kota |
Amravati | Kottayam |
Amritsar | Kozhikode |
Asansol | Kurnool |
Aurangabad | Lucknow |
Bareilly | Madurai |
Belagavi (Belgaum) | Mangaluru (Mangalore) |
Bengaluru | Meerut |
Bhilai Nagar | Moradabad |
Bhopal | Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane |
Bhubaneswar | Mysuru (Mysore) |
Bilaspur | Nagpur |
Chandigarh-Mohali | Nashik |
Chennai | New Delhi - Gurugram |
Coimbatore | Noida |
Dehradun | Panjim - Mapusa |
Dhanbad | Patiala |
Dibrugarh | Patna |
Ernakulam - Kochi | Prayagraj |
Faridabad | Pune |
Gandhinagar | Raipur |
Ghaziabad | Rajkot |
Greater Noida | Ranchi |
Guntur | Roorkee |
Guwahati | Rourkela |
Gwalior | Shillong |
Hubballi | Shimla |
Hyderabad | Siliguri |
Indore | Surat |
Jabalpur | Thiruvananthapuram |
Jaipur | Thrissur |
Jalandhar | Udaipur |
Jammu | Vadodara |
Jamshedpur | Varanasi |
Jodhpur | Vijayawada |
Kakinada | Visakhapatnam |
SIU follows the reservation policy as per UGC guidelines. Below is the category-wise reservation:
Category | Reservation % |
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SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
Differently Abled | 3% |
Kashmiri Migrants | 2 seats per program |
International Students | 15% (supernumerary) |
More than 30 MBA colleges across India accept SNAP scores, and out of these, 33 are privately managed. SNAP is a popular entrance exam recognised by many leading MBA institutes. Here is a list of some of the SNAP 2025 participating institutes:
Institute Name | Course Offered |
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| MBA in Entrepreneurship, MBA | |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune | MBA in Information Technology |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune | MBA, MBA in Infrastructure Management, MBA in Business Analytics |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru | MBA or Master of Business Administration |
| MBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management | |
| MBA in Communication Management | |
| MBA or Master of Business Administration | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad | MBA or Master of Business Administration |
| MBA in Operations Management | |
| MBA in Telecom Management | |
Symbiosis School of Sports Science (SSSS), Pune | MBA in Sports Management |
| MBA in International Business, MBA in Energy & Environment, MBA in Agri-Business | |
| MBA in Communication Management | |
MBA in Data Sciences and Data Analytics, MBA in Information Technology Business Management | |
| MBA in Banking & Finance | |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur | MBA |
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Want to know more about SNAP
As per the SNAP eligibility criteria, if you have completed a bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks from a recognised university, you are eligible to apply for the exam. Final-year students can also apply for the exam, but admission will be subject to the aggregate score obtained after completing the degree.
As per the SNAP marking scheme, you are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Yes, SNAP is conducted in multiple sessions. The SNAP exam is administered in three sessions. You can choose to attend one, two, or all three sessions, and the attempt with the highest score overall is shortlisted for further consideration in the selection process.
The Analytical & Logical Reasoning section of SNAP is often considered the toughest by many candidates, followed by the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section.
Using the SNAP registration process, you have to provide essential personal details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID to register for the exam. Additionally, you are to prepare necessary documents, including mark sheets, a scanned photograph, and a signature for attachment to the SNAP 2025 application form.
No, SNAP scores are valid only for Indian nationals seeking admission into Symbiosis International (Deemed) University’s programs. International applicants (NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals) must apply separately through the Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) and are not required to take the SNAP exam.
Candidates are advised to wear simple clothing without any metallic elements. Avoid accessories like jewelry or smartwatches. Mobile phones, calculators, electronic devices, stationery, and bags are strictly prohibited inside the exam center. Only admit card, ID proof, and transparent water bottles are allowed.
Candidates must carry any one valid photo ID proof along with the SNAP Admit Card. Accepted documents include Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, passport, or voter ID. The name and photo on the ID must match the admit card to be allowed entry to the exam hall.
Yes, candidates can appear for a maximum of three attempts in SNAP 2025. Symbiosis International University will consider the best performance out of the three attempts for preparing the shortlist for GE-PI-WAT. All attempts must be within the official test windows.
The SNAP 2025 application fee is expected to be INR 2250 per test attempt. Candidates can apply for up to three attempts. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including withdrawal or absence from the test. Payment can be made through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
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