SNAP Exam 2024 Registration, Exam Dates, Fees, and Syllabus

Latest Updates: The SNAP Exam will be conducted by SIU on December 8th, 15th, and 21st 2024. The SNAP Exam Registration Dates were made available on 5 August’2024 and the registrations are open. The last date for registration is 22 November 2024. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can complete the registration form on the official website.

What is the SNAP Exam?

Just like any other MBA entrance exam, the MCQ format consists of 4 sections: general English, qualitative data interpretation and sufficiency, and analytical and logical reasoning. The exam can be attempted three times, and the best score among those three is considered for admission. 

 

SNAP Exam 2024: Overview 

SNAP CBT is the Symbiosis National Aptitude Computer-Based Test. SNAP is an exam form that gets you into 17 Institutes, and 27 MBA programs conducted in 80 test cities. A candidate who is planning to pursue an MBA at one of the 17 SIU institutes needs to appear for the SNAP Exam that is conducted at various test centers. Admission is offered to various MBA niche specializations. SNAP scores are also accepted by the other institutes as well, one of them is JK Business School-Gurgaon. 

Students can go through this table to get all the information about SNAP quickly:

SNAP Features	Details
Examination Name	The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
Conducting Body	Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU)
SNAP 2024 Exam Date	December 2024
Level of Exam	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year (three attempts)
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	60 minutes
Exam Syllabus	General English Quantitative Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Exam Pattern	60 questions in MCQ format
Language	English
Exam Fees	INR 2,250
Number of candidates appearing	1.25 lakh (in 2023)
Exam Purpose	Admission to SIU-affiliated colleges and 20 other institutes
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM
No. of Test Cities	94
Exam Helpdesk No.	020-39116226
Exam Website	https://www.snaptest.org/

SNAP Exam Dates

The registration process for SNAP is ongoing, You can see in the table the admit card download date, dates for sessions 1, 2, and 3, and other SNAP Exam Dates that are important below:

Dates	Upcoming Exams
05 Aug '24 - 22 Nov '24	SNAP 2024 Registration Process ONGOING
02 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 admit card download for session 1
08 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 Session 1
09 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 admit card download for session 2
15 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 Session 2
15 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 admit card download for session 3
21 Dec '24	SNAP 2024 session 3
Jan '25	SNAP 2024 result announcement TENTATIVE

SNAP Exam Fees

The SNAP exam fee for registration is INR 2250 per test. Please note that this amount is exclusive of government taxation. The last date to pay the fees is 22nd Nov 2024. Students can go through the official website to pay the fees. 

The SNAP exam fees can be paid via

a. Billdesk Payment Gateway
b. Easebuzz Payment Gateway
c. Demand Draft

Note to students: all the examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

SNAP Exam Fees Payment through Demand Draft:

Candidates need to submit the DD of Rs.2250/- per test(+Taxes) from any nationalized bank in the name of the “Symbiosis Test Secretariat,” which will be payable at Pune.

Process:

1. Choose the mode of payment as 'DD Payment' in the ‘Make Payment’ tab. 
2. Take a printout of the payment advice form.
3. Fill out the DD details, add your signature, and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at: 

Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) 
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune - 412115
Tollfree Number:18001231454

Once the fee is paid, a confirmation email is sent to the students. After the confirmation, students will be able to view their admit cards.

Notes:

• All communications will be done via info@snaptest.org/no-reply@snaptest.org
• Ensure this email is whitelisted in your mail. 
• In case you don't receive the confirmation mail within 24 hours, you can check your spam folders. 
• Ensure you have a valid phone number and email ID. 
• Early payers have a better chance of getting the city of their choice.

SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024

Below are the SNAP eligibility criteria for SNAP 2024

• Students must graduate with a minimum of 50% marks if they are general and 45% if they belong to the SC/ST/PWD category.
• A student in the final year of their education can also apply for the exam.
• There is no age limitation to appear for SNAP, but since the minimum eligibility required for SNAP is graduation, candidates must be 18 years old.
• International students can also apply to SNAP if they are certified by the AIU (Association of Universities) or equivalent. 

SNAP Application Process 2024

Students can see the step-by-step process for applying to SNAP 2024 below:

• The students need to register for SNAP.
• Pay the registration fee amount for the SNAP Test.
• Register for his or her choice of program, that is offered by the institution and pay the respective course fee.
• If the students pass the exam eligibility, they need to appear for the GE-PI rounds.
• All these processes can be completed on a single portal. 

SNAP Admit Card

There are a few things students need to keep in mind regarding the admit card, they are listed below:

• Students need to ensure that they upload their latest colored photograph on the admit card.
• The admit card can be downloaded only on the laptop and desktop and not on mobile phones, smartphones, or tablets. 

SNAP Test Date	Admit card will be live
10 December 2023	December 4, 2023
17 December 2023	December 9, 2023
22 December 2023	December 9, 2023

SNAP Exam: MBA Programs and Institutes Offering them 

Below is the list of all the SIU colleges and the respective MBA programs offered by them:

SNo	Institute	Programs Offered
01	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune)	Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
02	Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR)	Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
03	Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)	Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Infrastructure Development & Management) Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
04	Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)	Master of Business Administration (International Business) Master of Business Administration (Agri-Business) Master of Business Administration (Energy & Environment)
05	Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management	Master of Business Administration (Digital & Telecom Management)
06	Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)	Master of Business Administration
07	Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC)	Master of Business Administration (Communication Management)
08	Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM)	MBA (Operations Management) MBA (Agri Operations Management)
09	Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)	MBA (Information Technology Business Management) MBA (Data Science & Data Analytics)
10	Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)	MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)
11	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru)	Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
12	Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF) formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management	Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)
13	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)	Master of Business Administration
14	Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (S)	Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
15	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM, Nagpur)	Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Food & Agri-Business Management)
16	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NOIDA (SIBM, NOIDA)	Master of Business Administration
17	Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS)	Master of Business Administration (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management)

SNAP Merit List Declaration and Admission 2024

The weighting for the final merit list consists of the SNAP score, group exercise, and interaction. Refer to the table below for numbers:

Weightage for Final Merit List
SNAP Score (out of 60, scaled down to 50 marks)	Group Exercise (GE)	Personal Interaction(PI)	Total
50	10	40	100

SNAP Syllabus

To study for the SNAP, one must be aware of the syllabus, The below table, mentions the SNAP Exam Sections and Important Topics Related to Them:

SNAP Exam Sections	Important Topics
General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability)	Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Passages, Verbal Ability, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, Syllogisms, Analogies, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, etc.
Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency	Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation, etc.
Analytical and logical reasoning	Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding, Puz

Summary

To summarize the SNAP Exam 2024, the exam is conducted by SIU for admission into MBA programs offered by the 17 associated institutions. The SNAP exam fee is INR 2250 per test and INR 1000 more for the specific course you choose. The syllabus is similar to the other MBA entrance exams like CAT, MAT, and XAT. SNAP Registration is ongoing and the last date to apply is 22nd Aug 2024. You can register now and start your preparations immediately. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the SNAP entrance exam for?
A. SIU conducts SNAP exams for admission into MBA and PGDM courses offered in the constituent colleges and institutes. 

Q. Is 1 month enough to prepare for the SNAP exam?
A. Students who have been preparing for the MBA entrance exams like CAT, MAT, and XAT can simultaneously prepare for the SNAP as the syllabus is the same. To conclude, students who have been preparing for a while can prepare for SNAP as well. 

Q. Is the SNAP exam expensive?
A. Expensive and cheap is subjective, the basic SNAP Exam fee is INR 2250 and an extra INR 1000 is for the specific course you select. Candidates who are from the SC/ST/OBC (NC), PwD, and EWS need to pay less as per the government guidelines. 

Q. Is the SNAP exam easy to pass?
A. Easy and difficult is very subjective, SNAP is considered easy as compared to the other MBA entrance exams. Please note that the exam duration is shorter than the general exams, and the questions are asked straightforwardly.

Q. Is SNAP good for an MBA?
A. SNAP has gained popularity recently, and students are opting to appear for SNAP as it gets them admission into the popular institutes associated with SIU.