SNAP Exam 2024 - Registration Ongoing, Direct Link, Exam Date (8,15,21 Dec), Fees, Syllabus, Pattern

What is SNAP Exam?

SNAP Exam is a national level MBA Entrance Exam conducted in online (computer based) mode for admission to more than 26 Management and M. Sc programs offered by 16 Management Institutes affiliated to the Symbiosis International University (SIU). SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test SNAP which is conducted by Symbiosis International University. SNAP 2024 Exam will analyze students' ability to tackle questions across multiple sections asked in the SNAP Question Paper. The sections asked in SNAP Test include General English, Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. 

SNAP Exam is one of the most popular national level MBA Entrance Exams in India. Qualifying SNAP Exam will get students admission to 24 MBA/PGDM courses by the Symbiosis International University (SIU) 16 Institutes. The SNAP Exam Date 2024 and registration schedule have been announced by Symbiosis University. Check Steps to Apply for SNAP Exam

Direct Link to Apply - SNAP 2024 Exam Registration Portal

SIU will conduct SNAP 2024 Exam on 8, 15, and 21 December 2024.  Symbiosis International University, Pune commenced SNAP 2024 Registration on 5 August and the last date to fill SNAP Application Form is November 22, 2024. SNAP Test is conducted in online mode i.e. it's a computer based test (CBT) and there will be three sessions in which the exam will be held. SNAP 2024 Application Form was released on 5 August and is now available on the official website - snaptest.org. SIU released SNAP 2024 Exam Date and application form through an official notification on the official website. Check SNAP 2024 Exam Schedule

SNAP 2024 Exam Dates - Registration, Admit Card, and Test Dates

SNAP Test Date 2024 has been announced on the official website of SNAP. The table mentioned below gives the information on SNAP Exam Dates:

Also Read - SNAP 2024 Exam Dates: Registration, Admit Card and Exam Dates

There is no change in SNAP 2024 Syllabus and pattern of SNAP Exam. Since SNAP Test is the only gateway to admission to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Constituent Colleges, students who are interested in taking the exam must register themselves before the window closes on November 22 since it is SNAP last date. Check SNAP Accepting Colleges

The SNAP Exam Duration has been reduced to 1 hour and its score will be accepted for MBA Admissions 2024 by 16 Symbiosis Colleges.

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test also abbreviated as SNAP is a national level examination which is conducted every year. The mentioned exam is the gateway for the students aspiring to take admissions in programs like MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS). The exam is conducted by Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) which is responsible for taking all the decisions regarding the examination and releasing the notifications. All the information is updated from time to time on the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.

What is SNAP Exam? Key Information and Overview

SNAP Registration 2024 has begun on the official website and students who are interested in taking the exam must complete SNAP Registration Form online before the application window closes. SNAP Last Date is November 22, 2024. While filling the application form, candidates must also process the payment of INR 2250 as SNAP Exam Fees. Those who get to qualify the exam will be called for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) conducted by the SIU. There will also be Group Exercise in order to shortlist candidates for admission to the MBA/ PGDM or M. Sc programs. Preparation Tips for WAT and PI Rounds

SNAP is conducted at the end of every year for filling the seats available under various programs in the 16 colleges affiliated to SIU and spread across the nation.

It is mandatory to score the qualifying marks in the SNAP for taking admissions in the above-mentioned programs in the respective colleges of the Symbiosis group.

More About SNAP 2024 Exam

Now the question arises, who all are eligible for the exam? The eligibility for SNAP Test is as same as the other MBA entrance examinations:

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks and in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates, a relaxation of 5% is provided i.e. the candidate of the reserved category should have a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks at the graduation level.

The registration process starts with visiting the official website of SNAP. During the registration process, the candidates are required to provide all the required details and the details filled in by them must be authentic and correct as any incorrect detail may lead to cancellation of their candidature. Unlike other qualifying examinations of the country, the application fee for the SNAP Exam is slightly different, the candidates need to pay a registration fee separately for SNAP.

Who Can Apply for SNAP 2024? Eligibility Criteria Explained

For admission to the 16 institutes affiliated by SIU, the candidates must qualify SNAP Examination. Candidates seeking admission must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the university.

There are basic education qualifications required by the university in order to process admission to the various courses. SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024: Know if You Qualify

Academic Qualification:

• Candidates seeking admission must possess a bachelor's degree in any field securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD category candidates) from a recognized university.
• For certain MBA specializations, candidates must have studied relevant course in their graduation.
• There is no such age limit to appear in the SNAP Examination as long as the candidates fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria already defined by the university. 
• Candidates belonging to the reserved categories must possess at least 45% marks in aggregate to become eligible for admission.
• Candidates in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the SNAP Test provided they must obtain at least 50% marks in aggregate at the end of their graduation.
• International students will have to secure a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to eligible to apply for the SNAP 2024 Exam. 

SNAP Reservation Policy

SNAP Exam - Defence Quota Details

SNAP 2024 Exam Reservation Guidelines

NOTE* Candidates' candidature will be canceled if they do not fulfill the selection criteria.

Foreign candidates can also apply for the examination. It is important for them to hold a qualifying degree from a recognized university and they are required to generate an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Know more about SNAP Eligibility Criteria

How to Register for SNAP 2024 Exam Online? A Step-by-Step Guide

The application procedure for appearing to SNAP Exam must be completed online by visiting the official website of Symbiosis International University i.e. snaptest.org. The candidates must follow the instructions written online and get themselves registered for further process of application.

The registration process is divided in two steps i.e. Registration for SNAP Test and Registration for Programs.

• Visit the SNAP official website - snaptest.org.
• Click on 'Apply for Symbiosis MBA via SNAP 2024'.
• Go to Register option. 
• Register by clicking on ‘New Registration Window'.
• After registration confirm the user id and password sent on Email id and Mobile no.
• Login with the given id and password and start filing the application form.
• Upload passport sized photograph which is not more than 6 months old.
• Enter academic as well as professional details. 
• Select SIU Colleges and courses you wish to pursue your career in.
• Candidates must process the payment of INR 2250 along with 18% GST as application fee.
• Candidates must pay INR 1000 per course/college to complete the process.

Also Read - Step-by-Step Guide to SNAP 2024 Registration

How to Fill SNAP Application Form?

Step 1 - Register for SNAP 2024 Exam

• Visit the official website of SNAP and click on the SNAP registration link to access SNAP login.
• Fill the application form with personal, academic, and communication details.
• Choose SNAP Test Date as per your preference.
• Upload your recent passport sized photograph.
• Enter the OTP sent to you on you registered email id in order to verify credentials.
• The university will send an email and SMS consisting of SNAP Exam id and password.  

Step 2 – Make the Payment of SNAP Application Fee

• Log in to pay SNAP Registration fee.
• Process the payment of INR 2250 for SNAP 2024 Exam via Demand Draft or any online payment mode.
• Submit the duly filled application form and check the status of your candidature.
• Save the form for future reference.
• No changes can be made in SNAP Application Form after it is submitted.
• Payment of SNAP Exam Registration Fees via Demand Draft

Candidates will pay INR 2250 approximately which will include all the charges to be paid. The DD must be on any Nationalized Bank drawn in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune and sent to the University. On its receipt, candidates will be able to download their SNAP Admit Card once made available online on the official website of SNAP.

Note* Candidates must note that there will be a program registration fee of INR 1000 as per the previous year, payable per program per institute in addition to the SNAP Registration Fee.

SNAP Application Form Correction

There will be no corrections allowed in personal details such as Name, Date of Birth, Category, SNAP Exam City, and SNAP Test Date. Candidates are advised to pay extra attention while filling in these details. Candidates can always refer to the admission support team of the university in case any correction is needed in the application form of SNAP Test.

Other MBA Exams:

SNAP 2024 Exam Fees

Candidates must note here that the SNAP Exam Fees for SC students, SNAP Exam Fees for OBC and SNAP Exam Fees for General candidates are same. There will be no exemption given to candidates given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories when it comes to the SNAP Exam Fees.

Also Read -  SNAP Application Fee 2024: Payment Methods and Details

SNAP 2024 Admit Card: How to Download an Key Instructions

Candidates with successful SNAP Registration will be able to download their respective SNAP Admit Card. Candidates can download their admit card by visiting the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.

SNAP Admit Card will be released by the Symbiosis International University on the official website. In order to download their admit card, candidates will be required to enter exam or email id and password.

How to Download SNAP Admit Card 2024?

Candidates must follow the below mentioned steps to download their respective admit cards.

• Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
• Enter your login credentials and click on ‘Submit'.
• The screen will display the admit card of SNAP 2024 Exam, download it.
• Check if all the details mentioned on your admit card are correct.
• Paste a passport sized photograph in the space provided in the admit card.

Details on SNAP 2024 Admit Card

• Candidate's Name
• SNAP 2024 Roll Number
• SNAP Test Date and Time
• SNAP 2024 Test Venue
• SNAP Exam Day Instructions
• Documents to Carry with SNAP 2024 Admit Card
• Candidates must bring one of the below mentioned documents along with their admit card:
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card (UID)

Also Read: SNAP Admit Card

SNAP 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

SNAP Exam 2024 will be held on three dates across multiple exam centres across the country. Candidates appearing in the exam must follow the SNAP Exam Guidelines mentioned on their SNAP Admit Card. They are advised to go through them before they appear for the exam. Below mentioned are some of the important Dos and Don'ts of SNAP Test.

SNAP Exam Dos

• Candidates are advised to reach their SNAP Exam Centre at least 2 hours prior to the commencement of the exam.
• Go through the exam instructions thoroughly before starting the exam.
• Candidates with disability must arrive at the centre along with their scribe and relevant documents to complete the identification process completely.
• Don't forget to carry two printouts of SNAP 2024 Admit Card along with one of the below mentioned documents as ID proof:

1. Driving license
2. Passport
3. PAN card
4. Voter ID
5. Aadhaar card

SNAP 2024 Don'ts

• Candidates are prohibited to any kind of electronic devices to the exam hall.
• Don't be late as you won't be allowed to enter the exam hall after the stipulated time.

SNAP Test Date and Schedule

The table given below mentions the SNAP Exam Date and reporting timing for all three sessions of SNAP Exam:

SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern: Sections, Marking Scheme, and Duration

What is the SNAP Exam Pattern for 2024? - SNAP Exam is a Computer Based Test conducting online where in the questions are of two types namely Multiple-Choice Questions and Fill in the Blanks. It used to be a pen paper-based test before 2017 but was later changed to computer based one. Below are some of the important points regarding the pattern of SNAP Exam that aspiring students must be aware of: SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Section-wise Marks and Time Limit

• There is total 60 questions which are divided among the below mentioned two categories.
• SNAP 2024 will be a computer based test.
• The total number of questions is 60 and total marks is also 60. 
• Each question carries 1 mark and for every incorrect answer there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks.
• SNAP General English section will have 15 questions, A-LR section will have 25 questions while QA, DI-DS will have 20 questions in total. 
• SNAP Test Duration is 1 hour i.e. 60 minutes.
• SNAP Exam is an objective exam. Each question in SNAP Question Paper will have four options to choose one from and candidates must choose the most appropriate response out of these four options.
• Candidates can take a maximum of three tests for SNAP 2024 and they will have to pay fee for each attempt separately. The higher of the three scores will be taken into consideration for admission.

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024

The table given below mentions Nature of Question Paper and Topics and Marks Allotted as per the pattern of SNAP Exam of previous years:

SNAP Exam Marking Scheme

The students are rewarded with +1 mark for each correct answer. The exam follows negative marking scheme wherein one fourth mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Following are the sections in which the question paper is divided:

• General English - Reading Comprehension, Vernal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
• Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency
• Analytical & Logical Reasoning
• These four sections contribute to a total number of 60 questions.

Know more about SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern

Detailed SNAP 2024 Syllabus: Section-wise Breakdown

Since the minimum educational qualification required to appear in the examination is graduation, the question paper consists of the questions of graduation. It is designed to analyze candidates' general aptitude.

The detailed syllabus for the SNAP Exam 2024 is divided in 3 segments namely General English, Quantitative Data, Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

• Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation - Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Number System, Modern Mathematics, Graphs and Charts, and Venn Diagrams.
• Analytical & Logical Reasoning - Critical Reasoning, Arrangements, Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Sequences & Series.
• General English - Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction, Odd one out, Vocabulary Based, Idioms, Synonyms & Antonyms.

Know more about SNAP Syllabus 2024: Section-wise Topics

How to Prepare for SNAP 2024: Best Study Tips and Strategies

To start preparing for SNAP 2024 Exam, aspirants must be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern. It can help students become aware of what kind of questions are asked in the examination and what is the structure of the exam. This way, they will be able to achieve good score in the exam. To escalate the preparation, it is imperative to study from the best study materials. Below mentioned are the best books to prepare for SNAP Exam. Read in Detail - SNAP 2024 Preparation Tips: How to Ace the Exam

Best Books For SNAP Exam Preparation

The selection of right books is the foremost action students preparing for any exam must take. Below mentioned are the Top Books and Resources for SNAP 2024 Preparation:

Quick Links

SNAP Answer Key

SIU will release the SNAP Answer Key soon after the SNAP Test is concluded successfully. Candidates will be required to log in to the official website using their login credentials in order to be able to check their respective answer keys. Candidates will also be facilitated to raise objections till a specified date. In order to do so, they will be required to make the payment of INR 590 including GST per question for which the objection is raised. The amount is refundable in case the objection is found to be valid.

How to Download SNAP Answer Key 2024?

• Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
• Enter your SNAP ID/ Email ID and Password to log in.
• Click on the ‘Sign In' button.
• The screen displays your SNAP Answer Key.
• Go through it and download it for any future reference.

How to Challenge SNAP Answer Key?

• Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
• Click on the ‘SNAP Answer Key' tab and enter your login credentials.
• Click on the question you wish to raise objection for.
• Click on the ‘Save' button once all the challenges are selected in every section.
• Upload the required documents for the objections raised by you.
• Pay the requisite amount of fee via online payment mode.

SNAP 2024 Result: How to Download?

SNAP 2024 Result Declaration will be taking place on 8 January 2025. Students will be provided with a scorecard that would contain marks and percentile obtained by the candidates in SNAP 2024 Exam. Marks obtained by the candidates would result in preparing the cutoff list. The cutoff list is released by SIU after the declaration of result.

How to Check SNAP Result 2024?

• Visit the official website of SNAP i.e. snaptest.org.
• Click on SNAP score card 2024 available on the home page.
• Enter the user id and password.
• The page of scorecard will appear on the screen.

Read More - Check SNAP 2024 Results: How to Download Your Scorecard

SNAP 2024 Selection Process: What Happens After the Exam?

The selection process of Symbiosis International University for admission to its MBA and PGDM programs consists of two phases namely SNAP Exam and GE-PI-WAT Process. The GE-PI-WAT process helps in shortlisting candidates for the Symbiosis Selection process. GE-PI-WAT stands for Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, Written Ability Test qualifying which ensures students' selection in MBA/PGDM Programs offered by the 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University.

SNAP Score secured by candidates is considered to shortlist candidates for the GE-PI-WAT round. After all these rounds are completed, SNAP Cutoff and wait list is released on the official website of each respective SIU Institute.

The idea of expected weightage distributions for the SNAP 2024 Merit List is mentioned below in the table:

Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Scores in 2024

Below mentioned are the institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University that offer admission through SNAP Exam. The institutes have been mentioned along with the programs that they offer:

SNAP Score vs Percentile

The SNAP Score is the total marks students obtain in the SNAP Exam while SNAP Percentile is the number of candidates who secured lesser or equal marks. The snap score and percentile are two important factors which determine students' rank in the exam. 

Read in Detail - SNAP Score vs Percentile 2024

SNAP Cutoff 2024: Expected Cutoff Marks for Top Colleges

SNAP Cutoff for Symbiosis Institutes ensures admission to any of the 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University. According to the SNAP Score obtained by candidates, they are allotted seats. The table mentioned below gives the overview of the programs and SNAP Cutoff for admission to SIU affiliated Institutes. Note that this is the previous year cutoff of SNAP Test:

Read in Detail - SNAP Cutoff 2024 for Top Symbiosis Institutes

SNAP 2024 Test Centers: Full List of Cities and Locations

SNAP Test 2024 was held in 84 cities all over the country. Below mentioned is the List of SNAP 2024 Test Cities which are likely to remain the same for SNAP 2024 as well. The number of Test Centers for SNAP can also be checked on the official website of snap.

All About SNAP Exam

All the process of examination is online and after the successful completion of the registration, process candidate will be able to download their respective admit cardsfrom the official website on the scheduled dates mentioned by the conducting body. The final examination will be conducted on 10, 17, and 22 December 2024 in 84 major cities of the country. It is important to know that the examination center will be allocated on basis of the preferences made by the candidate while filling the application form.

After the completion of the examination, the answer sheets will be evaluated, and the qualified students will have to attend the GE-PIWAT to confirm their seat. The process is conducted by each of the constituent institutes individually. The GE-PIWAT is a detailed selection process which includes

• Group Exercise (GE)
• Personal Interaction (PI) and
• Writing Ability Test (WAT)

The selected students will be allotted a seat in a respective college and stream based on their performance in the mentioned stages of the SNAP Test.

Difference Between SNAP Exam and Other MBA Exams

"How difficult is the SNAP Exam compared to the CAT?", "What is the difference between SNAP and XAT Exam?", "How is SNAP Exam different from other MBA Exams?", these are some of the questions that generally create confusion amongst aspirants. The table mentioned below is the exact comparions between SNAP and other MBA Exams: 

SNAP Exam Contact Details

Symbiosis Test Secretariat, Symbiosis International (Deemed University),

Lavale, Mulshi, Pune - 412115

Phone : 18001231454 , +91-20-28116226/27, 61936226/27.

Whatsapp No.: +91-7709328908.

Email: info@snaptest.org.