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| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
| No. of sessions | Two |
| SNAP 2024 Exam timings | The timings for the SNAP Test 2024 will be shown on the Admit Card. |
| SNAP 2024 Exam fee | INR 2250 |
| No. of test takers | 100,000+ candidates registered for SNAP 2023 |
| Mode of examination | Computer-Based Test mode |
| Scores validity | SNAP scores are accepted by all colleges affiliated with Symbiosis International University (SIU) and around 20 other private MBA institutes in India for various MBA and PGDM programmes. |
| Conducting Institute for SNAP exam 2024 | Symbiosis International University |
| SNAP exam website | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 (Friday) | Registration and Payment Deadline |
| December 2, 2024 (Monday) | Admit Card for SNAP Test 1 |
| December 9, 2024 (Monday) | Admit Card for SNAP Test 2 |
| December 15, 2024 (Sunday) | Admit Card for SNAP Test 3 |
| December 8, 2024 (Sunday) | SNAP Test 1 (Computer Based) |
| December 15, 2024 (Sunday) | SNAP Test 2 (Computer Based) |
| December 21, 2024 (Saturday) | SNAP Test 3 (Computer Based) |
| January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) | Result Announcement |
Here are the key points for eligibility:
Choose one or more from December 08, 15, and 21, 2024.
Visit the website snaptest.org and complete your registration by November 22, 2024.
Pay the non-refundable registration and programme fees.
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (not older than six months).
Download the Admit Card once available for the exact test timings.
| City/State/ Union Territory | City/State/ Union Territory | City/State/ Union Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Agra | Guwahati | Nagpur |
| Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar | Gwalior | Nashik |
| Ajmer | Howrah | Navi Mumbai |
| Aligarh | Hubballi (Hubli) | New Delhi-Gurugram |
| Ambala | Hyderabad | Noida |
| Amravati | Indore | Palghar |
| Amritsar | Jabalpur | Panjim-Mapusa |
| Anand | Jaipur | Patiala |
| Asansol | Jalandhar | Patna |
| Aurangabad | Jammu | Port Blair |
| Bareilly | Jamshedpur | Prayagraj |
| Belagavi (Belgaum) | Jodhpur | Pune |
| Bengaluru | Kakinada | Raipur |
| Bhilai | Kalyani-Hooghly | Rajkot |
| Bhopal | Kanpur | Ranchi |
| Bhubaneswar | Kolhapur | Roorkee |
| Bilaspur-HP | Kolkata | Rourkela |
| Chandigarh-Mohali | Kota | Shillong |
| Chennai | Kottayam | Siliguri |
| Coimbatore | Kozhikode | Surat |
| Cuttack | Kurnool | Thane |
| Dehradun | Lucknow | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dhanbad | Madurai | Thrissur |
| Dibrugarh | Mangaluru (Mangalore) | Udaipur |
| Ernakulam-Kochi | Meerut | Vadodara |
| Faridabad | Moradabad | Varanasi |
| Ghaziabad | Mumbai | Vijayawada |
| Guntur | Mysuru | Visakhapatnam |
| Topic | No of Questions | Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | Moderate |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | Moderate |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | Moderate |
| Books | Books |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Agarwal | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal |
| Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis | Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other MBA Exams by M.K. Pandey |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma | A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal |
| High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin | SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) Guide by Disha Experts |
| General Knowledge 2024 by Manohar Pandey | SNAP Solved Papers & Mock Tests by Arihant Experts |
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a very important exam if you want to study business management at Symbiosis University and its partner colleges. The exam is divided into three sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
General English: 15 questions, 1 mark each. Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 questions, 1 mark each. Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: 20 questions, 1 mark each. Total: 60 questions, 60 marks. Duration: The test lasts for 60 minutes.
You can take up to three tests, and only your highest score will be used. There will be no adjustments for different test dates; all papers are designed to be of similar difficulty. Any cheating or unfair practices will disqualify you from the test and future admissions. Make sure to prepare well and follow the guidelines to ensure a smooth test experience.
| Colleges | City |
|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune | Pune |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) | Nasik |
| Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SIDTM) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) | Pune |
| Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) | Pune |
| Symbiosis School of Media and Communication (SIMC) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) | Pune |
| Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) | Pune |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) | Pune |
| SIBM Bangalore | Bangalore |
| SIBM Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| SIBM Nagpur | Nagpur |
SIU’s reservation policy is designed to provide equal educational opportunities to a diverse range of candidates. This policy ensures that specific groups, who may face social or economic disadvantages, have access to higher education. The policy covers various categories including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Differently Abled Candidates, and children or wards of Defence Personnel. Each group has a specific percentage of seats reserved in the programmes offered by the university.
For example, SC candidates have 15% of seats reserved, while ST candidates have 7.5%. Differently, Abled Candidates have 3% of seats reserved, covering various disabilities such as vision and hearing impairments. Additionally, children or wards of Defence Personnel benefit from a significant reservation, particularly in the MBA programme at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), with 80% reserved.
There is also a 25% reservation for domiciled candidates at the Nagpur campus, ensuring residents have opportunities for admission. For international candidates, a quota of up to 20% is available. Candidates must provide the necessary documentation to validate their category status and select the correct category during application, as changes cannot be made later.
Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% of seats reserved.
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5% of seats reserved.
Differently Abled Candidates: 3% of seats reserved, including disabilities like vision or hearing impairments, and more.
Children/Wards of Defence Personnel: 80% reserved for children/wards in MBA at SIMS. 10% reserved for Special Defence Categories.
Domiciled Candidates: 25% of seats reserved at the Nagpur off-campus centre for candidates living in Nagpur for at least five years.
Supernumerary Quota: 2 seats per programme for Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/Hindu Families. Up to 20% reserved for international candidates.
Here are the previous year's question papers for SNAP, which can help you understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, and aid in your preparation.
https://www.iquanta.in/test/snap-previous-papers
https://cracku.in/snap-previous-papers
https://www.apti4all.com/cat-mba/previous-year-papers/snap
If you are preparing for the SNAP exam, it will require more than just studying - it will demand thorough practice and simulation of the actual test experience. Mock tests are an excellent way to assess your preparation, you can identify areas that need improvement, and build your endurance. By taking mock tests, you can gauge your current level of prep, pinpoint weak spots that need extra attention, and toughen up your test-taking skills.
https://www.ixambee.com/free-mock-tests/snap
https://unacademy.com/quiz/snap-mock-test-01/UW9Q4P6B18
https://cracku.in/snap-mock-test
The official SNAP answer key has not been released by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) since the exam in 2020. Until 2019, the answer keys used to be released before the result announcement as the exam was a single-attempt test.
| College/ Posts/ Academy | Cut off for general category |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) | 98 |
| SCMHRD, Pune (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) | 97 |
| SIIB, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of International Business) | 90 |
| SIBM Bengaluru (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) | 92 |
| SIOM Nashik (Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management) | 87 |
| SICSR, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) | 82 |
| SIDTM, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management) | 85 |
| SIBM Hyderabad (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) | 60 |
| SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies) | 80 |
You should set realistic goals and milestones. You should practice with SNAP mock tests and sample paper. You should focus on improving your weak areas. You should develop a time-management strategy for the exam
You should stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge. You should review and analyse your performance regularly. You should join a study group or find a study buddy for motivation. You should stay positive and confident throughout your prep journey
