byDinesh
Updated on - 29 Aug, 2024
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, referred to as SNAP, is a national level test conducted by Symbiosis International University for admissions in its several constituent institutes for postgraduate courses in the stream of management including SIBM Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIBM Noida, SCMHRD, SITM, SIIBM, SICMR etc. Since 2004, SNAP is held in computer based multiple choice type and objective The 2-hour test comprises of 150 questions and provides rich opportunities for admission to more than 2000 seats in all the affiliated institutions of SIU.
SNAP test score helps the institutes to filter few candidates for the further exam process that includes Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test. It is common to release the SNAP results within 20 days of the test. As mentioned earlier, the total percentage for SNAP 2022 was 75, and the highest mark obtained by a candidate was 67.25. As per the exam calendar, SNAP 2023 notifications and registrations will start in the month of August and the test will be conducted in the month of December in the year 2023. If SNAP 2024 follows the previous years pattern, then it is expected to be conducted in the first half of December 2024.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
| Conducting Body | Symbiosis International (Deemed) University |
| Exam Dates | December 8, 15, and 21, 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (three attempts) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus | General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
| Exam Pattern | 60 questions in MCQ format |
| Language | English |
| Exam Fees | INR 2,250 |
| Number of Candidates | 1.25 lakh (in 2023) |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to MBA/PGDM programs |
| Course Offered | MBA/PGDM |
| No. of Test Cities | 94 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 020-39116226 |
| Events | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2024 registration starts | August 5, 2024 |
| SNAP last date to apply 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| SNAP admit card download | December 2, 2024 (for SNAP Test 1), December 9, 2024 (for SNAP Test 2), December 15, 2024 (for SNAP Test 3) |
| SNAP 2024 exam | December 8, 2024 (SNAP Test 1), December 15, 2024 (SNAP Test 2), December 21, 2024 (SNAP Test 3) |
1. Sign up for SNAP 2024 – Visit the SNAP official website www.snaptest.org and click on the registration tab. To proceed, complete the required fields so that you can set up your login information.
2. Fill the SNAP application form – Applicants should use their login details and password that they created during registration. It is necessary to complete all the fields of the application form, indicating the academic and personal data of the candidate.
3. Upload documents – You can upload scanned copies of your passport size photo, signature, educational qualifications, caste certificate (if applicable) etc, in the specified format.
4. Registration fee payment–Payment of SNAP registration fee through credit/debit card, through net banking or through UPI. Depending on the category, the fee is different.
5. Choose test cities - A candidate has to select any three preferred SNAP test center cities. Centres are identified according to the first come first served basis.
6. Download admit card – The admit card of SNAP will be uploaded on the official website 10 to 15 days prior to the SNAP exam. And right click on it and then save it or you can directly download it and take a printout.
7. Appear for SNAP 2024 – This involves showing up for the SNAP exam on the test date and time at a designated test center with the admit card.
8. Verify SNAP result – This will be presented to you on the website in form of a SNAP scorecard. It can also be accessed by signing in to your account.
1. SNAP 2024 Application Form – One has to duly fill the application form with all the proper details and also attach it with the SNAP 2024 application fee.
2. Proof of Date of Birth - A 10th class mark sheet or birth certificate need to be scanned and uploaded as proof of date of birth.
3. The candidate must upload the attested copy of the marksheets starting from standard 10 to the standard or examination passed most recently.
4. Work Experience Documents (if applicable) – If you are having any full-time work experience, you have to attach their copies of experience letter, salary slips, Form 16 etc.
5. Reservation Category Certificate (if applicable) –Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD category have to attach a scanned copy of their valid certificate issued by the competent authority.
6. SNAP Eligibility Certificate (for students in final year) - This is applicable to the candidates who are in the final semester/trimester of their qualifying examination and have to submit the SNAP eligibility certificate.
7. Passport Size Photo - The candidate must upload his/her recent passport size color photo with white background in the prescribed format.
8. Signature – Scanned clear black ink signature must be uploaded.
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 2250 |
| College/Course Selection Fee | 1000 per college/course |
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Antonyms, Synonyms, Sentence Completion, Paragraph Jumbles |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation |
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Series, Puzzles |
| Data Interpretation | Tables, Charts, Graphs, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Data Sufficiency |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Business, Economics, Geography, History, Science, Technology |