SNAP
The single entrance test for MBA programmes at the institutes of Symbiosis International University — including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB and SIBM Bengaluru.
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised university; final-year students may apply. There is no age limit. A candidate may register for up to three SNAP test dates in the same cycle, and the highest of the scores is used for percentile calculation.
Age limit: No age limit
Exam pattern
Computer-Based Test (CBT) of just 60 minutes with 60 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) across three sections: General English (15 questions), Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (25) and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (20). Marking is +1 for correct and −0.25 for wrong answers, with no sectional time limits. The test is held in three sessions on different December dates; candidates may take up to three attempts and the best score counts.
Syllabus at a glance
General English covers reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, grammar and vocabulary. The Quantitative section spans arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation and data sufficiency at a moderate (CAT-lite) level. Analytical & Logical Reasoning includes series, arrangements, puzzles, family trees, coding-decoding and critical reasoning. The General Knowledge section was dropped from the pattern in 2020.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification (SNAP 2026) | Late Jul / early Aug 2026 (expected) | expected |
| Registration window | Early Aug – ~20 Nov 2026 (expected) | expected |
| Exam dates (three sessions) | 6, 14 and 20 Dec 2026 (expected) | expected |
| Result | Second week of Jan 2027 (expected) | expected |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- Target SNAP (past papers and mock tests) — Disha Experts
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis
How toppers play it
- Sixty questions in sixty minutes makes SNAP a pure speed test — train to a one-minute-per-question rhythm on moderate (CAT-lite) material rather than hard CAT sets.
- Register for at least two of the three test dates: at ₹2,250 per attempt with the best score counted, a second sitting is cheap percentile insurance.
- Negative marking is a full 25% of the question value (−0.25 on 1-mark questions) — attempt aggressively on easy questions but avoid blind guessing.
- There are no sectional time limits — a common winning order is General English (~12-15 min) then Reasoning (~22-25 min) then Quant; lock your own order through mocks.
- Competition is dense at the top (SIBM Pune needs roughly the 97th percentile or above), so mock frequently in the exact 60-minute format — a couple of extra correct answers moves the percentile sharply.