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SNAP 2024: Exam on Three Dates in December; Registration Opens in August; Check Process, Pattern, Syllabus, Top MBA Colleges

SNAP 2024 is an important and mandatory exam for MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis Colleges. Conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, SNAP 2024 exam will be held on three dates in December 2024. You can appear in one, two or all the three SNAP exams. Best of your score will be considered for MBA admission 2025. SIU will start the SNAP Exam 2024 registration process in the third week of August. There are more than 90 SNAP 2024 exam centers where the exam will be held. SNAP cut offs in top Symbiosis colleges including SIBM Pune (Average Placement Rs.28.16 LPA); SCMHRD Pune (Average Placement-Rs.23.71 LPA) among others do not go very high and remain between 90 to 95 percentile.


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Latest Updates

  • SIU to Conduct SNAP 2024 on 3 dates in December 2024
  • 15 Symbiosis Colleges to Accept SNAP 2024 Score for MBA Admission 2025
  • SNAP 2024 Registration Process Expected to Begin in August Third Week
  • You can appear in all the three SNAP Exams

Read Table of Contents below for complete details on SNAP 2024 exam, SNAP Full Form, eligibility criteria, step by step registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, cut offs and other details:  

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SNAP 2024: Table of Contents

  1. What is SNAP Exam? Why it is so Important?
  2. SNAP Exam 2024: Highlights
  3. SNAP 2024 Important Dates   
  4. SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern
  5. SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Key Changes
  6. SNAP 2024 Syllabus
  7. SNAP 2024 Preparation: How to Prepare for SNAP?
  8. SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria
  9. SNAP 2024 Registration & Application Process
  10. SNAP Admit Card 2024
  11. Top Colleges accepting SNAP Score for MBA Admission 2025
  12. SNAP 2024 Selection Procedure for MBA Admission 2025
  13. SNAP Test: Salient Features
  14. SNAP FAQs

1. What is SNAP Exam?

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP, is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 15 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Every year around 1 lakh students from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities and even Law take SNAP Test to get into of the 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges. SNAP 2024 is the 8th computer based exam in the history of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune. Earlier it was a paper based test. 

  • SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Online Test.
  • SNAP is the common, mandatory MBA entrance test for admission to the 15 Symbiosis Institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune.
  • The list of SNAP score accepting colleges includes some of the top MBA colleges in the country like Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune which is highly ranked among top management institutes in India

1.1 Why Taking SNAP Exam is So Important … Key Benefits

  • SNAP is the mandatory Entrance exam for MBA Admission 2025 in all 15 Symbiosis Colleges
  • Top SNAP 2024 Score Accepting Colleges have consistent 100% placement record with high salary. For example, In placement 2024, the highest salary at SIBM Pune is Rs.49 LPA and Average Salary is Rs.28.16 LPA; SCMHRD Pune highest salary is Rs.35.02 LPA and average salary is Rs.23.71 LPA; SIOM Nashik highest salary is Rs.22 LPA and average salary is Rs.14.17 LPA; SIBM Bengaluru highest salary is Rs.24 LPA and average salary is Rs.14.47 LPA 
  • SNAP is a short duration exam of only one hour duration with 60 questions. A moderate score awards high percentile in SNAP
  • SNAP has comparatively low difficulty level as compared to CAT and XAT
  • SNAP offers opportunity to appear in one, two or all the three exams and all the Symbiosis Colleges consider the best score obtained in any of the three exams

2. SNAP 2024 Highlights

One of the most important MBA entrance exams – SNAP 2024 has following key highlights:

SNAP Exam Particulars
Key Details
SNAP 2024 Exam Conducting Body
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune
SNAP official Website
snaptest.org
SNAP Full Form
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
Top MBA colleges under SNAP 2024
15 Symbiosis Institutes offering MBA programs including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIOM Nashik among others
SNAP 2024 Exam Dates
Expected on 3 Dates in December 2024:
December 10, 2024
December 17, 2024
December 22, 2024
SNAP 2024 Testing Mode
 Computer Based Online Exam at Test Centres
SNAP Exam Time Duration
1 hour (60 Minutes)
Total Questions in SNAP Exam 2024
60
SNAP 2024 Scoring Scheme
+1 Mark for each Correct answer, 0.25 Mark negative marking for wrong answer
Sectional Division of the SNAP Exam
3 Sections:
(1) General English- RC,VR,VA: 15 MCQs
(2) Quant, DI, DS: 20 MCQs  
(3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 MCQs
Sectional Time Limit
No, Attempt any Question from any section
Importance of Taking SNAP 2024 exam
Mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for admission to all Symbiosis Colleges
Exam Difficulty Level
Moderate as compared to CAT, XAT, SNAP
Required SNAP exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
88-97 Percentile
Exam application process
Online
How to Register for the Exam?
Visit SNAP official website and complete registration
SNAP 2024 Exam Application Fee
Expected Rs.2250/- (The SNAP registration fee will apply for each SNAP exam separately)
Number of Times you can Take the SNAP exam 2024
Three
SNAP 2024 Test Cities
90-95
SNAP 2024 Preparation Books
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay; How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma; ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma; How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma

3. SNAP 2024 Important Dates

All the SNAP exam details with important changes will be made available with the release of SNAP 2024 notification. The SNAP 2024 important dates are officially announced by SIU Pune. Following are the expected SNAP 2024 exam dates for registration, admit card and other SNAP 2024 important dates:

SNAP 2024 Exam Time Line  
SNAP Dates
SNAP Notification 2024 Release
August 20, 2024
SNAP Registration start date
August 20, 2024
SNAP 2024 Registration Last Date
November 23, 2024
SNAP 2024 Exam Registration Fee
Rs.2250/- for each SNAP exam (Under Revision)
Last date to Pay SNAP Exam Fee
November 23, 2024
Symbiosis Institute Programme Registration  Fee
Rs.1000/- per programme, per institute
SNAP Admit Card 2024 Date of Release
December 4, 2024 onwards
SNAP 2024 Exam Admit Card download Starts
(On snaptest.org)
SNAP-1: December 4, 2024 (For Dec 10 Exam)
SNAP-2: December 9, 2024 (For Dec 17 Exam)
SNAP-3: December 9, 2024 (For Dec 22 Exam)
SNAP 2024 Admit Card download last date
Till Exam Date
SNAP 2024 Exam Dates & Test Duration
1 hour duration exam:
SNAP-1: Dec 10, 2024
SNAP-2: Dec 17, 2024
SNAP-3: Dec 22, 2024  
SNAP 2024 Test Timing
Exact timing to be shared to the candidates through SNAP Admit Card
SNAP 2024 Result date
January 10, 2025


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4. SNAP Exam 2024 Pattern: Sections, Number & Type of Questions

Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune which conducts SNAP annually releases the SNAP pattern. SNAP Exam 2024 Pattern with Sectional composition is given below. The table shares the SNAP exam 2024 pattern from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, time duration and marking scheme in SNAP exam

Sections in SNAP 2024
Total Questions (All MCQ Type)
SNAP 2024 Marking Scheme
Negative Marking in SNAP
Maximum Marks you can score in SNAP
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
15
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
15
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
20
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
20
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
25
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
25
Current Affairs
Discontinued
--
--
--
Total
60
--
--
60

4.1 SNAP 2024 Scoring Pattern:

  • +1 mark for each correct answer and ¼ negative marking for each incorrect answer.
  • To provide latest updates on SNAP 2024, Symbiosis International University has opened free subscription process. You need to fill your name, mobile number, Email and City to get update on SNAP 2024
  • Over the years, SNAP has changed its question paper pattern from paper based to computer based. To get a high percentile (90+) requires 3-4 months of serious preparation.
  • The difficulty level for the exam is expected to remain same as of last year, despite all the changes in the pattern.
  • SNAP Cut off as expected by Experts at MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, is between 93 to 96 percentile for SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Pune.

5. SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Key Changes

In 2017, SNAP changed its exam format as Computer Based Test from earlier Paper Based Test. The very next year in 2018, SNAP pattern was changed again with introduction of special questions. The SNAP 2019 exam structure was changed again with fewer number of questions. The SNAP Test 2020 structure was changed further due to Covid-19 pandemic to 60 questions and one hour duration exam which is being followed for SNAP 2024 also. Following are the important changes in SNAP exam pattern  

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5.1 SNAP Exam Details 2024: Key changes

  • Candidate can appear in SNAP 2024 upto 3 times
  • Test duration is same for all the 3 SNAP exam dates.
  • Best of the performance of candidate out of the attempts he/ she has made will be considered for final percentile calculation.
  • The candidate have to decide well in advance and latest by the last date to apply, if he/she planned to give SNAP once, twice or three times

SNAP Exam Pattern: Key Changes over the years

Particulars
SNAP 2023
SNAP 2022
 SNAP 2021
SNAP 2020
 SNAP 2019
Number of SNAP Exams for admission to MBA programmes in Symbiosis Institutes
3 Exams (In Dec 2023)
3 Exams (In Dec 2022)
 3 Exams (In Dec 2021 & Jan 2022)
3 Exams (In Dec 2020 & Jan 2021)
1 Exam
Duration
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
60 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
Total no. of questions
60
60
60
60
110
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
15
15
15
15
34
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
20
20
20
20
35
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
25
25
25
25
36
Current Affairs
--
--
--
--
 
Special Answer Questions
--
Nil
Nil
Nil
 5

Also Read: SNAP Exam Pattern

 

SNAP 2023 Test 1

6. SNAP 2024 Syllabus

SNAP Syllabus 2024 covers the sectional test composition, number of questions, type of questions, important topics, scoring pattern in SNAP Test. SNAP Syllabus is subdivided into sections and sub-sections. This sectional sub-division in SNAP syllabus makes SNAP 2024 as an exam with more than 5 effective sections as the three sections are further sub- divided into sub-sections. Those who are preparing as per the revised SNAP Syllabus and pattern of exam stand better chance to score high in SNAP 2024 and get into their preferred Symbiosis institute. 

Section
Syllabus
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
Questions: 15
 
The General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability section will comprise questions on:
Reading Comprehension (RC) Passages: Total 5-6 Questions
2 RC Passage followed by 5-6 questions; RC topics are based on Facts, Opinion, Literature, Current Affairs among others. RC Based questions are directly related to the RC passage contents
Verbal Ability (VA): 5-6 Questions on Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms, Phrases, Vocabulary usage, Jumbled Paragraphs, Correction of Errors in sentences, Core Grammar usage – Conditionals, Active Passive, Indirect Narration etc.
Verbal Reasoning: 3-4 Questions on Critical Reasoning, Analogy, Identifying Parts of Speech and other topics
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
Questions: 20
This section syllabus comprises questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Although Questions on Data Interpretation are limited, they sometimes prove lengthier than questions on Quant and consume major part of the time. Topic wise syllabus is as below:
Quantitative Ability: 12-14 Questions on Number System, Arithmetic - Percentage, Profit-Loss, Interest, Time- Speed-Distance, Averages, Ratio; Algebra - Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations, Logarithm, Progressions,
  • Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Inequalities, Permutation and Combination, Probability Functions, Set Theory, Mixtures and Alligations,
  • Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration
Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency: 6-8 Questions on Series, Graphs-Pie Chart, Tables, Bar Graph
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Questions: 25
This section has highest weightage in percentile calculation in SNAP exam. The question topics include areas like computing, visualization, articulation, and problem solving, topics. The questions may be in the set form or may be individual ones depending upon the shape of the problem.
SNAP syllabus  contains following important topics in this section: Family Tree – Blood Relations; Seating Arrangement; Direction Sense; Clocks & Calendars;
Mathematical Reasoning; Analogy; Series; Coding – Decoding; Meaningful Word, Matrix; Visual reasoning; Syllogisms; Critical Reasoning; Verbal and Miscellaneous Reasoning

Read Complete SNAP Syllabus

7. SNAP 2024 Preparation: How to Prepare for SNAP?

SNAP Exam preparation 2024 can be well planned in 3-4 months. With the available preparation time, you can prepare on your own with the help of books and other study material, can opt for coaching or can carry on with a mix of both. SNAP 2024 exam preparation strategy should include the following:

  • Check SNAP Exam Pattern: You must be aware about the Changed SNAP 2024 exam pattern
  • Read the complete SNAP 2024 Syllabus: Important topics & Changes
  • Choose the best Books for SNAP preparation
  • Plan your SNAP Preparation Time and learn How to prepare for SNAP in 6 months, 3 months or 2 months?
  • Solve SNAP Previous Test papers & Mocks: How to attempt and analyse? 

7.1 SNAP Exam Preparation Books

A few of the best books for SNAP recommended by toppers to prepare for SNAP 2024 are:

7.1.1 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for English Section: VARC

  • How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha
  • Latest RC Passages and practice questions provided by Study centres like TIME, CL among others
  • Editorial and short articles published in English news papers
  • ‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
  • ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
  • Regularly solve the Verbal Ability questions from your study material especially on Para summary, Jumbled Paragraphs
  • There is also number of SNAP preparation books PDF free download available online for SNAP 2024 aspirants
  • Use the study material of best online coaching for SNAP 2024

7.1.2 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for Quant and DI

  • ‘How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
  • ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma, published by MGH Education
  • ‘Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ – by Nishit K.Sinha, Published by Pearson
  • ‘The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams’
  • Quant study modules by TIME, CL, IMS

7.1.3 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for Reasoning

  • ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
  • ‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)

Also Read: SNAP Preparation

8. SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria

SNAP 2024 Eligibility criteria comprise two major SNAP Exam Eligibility requirements. The first part in the SNAP Eligibility criteria is the SNAP exam eligibility to appear in SNAP 2024 entrance exam and the second part of SNAP 2024 Eligibility is the post SNAP exam eligibility with cut offs as required by each of the 15 Symbiosis colleges for MBA admission. The Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune announces the SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria as well as the eligibility criteria to apply for admission in each of the 15 Symbiosis Institutes.   

SNAP Eligibility Component
SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria
SNAP 2024 Eligibility: Qualification
(Completed Degree)
Completed Minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks in any discipline. Specific eligibility criteria will apply for specialized MBA programs
SNAP 2024 Eligibility: Qualification
(Appearing in Final Year Degree Exam)
Candidates in final year of Graduation can also apply for SNAP 2024
SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Maximum Age
No Age Restriction
SNAP 2024 Eligibility criteria for SIBM Pune admission 2025
95+ SNAP Percentile & other laid down eligibility parameters
Genders under SNAP 2024 eligibility
Male/Female/Transgender
Other Requirements for SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024
1.Valid Mail ID throughout the process
2.Operating Contact phone Number throughout the SNAP 2024 exam

Also Read: SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024

9. SNAP 2024 Registration & Application Process

You can register online on the official SNAP 2024 Exam website and can pay the exam fee online or by DD. The SNAP exam fee includes the fee for exam application form and for registration. Step by Step SNAP 2024 Registration Process is as below:

SNAP Registration Steps
Step Title
Description
Step-1
Login
Login to SNAP official website snaptest.org
Step-2
Register to as New User
Register with Basic details to get SNAP ID and Password
Step-3:
Verify OTP
Verify OTP & Mobile Number on Mail ID
Step-4
Sign in
Sign in with Generated User ID & Password
Step-5
Fill SNAP Application Form
Fill Up Personal, Academic, Work Ex details and upload photo
Step-6
Make Payment
Make Payment of SNAP Registration fee Online or by DD and submit
Step-7
Apply for Preferred Symbiosis Institute Admission
Register & Apply for Symbiosis Institutes’ Programmes
Step-8
Pay Symbiosis Institute Application fees
Make payment for the programme(s) selected @ Rs.1000 per programme per institute 

Also Read: SNAP 2024 Registration & Application Process

10. SNAP Admit Card 2024

After your successful registration and completion of payment of SNAP exam fee, SNAP 2024 Admit Card will be issued to all the candidates whose application is successfully submitted for SNAP 2024 till the last date to apply. There are three SNAP exams in December 2024 and for each SNAP exam separate admit card will be released. Important information & instructions to note about SNAP Admit Card 2024 are:

  • SNAP admit card is a mandatory document to appear in SNAP 2024 exam
  • SNAP Admit Card 2024 will be uploaded on SNAP exam website snaptest.org
  • You need to download SNAP Call Letter from the SNAP exam website
  • No SNAP Admit Card 2024 will be sent on mail
  • The SNAP Admit Card Download process remains available till SNAP exam date
  • You must download the SNAP Admit card and take a print of it, as no hard copy of the SNAP Admit Card will be sent to you. 

Also Read: SNAP Admit Card 2024

11. Top Colleges accepting SNAP Score for MBA Admission 2025

15 Symbiosis MBA colleges in India accept SNAP score 2024 for MBA admission 2025. All the MBA colleges in India accepting the SNAP test score are affiliated to Symbiosis International University, Pune. These Symbiosis institutes offer SIU University MBA degree in different streams. The SNAP cut offs in the MBA colleges will vary from institute to institute. Apart from the overall SNAP cut offs, the SNAP accepting colleges also consider sectional SNAP cut offs in shortlisting the candidates. Following are some of the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP score with expected cut off:

Symbiosis college
Expected SNAP 2024 Cut off percentile for MBA 2025
SIBM, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management)
97-98
SCMHRD, Pune (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development)
96-97
SIIB, Pune (Symbiosis Institute of International Business)
93-94
SIBM Bengaluru (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management)
90-91

Also Read: Top Colleges accepting SNAP Score for MBA Admission 2025

 

SNAP 2023 Test 1

12. SNAP 2024 Selection Procedure for MBA 2025

There are 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges for which SNAP test is conducted for MBA admission 2025. The application process in Symbiosis institutes opens with the start of SNAP registration process. You need to apply for MBA admission 2025 by paying Rs.1000 for each programme in your preferred Symbiosis institutes before they close their last date to apply.  

 

Candidates aspiring to join MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS) program offered by the Symbiosis Institutes have to appear for the SNAP entrance exam 2024. To appear in SNAP 2024 exam, one has to register for SNAP Test & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of program by paying separate program registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would need to attend the GE-PI-WAT process conducted by each of these institutes individually. The registration process for the exam and institutes is now simplified. Aspirants can now complete the exam registration as well as Institute program registrations on the same portal

 

SNAP Test Admit Card needs to be downloaded from SNAP official website. It will remain available for download till the SNAP exam date.

13. SNAP Test: Salient features

Let’s look at some of the salient features of SNAP Test 2024:

  1. Gateway to 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges: SNAP is the only exam, the scores of which are accepted by all the 15 Symbiosis institute across the country for MBA admission. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others.
  2. Moderate Difficulty Level: SNAP 2024 is a moderate difficulty level test divided in three core sections of  General English; Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data sufficiency; Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The duration of the exam is reduced to one hour.
  3. No Sectional Cutoff:  SNAP 2024 exam scores do not have sectional cut off. So, it offers you the opportunity to play on your strength be it Quants, LR/DI or English and maximize the score. However, qualifying score in each of the 3 sections has to be obtained.
  4. Leads to University MBA degree: All the SNAP exam accepting Symbiosis institutes are affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune and as such award University MBA degree which is recognized worldwide.
  5. SNAP, Similar to CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT: SNAP 2024 exam is an online computer-based test on the pattern of CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT. As per the past trends, it is expected that SNAP will have lower difficulty level than CAT and XAT and similar difficulty level with NMAT and CMAT.
  6. Low Cost Exam: SNAP is the low cost MBA entrance exam as it provides admission opportunity in 15 Symbiosis B-schools with the SNAP registration and application fee of Rs.2250/-. SNAP exam, SNAP Registration and SNAP exam application fee taken together comes to little above Rs.100 per Symbiosis MBA college.
  7. Simplified Application Process: You can apply to Symbiosis Institutes through SNAP Application Form. Aspirants can now apply for the programmes in each Symbiosis Institute through the SNAP exam portal by paying the Institute application fee of Rs.1000/- per programme.  

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is an important National Level MBA Entrance test for MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges accepting SNAP 2024 score. It is considered as one of the major entrance exams after CAT and XAT.  Thousands of MBA aspirants will register and apply and will test their skills on SNAP 2024 Exam Date for admission to various Symbiosis institutes. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, the authority which conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) exam, releases the SNAP Notification with all the details.

 

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14. SNAP Exam FAQs

Q: When SNAP is Conducted?
A:
The exam is conducted annually in the month of December on three dates.

 

Q: What is Mode of SNAP?
A: SNAP is a computer based test and is conducted at test centres. 

 

Q: When to look for SNAP 2024 Notification and complete NMAT Information?
A: SIU will release SNAP Notification 2024 with all the details about the SNAP exam in August second/third week. The process to register and apply for the exam starts simultaneously.

 

Q: How difficult is SNAP?
A: Despite being a highly competitive and most important MBA entrance exam in India, the difficulty level of SNAP exam is moderate.

 

Q: What is the Scoring Pattern in SNAP
A: Each correct answer in the exam is awarded with +1 mark and each wrong answer gets the negative marking of 0.25 mark. The raw score obtained in the exam is converted to percentile score.

 

Q. How many Questions are expected in SNAP 2024?
A.
SNAP 2024 exam is expected to have 60 questions of MCQs type

 

Q. Is there any sectional time limit in SNAP entrance exam?
A. No, you can attempt any question from any section in SNAP exam within the overall time limit

 

Q. Can I submit the paper early and leave the test center before the exam time is over?
A.
 No, the paper cannot be submitted before the test duration is over. You can neither leave your seat, nor can leave the test centre early

 

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Exam dates and schedule

  • Notification date: 20-08-2024 03:00 PM (Tentative)
    Registration – Online: 20-08-2024 05:00 PM to 23-11-2024 11:30 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 04-12-2024 10:00 AM to 22-12-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00 (Tentative), Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00 (Tentative), Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00 (Tentative)
    Result: 10-01-2025 10:00 AM (Confirm)

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SNAP 2016 - 98.10 Percentile ....
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SNAP 2016 - 99.23 Percentile ....
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SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024: Check Your Candidature for the Exam

SNAP exam eligibility 2024 is decided by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune. The  SNAP eligibility 2024 comprises two major eligibility requirements: SNAP Exam Eligibility  2024 and eligibility of SNAP 2024 with cut off score as required by each of the 15 Symbiosis colleges for MBA admission 2025. The Minimum SNAP 2024 exam eligibility require a graduation in any discipline with 50% marks and has no age restriction. SNAP is a national level computer based MBA entrance test leading to MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis colleges like SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIOM Nashik among others.  

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SNAP Registration 2024

SNAP Registration 2024: Process Opens in August; Exam in December on Three Dates;  Check Step by Step Process, Fee

SNAP 2024 exam dates are December 10, 17 & 22, 2024 and the SNAP 2024 Registration process is likely to begin in the third week of August at the official SNAP exam website snaptest.org. Conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, SNAP is a popular and mandatory entrance exam for admission to MBA programs in 15 Symbiosis colleges including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune among others. SIU will conduct the SNAP exam as computer based online exam at test centers. 

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SNAP Exam Pattern 2024

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Exam on 3 Dates in December 2024; Check Overall & Sectional Composition, Scoring pattern 

SNAP 2024 is the mandatary entrance exam for MBA admission 2025 in 15 Symbiosis colleges. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, the SNAP exam conducting body, releases the updated SNAP exam pattern, with the release of SNAP exam notification in August. SNAP exam 2024 will be held on three dates in the month of December 2024. SNAP exam pattern was revised during Covid-19 pandemic and since then same exam pattern is being followed. The expected SNAP exam 2024 dates are December 10, 17 & 22. SNAP is an Online computer based test and is conducted at more than 90 exam centres in India.

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SNAP Admit Card 2024: Download from snaptest.org; Check Dates, how to download, Test Day Guidelines

SNAP 2024 Admit card will be released by Symbiosis International University much before SNAP exam date. After your successful registration and completion of payment of SNAP exam fee, SNAP 2024 Admit Card will be issued to all the candidates whose application is successfully submitted for SNAP 2024 till the last date to apply.  There are three SNAP exams in December 2024 and for each SNAP exam separate admit card will be released. SNAP is a computer based test which is conducted at exam centres. Good score in SNAP 2024 will lead to MBA admission 2025 in 15 Symbiosis colleges including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune among others.  

 

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SNAP Answer Key 2024

SNAP Answer key: Check Release Dates; How to Download; Important Guidelines

Three SNAP 2024 exams are being conducted in December 2024 for MBA admission 2025 in all the 15 Symbiosis Institutes. SNAP Answer key release date is 4-5 days after all the three SNAP exams are over. The SNAP answer key Pdf contains SNAP questions and answers. However, the SNAP answer key Pdf will be available only to the eligible candidates who have actually appeared in SNAP exam. The SNAP Answer Key release date will be before declaration of SNAP result.  

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SNAP Mock Test 2024

SNAP Mock Test 2024: Take Free SNAP Mock Test with Answers with Latest Exam Pattern & Syllabus  

SNAP is a computer based mandatory entrance exam for MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis colleges. SNAP 2024 is scheduled on three dates in December 2024. Practicing online mocks for SNAP will help you in many ways, like getting actual SNAP examination hall feel, getting expertise how to solve the SNAP questions during the exam. Attempt below the SNAP Mock Tests for SNAP 2024 with same SNAP difficulty level and pattern. Please note this is not SNAP Mock Test Series. This is SNAP Mock Test free offered to the SNAP aspirants for practice purpose.  

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SNAP 2024 Syllabus: Check Key Changes, Section wise Syllabus with key topics

SNAP 2024 is a national level computer based MBA entrance test leading to MBA admission 2025 in 15 Symbiosis Colleges. SNAP Syllabus is released by SIU Pune with the release of exam notification in August every year on SNAP official website snaptest.org. You can also find the complete and section wise SNAP 2024 syllabus at MBAUniverse.com.

 

During the last three years, NMAT syllabus has remained on similar pattern with minor changes. Read below all about the SNAP 2024 syllabus and Exam Pattern– its overall and sectional composition, syllabus topics, total questions, weightage


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SNAP Previous Test papers

SNAP Previous Test Papers: Download Solved Year Wise SNAP Previous Year Papers Free; Check and assess your SNAP 2024 Exam Readiness

SNAP Previous Year Question papers with solutions are given below. SNAP Previous Year Question papers are the most important SNAP exam preparation tool. These SNAP Previous Years (Past) Solved Question Papers are brought to you by MBAUniverse.com. You can attempt or download free SNAP question papers Pdf with Answers below.

 

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SNAP Exam Analysis 2024

SNAP Exam Analysis 2024: Exam on Three Dates in December; Check Exam Pattern, Difficulty Level, Cut offs for SIBM Pune, SCMHRD; Analysis by TIME, CL, IMS

The SNAP 2024 Analysis will be published date wise immediately after each of the three SNAP 2024 exam gets over. SNAP 2024 exam will be held on three different dates in single slot on each day in the month of December. Apart from MBAUniverse.com SNAP analysis, you will find SNAP 2024 analysis by IMS, CL, TIME on this page.

SNAP 2024 Analysis Release: Date Wise

Below are the date wise schedule of publication of SNAP exam Analysis 2024 by MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, TIME and other top SNAP Coaching Centres:

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SNAP Vs Other MBA Entrance Exams

If we go for a comparative analysis for SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams, we may find that SNAP is very much similar to other national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT among others. 

 

Apart from sectional composition of SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams, the SNAP has recently changed its exam structure and has now become a computer based test with reduced number of questions and reduced time duration as against paper based test with more questions and longer time duration.

 

In this article, we will discuss the important features and changes of SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams like SNAP Vs CAT; SNAP Vs NMAT; SNAP Vs XAT among others.   

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SNAP Preparation 2024

SNAP Preparation 2024: Exam in December; Best Books, Strategy, top coaching; Check Month Wise Preparation Plan

SNAP is an important and mandatory MBA entrance exam for admission in 15 Symbiosis institutes. SNAP is a computer based test of one hour duration and is divided into three sections:

 

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability; Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency; Analytical & Logical Reasoning. SNAP Exam will be held on three dates in December 2024. Experts are of the view that SNAP preparation can be completed in 3-4 months. Below is the SNAP preparation plan for SNAP 2024: 


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SNAP Exam Centres 2024: Exam in 90+ Cities; Check SNAP 2024 Test City List

SNAP 2024 exam will be held as a computer based test in 95 cities in India. SIU Pune will conduct the SNAP exam all over India on three dates in December 2024. Out of these SNAP 2024 exam cities, many of them will have multiple SNAP exam centers. The number of SNAP 2024 exam centers has gone up from earlier.

 

Read Table of contents below to check the list of SNAP Exam Centres 2024, choice of SNAP test centres, documents Required at SNAP Exam Centres, How to Check SNAP Exam Centres 2024, and other details: 

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SNAP Result 2024

SNAP Result 2024: Expected on Jan 10, 2025; Check Cut offs in Top SNAP Accepting MBA Colleges

SNAP 2024 Result Release date is January 10, 2025. It is expected that immediately after SNAP 2024 result release, you will be able to download SNAP 2024 score card. SNAP Result will be for all the three SNAP exams which are scheduled on three dates in December 2024. You can download your SNAP 2024 score card from the official SNAP website in a single step from direct link. Last year SNAP score card download window is shared below:

 

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SNAP Percentile Predictor 2024

SNAP Percentile Predictor: Get Your SNAP Percentile Free in Few Minutes

There are 3 SNAP exams in December 2024 for MBA admission 2025 in 15 Symbiosis colleges. The SNAP 2024 has a changed pattern with changed marking scheme. You could apply and appear in one, two or all the three SNAP exams. To help you to arrive at your nearest SNAP percentile without waiting for result in January 2025, experts at MBAUniverse.com have prepared SNAP Percentile predictor. This SNAP Percentile predictor 2024 will be updated after each subsequent SNAP exam, taking into consideration the key changes in SNAP exam difficulty level, number of test takers among others.

 

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SNAP Cutoff 2024

SNAP Cut Off 2024: Check Cut off for SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and Other Top Symbiosis Colleges

SNAP 2024 is the mandatory exam for MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis colleges. SNAP exam 2024 will be held on three dates in the month of December 2024. The result of SNAP 2024 exam is expected on January 10, 2025. To help MBA aspirants searching for cut offs in top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores, MBAUniverse.com has prepared a list of B-schools based on their expected SNAP 2024 score Cut Offs. Besides, SNAP cut off Pdf for top Symbiosis colleges is also available for download with key institute details like fee, placements.

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1. SNAP Accepting Top MBA Colleges: 90+ Percentile Cut offs

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