SNAP colleges refer to the institutes affiliated to the Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune. These institutes or colleges accept SNAP scores for admission to MBA courses offered by them. There are a total of 17 SNAP colleges in India. Hence, aspirants planning to appear for SNAP 2026 in December have multiple colleges to seek admission in, based on their choice of MBA specialization and cutoff, as well as their performance .
The SNAP conducting authority, Symbiosis International University (SIU), has announced the exam date and application process. The
SNAP registration process is underway from August 21 to November 25, 2026. Candidates have to apply for SNAP colleges within the same duration. This article of Hitbullsye brings to you a detailed account of the SNAP colleges, programmes offered and other details.
The top choices for SNAP takers are SIBM Pune and SCHMRD Pune. But over the years, the SNAP colleges have expanded their horizons not just geographically, but in diverse fields such as IT and culinary skills.
List of SNAP Colleges in India
The SNAP colleges are located across Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Noida. The table below brings the complete list along with the programmes offered.
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SNAP Colleges
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Programmes Offered
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
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MBA
MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
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Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), Pune
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MBA (Information Technology)
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Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune
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MBA
MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management)
MBA (Business Analytics)
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Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune
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MBA (International Business)
MBA (Agri Business)
MBA (Sustainability Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune
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MBA (Digital and Telecom Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune
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MBA
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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune
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MBA (Communication Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik
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MBA (Operations Management)
MBA (Agri Operations Management)
MBA (Operations Manaement - Dual Degree with Durham University Business School, United Kingdom)
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Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT), Pune
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MBA (Information Technology Business Management)
MBA (Data Science and Data Analytics)
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Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Pune
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MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru
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MBA
MBA (Business Analytics)
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Symbiosis School of Business and Finance (SSBF), Pune
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MBA (Banking and Finance)
MBA (Banking and Finance - Dual Degree with Aston University, UK)
MBA (Banking and Finance - Dual Degree with Macquarie University, Australia)
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad
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MBA
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Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS), Pune
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MBA (Sports Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur
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MBA
MBA (Food and Agri Business Management)
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Noida
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MBA
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Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS), Pune
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MBA (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management)
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How to Apply for SNAP Colleges
Candidates have to apply for SNAP colleges while applying for the exam. Within the
SNAP application form, there is a section for selecting programmes and colleges. Check below the steps to select the SNAP colleges and corresponding programmes.
- Visit the SNAP 2026 official website - www.snaptest.org
- Click on ‘Register Now’
- Click on ‘Register’ if you have not registered yet and click on the agreement checkbox and click on ‘Continue’ tab
- Enter the personal details, select SNAP 2026 exam dates and cities and upload passport-size photograph
- Pay the exam fee which is Rs 2,550 through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI and Demand Draft (DD)
- Fill up the rest of the sections with the mandatory details
- In the section for programme selection, select the programmes offered at the SNAP colleges
- Click on the checkbox whether you wish to apply for the Symbiosis Dubai MBA programme
- Verify the details in the Summary section
- Pay the SNAP college application fee, which is Rs 1,000 per programme
- If you wish to add colleges or programmes, you can login and edit the selections and pay the additional fee.
Factors to Choose SNAP Colleges
While making the choice of SNAP colleges, candidates should consider the following factors.
- MBA Programme Specialization: The SNAP colleges offer a diverse range of specializations across fields like IT and Telecom, Operations Management, Agri Business Management, Sports Management, Culinary Management, among others.
- SNAP College Ranking: Check the ranking of the SIU institute from a credible ranking systems such as NIRF, IIRF and certain media houses such as India Today, Business Today, etc.
- Seats and Fee: The higher the number of seats, the better your chances of being selected by the SNAP colleges. Hence, you should check the seats or the intakes along with the programme-wise fees while making the list of institutes to select while filling the SNAP application form.
- Placement Data: The placement reports of the SNAP colleges provide important information and selection factors for students to consider. Tally the fee with the average or median salary offered to deduce whether the institute will be worthy of the ROI.
- SNAP College Cutoff of Past Year: Check the previous years’ SNAP cutoff of the colleges and make an estimate of your admission chances based on your preparation level.
SNAP 2026 Important Dates
SIU had announced the SNAP 2026 notification on August 19. The exam will be conducted in three days, December 13, December 19 and December 26, 2026. The below table brings the complete schedule for the exam.
Take place on December 13, 19 and December 26, 2026.
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Event
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Dates
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SNAP 2026 Registration and Payment Closes
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November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Admit Card Availability
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- SNAP 01: December 07, 2026 (Monday)
- SNAP 02: December 11, 2026 (Friday)
- SNAP 03: December 18, 2026 (Friday)
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SNAP Test (Multiple Attempts)
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- SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 (Sunday)
- SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 (Saturday)
- SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
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Announcement of Result
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January 12, 2027 (Tuesday)
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Candidates should also check the admission schedule for each of the SNAP colleges. The final admission takes place based on the SNAP scores obtained, Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). SNAP score carries the highest weightage which is 50 per cent, followed by PI, which is 30 per cent. GE and WAT carry 10 per cent weightage each.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many SNAP colleges are there in India?
A: There are a total of 17 colleges affiliated to the Symbiosis International University. The admission to all these 17 SNAP colleges are conducted through the entrance exam scores, GE, WAT and PI.
Q: What are the programmes offered at SNAP colleges?
A: The SNAP colleges offer MBA programmes of two-year duration across different specializations including IT, Telecom, Operations Management, Telecom Management, Food Technology, Agri Business Management, among others. The total number of MBA programmes offered at the colleges is over 20.
Q: What is the admission criteria at the SNAP colleges?
A: The admission process at SNAP colleges is based on the following factors and weightages.
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Parameters
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Weightage
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SNAP Score
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50%
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GE
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10%
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WAT
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10%
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PI
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30%
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Q: Can I appear for SNAP 2026 in all three days?
A: Yes, you can appear for SNAP on all three days and the best of the three scores will be considered for admission.
Q: What is the last date ro apply for the SNAP colleges?
A: Although the last date of SNAP 2026 application process is November 25, the application for colleges varies from institute to institute, between December 2026 and January 2027.
Q: What is the difficulty level of SNAP?
A: The difficulty level of SNAP is labelled as moderate to tough. It is easier than CAT or XAT.
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