SNAP notification 2023 is yet to be officially released and here, you can have a look at the important dates as well as the list of MBA programmes offered by the affiliated institutes.
In 2023, SNAP will be held in the month of December. Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the SNAP for admission to MBA programmes offered by various institutes affiliated with it. Every year, over 60,000 candidates compete in the exam for a limited number of admission seats. Since 2020, the exam is being held over three days and the candidates are allowed to appear in all three sessions.
SNAP Important Dates 2023
Registration for SNAP 2023 is likely to begin in August and continue until November. The following table gives you the tentative details of SNAP exam dates 2023.
| Event |
Dates |
| SNAP 2023 Registrations Start |
August 2023 |
| SNAP 2023 Registrations End |
November 2023 |
| SNAP 2023 - Day 1 |
December 2023 |
| Admit Card Release - Day 1 |
December 2023 |
| SNAP 2023 - Day 2 |
December 2023 |
| Admit Card Release - Day 2 |
December 2023 |
| SNAP 2023 - Day 3 |
December 2023 |
| Admit Card Release - Day 3 |
December 2023 |
| SNAP 2023 Result |
January 2024 |
| Declaration of Shortlist for next rounds |
February 2024 |
| GE-PI-WAT rounds |
February 2024 |
| Final Merit List |
March 2024 |
NOTE: A few days before the last date of registration, a mock test is released on the official SNAP website. Students are advised to take this mock so as to assess their level of preparation.
SNAP 2023 - Important Facts
Once you are aware of SNAP 2023 exam dates, the next step is to learn other essential details about it. SNAP is a speed-based test of a moderate level of difficulty. Here is a quick overview of important facts about it:
| SNAP Exam Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune |
| Number of MBA colleges under SIU |
15 |
| Number of Test Cities |
86 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| SNAP 2023 Application Fees |
Rs.1950/- per test |
| Number of Questions in SNAP Exam |
60 |
| Sectional Composition of SNAP 2023 |
English-15; QA & DI-20; Reasoning-25; |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
| SNAP Scoring Pattern |
+1 for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking in SNAP |
0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer |
| SNAP Exam Application Process |
Online |
| Official Website |
snaptest.org |
While applying for SNAP, candidates can also register for the institutes and programmes they are interested in. For more details, you can check the official websites of the preferred institutes.
List of SNAP-accepting Institutes
Given below is the list of 15 affiliated institutes of SIU, that accept
SNAP scores for various MBA programmes:
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) |
MBA
MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
MBA (Leadership & Strategy) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) |
MBA (Information Technology) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) |
MBA
MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management)
MBA (Business Analytics) |
| Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune) |
MBA (International Business)
MBA (Agri-Business)
MBA (Energy & Environment) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM, Pune) |
MBA (Digital & Telecom Management) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune) |
MBA |
| Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC, Pune) |
MBA (Communication Management) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM, Nashik) |
MBA (Operations Management) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune) |
MBA (Information Technology Business Management)
MBA (Data Sciences & Data Analytics) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune) |
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
MBA
MBA (Quantitative Finance)
MBA (Business Analytics) |
| Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) |
MBA (Banking and Finance) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
MBA |
| Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune) |
MBA (Sports Management) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Nagpur) |
MBA |
Note that the above-mentioned institutes also offer other master degree courses, for which SNAP test is not required. Further, the remaining SIU-related institutes do not offer MBA programmes.
After SNAP Test is conducted, cut-offs are released by the participating institutes, and the candidates are shortlisted for the next round, consisting of a Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Essay Writing (WAT).
FAQs about SNAP 2023
1. Has SNAP 2023 registration started?
No, the official SNAP notification 2023 is yet to be released.
2. Is SNAP exam easy?
SNAP exam is considered easy to moderate by most candidates. If you have prepared for CAT, you can easily be able to ace SNAP.
3. Is calculator allowed in SNAP exam?
No, the devices like calculators are not allowed in SNAP.
4. How many times we can give SNAP exam?
You can opt for SNAP for all three stated days. Also, there is no lifetime limit on it either.
5. How many students are selected in SNAP exam?
There is no qualifying cut-off for SNAP. So, your selection mainly depends upon the cut-offs set by your preferred institutes.
