SNAP 2026 Notification | SNAP 2026 Exam Date

Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the SNAP for admission to MBA programs 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 has been held over multiple slots and the candidates are allowed to appear in all sessions.

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SNAP Important Dates 2026 (Tentative)

As there is no official announcement yet for SNAP 2026, the following are expected timelines based on previous years. The exam is likely to be conducted in December 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official website www.snaptest.org for the latest updates.

Event	Tentative Timeline
SNAP 2026 Registrations End	November 2026
Admit Card Release	To be released on www.snaptest.org
SNAP Exam Dates (Multiple Slots)	December 2026
SNAP Computer-Based Test (CBT) Dates	December 2026
Result Announcement	January 2027
Declaration of Shortlist for next rounds	February 2027
GE-PI-WAT rounds	February 2027
Final Merit List	March 2027

NOTE: Once the official notification is released (expected around August 2026), a mock test is usually made available on the official SNAP website (www.snaptest.org) a few days before the registration deadline. Students are advised to take this mock to assess their level of preparation.

SNAP 2026 - Important Facts (Expected)

Here is a quick overview of important facts about SNAP based on the current pattern (expected to remain similar for 2026):

SNAP Exam Conducting Body	Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune
Number of MBA colleges under SIU	17
Number of Test Cities	79
Mode of Exam	Online
SNAP Application Fees	Rs.2250/- per test (expected)
Number of Questions in SNAP Exam	60
Sectional Composition of SNAP	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 once the notification is out.

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List of SNAP-accepting Institutes

Given below is the list of 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
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune)	MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management), M.Sc (Anesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Cardiac Technologist, Health Sciences, Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Renal Sciences and Dialysis Technology, Respiratory Therapy), MPH (Master of Public Health), B.Sc (Hons) in various health sciences disciplines

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Once the official SNAP notification for 2026 is released, you may check out the SNAP Eligibility and learn about SNAP Registration Process.

After the 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

1. Has SNAP 2026 registration started?

No, the official SNAP notification for 2026 has not been released yet. It is expected around August 2026, with registrations likely opening shortly after. Keep checking www.snaptest.org for updates.

2. Is the 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 can we give SNAP exam?

You can opt for multiple slots in the same year (usually up to three). Also, there is no lifetime limit on it either.

5. How many students are selected in the SNAP exam?

There is no qualifying cut-off for SNAP. So, your selection mainly depends upon the cut-offs set by your preferred institutes.