Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the SNAP for admission to MBA programs offered by various institutes affiliated with it. Every year, over 1.5 lakh 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. A candidate can appear for a maximum of three SNAP 2026 tests. If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will be no normalisation.
SNAP Important Dates 2026
The SNAP 2026 notification has been released, and you can fill out the application form from August 21, 2026. The exam is to be conducted from December 13, 2026 to December 26, 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official website www.snaptest.org for the latest updates.
| Event |
Timeline |
| SNAP 2026 Registrations Open |
August 21, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 Registrations End |
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Admit Card Release |
- SNAP 01: December 07, 2026 (Monday)
- SNAP 02: December 11, 2026 (Friday)
- SNAP 03: December 18, 2026 (Friday)
|
| SNAP Exam Dates (Multiple Slots) |
- SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 (Sunday)
- SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 (Saturday)
- SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
|
| Result Announcement |
January 12, 2027 |
| Declaration of Shortlist for next rounds |
February 2027 |
| GE-PI-WAT rounds |
February 2027 |
| Final Merit List |
March 2027 |
NOTE:
The official notification has been out, and the application commenced on August 21, 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 see their level of preparation.
SNAP 2026 - Important Facts
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 (CBT Mode) |
| SNAP Application Fees |
Rs.2550/- per test |
| Number of Questions in SNAP Exam |
60 |
| Sectional Composition of SNAP |
English-10; QA & DI-20; Reasoning-20; Ethics, Morality and Values: 10 |
| 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.
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 Business Management, Noida (SIBM, NOIDA) |
MBA |
| Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) |
M.B.A. (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management) |
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?
The official SNAP notification for 2026 has been issued. Registration starts on August 21, 2026. 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.
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