SNAP EXAM: General Overview

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, commonly known as SNAP, is a national-level management aptitude examination conducted in India. Its primary purpose is to facilitate admissions into postgraduate management programs, most notably the Master of Business Administration (MBA), offered by the 16 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) constituent institutes. The significance of SNAP is underscored by its role as the mandatory entrance exam for these Symbiosis institutes. Beyond Symbiosis, some other private management institutes may also accept SNAP scores for their admission process. This makes SNAP an important entrance examination for individuals aspiring to pursue management education, particularly within the Symbiosis ecosystem.

Important Highlights

Particulars	Details
SNAP Full Form	Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
Conducting Institute	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year (with multiple attempts, usually three)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Exam	English
Number of Symbiosis Institutes	16
Courses Offered through SNAP	MBA/PGDM programs
Score Validity	1 year
Eligibility Criteria	Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
SNAP Exam Fees (Indicative)	INR 2,250 (for the test, institute application fees are separate)
Official Website	snaptest.org

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date/Period
SNAP 2025 Official Notification	Aug-25
SNAP 2025 Registration Starts	Aug-25
SNAP 2025 Registration Ends	Nov-25
SNAP 2025 Admit Card Release	Dec-25
SNAP 2025 Exam Dates (3 Tests)	Test 1: December 7, 2025 Test 2: December 14, 2025 Test 3: December 20, 2025
SNAP 2025 Result Date	Mid-January 2026
SNAP 2025 Exam Timings	Slot 1: 2:00-3:00pm Slot 2: 4:30-5:30pm

Exam Pattern and Section Wise Break Down

Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Duration	60 minutes (1 hour)
Total Number of Questions	60
Total Marks	60
Number of Sections	3
Sectional Time Limit	No sectional time limit (candidates can switch between sections)
Order of Sections	No fixed order, candidates can attempt sections in any order.
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer. -0.25 marks for each incorrect Multiple Choice Question (MCQ).
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability	15	15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20
Total	60	60

Score Vs Percentile

Syllabus