The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) serves as the gateway
to several of India's leading private business schools that fall under the
auspices of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). If you aim to get
admission in Symbiosis’s top MBA colleges, such as SIBM Pune or SCMHRD, taking
the SNAP is essential.
Symbiosis International University (SIU) has announced its SNAP 2025 exam dates. The SNAP exam 2025 will be conducted on 06, 14, and 18 December 2025. It is a national-level MBA entrance exam that provides an opportunity to get admission in top MBA colleges in India, like SIBM, SCMHRD, and others, under Symbiosis International University Pune (SIU Pune).
If you want to pursue an MBA in any program like a general MBA, Healthcare, It or more specializations in any MBA colleges under Symbiosis International University, then you should take the SNAP exam 2025. However, before registering for the exam, you should know a few things about the SNAP exam. Here is everything you need to know about SNAP 2025.
SNAP 2025 Overview:
A detailed overview of SNAP 2025 is presented in the table below. It provides all the necessary information related to the SNAP 2025 exam at a glance.
| SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| Conducted Body | Symbiosis International University |
| SNAP official website | www.snaptest.org |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Minimum Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Exam Pattern | 60 Questions in MCQ Format |
| Language | English |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2250/- |
SNAP 2025:
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility to join SNAP is quite simple:
+ A bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
+ Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD).
+ Final year candidates can apply, but they must meet the
eligibility requirements at the time of admission.
+ Foreign nationals/NRIs/PIOs/OCIs are also eligible through a
separate process.
+ Work experience is not required, but some programmes (such
as MBA Executive) may have different criteria.
SNAP 2025 Important Dates:
| Events | Dates |
| SNAP 2025 Registration | Opening Soon |
| SNAP 2025 Registration close date | To be announced |
| SNAP 2025 Exam Date | December 6, 14, and 20, 2025 |
| SNAP 2025 Result Date | January 7, 2026 |
SNAP 2025 Selection Process
Scoring good marks in SNAP is only the first step. The
complete selection process is as follows:
1. SNAP Scores
+ Candidates take the exam (1-3 times). SIU considers the best
score.
2. Shortlisting for GE-PIWAT: Based on the SNAP 2025 scores, candidates are shortlisted for the following:
+ Group Exercise (GE)
+ Personal Interaction (PI)
+ Written Ability Test (WAT)
+ Each institute under SIU sets its own cut-off for this
stage.
3. Final Merit List: Calculated based on
| Component | Weightage |
| SNAP Score | 50% |
| PI | 30% |
| WAT | 10% |
| GE | 10% |
Top Colleges Accepting SNAP Scores and Expected Cut-Off
Here are the details of the top SIU MBA Colleges, their major programs, and expected SNAP 2025 cut-off (scaled score out of 60)
| Institute | Program Offered | Expected 2025 Cut-Off |
| SIBM Pune | MBA (General) | 43-46 |
| SCMHRD Pune | MBA (General/HR/BA) | 41-44 |
| SIIB Pune | MBA (IB/AB/EE) | 36-38 |
| SIBM Bengaluru | MBA | 35-37 |