SNAP is the exam for admission to the MBA programs of 17 B-Schools under the Symbiosis Umbrella (see details below). All these B-Schools are under the Institute of Symbiosis International (SIU) which is a deemed university. The best four B-Schools under SIU are SIBM – Pune, SCMHRD – Pune, SIBM – Bangalore and SIIB – Pune in that order. 15% seats, 7.5% seats and 3% seats are reserved for SC, ST and differently-abled candidates respectively. 90% of seats in Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) are reserved, comprising of 80 % for Children/ Wards of Defence personnel and 10 % for Special Defence Category. SIU also provides 5 % reservation for Children/ Wards of Defence Personnel in MBA ((International Business) programme of SIIB, MBA (Digital and Telecom Management) programme of SIDTM, MBA (Information Technology Business Management) of SCIT and MBA (Information Technology) programme of SICSR.
The SNAP exam will be held on three different dates, 13th, 19th and 26th December 2026. A candidate can appear for up to three tests for SNAP 2026. If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure the normalisation of the spread of questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all three tests.
SNAP Pattern
The duration of the test is 1 hour. There is no sectional time limit which means that a candidate can use the 60 minutes across sections as per his/her will. 1 mark for every correct answer. Each wrong answer attracts 1/4 negative marks .
| Section | Questions | Total Marks |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| Ethics, Morality and Values | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP syllabus
- Quantitative Reasoning – Arithmetic, Algebra, Numbers, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutations & Combinations, Probability, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning – Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Conclusions, Statement – Inference, Strong and Weak Arguments, Decision Making, Course of Action, Critical Reasoning, Linear and Circular Arrangements, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Clocks, Calendars, Blood Relations, Directions, Coding and Decoding, Letter and Number Series, Input and Output
- Language Skills – Grammar (Parts of speech, grammatically correct sentence, preposition), Fill in the blanks, Correct Spelling, Tense, Para Jumbles, Idioms, Compound Words, Active & Passive Voice, Figure of Speech, Spot the error, Identify the correct usage, Synonyms & Antonyms
SNAP is a very easy exam as compared to CAT/XAT/NMAT. But then, this is true for every test taker. So, you need to still be ahead of your competition. So, prepare well for SNAP. Speed is the name of the game where you have to be at your sharpest during those 60 minutes to crack maximum number of questions. Difficulty level is mostly easy with some questions of moderate level. Do take a number of SNAP mock exams to work out your test taking strategy to maximise your performance. Keep in mind that you have the freedom to take the SNAP exam thrice (of course each time, you will have to pay the SNAP registration fee)
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
SNAP 2026
A candidate needs to:
a) Register for SNAP Test,
b) Pay the registration fee of Rs.2,550 (plus GST) for SNAP Test,
c) Register for her/his choice of programme(s) offered by various Institutes of SIU,
d) Pay the registration fee of Rs.1,000, separately for each programme.
To register for the test go to www.snaptest.org
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| Registration Closes on | November 25, 2026 |
| Admit Card Live on (www.snaptest.org) | December 7, 2026 for SNAP Test 1 December 11, 2026 for SNAP Test 2 December 18, 2026 for SNAP Test 3 |
| SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT) 2026 | SNAP Test 1 – December 13, 2026 SNAP Test 2 – December 19, 2026 SNAP Test 3 – December 26, 2026 |
| Announcement of Result | January 12, 2027 |
SIU B-Schools and Programs
| Sl No. | Name of Institute | Programs |
| 1 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) – Pune | MBA MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) |
| 2 | Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) – Pune | MBA (Information Technology) MBA (Digital Transformation) |
| 3 | Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) – Pune | MBA MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management) MBA MBA (Business Analytics) |
| 4 | Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) – Pune | MBA ((International Business) MBA (Agri Business) MBA (Sustainability Management) |
| 5 | Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM) – Pune | MBA (Digital and Telecom Management) |
| 6 | Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) – Pune | MBA |
| 7 | Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC)- Pune, | MBA (Communication Management) |
| 8 | Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) – Nashik | MBA (Operations Management) MBA (Agri Operations Management) MBA (Operations Management) (Dual Degree with Durham University UK) |
| 9 | Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) – Pune | MBA (Information Technology Business Management) MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics) |
| 10 | Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) – Pune | MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) |
| 11 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management – Bengaluru (SIBM Bengaluru) | MBA MBA (Business Analytics) |
| 12 | Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF) – Pune | MBA (Banking and Finance) MBA (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Aston University, UK) MBA (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Macquarie University, Australia) |
| 13 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM Hyderabad) | MBA |
| 14 | Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) – Pune | MBA (Sports Management) |
| 15 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM Nagpur) | MBA MBA (Food and Agri Business Management) |
| 16 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Noida (SIBM Noida) | MBA |
| 17 | Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) – Pune | MBA (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management) |
