The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission into its MBA and other postgraduate management programs. SNAP serves as the gateway to 15 Symbiosis institutes across India, including popular ones like SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, and SIBM Bangalore. The test is usually conducted in December and allows candidates to appear in up to three different slots, with the best score being considered for admission.

SNAP is a computer-based test (CBT) lasting 60 minutes, comprising 60 multiple-choice questions. It evaluates candidates on three major areas: General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Each question carries one mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect response. The exam has no sectional time limits, giving candidates the flexibility to manage their time according to their strengths.

To be eligible for SNAP, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year undergraduate students can also apply. The application fee is ₹2,250 per test, and an additional ₹1,000 per program needs to be paid while applying to specific Symbiosis institutes. After the SNAP results are declared, shortlisted candidates are called for further rounds, which typically include Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT).

SNAP is considered moderately challenging and is known for its time pressure rather than question complexity. Due to its unique pattern and short duration, effective time management, strong reasoning ability, and grammar knowledge are key to success. Candidates often take mock tests and revise frequently asked topics to improve speed and accuracy. The competitive nature of SNAP, along with the reputation of Symbiosis institutes, makes it one of the most sought-after MBA entrance exams in India.

 

Here’s a clear, step‑by‑step breakdown of the SNAP application process:

📝 1. Register on SNAP Portal

  • Visit the official website snaptest.org, click Register, and provide your personal details (name, DOB, email, mobile number, etc.).

  • Verify your email and mobile via OTP.

2. Fill Part I & Pay SNAP Fee

  • Provide exam-related details like preferred test date(s), city, and upload a recent passport-size photo.

  • Pay the ₹2,250 fee per attempt online (credit/debit/Net Banking) or offline via Demand Draft.

  • You can opt for up to three slots, paying ₹2,250 each time.

3. Complete Part II & Pay Institute Fees

  • After payment, re-login to fill in academic qualifications and choose your preferred Symbiosis institutes/programmes.

  • Pay ₹1,000 per institute/programme—this is separate from the SNAP fee.

4. Payment Verification

  • Payments (SNAP and institute fees) are authenticated by the Symbiosis Test Secretariat. You’ll receive a confirmation email once cleared.

  • If paying via DD, send it to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat in Pune as per the address on the portal.

5. View & Download Admit Card

  • Once payment is processed, the admit card becomes available. You can download it for your selected slot(s) from the portal.

6. Correction Window

  • A limited correction window is available online after submission—though changes to name, DOB, test centre, date, or category are typically not allowed.

💡 Quick Advice from SNAP Takers

Reddit users warn that every institute choice requires an additional ₹1,000 fee. One said after selecting four colleges (without realizing), “it asked for payment again… I chose only Pune Symbiosis and paid…the portal asked for 3k more”—and the options remained pending unless paid.
So: carefully decide your institute list before paying to avoid unexpected charges.

✅ Summary

  1. Register → fill Part I → pay ₹2,250 per slot

  2. Fill Part II → choose institutes → pay ₹1,000 per programme

  3. Await payment confirmation → download admit card

  4. Minor corrections allowed; major changes likely closed

 

Here's a detailed overview of the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) syllabus, organized by section:

🧠 SNAP 2025 Syllabus Overview

SNAP does not release an official syllabus, but based on previous exams, the questions generally come from the following areas:

📘 Section 1: General English

Total Questions: ~15
This section tests grammar, vocabulary, and basic comprehension. Key topics include:

  • Reading Comprehension (short passages)

  • Synonyms & Antonyms

  • Sentence Correction

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Cloze Tests

  • Active & Passive Voice

  • Direct & Indirect Speech

  • Figures of Speech

  • Idioms & Phrases

  • Parts of Speech & Tenses

  • Jumbled Sentences (Para Jumbles)

🔍 Tip: Focus on speed and accuracy—questions are often short but tricky.

🔢 Section 2: Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Total Questions: ~20
This section focuses on arithmetic and basic mathematical reasoning. Topics include:

Arithmetic (High Weightage)

  • Percentages

  • Profit & Loss

  • Simple & Compound Interest

  • Time, Speed & Distance

  • Time & Work

  • Ratios, Proportion & Mixtures

  • Averages & Allegations

Algebra

  • Linear and Quadratic Equations

  • Inequalities

Geometry & Mensuration

  • Triangles, Circles, Polygons

  • Volume and Surface Area

Number System

  • HCF/LCM

  • Divisibility

  • Remainders

  • Base System

Modern Math

  • Permutations & Combinations

  • Probability

  • Set Theory

  • Progressions (AP, GP)

Data Interpretation & Sufficiency

  • Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts

  • Caselets

  • Data Sufficiency (basic logic + arithmetic-based)

🔍 Tip: Most questions are solvable without a calculator—practice mental math and approximations.

🧩 Section 3: Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Total Questions: ~25
This is the most important and highest-weighted section.

  • Coding-Decoding

  • Series Completion

  • Number & Letter Series

  • Analogies

  • Logical Puzzles (Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Directions)

  • Cause & Effect

  • Statement & Assumptions/Conclusions

  • Syllogisms

  • Clocks & Calendars

  • Venn Diagrams

  • Visual Reasoning

🔍 Tip: Practice past SNAP questions here; patterns often repeat with variations.

🧾 SNAP Exam Structure Recap

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

General English

15

15

Quant, DI & DS

20

20

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

25

Total

60

60

 

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