SNAP Exam 2024: Dates, Registration, Eligibility Syllabus, Pattern

Overview: The SNAP Exam registration will begin on 5 August 2024. The SNAP entrance exam is tentatively scheduled in December 2024. Read on to know the complete information about the SNAP eligibility criteria, SNAP exam fees, SNAP exam pattern and more!

• The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted through a Computer-based test.
• The SNAP exam has a total of 60 Questions with four options that need to be completed in 60 minutes SNAP exam duration.
• The SNAP entrance exam is mandatory for admission to 17 colleges' MBA programs. It assesses candidates' General English, Reasoning, and Aptitude skills.

Let's learn more about the SNAP exam eligibility for the SNAP exam, the SNAP exam structure, the SNAP registration fees, and much more!

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What is SNAP Exam?

SNAP or Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is an MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International Deemed University.

The SNAP exam 2024 will be conducted online on a computer based on three different dates. The candidates can appear for the SNAP exam three times. 

Every year, more than 1 lakh MBA aspirants appear for the SNAP exam for admission to 17 colleges affiliated with SIU.

There are a total of 60 MCQs that need to be answered in 60 minutes. There is no sectional timing in the SNAP exam.

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SNAP Entrance Exam 2024: Important Highlights

SNAP Entrance Exam 2024 Particulars	SNAP Exam Details
SNAP full form	Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
SNAP Exam Conducting Authority	Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
SNAP Entrance Exam Date	To be notified
SNAP Exam Registration Start Date	5 August 2024
SNAP Exam frequency	Thrice a year
SNAP Exam Level	National
Mode of application	Online Only
SNAP Exam Application fee	INR 2250 per test
SNAP Exam Age limit	No age limit
Mode of examination	Computer Based Exam
Number of seats	Around 2500
Number of SNAP applications	Over 1 Lakh as per SNAP 2023
Number of test cities for SNAP examination	80 cities
SNAP Exam timings	To be notified
SNAP Exam language	English
SNAP Exam Selection Process	SNAP score, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview
SNAP Exam Sections	General English Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

SNAP Exam Dates 2024 

The SNAP exam is held in December every year. You can check the SNAP exam important dates here:

SNAP Exam registration Date - Events	SNAP college registration date (tentative)
SNAP 2024 Registration Start Date	5 August 2024
SNAP 2024 Registration Last Date	22 November 2024
SNAP last date registration fee payment	22 November 2024
SNAP registration date for admit card release	02 December 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 1 09 December 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 02 15 December 2024 (Sunday) for SNAP Test 03
SNAP Entrance Exam date	08 December 2024 (Sunday) 15 December 2024 (Sunday) 21 December 2024 (Saturday)
SNAP exam result date	January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

SNAP Exam Registration Fees 2024

What will the SNAP exam application fees be? The last date to pay the SNAP registration fees has yet to be announced. 

The institute's SNAP test registration fee and SNAP registration fee are both different.

The SNAP exam registration fee for 2024 is INR 2,250/- applicable taxes, while the SNAP fee for the program is INR 1000/-. You can use the following payment methods:

• Billdesk payment gateway
• Easebuzz payment gateway
• Demand Draft

Note* According to the SNAP notification, the SNAP registration and programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Eligibility Criteria for SNAP Exam 2024

You need to meet the following eligibility criteria if targeting SNAP entrance exam 2024:

• A must-have graduation degree from a recognised university with a minimum percentage.
  • 55% (General/OBC candidates)
  • 45% for (SC/ST)
• If you are in the final year of your graduation, you are eligible to take the SNAP exam in 2024.
• If you have completed your education at a foreign university and obtained certification from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), then you are also eligible for SNAP 2024.

SNAP Exam 2024: Exam Pattern 

The SNAP entrance exam consists of three sections: General English (Reading comprehension, Verbal ability, and verbal reasoning), Analytical and logical reasoning, and Quantitative ability. 

The total number of SNAP questions is 60, SNAP total marks are 60, and the overall SNAP exam duration is 60 minutes. The SNAP paper pattern includes:

SNAP Exam Sections	No of questions	Marks per Correct answer	Total marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning	15	1	15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	1	25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	1	20
Total	60	60

Note* There is no sectional time limit for SNAP exam 2024.

SNAP Marking Scheme 2024

The SNAP exam 2024 will be held on three different dates, and candidates are allowed to give all three attempts.

If a candidate appears for more than one SNAP exam, then the marks obtained higher will be considered for evaluation. 

There will be no normalisation process for the SNAP exam.

Here are the complete insights about the SNAP exam marking scheme:

• The SNAP exam is an objective type test with 4 options to choose from. 
• Correct Answer:  +1 mark is awarded for the right answers.
• Negative Marking: -0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Unanswered Questions: No marks will be deducted for skipped questions.

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How to Register for SNAP Exam 2024?

If you are an MBA aspirant and want to apply for the SNAP exam 2024, then follow the steps:

Step 1: Access the official SNAP registration portal by clicking on the following link: www.snaptest.org

Step 2: Select the 'new user' tab.

Step 3: Review the terms and conditions carefully, then click the 'I agree' button to proceed.

Step 4: Log in again and fill out the SNAP exam form.

Step 5: Pay the registration fee.

Step 6: Fill out Part II of the SNAP Test Entrance Exam form and provide the necessary information about the institutes that interest you.

Step 7: Once you have paid for the SNAP application form 2024, the Symbiosis Test Secretariat will review and validate the payment details.

Step 8: After the review process, a confirmation mail regarding the receipt of payment will be shared on your provided mail ID.

Step 9: Your SNAP  Admit Card will only be available once the payment has been verified.

NOTE: Once a candidate has paid the SNAP Test Entrance exam form registration fee, they cannot request to change their test date or test location. The Test City and Test Date will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Pay as early as possible to increase your chances of getting a preferred test date and location. The address and location of the test centre will be mentioned on the admit card.

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International students and their Eligibility For SNAP Entrance Exam 2024

To help students apply to Symbiosis International (Deemed University), a comprehensive process is available on www.scie.ac.in that allows applicants to use a user-friendly online application. There are four categories that students can apply under: 

• Foreign National (FN) 
• Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Non-Resident Indian (NRI).

An English Proficiency Test is mandatory for foreign nationals, OCI, and PIO students. You can choose between IELTS or IELA. To meet the requirements, a minimum score of 6 is needed for IELTS, and a minimum score of band 4 for IELA. NRI students must have taken one of these two qualifying exams outside India.

International Students	Eligibility Criteria
	Candidate must have completed a full-time, three-year Bachelor's Degree program from any statutory University with at least 50% marks at the graduate level.
	For the Engineering Stream, a full-time four-year Bachelor's Degree program from any statutory University with a graduate-level threshold of 50% marks is required.
	Final-year students are also eligible to apply, but their admission will depend on obtaining a threshold limit of 50% marks at the qualifying examination.

Please take note of the following:

• Students who have failed their final exams or have backlogs are not eligible for admission. 
• Each program has eligibility criteria available on the institution's official website.
• Admission to the program is subject to meeting the specific eligibility criteria.
• It is the student's responsibility to ensure they have the qualifications for admission.
• Applying and paying the fee does not guarantee acceptance of eligibility.
• Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will determine final eligibility for admission after receiving all required documentation.

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Selection Process after the SNAP Entrance Exam 2024

To be considered for further admission into Symbiosis MBA programs, a candidate's overall SNAP exam percentile will determine if they are shortlisted for the GE-PI process.

• The GE-PI process is conducted separately for each MBA program, and each program's cut-off for shortlisting is calculated independently.
• Sometimes, candidates may be shortlisted for multiple programs based on their overall SNAP test entrance exam percentile.
• If this happens, the candidate must participate in the GE-PI process for each program separately. 

Note* Candidates must attend all components/tests of the GE-PI process to be eligible for admission to any PG program and to be considered eligible for any MBA program selection process at SIU.

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SNAP Entrance Exam Merit List Declaration

The Merit List and Wait List cut-off for different categories will be posted on the respective Institutes' websites.

• The movement of the Wait List depends on the availability of vacant seats.
• It is important to note that the candidate is offered a provisional seat until the payment of fees is confirmed by the due date.
• This is subject to meeting the respective programme(s)' eligibility criteria and following the SIU's rules. 

Snap exam Score (out of 60 scaled down to 50)	Group-Exercise	Personal Interview	Total
50	10	40	100

Note: Candidates are advised that no donation or capitation fee is required for admission into any programme offered by any SNAP entrance exam colleges. They should be cautious of any individual or outside agency promising them admission in exchange for such fees.

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SNAP Exam Weightage 2024-for International Students

For FN/PIO/OCI

Particular	Weightage
Graduation Transcripts	90%
Statement of Purpose	5%
Two Letters of recommendation	5%

For NRI 

Particular	Weightage
Graduation transcripts	80%
Entrance Test (SNAP/GMAT)	10%
Statement of Purpose (SOP)	5%
Two Letter of Recommendation	5%

SNAP Exam Reservation 2024 Policy 

Category	Reservation Policy
Scheduled Castes	The University has set aside 15% of spots for Scheduled Caste candidates, as per Article 341 of the Constitution.
Scheduled Tribes	The University has reserved 7.5% of spots for Scheduled Tribes in its academic programs.
Domiciled	This is as per Article 342 of the Constitution. Domicile students get 25% of the sanctioned intake seats.
Supernumerary quota	This only applies to Constituents at the Off-Campus Center, Nagpur. Kashmiri Hindu/ Kashmiri Pandits Families (Non-Migrants) and Kashmiri Migrants living in Kashmir valley: 02 (2) seats per program.
	For international candidates, the approved sanctioned intake is limited to 20%. [International candidates include viz. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Foreign National (FN), Non-Resident Indian (NRI) & Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)]

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SNAP Exam Syllabus 2024

General English	Quantitative, Data Interpretation, & Data sufficiency	Analytical & logical reasoning
Reading Comprehension	Number system	Arrangements
General grammar	HCF and LCM	Analogies
Sentence Completion	Number base system	Critical Reasoning
Sentence Correction	Work and time	Coding and Decoding
Synonyms and Antonyms	Work, pipes, and Cisterns	Clock and Calendar
One word substitution	Averages	Sequence and series
Jumbled paragraphs	GM	Blood relations
Contextual usage	Percentages	Directions
Odd one out	Compound Interest	Syllogisms
Fill In the blanks	Arithmetic Progression	Puzzles
Idioms	Quadratic and Linear equations
Syllogisms	Trigonometry
Vocabulary	Arithmetic Mean
Analogies	Geometric Progression
	Permutations and Combinations
	Menstruation
	Partnership
	Ratio and proportion
	Simple interest
	Time, speed and distance
	Profit and loss
	Venn diagram

Conclusion

The SNAP entrance exam is a comprehensive assessment that tests a candidate's aptitude across various dimensions.

By understanding the exam structure, focusing on key areas, and preparing strategically, you can enhance your chances of success.

Remember, consistent practice and a thorough understanding of concepts are key to performing well in the SNAP MBA exam. 

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