SNAP, which stands for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is a national-level MBA entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). It is the exclusive gateway for admission to the MBA and other postgraduate management programs offered by its 17 institutes located across India.

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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune is a leading business school and a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Established in 1978, SIBM Pune offers a two‑year full‑time MBA program in specializations such as Marketing, Finance, Operations and Human Resources, along with a program in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Admission is granted solely through the SNAP test conducted by SIU. The MBA program fees are around ₹24 lakh, with approximately ₹17.2 lakh for the Innovation & Entrepreneurship stream. The institute reported an average CTC of ₹28.16 LPA and a highest CTC of ₹49 LPA in the latest placement cycle, with faculty strength of over 30 and most holding PhDs.

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Key dates and details for SNAP 2025:

Registration Start Date: August 1, 2025
Registration Last Date: November 20, 2025 (tentative)
SNAP Exam Dates:
- Test 1: December 6, 2025 (Saturday)
- Test 2: December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
- Test 3: December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
Admit Card Release:
- Test 1: November 28, 2025 (expected)
- Test 2: December 8, 2025 (expected)
- Test 3: December 15, 2025 (expected)
Result Announcement: January 9, 2026 (tentative)

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SNAP 2025 registration has begun today, August 1, 2025, on the official website snaptest.org.

SNAP Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade (45% for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes).
Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining the minimum required marks in their qualifying examination.
Foreign University Degrees: Candidates with a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
No Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in SNAP.

SNAP Application Fee: Rs. 2250 per test (non-refundable and non-transferable). Additionally, you need to pay Rs. 1000 for each MBA program you apply to. Exam Format and Structure:

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Total Questions: 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer (negative marking)

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Sections: The exam is divided into three main sections:

General English: (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) – 15 questions, 15 marks
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: – 20 questions, 20 marks
Analytical & Logical Reasoning: – 25 questions, 25 marks

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The SNAP syllabus covers a wide range of topics within three sections:

General English:

Reading Comprehension passages (often current events or business-related)
Grammar (sentence correction, fill in the blanks, active/passive voice)
Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, contextual usage)
Verbal Reasoning (para jumbles, analogies, syllogisms)

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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency:

Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic (percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest, averages), Algebra (linear & quadratic equations, inequalities, logarithms), Geometry & Mensuration, Number Systems (HCF & LCM, factors, divisibility rules), Permutation & Combination, Probability, Progressions.
Data Interpretation: Bar graphs, pie charts, line charts, data tables, Venn diagrams.
Data Sufficiency: Questions where you determine if given statements are sufficient to answer a query.