Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission into its 15 management institutes. If you’re targeting a management program through SNAP , this blog presents a detailed guide to SNAP-accepting colleges, expected cutoffs, flagship programs, and more.
SNAP 2026 Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Once a year (usually held in 3 sessions) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Tentative Exam Month | December 2026 |
SNAP Colleges List with Cutoff (Expected)
Here’s a list of Symbiosis institutes accepting SNAP scores along with their expected cutoffs (percentile-based) and flagship programs:
| Institute Name | Location | Expected Cutoff (Percentile) | Flagship Program |
| SIBM Pune | Pune | 97–98 | MBA (General Management) |
| SCMHRD | Pune | 95–96 | MBA (HR, Marketing, Finance) |
| SIIB | Pune | 92–94 | MBA (IB, Agri-Business, Energy & Environment) |
| SIBM Bangalore | Bangalore | 88–90 | MBA |
| SIOM | Nashik | 85–87 | MBA (Operations Management) |
| SITM | Pune | 83–85 | MBA (Telecom Management) |
| SCIT | Pune | 82–84 | MBA (Information Technology) |
| SSBF | Pune | 80–82 | MBA (Banking & Finance) |
| SIMC | Pune | 75–80 | MBA (Communication Management) |
| SIHS | Pune | 75–78 | MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
| SSSS | Pune | 70–75 | MBA (Sports Management) |
| SSMC | Bengaluru | 70–75 | MBA (Communication Management) |
| SSBF (Noida) | Noida | 70+ | MBA (Banking & Finance) |
Note: The cutoffs mentioned are based on previous years’ trends and may vary slightly.
SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) | 15 | 15 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer
- No sectional time limit
SNAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
- Final-year students can also apply.
- No age limit or attempt limit.
SNAP Exam Fee and Application Process
- SNAP Exam Fee: ₹2250 per attempt
- Program Registration Fee per institute: ₹1000
Candidates can attempt SNAP Application up to 3 times. The best of the scores will be considered for the final selection.
Top Programs and Specializations via SNAP
- SIBM Pune: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations
- SCMHRD: HRM, Business Analytics, Infrastructure Management
- SIIB: International Business, Agri Business
- SIOM Nashik: Operations Excellence
- SITM: Telecom & Digital Technology Management
Final Thoughts
SNAP is your gateway to some of India’s most reputed private MBA colleges under the Symbiosis umbrella. With a manageable difficulty level and multiple attempts allowed, it offers a great alternative or backup to CAT. Aim for high accuracy and speed, and understand each college’s profile and placement statistics before applying.
For updates on SNAP 2025 registrations, admit cards, and cutoffs
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