{"id":17709,"date":"2025-09-26T12:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17709"},"modified":"2025-10-07T09:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:20:23","slug":"top-mba-colleges-accepting-snap-score-cutoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-snap-score-cutoff\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score: Cutoff, Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/35\/snap-exam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It opens the gateway to 15 prestigious Symbiosis institutes across India. If you&#8217;re aiming for an MBA program through SNAP 2026, this blog provides a comprehensive guide covering the top colleges, their expected cutoffs, rankings, fees, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>SNAP 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbiosis International (Deemed University)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Examination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Frequency<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a year (usually 2-3 slots)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tentative Exam Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a list of top Symbiosis colleges that accept SNAP scores, along with expected cutoffs and rankings:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SNAP <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/35\/snap-exam\/CutOff\"><b>Cutoff <\/b><\/a><b>(Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>NIRF\/Private Ranking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIBM Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, MBA (I&amp;E)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97\u201398<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 20 Private B-Schools<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management &amp; HRD)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, MBA (BA), MBA (IDM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94\u201396<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 25 Private B-Schools<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (IB), MBA (AB), MBA (E&amp;E)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201392<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 40 Private B-Schools<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIBM Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88\u201390<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 50 Private B-Schools<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIOM Nashik (Operations Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (Operations)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201387<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niche \u2013 Top Ops Program<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SITM Pune (Telecom Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (Digital &amp; Telecom Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Industry Linkages<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCIT Pune (Information Technology)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (ITBM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201383<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Tech Focused MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMS Pune (Defence quota, open seats limited)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defence-focused Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSBF Pune (Banking &amp; Finance)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (Banking)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201375<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized BFSI Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SICSR Pune (Information Systems)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (IT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65\u201370<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry-Level IT Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIDTM, SIHS, SSSS, and other Symbiosis institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized MBAs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies: 55\u201370<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain-Specific Programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>SNAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for SNAP 2026 and apply to Symbiosis colleges, candidates must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree with at least <\/span><b>50% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (45% for SC\/ST candidates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final-year graduation students are also eligible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Symbiosis institute may have <\/span><b>additional program-specific eligibility<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age limit or restrictions on the number of attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>SNAP <\/b><b>Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative, DI, and Data Sufficiency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>60 Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>60 Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/35\/snap-exam\/Pattern\">Marking Scheme<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Top SNAP Accepting Colleges \u2013 Fees Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approx. Total Fees<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIBM Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924\u201326 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCMHRD Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923\u201325 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIIB Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918\u201320 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIBM Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919\u201321 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIOM, SITM, SCIT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915\u201318 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912\u201316 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Books for SNAP Preparation<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Books<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey, Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quant &amp; DI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNAP is a gateway to premium MBA programs under Symbiosis University. A percentile of 90+ can help you get into the top-tier institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. Focus on speed and accuracy, as SNAP has a tight 60-minute timeline. Solve previous year papers, write mock tests, and refine your strategy for each section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For updates on SNAP 2025 registrations, admit cards, and results\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keywords to Use:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+by+SNAP+percentile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA colleges by SNAP percentile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=SNAP+accepting+colleges+2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNAP accepting colleges 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=SNAP+accepting+colleges+2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA admission by SNAP score<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=Top+B-schools+through+SNAP\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top B-schools through SNAP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+for+80+percentile+in+SNAP\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA colleges for 80 percentile in SNAP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=SNAP+percentile+vs+MBA+college\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNAP percentile vs MBA college<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It opens the gateway to 15 prestigious Symbiosis institutes across India. If you&#8217;re aiming for an MBA program through SNAP 2026, this blog provides a comprehensive guide covering the top colleges, their expected cutoffs, rankings, fees, and more. SNAP 2026 Overview Feature Details Exam Name Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 Conducting Body Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Mode of Examination Computer-Based Test (CBT) Frequency Once a year (usually 2-3 slots) Exam Duration 60 minutes Tentative Exam Date December 2026 &nbsp; Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score Below is a list of top Symbiosis colleges that accept SNAP scores, along with expected cutoffs and rankings: College Name Program SNAP Cutoff (Percentile) NIRF\/Private Ranking SIBM Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) MBA, MBA (I&amp;E) 97\u201398 Top 20 Private B-Schools SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management &amp; HRD) MBA, MBA (BA), MBA (IDM) 94\u201396 Top 25 Private B-Schools SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business) MBA (IB), MBA (AB), MBA (E&amp;E) 90\u201392 Top 40 Private B-Schools SIBM Bengaluru MBA 88\u201390 Top 50 Private B-Schools SIOM Nashik (Operations Management) MBA (Operations) 85\u201387 Niche \u2013 Top Ops Program SITM Pune (Telecom Management) MBA (Digital &amp; Telecom Management) 82\u201385 Strong Industry Linkages SCIT Pune (Information Technology) MBA (ITBM) 80\u201383 Strong Tech Focused MBA SIMS Pune (Defence quota, open seats limited) MBA 75\u201380 Defence-focused Institute SSBF Pune (Banking &amp; Finance) MBA (Banking) 70\u201375 Specialized BFSI Institute SICSR Pune (Information Systems) MBA (IT) 65\u201370 Entry-Level IT Management SIDTM, SIHS, SSSS, and other Symbiosis institutes Specialized MBAs Varies: 55\u201370 Domain-Specific Programs &nbsp; SNAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for SNAP 2026 and apply to Symbiosis colleges, candidates must meet the following criteria: Must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC\/ST candidates) Final-year graduation students are also eligible Each Symbiosis institute may have additional program-specific eligibility No age limit or restrictions on the number of attempts SNAP Exam Pattern Section No. of Questions Marks General English 15 15 Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning 25 25 Quantitative, DI, and Data Sufficiency 20 20 Total 60 Questions 60 Marks Duration: 60 minutes Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer Top SNAP Accepting Colleges \u2013 Fees Overview College Name Approx. Total Fees SIBM Pune \u20b924\u201326 Lakhs SCMHRD Pune \u20b923\u201325 Lakhs SIIB Pune \u20b918\u201320 Lakhs SIBM Bengaluru \u20b919\u201321 Lakhs SIOM, SITM, SCIT \u20b915\u201318 Lakhs Others \u20b912\u201316 Lakhs &nbsp; Best Books for SNAP Preparation Section Recommended Books English Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey, Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha Quant &amp; DI Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma &nbsp; Final Thoughts SNAP is a gateway to premium MBA programs under Symbiosis University. A percentile of 90+ can help you get into the top-tier institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. Focus on speed and accuracy, as SNAP has a tight 60-minute timeline. Solve previous year papers, write mock tests, and refine your strategy for each section. For updates on SNAP 2025 registrations, admit cards, and results\u00a0 Keywords to Use: MBA colleges by SNAP percentile SNAP accepting colleges 2025 MBA admission by SNAP score Top B-schools through SNAP MBA colleges for 80 percentile in SNAP SNAP percentile vs MBA college<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[679,678,681,680,682,677],"class_list":["post-17709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-mba-colleges","tag-mba-entrance-exam","tag-snap","tag-snap-2026-cutoff-for-mba-colleges","tag-snap-exam-colleges-and-cutoff","tag-snap-score-required-for-top-mba-colleges","tag-top-mba-colleges-accepting-snap-score"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17709"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18566,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17709\/revisions\/18566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}