SNAP
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various management programs in Symbiosis Institutes across India..
About SNAP
The SNAP exam is a national-level entrance test for MBA programs at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), featuring 60 MCQs across English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quant sections with a 1-hour duration. It includes negative marking, and scores are used for admission into Symbiosis institutes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
- Final Year Students: Final-year graduation students can apply, provided they meet eligibility requirements upon result declaration.
Exam Structure
The SNAP exam is a computer-based test (CBT) held annually, usually in December. Candidates can take the exam up to three times in a single testing window, with the best score counted for final admission.
Exam Pattern
- Total Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour).
- Total Questions: 60 questions.
- Sections: 3 sections.
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer.
Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Verbal Ability) | 15 | 15 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
Exam Syllabus and Sections
The SNAP exam has three primary sections:
General English (Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning)
- Topics include reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, verbal reasoning, and critical reasoning.
- Number of Questions: 15
- Marks: 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Topics include puzzles, arrangements, coding-decoding, series, family tree, analogies, cause and effect, data sufficiency, and other logical reasoning topics.
- Number of Questions: 25
- Marks: 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency
- Topics include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, data interpretation, and data sufficiency.
- Number of Questions: 20
- Marks: 20
Exam Syllabus and Sections
The SNAP exam has three primary sections:
General English (Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning)
- Topics include reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, verbal reasoning, and critical reasoning.
- Number of Questions: 15
- Marks: 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Topics include puzzles, arrangements, coding-decoding, series, family tree, analogies, cause and effect, data sufficiency, and other logical reasoning topics.
- Number of Questions: 25
- Marks: 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency
- Topics include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, data interpretation, and data sufficiency.
- Number of Questions: 20
- Marks: 20
Registration Process
- Application Form: Available online on the official SNAP website.
- Registration Fee: Candidates need to pay an application fee, which can vary each year (usually around INR 1950 for the exam, with additional charges for each Symbiosis institute program applied to).
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: Typically in August or September
- Registration End Date: Generally in November
- Admit Card Release Date: December
- Exam Dates: Usually held in December (across multiple days, allowing candidates to appear on different dates)
- Results Announcement: January
Selection Process After the Exam
- Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT): Based on the SNAP score, candidates are shortlisted by individual institutes.
- Final Selection: Each institute may have its specific admission criteria, which could include Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).
- Merit List: The final merit list is prepared based on the SNAP score, GD-PI-WAT performance, academic background, and work experience (if applicable).