DETAILS ABOUT SNAP EXAM

ℹ️Full Form

Symbiosis National Aptitude (Online) Test (SNAP).

✅Eligibility

• Academic Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Marks: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.

🎂Age Limit

There is **no age limit** for candidates to appear for the SNAP test.

📖Detailed Syllabus

• General English: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies), Grammar, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction.
• Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, Modern Math, and interpretation of Tables, Graphs, and Charts.
• Analytical & Logical Reasoning: Critical Reasoning, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding.

⚙️Selection Process

The selection process for Symbiosis institutes is a multi-stage process:

1. Step 1: SNAP Computer-Based Test. Candidates appear for the online test and are shortlisted based on their overall percentile.
2. Step 2: GE-PIWAT Round. Shortlisted candidates are called for the second stage, which includes:
   • Group Exercise (GE).
   • Personal Interaction (PI).
   • Written Ability Test (WAT).
3. Step 3: Final Merit List. Each Symbiosis institute prepares its own final merit list based on a composite score giving weightage to the SNAP Score (50%), GE (10%), PI (30%), and WAT (10%).

💰Salary Potential (After MBA)

Placements depend heavily on the institute. Top Symbiosis institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD offer excellent packages.

• Average Salary Package (Top Institutes): Approximately ₹25 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per annum.
• Average Salary Package (Other Institutes): Approximately ₹10 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per annum.

🚀Starting Post & Department (After MBA)

NA (This is an entrance exam for a postgraduate course). Graduates secure roles like Management Consultant, Product Manager, Brand Manager, etc., similar to graduates from other top B-schools.

📋Job Profile (NA)

NA (This is an entrance exam for a postgraduate course).

🎁Facilities After Selection (in a Symbiosis Institute)

• Modern infrastructure with a strong focus on student-led activities.
• Experienced faculty with significant industry exposure.
• A very strong and active alumni network across the corporate world.
• Excellent placement cells with a wide range of top-tier recruiters.

🎯Scope

SNAP is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to the MBA programs offered by the 16 institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, known for its student-friendly features. A high score is the gateway to prestigious B-schools like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD, which are ranked among the top B-schools in the country.

🗓️Exam Dates & Frequency

• Frequency: The SNAP exam is held over a testing window, usually in **December and January**.
• Multiple Attempts: A candidate can attempt the SNAP a maximum of **three times** during this window. The score of the best attempt will be considered for shortlisting.

📝How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official SNAP Test website. The process involves registering for the SNAP exam and also paying a separate program registration fee for each Symbiosis institute they wish to apply to.

📊Exam Structure & Score Pattern

Scoring Pattern: +1 mark for every correct answer, -0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

⏱️Duration of the Exam

The total duration of this speed-based exam is 60 minutes (1 hour). There are no sectional time limits.

⏳Result Time

The results are typically declared in the second week of January, a few weeks after the final test date.

💸Fees

The application fee for the SNAP test is typically around ₹2,250 per attempt. In addition, each candidate must pay a program registration fee of ₹1,000 for each institute they apply to.

🌐Official Website

For all official notifications, registration, and authentic information, always refer to the official SNAP Test website: www.snaptest.org