Updated on 19th March 2024 | 10:29 am | #TopSNAPColleges
The SNAP exam serves as the primary criterion for securing admissions to the MBA programs offered by Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, and its affiliated institutes. As many as 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges consider SNAP scores for admission into 26 distinctive MBA programs.
This student-friendly exam is known to be comparatively more accessible than CAT, making it a popular choice among candidates. To be eligible for the SNAP exam, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a reputed university or college, with a minimum aggregate of 50% or an equivalent GPA.
The colleges accepting SNAP scores are located across various cities in India, including Pune, Bangalore, Nashik, Hyderabad, and Noida. Graduates from SNAP colleges typically command an average placement salary of around ₹10-12 lakhs per annum.
Given below are the tentative dates for the SNAP exam 2024:
|
Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
|
Notification Release |
First week of August 2024 |
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Registration Begins |
First week of August 2024 |
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Last Date of Registration |
Last week of November 2024 |
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Admit Card Release |
First week of December 2024 |
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Exam Date |
First week of December 2024 (Slot 1) Second week of December 2024 (Slot 2) Third week of December 2024 (Slot 3) |
|
SNAP Result 2024 |
Second week of January 2025 |
|
GD, PI and WAT |
Third/Fourth week of February 2025 |
|
Final Admission List of Candidates |
Last week of March 2025 |
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Structural breakdown of Top colleges accepting snap score and courses offered by them are as follows:
|
Features |
Details |
|
Number of Colleges |
16 |
|
Average Fees |
₹7 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs |
|
Top 4 Specializations |
1. Finance 2. Marketing 3. Human Resources (HR) 4. Business Analytics |
|
Entrance Exam |
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) |
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Selection Process |
SNAP score, Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI), Writing Ability Test (WAT) (in some cases) |
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Locations |
Pune, Bangalore, Nashik, Hyderabad, Noida, and others |
|
Accreditation |
Symbiosis International (Deemed) University |
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Based on the SNAP 2023 exam pattern, difficulty level, and the SNAP score and percentile
calculation process, the expected cutoffs for top Symbiosis colleges for admission in 2024 are given in the table below.
Following are the top listed B-schools and their percentile cutoffs along with program fees and average placement records:
|
B-School/ College |
Expected SNAP 2023 Cut off percentile |
Fees (2yrs) |
Placement - Average CTC (LPA) |
Placement - Highest CTC (LPA) |
|
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Pune |
97 |
26.98 |
26.77 |
35.05 |
|
SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development), Pune |
96 |
25.81 |
23.7 |
35 |
|
SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business), Pune |
95 |
21.91 |
13.12 |
39 |
|
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Bangalore |
90 |
23.32 |
13.48 |
21 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik |
87 |
19.75 |
10.8 |
19.5 |
|
SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research), Pune |
84 |
8.92 |
7.14 |
25.9 |
|
SIDTM (Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management), Pune |
83 |
19.68 |
12.78 |
27.83 |
|
SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies), Pune |
79 |
16.72 |
10.6 |
21.5 |
|
SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication), Pune |
73 |
16.88 |
8.24 |
20.5 |
|
SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology), Pune |
78 |
17.97 |
11.2 |
30 |
|
SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences), Pune |
58 |
14.89 |
5.5 |
12.5 |
|
SSMC (Symbiosis School for Media & Communication), Bengaluru |
75 |
10.5 |
4.5 |
8 |
|
SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance), Pune |
60 |
20.92 |
10.56 |
19.59 |
|
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences), Pune |
55 |
13.75 |
6.5 |
12 |
|
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Hyderabad |
58 |
20.64 |
13 |
15 |
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While the majority of SNAP colleges are affiliated with Symbiosis International University (SIU), there are a few other institutions that consider SNAP for their MBA programs.
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College Name |
Specializations |
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NIA Business School, Noida |
Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business, Business Analytics |
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Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade (BIFT), Hyderabad |
International Business |
|
Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM), Pune |
Telecom Management |
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Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence (MILE), Pune |
Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
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MIT School of Communication (MITCOM), Pune |
Communication Management |
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Lotus Business School, Pune |
Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
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Indian Institute of Management Training (IIMT), Pune |
Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business |
|
Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, Pune |
Marketing, Finance, HR, Retail Management |
|
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Bhopal |
Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
Also Read: MBA Specializations in India
The admission process for SNAP colleges generally follows a similar structure, but specific details may vary depending on the individual college. Here's a general overview:
Based on your SNAP score and other criteria, shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of the selection process.
This usually involves a combination of:
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There are 16 MBA colleges affiliated with Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, that accept SNAP scores for admission.
SNAP colleges" typically refer to the Symbiosis institutes that accept the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) score for admission to their MBA programs. There are 16 Symbiosis institutes spread across various cities in India, all under the umbrella of Symbiosis International University (SIU).
SNAP Colleges with a good chance of acceptance at the 80 percentile are SIDTM Pune, SIOM Nashik, SIMC Pune, SIMS Pune, SCIT Pune, SSMC Bangalore, SIBM Bangalore.
Aim for approximately 40-45 attempts out of the 60 questions. This translates to a 67-75% attempt rate, allowing for some educated guesses in tough sections.