Updated on 3rd March 2025 | 4:00 pm | #SNAPNotification2025
SNAP 2025 Updates: The SNAP notification 2025 is expected to be released in the first week of August 2025, indicating that the exam will be conducted in December 2025 across three different sessions. All SNAP aspirants planning to pursue an MBA from SIU must appear for the exam and begin their preparation from today itself. Before that one should be aware of the following pointers about the exam:
The official SNAP 2025 notification will provide all the important information, such as the SNAP 2025 registration window dates, eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, exam fee, and more. The registration process for the exam will start in the first week of August 2025 and will conclude in the last week of November 2025, with a possibility of extension. However, it is advisable to adhere to the deadlines to avoid any last-minute hassles.
The official SNAP notification will be released in the first week of August 2025, which will include all the important information, such as SNAP 2025 registration window dates, SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria, SNAP 2025 exam dates, SNAP syllabus 2026, SNAP exam fee, and more.
Based on the previous year's trends, it can be inferred that according to the SNAP 2025 notification, the registration process for the exam will start in the first week of August 2025 and will conclude in the last week of November 2025, with the possibility of extending it further.
The SNAP 2025 exam is most likely to take place in December 2025, on three different dates across three sessions. This exam plays a crucial role in gaining admission to SIBM and other MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores in India.
The notification for SNAP 2025 exam will be released on the official website (snaptest.org). If you are planning to take SNAP 2025, now is the right time to review the SNAP exam timeline and begin your preparation accordingly if you aim to get into the top B-schools.
Students can refer to the table below to check all the important dates for SNAP 2025 Exam to plan out their preparation schedule:
Event |
SNAP Exam Dates (Tentative Timeline) |
SNAP Notification Release |
First week of August 2025 |
SNAP Registration Begins |
First week of August 2025 |
SNAP Last Date of Registration |
Last week of November 2025 |
SNAP Admit Card Release |
First week of December 2025 |
SNAP Exam Dates |
|
SNAP Result 2025 |
Second week of January 2026 |
GD, PI and WAT |
Third/Fourth week of February 2026 |
Final Admission List of Candidates |
Last week of March 2026 |
The SNAP 2025 exam will allow students to apply for admission to Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) and other top institutes accepting SNAP scores for the batch of 2026-28. Here are the required details to know about the exam:
SNAP Exam Highlights 2025 |
|
Highlight |
Details |
Exam Name |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
Official Website |
www.snaptest.org/ |
Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) |
Exam Level |
National |
Frequency |
Once a year (three attempts) |
SNAP Exam Registration Mode |
Online |
SNAP Exam Mode |
Computer-based |
Medium of SNAP Exam |
English |
SNAP Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
Total Questions |
60 |
SNAP Exam Sections |
General English Analytical and Logical Reasoning Quantitative, DI and Data Sufficiency |
SNAP Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer |
SNAP Exam Pattern |
60 questions in MCQ format |
SNAP Exam Fees |
INR 2,250 |
Course Offered |
MBA/PGDM |
No. of SNAP Test Cities |
80 |
SNAP 2025 Helpdesk No. |
020-39116226 |
Keeping in mind the guidelines released with the official SNAP notification 2025, candidates who meet the SNAP eligibility criteria are allowed to take the exam, provided that they have the following:
The SNAP exam pattern in terms of no. of questions in each section was exactly the same as last year. The following are the key highlights of the SNAP 2025 exam, as follows:
Here are some important guidelines that each candidate needs to remember for the SNAP Exam:
The registration process for SNAP 2025 exam will start in the first or second week of August 2025, based on previous trends. Interested candidates can proceed with the SNAP 2025 registration process online on the official SNAP website.
Some important points that a candidate must remember before filling out the SNAP application form are as follows:
There are a lot of candidates who mess up during the form-filling process, so it is always advisable to be extremely attentive and focused while filling out the SNAP registration form. We have jotted down the step-by-step process for completing your SNAP 2025 registration process with no errors, as follows:
Before you apply for the SNAP exam, it's important to know the fees structure. Understanding the cost can help you plan your budget effectively and ensure a smooth registration process. Here's a breakdown of the SNAP exam fees you'll need to consider.
SNAP Exam Fees |
Amount |
SNAP 2025 Registration Fees |
2250/- per test (+ applicable taxes) |
Program Registration Fees |
1000/- per program (+ applicable taxes) |
Note: The SNAP 2025 exam registration fees and the programme registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
The modes of payment available to candidates for SNAP 2025 exam are as follows:
Candidates wishing to make the payment through a demand draft are required to send a Demand Draft made in favor of the "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" from any Nationalized Bank to the Symbiosis official campus. The form for the payment through the DD will be available on the website.
Candidates who successfully complete the SNAP registration process can download their SNAP admit card, which will be available for all the slots in the first/ second week of December 2025 on the official SNAP website.
The SNAP 2025 Admit Card should have a photograph identical to the image used in the candidate's registration form. The Admit Card will be verified by the exam centre staff on the exam day. Candidates must preserve their SNAP Admit Card 2025 after the exam as it will be a requirement during the further GE-PI process.
The SNAP 2025 exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 84 cities in India, with the examination being conducted on multiple dates and shifts. Candidates should adhere to the SNAP exam day schedule guidelines to ensure timely arrival at the exam center.
The table below shows the tentative SNAP 2025 exam shifts and reporting time based on past trends:
SNAP Exam Day Timings 2025 |
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SNAP Test 2025 |
Exam Date |
Shift Timing |
Reporting Time |
SNAP Test 1 |
TBA |
Shift 1: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM Shift 2: 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM |
Shift 1: 12 PM Shift 2: 2:30 PM |
SNAP Test 2 |
TBA |
Shift 1: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM Shift 2: 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM |
Shift 1: 12 PM Shift 2: 2:30 PM |
SNAP Test 3 |
TBA |
Shift 1: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM |
Shift 1: 12 PM |
Symbiosis International (Deemed) University administers a practice test prior to the SNAP exam. The purpose of this mock test is to aid students in their preparation for the actual exam. It is available to participants preparing for the SNAP exam and provides recognition for high-performing candidates.
To reserve a slot for the SNAP mock test, applicants who have completed the SNAP 2025 application process should follow these steps:
To help you increase your readiness for the SNAP exam, Career Launcher offers SNAP mock test series, which is curated keeping in mind the actual exam situations to provide you with the real look and feel of the exam and help you take one step closer towards acing SNAP 2025.
Once the SNAP exam concludes and results are published, SNAP 2025 cutoff will be disclosed. Subsequently, candidates will be invited to participate in additional rounds, such as Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT). The final merit list will be determined based on the cumulative scores from these admission rounds.
Here is the breakup of the weightage for the final merit list:
SNAP Merit List 2025 |
|
Admission Rounds |
Weightage |
SNAP 2025 score (scaled to 50 marks) |
50 |
Group Exercise (GE) |
10 |
Personal Interaction (PI) |
40 |
Total Score |
100 |
The SNAP is a national-level MBA entrance test administered thrice annually. The tentative scheduled SNAP exam dates 2025 are 7, 14, and 21 December 2025.
Here are some tips to prepare for SNAP 2025:
The SNAP 2025 score is valid for only one year, specifically for the academic year 2025-26. To be eligible for admissions in 2026-27, candidates will need to take the SNAP exam again next year.
The first step is to take the SNAP 2025 exam. After clearing the cutoffs, candidates will be invited for further admission processes, usually comprised of GE-PI. The final merit list will be made using the scores from the admission processes, and candidates will be given admissions based on the merit list.