SNAP 2025 Exam Dates (December 2025) | Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern & Preparation Tips

What Is SNAP Exam?

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, also known as SNAP exam, is the entrance exam for MBA programs at 15 Symbiosis International Universities in India. Every year, about 50,000-60,000 students from different backgrounds, including commerce, engineering, humanities, and others, take this test to get admission into some of the top B-schools accepting SNAP scores. 

Earlier, this exam used to be in a pen-and-paper format, which was time-consuming and used to be a hefty task for candidates. However, since 2017, it has been conducted online, making it easy for candidates to take.

Given below are some of the important highlights every SNAP aspirant should be aware of before planning on taking the exam:

• It's a standard entrance test for multiple Symbiosis universities.
• SNAP is conducted in 3 phases, and candidates are allowed to appear for all the phases.
• Candidates' best score among all the attempts is considered for preparing the merit list.
• Candidates qualifying SNAP exam with the required cutoff/ percentile receive calls from the respective B-schools and are shortlisted for further selection rounds.

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SNAP Exam Highlights 2025

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:

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SNAP 2025 Exam Dates (Expected)

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:

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SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025

All SNAP aspirants must adhere to the SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria and ensure that they fulfill each and every requirement before filling out the SNAP application form. Candidates must know that their candidature will stand cancelled in case of any discrepancy found in their eligibility status. Thus, it is very important for a SNAP aspirant to be aware of the SNAP exam eligibility criteria, as given below:

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline from recognized universities with a minimum percentage of: 
  • General Category: 50% 
  • Reserved Category: 45% 
• Students in their graduation year can also apply, but their admission will be provisional for the candidate obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). 
• A candidate having completed his qualifying degree from a foreign university is required to approach the Association of Indian Universities for an equivalence certificate to be eligible.

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SNAP Registration Process 2025

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:

• The candidate must register on the official website and fill in their personal and professional details.
• Any changes in the Name, Date of Birth, Category & Test Cities and Centres will not be entertained once the form is submitted.
• Remaining edits can be made in the form till the last date of SNAP registrations After the candidate has filled the form, the SNAP 2025 exam fees have to be paid through online payment or demand draft.

How To Fill Out SNAP Application Form 2025?

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:

• Visit the official website: snaptest.org.
• Click on “Apply for Symbiosis MBA via SNAP 2025.”
• Select the 'Register' option.
• Fill in your personal details, choose your exam sessions, and select your test cities.
• Upload a scanned photo of yourself (passport size).
• Pay the registration fee of INR 2,250.
• After registering, you can access the SNAP application form.
• Complete the remaining sections with your academic information and choose the college or course you want to apply for.
• Pay an additional fee of INR 1,000 for each college or course you select.

SNAP 2025 Registration Last Date To Apply

The last date to apply for the SNAP 2025 exam will be released with the SNAP notification 2025 by the conducting authority. Usually, this is expected to be in the fourth week of November 2025, which may extend further depending on the demand. However, it is advisable for aspiring SNAP takers to adhere to the deadlines to avoid any last-minute hassles.

Documents Required For Filling SNAP Application Form 2025

Candidates must keep ready the following list of documents and information before filling out the SNAP registration form 2025 as given below: 

• Valid ID proof such as a Driving license/PAN card/ Voter ID card/ Adhaar card
• A recent passport-sized photo with a white backdrop (format:.jpg/.jpeg; size: less than 1 MB)
• Scanned signature with black pen on white paper (.jpg or.jpeg format, maximum size 1 MB)
• Class 10/ Class 12 mark sheet
• Certificate and mark sheet of graduation
• Transfer/ Passing Certificate
• Documents related to your Work experience (If Applicable)
• Certificate of relevant category (for students in the SC, ST, OBC, and J&K categories)

SNAP 2025 Exam Fees

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.

Note: The SNAP 2025 exam registration fees and the programme registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.

SNAP Exam Fee Payment Modes

The modes of payment available to candidates for SNAP 2025 exam are as follows:

• Billdesk Payment Gateway
• Easebuzz Payment Gateway
• Indian Bank Payment Gateway
• Demand Draft

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.

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SNAP Exam Pattern 2025

Before starting to prepare for SNAP 2025, it's important to understand the exam pattern and structure so that you can study effectively and optimize your preparation strategies. Familiarizing yourself with the format will help you become more comfortable with the types of questions you will encounter, the marking scheme, and the time management required during the exam. 

A clear understanding of the SNAP 2025 exam pattern enables you to allocate your study time wisely across different sections, ensuring that you cover all necessary topics. Here's a breakdown of the SNAP exam pattern for your reference:

SNAP Marking Scheme 2025

The marking scheme for SNAP 2025 is most likely to be the same as of SNAP 2024, which is as follows:

• The paper comprises multiple-choice questions with four options.
• Every correct answer will be awarded a 1 mark.
• Every incorrect answer will lead to a 0.25 negative mark.
• A candidate can appear for all three tests in SNAP 2025.

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SNAP Exam Syllabus 2025

Like other MBA entrance exams, there is no fixed syllabus for SNAP 2025. However, our experts have curated a comprehensive list of topics seen in past SNAP exams so you can set your expectations for what can be asked in the exam and work on those important topics. According to the analysis of the last 4-5 years, the most prominent topics covered in the SNAP exam syllabus are mentioned below:

SNAP Syllabus For General English

In this SNAP 2025 section, your verbal skills, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning are assessed. The questions are based on fundamental grammar rules and deductive reasoning. On the other hand, to overcome reading speed-related issues, candidates can start reading newspapers, books, and magazines habitually, which will also increase their vocabulary and fluency in the language.

Below mentioned are the key topics covered under the SNAP syllabus for General English section:

SNAP Syllabus For Analytical & Logical Reasoning

The SNAP Analytical & Logical Reasoning section is very similar to the DILR section of CAT and requires a lot of practice and acclimatization to the types of questions. The difference arises in the type of questions which are much simpler in SNAP as compared to CAT. These are more of puzzle solving and coding-decoding questions that require logic to find the end result. 

According to the past year’s trends, Below mentioned are the key topics covered under the SNAP syllabus for Analytical & Logical Reasoning section: 

SNAP Syllabus For Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency

The SNAP Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency section mostly includes all the concepts of elementary-level mathematics from classes VIII to X. It's important to practice, memorize the formulas, and reinforce them. Additionally, there are questions on data interpretation and data sufficiency.

Below mentioned are the key topics covered under the SNAP syllabus for Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency sections: 

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SNAP Admit Card 2025

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.

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SNAP Preparation Tips 2025

It is very important to have a thorough strategy and a customized study schedule in the last days before the exam, as these are crucial days when you cannot afford to lose any precious time doing something that will not contribute to your score. One should aim to have a proper test-taking strategy in order to ace SNAP 2025.

Here are a few tips straight from the horse's mouth to help you prepare better and to answer the most asked question - “How to prepare for SNAP 2025?” in this last mile, as follows:

• Point of Focus: You should familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of key concepts with the help of easy examples before even beginning to prep. Going slowly and mastering each topic before moving on to the next will give you the solid groundwork to approach more difficult problems down the line.
• Review the syllabus and exam pattern: Like any other entrance examination, SNAP requires you to have a thorough knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern to determine the level of preparation and strategy one needs.
• Proper understanding of the questions: To score well in SNAP, you should understand that the answer to each question is already concealed in the question itself. Spend some time examining how each question is framed. A strategy would be to read carefully and notice the critical components of the questions.
• Take regular mocks: Mock tests are important for managing your time effectively and assessing your understanding of different topics. Analyzing these tests can help you pinpoint areas that need improvement. Start with 1-2 practice tests each week, then increase to 3-4 tests per week as you progress.
• Practice last 5 years’ SNAP papers: SNAP is an exam that often catches test-takers off guard, so make sure to work through previous years' test papers in the months leading up to your final exam to evaluate how much you’ve improved.

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SNAP Test Cities 2025

The SNAP 2025 exam will be conducted in about 80 cities across India. While filling out the form, you will be able to select 3 SNAP test cities locations of your preference. Here is a list of cities where the SNAP Exam Centres 2025 are located.

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SNAP Exam Analysis 2025

Based on the previous year’s SNAP examination analysis, the upcoming SNAP  2025 exam is expected to be moderately difficult. Once the exam is over, a detailed analysis of the SNAP 2025 will be available on our website based on feedback from our students and top MBA experts.

Check out the SNAP 2025 analysis, number of good attempts, difficulty level and expected SNAP Cut-off; visit SNAP Exam Analysis 2025.

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SNAP Cutoffs 2025 (Expected)

Candidates must be aware of SNAP 2025 cutoff as it is a crucial part to secure a spot in their desired MBA program. Cutoffs are the minimum scores that candidates must achieve to be eligible for admission, and they vary by institution and program. 

Refer to the table below, which offers insights into the colleges accepting SNAP scores and their previous year cutoffs. Use it wisely to plan your application strategy to increase your chances of admission:

*Note: These cutoffs are just representations from previous years and are subject to change based on the difficulty level and the number of candidates applying for SNAP 2025.

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SNAP Result 2025

The SNAP 2025 results are scheduled to be released during the second week of January 2026. Candidates can view their results and scorecards on the SNAP website by logging in. The results will display both sectional and overall scores, as well as percentile rankings. Below is the process for downloading the SNAP results.

• Visit the official website of SNAP 2025
• Click on the tab 'Download Scorecard'
• Enter your SNAP ID and password
• Your SNAP scorecard will appear on the screen
• Download your SNAP scorecard 

Note: It is always advisable to take the print out your SNAP scorecard for further processing.

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What After SNAP Result 2025?

As soon as the results are declared for SNAP 2025, institutes of SIU will start shortlisting the candidates for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds. SNAP cut-off scores will be used for the selection of further PI rounds.

Also Check: What To Do After SNAP 2025 Results?