SNAP Exam

What is SNAP Exam?

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a common written test conducted by the Symbiosis International University (Deemed University) for the admissions to MBA/M.Sc (CA)/M.Sc (SS) programmes offered by Symbiosis International.

SNAP is conducted once in a year and it is a computer-based test format. The test is conducted in the second week or third week of December, every year.

SNAP 2019:

The Symbiosis International University has started the registration process on August 10, 2019, and it will end on November 26, 2019. For all the B-schools accepting SNAP scores, there is a common application process.

The aspirants who wish to appear for the SNAP 2019 entrance exam must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria and have to register online at https://www.snaptest.org

To register for SNAP 2019 entrance exam, click here to follow the instructions.

Test - Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)

Test Type - National Entrance Exam Test conducted for admission to Post Graduate courses

Conducting Body - Symbiosis International University (Deemed University)

Application Fee:

Online Mode : INR 1750 + applicable payment gateway charges, GST, and any other taxes.

Demand Draft (DD) : INR 2065/-.

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduate from any recognised/statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If a candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Check out here to know more about the eligibility with details.

Highlights of SNAP:

• This test can be taken up by any candidates who have a graduation in any discipline
• To register for the examination, the application form of SNAP will be available online
• The fee for application varies according to the number of programmes applied for
• The test is an objective type computer based test
• The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview and written ability test rounds
• 13 B-schools of the Symbiosis International University, Pune are participating in SNAP

Institutes & Programmes for which SNAP 2019 Test is mandatory:

Institutes & Programmes for which SNAP 2019 Test is not mandatory:

Reservation Policy:

Scheduled Caste (SC) - 15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST) - 7.5%

Differently Abled - 3%

Children/Wards of Defence Personnel - 5% applicable only for the following programmes:

1. MBA (International Business) - SIIB, Pune

2. MBA (Telecom Management) - SITM, Pune

3. MBA (Information Technology Business Management) - SCIT, Pune

4. MBA (Information Technology) - SICSR Pune

SNAP 2019 Exam Analysis

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2019 will be on December 17, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm across 92 cities in India. This computer-based test comprises four sections – general English, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation & data sufficiency, analytical & logical reasoning and current affairs.

Around two lakh candidates appeared for SNAP 2018 for admission to various master's programmes. This year, SNAP, inspired by CAT changed the question format. SNAP 2019 rated between moderate and difficult. Here are some points related to SNAP 2019 exam analysis. 

• The total number of questions had been reduced to 130 from 150. 
• The question paper was divided into MCQs and Non-MCQs.
• The question paper consisted of four sections; however, the least weightage was awarded to the current affairs (GK) section. 
• The scoring pattern – 1 mark for each correct answer for MCQs and +2 for correct answer Non-MCQs. 
• 25 per cent of the marks will be deducted for negative marking. 
• The reading comprehension passages were moderate and a few logical reasonings were difficult. 
• The general knowledge questions were asked from the recently held assembly elections. 
• The expected cut-off score for SNAP 2019 will be between 60 and 65 marks out of 150.

General English 

The two reading comprehension passages in the English paper contained 5 questions each. Most of the questions were based on the facts. The vocabulary-based questions were easy. Candidates also found questions related to grammar. Aspirants who attempted 30 to 32 questions accurately may get the positive result. 

Quantitative Ability

Candidates found this section easier compared to previous years. Most of the questions were based on Geometry and Modern Math. The test takers didn’t find questions on data interpretation, instead, the questions were on data sufficiency. Candidates who have attempted around 25 questions with more than 90 per cent accuracy will get a good score. 

Logical And Analytical Reasoning

This was divided into MCQs and Non-MCQs type. Candidates' physics knowledge was also tested in this section along with reasoning skills. Many test takers felt that the questions in LR were moderate. Candidates who attempted over 20 questions with 80 to 90 per cent accuracy can clear the test. 

Current Affairs 

The questions in the CA were dominated by business awareness and Indian polity. The questions were also asked on international events, science & technology, sports, awards, geography, schemes, etc. Candidates who have done well in more than 12 questions with more than 70 per cent accuracy will surely clear in this section. 

SNAP 2019 Expected Cut-off 

SNAP 2019 Exam Cut-off

We expect that the SNAP 2019 exam cut-off score will be between 60 and 65 out of 150. The shortlisting will be based on sectional and overall cut-offs. Candidates have to note that who will not meet the sectional cut-off will not be considered for shortlisting.