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SNAP 2023 is expected to be conducted in December 2023. SNAP stands for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test that is organized for admission to 24 MBA/ PGDM courses offered by the 16 institutes of Symbiosis International University (SIU). The application forms for SNAP 2023 will likely be released by the end of August 2023. Check SNAP Registration Process and Fees
- As per SNAP eligibility criteria, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
- As per SNAP 2023 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 60 objective-type questions divided into 3 sections- General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. As per the marking pattern, for every correct answer 1 mark will be awarded and for every incorrect answer to the question, 1/4th marks will be deducted. Check SNAP Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- SNAP 2023 aspirants can begin preparations by downloading and solving the previous year's SNAP question papers to familiarize themselves with the outline and schedule, level of difficulty, and type of questions asked.
SNAP 2023 Exam Dates
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
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Announcement of SNAP 2023 Exam | 2nd week of August 2023 |
Online registration begins | 2nd week of August 2023 |
Last date for submission of Application form | 3rd week of November 2023 |
Admit Card Download | 1st week of December 2023 |
SNAP Exam Date | 2nd week of December 2023 |
Results Announcement | 2nd week of January 2024 |
SNAP 2023 Exam Highlights
Particulars | Details |
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Name of the Examination | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2023 |
Conducting Body | Symbiosis International University (SIU) |
Exam Category | Post Graduate |
Exam Level | National |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
Total Campuses | 15 Campuses |
Official website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
SNAP 2023 Eligibility Criteria
It is mandatory to fulfill the below eligibility criteria to fill SNAP application form:
- The candidate must have obtained his undergraduate degree from a recognized university..
- Those belonging to the general category must have obtained at least 50% in the undergraduate degree.
- Candidates in the SC or ST category must have obtained at least 45% of the marks in the undergraduate degree/ certificate.
- Candidates who have studied in a foreign (international) university are also eligible to apply. They have to obtain the AIU certificate (Association of Indian University) to be able to fill the application form.
- Those who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for the SNAP exam.
SNAP 2023 Registration
SNAP 2023 Registration will begin tentatively in the last week of August 2023. The entire process will be online. Candidates will have to visit the official website- snaptest.org to fill the application forms online.
How to fill SNAP application form?
Given below is the detailed step-by-step process to fill SNAP Application Form 2023:
Step 1: Applicants must visit the official website to complete the registration, or they can simply click on the direct link provided in this article.
Step 2: Once on the official website, applicants must click on the "Register for SNAP" tab, enter all the details, and comply with the terms and conditions. Details to be filled in by each applicant:
- Name of Applicant
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Contact Information
- Email ID
- Aadhaar Card Number
- Communication Address
- State
- City/Town
Step 3: After completing the fine print, the applicant must upload a scanned image of his/ her passport size color photo.
Step 4: Payment of the required registration fee is the last step to register for SNAP 2023. Applicants must pay the full SNAP fee of INR 1750. No candidate will be allowed to change details such as name, date of birth, city of proof required once SNAP 2023 online dues have been paid. Therefore, before submitting the final payment page, the applicant should carefully check all the details.
Documents Required for SNAP 2023 Registration
You need to keep the below-mentioned documents with you while filling up SNAP application form:
- A valid ID Proof like Driving license/ Pan card/ Voter ID card/ Adhaar card
- Contact number
- Email ID
- Scanned passport size colored photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th class mark sheet
- 12th class mark sheet
- Graduation certificate
SNAP 2023 Exam Pattern
The question paper will be as per the below-mentioned SNAP exam pattern defined by the authorities.
- There will only be multiple-choice questions and the total number of questions will be 60.
- The time to solve the questions will be 1 hour.
- Each question will be worth 1 mark and there will be a negative marking to the extent of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
S.No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
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1 | General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 |
2 | Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 15 | 15 |
4 | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
5 | Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP 2023 Syllabus
SNAP Syllabus is given below for your reference
Subjects | Topics |
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General English | Jumbled paragraphs (6 sentences with first and last fixed), Comprehension of passage (Poems can also come), Verbal Reasoning, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Sentence correction, The odd man out, Idioms, One-word substitution, Different usage of the same word, Sentence completion, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences. |
Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Averages, Complex numbers, Coordinate geometry, Logarithm, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Trigonometry, Vectors, HCF & LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean, Ratios & Proportion, Percentages, In-equations Quadratic & linear equations Algebra. |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Puzzles, Data Interpretation based on text, graphs & tables, Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences, Identifying Strong arguments & Weak arguments, Symbol Based problems, Coding & decoding, Sequencing, identifying next number in series. |
SNAP 2023 Preparation
Given below are some preparation tips for SNAP 2023:
- Candidates should follow the best textbooks and study materials available in the market and on the internet to get good marks in the exam.
- Candidates should have a thorough understanding of the syllabus before preparing for the exam.
- Review the question papers of the previous years to get a better understanding of the difficulty level and of your weak and strong areas.
- Do not try new topics at the end. Focus on revision and on solving sample papers and mock tests.
- You can also join coaching institutions for clearing concepts and for test series.
Quick Links:
SNAP Preparation Books
Sections | Book Name | Author Name |
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General English | Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
Competitive General English | Kiran Prakashan | |
General English for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts | |
Objective English for Competitive Examination | Hari Mohan Prasad | |
Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal | |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning & Other Management Entrance Tests | Peeyush Bhardwaj | |
Logical Reasoning | Macaw Books | |
SNAP Symbiosis MBA Admission Test | Priyanka Prakashan | |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R S Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude | Shambhu Nath Jha & RPH Editorial Board | |
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha | |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Varun Gupta |
SNAP 2023 Admit Card
SNAP Admit Card 2023 will likely be available in the first week of December 2023. The Admit Card will be available for download on the official website. Possession of the admit card on the exam day will be mandatory to appear for the test.
- SNAP Admit Card will be available online from the first week of December 2023 till the exam date..
- Admit Card must be carried along with a photo ID to SNAP test center on the day of the exam.
SNAP 2023 Cut off
Given below is the overall expected SNAP 2023 cutoff percentile based on previous year trends:
Institute | Expected SNAP Cut-off |
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SIBM, Pune | 98.5 |
SCMHRD, Pune | 96 |
SIIB, Pune | 93 |
SIBM, Bangalore | 90 |
SIOM, Nashik | 87 |
SICSR, Pune | 82 |
SITM, Pune | 83 |
SIMS, Pune | 77 |
SCIT, Pune | 76 |
SSMC, Bangalore | 75 |
SIMC, Pune | 73 |
SSBF, Pune | 60 |
SIHS, Pune | 58 |
SIBM, Hyderabad | 58 |
SSSS, Pune | 55 |
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SNAP 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is the selection procedure for SNAP 2023?
Ans. SNAP is held for admission to postgraduate management or master's programs offered by Symbiosis International and its affiliated institutions. Once the result is declared, each college announces the SNAP Cut-off. Based on the cut off scores, candidates are shortlisted for GE/ PI rounds of selection. Post the conclusion of the selection rounds, the final merit list is released based on SNAP scores, GE-PI scores, academic record, work experience, etc.
Ques. Who is eligible for SNAP Exam?
Ans. All graduates who have achieved a minimum overall mark of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD applicants) or equivalent from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply for SNAP. Candidates in their final year of college can also apply.
Ques. Which courses are offered by SIU through SNAP?
Ans. SIU offers a range of MBA specializations through SNAP including Marketing, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Agri-business, Telecom Management, Operations Management, Data Science and Analytics data, banking and finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, human resources, infrastructure development and management, international business. , energy and environment, communication management, IT business management, hospital and health management, and sports sciences.
Ques. What is the process of SNAP 2023 exam registration?
Ans. SNAP registration process includes registering on the SNAP website, completing an online application form, and paying the requisite application fee. All three steps are required for successful registration. SNAP 2023 application form will tentatively be released in the last week of August. The form will be available on the official exam website until the last week of November. Applicants must submit the forms before the deadline.
Ques. When does SIU publish SNAP Answer Key?
Ans. Symbiosis International University will publish the answer keys for the exam before declaring the result. Candidates will be able to match their answers with the official SNAP answer key to get a rough idea of the marks they will get.
Ques. Will candidates get a chance to fix the error in the application form that is submitted with the wrong information?
Ans. You must ensure that the information you have entered is correct because no changes to name, date of birth, category, test city, will be accepted once the online payment has been made. Errors in the application will lead to rejection.
Ques. How good are the Symbiosis group of B-schools?
Ans. As per the B-school categorization, SIBM-Pune is accredited with AAA+ grade. SCMHRD is counted among the AAA category B-schools. SIIB is counted among A-grade B-schools, whereas SIBM- Bangalore and SIOM Nashik are counted among the BBB+ grade B-schools. SIMS Pune, SIDTM and SCIT are featured among the BB grade B-schools. SIBM Hyderabad and SSBF are listed among the B+ grade B-schools.
Ques. What are the reservation policies followed by Symbiosis group of B-schools?
Ans. The reservation policies followed by Symbiosis group of B-schools are:
- Candidates from Scheduled Castes: (15% of seats within the sanctioned intake), the University has provided for the reservation of 15% for all its academic programs to candidates from scheduled castes, as defined by Article 341 of the Constitution.
- Scheduled Tribe Applicants: (7.5% of places in Sanctioned Recruitment), the University has set aside 7.5% for all of its academic programs for Scheduled Tribe Applicants, as defined by Section 342 of the Constitution, candidates with disabilities: (3% of seats within sanctioned intake).
Ques. Can I change my SNAP exam date and city?
Ans. No requests to change the test date or city will be considered once a candidate has paid the SNAP 2023 test registration fee. City and test dates are assigned on a first come first serve basis. The earlier you pay, the more likely you are to get a test date and test city of your choice.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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