SNAP 2025: Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern & Latest Updates
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Expect a 60-minute test with 60 questions. Get the full guide to registration, pattern, syllabus, and strategy for SIBM/SCMHRD and more.
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📌 SNAP 2025 Highlights
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📅 Important Dates
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📢 SNAP 2025 Notification
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
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📝 Registration Process
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📊 Exam Pattern
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📘 Syllabus
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🎯 Preparation Strategy
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🎟️ Admit Card
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📈 Exam Analysis
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🏁 Results
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❓ FAQs
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SNAP 2025 Overview
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is the gateway to MBA/PGDM programmes at Symbiosis institutes (SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, and more). The test is speed-intensive with balanced weightage on General English, QA & DI-DS, and A&LR.
🆕 Latest Pointers
- Exam Window: Usually December (multiple slots)
- Attempts: Up to 3 attempts allowed; best score considered
- Duration: 60 minutes • Questions: 60
- Marking: +1 / -0.25 • No sectional timing
📌 SNAP 2025 Highlights
Key details at a glance.
| 📘 Name of Exam | SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) |
|---|---|
| 🏫 Conducting Body | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| 🌐 Official Website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
| 📝 Application | Online |
| 🕒 Duration | 60 minutes |
| ❓ Questions | 60 |
| 🧩 Sections | General English • QA & DI-DS • Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
| ➖ Negative Marking | -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| 🗺️ Test Cities | Across India (multiple cities) |
| 📅 Exam Dates (CBT) | Dec 06, 14, 20, 2025 |
| 🔁 Attempts Allowed | Up to 3; best score considered |
📘 Name of Exam
SNAP
🏫 Conducting Body
SIU
🌐 Website
snaptest.org
🕒 Duration
60 minutes
❓ Questions
60
🧩 Sections
GE • QA & DI-DS • A&LR
➖ Negative Marking
-0.25
📅 Exam Window
December
🔁 Attempts
Up to 3
📅 Important Dates For SNAP 2025
Exact dates are announced on the official portal. Typical timeline below (indicative).
| Events | Dates (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2025 Registration and Payment Closes | November 20, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Admit Card Live On (www.snaptest.org) | Timings will be on the Admit Card |
| SNAP Test 01 (CBT) | December 06, 2025 (Saturday) |
| SNAP Test 02 (CBT) | December 14, 2025 (Sunday) |
| SNAP Test 03 (CBT) | December 20, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Announcement of Result | January 9, 2026 (Friday) |
SNAP 2025 Registration and Payment Closes
November 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Admit Card Live On (www.snaptest.org)
Timings will be on the Admit Card
SNAP Test 01 (CBT)
December 06, 2025 (Saturday)
SNAP Test 02 (CBT)
December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
SNAP Test 03 (CBT)
December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
Announcement of Result
January 9, 2026 (Friday)
📢 SNAP 2025 Notification – Summary
SNAP is a speed-and-accuracy test with three sections and no sectional timing. Multiple attempts are allowed, and your best score is used for percentile and shortlisting by Symbiosis institutes.
📝 SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria
General, inclusive eligibility for MBA/PGDM aspirants.
✅ Who can apply?
- Graduates (minimum qualification as per SIU norms; institute-wise criteria may vary).
- Final-year students can apply (subject to completion as per institute timelines).
- No age limit; work experience (if any) to be reported during applications.
🧾 Institute-specific criteria
Each Symbiosis institute (e.g., SIBM Pune, SCMHRD) may have programme-specific eligibility and shortlisting policies. Check institute pages for details.
🖊️ SNAP 2025 Registration Process
Apply on the official website: snaptest.org.
📋 Step-by-Step: How To Apply
- Create an account (valid email & mobile).
- Fill personal, academic, and work details.
- Select SNAP test dates/slots (as available).
- Choose Symbiosis institutes/programmes.
- Upload photo & signature as per specs.
- Pay SNAP test fee + institute application fees.
📎 Upload Specifications (Reference)
| 📄 Document | ✅ Dimensions (approx.) | 📐 Format/Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 45mm × 35mm | JPEG/JPG (≤100 KB) |
| Signature | ~35mm × 80mm | JPEG/JPG (≤100 KB) |
📝 SNAP 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
SNAP is a computer-based test of 60 minutes with 60 questions. There are no sectional time limits.
| Section | Key Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General English (GE) | RC (short), grammar, vocabulary, verbal reasoning | 15 |
| Quantitative, DI & DS | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, DI caselets, data sufficiency | 20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Arrangements, puzzles, coding, series, CR | 25 |
| Total | — | 60 |
📐 Marking Scheme
| Type | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|
| All questions | +1 | -0.25 |
🧭 Helpful Notes
- No sectional timing; manage your own time split (e.g., 15–20–25 minutes).
- Speed is crucial; avoid getting stuck—protect accuracy.
- Plan attempts across multiple slots if available to improve best score.
📚 SNAP 2025 Syllabus (Guided)
While SIU doesn’t publish a rigid syllabus, this list is compiled from recent trends.
📅 SNAP Study Planner
Focus on speed drills & accuracy buffers. Keep daily mixed sets (GE + QA + A&LR), and weekly full-length mocks with deep analysis.
🎯 How To Prepare For SNAP 2025?
Balance speed and accuracy. SNAP rewards quick decision-making, smart skips, and clear fundamentals.
🧠 Phase 1: Concepts & Micro-drills
- Refresh QA fundamentals; practise short RCs & grammar daily.
- Build a reasoning toolkit (arrangements, series, DS).
⏱️ Phase 2: Timed Sets & Section Mix
- Daily 30–40 min mixed sets (GE + QA + A&LR).
- Track accuracy; cap time per question to avoid sunk costs.
📊 Phase 3: Full Mocks + Deep Analysis
- Take slot-length mocks under exam-like conditions.
- Refine attempt order; practise educated guessing vs. skipping.
✨ Tip: A&LR often carries the largest share—secure consistent accuracy there while maintaining pace in QA & GE.
📝 Mock Tests for SNAP 2025
| Topic | Test 1 | Test 2 | Test 3 | Test 4 | Test 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English (GE) | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here |
| QA & DI-DS | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A&LR) | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here |
🎯 Section-wise Preparation Strategy For SNAP 2025
- How to ace SNAP General English?
- SNAP Analytical & Logical Reasoning Guide
- SNAP Quant & DI-DS Strategy
- How to analyse SNAP mocks effectively?
- SNAP exam-day checklist & do’s/don’ts
📘 General English (GE) – Suggested Resources
- Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
- High School Grammar & Composition – Wren & Martin
- Editorial reading (The Hindu, Mint, The Economist)
- RC & Para-based practice (short passages)
📘 QA & DI-DS – Suggested Resources
- NCERT Maths (6–10) for fundamentals
- Arun Sharma – Quantitative Aptitude (topic drills)
- DI caselets with calculations & approximations
- Data Sufficiency question banks
📘 Analytical & Logical Reasoning – Suggested Resources
- R.S. Aggarwal – A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles, arrangements (linear/circular), team selections
- Series, coding-decoding, clocks, calendars
- Critical reasoning & short caselets
📍 SNAP 2025 Test Cities
SNAP is conducted across multiple cities in India. Choose your preferred city while registering.
🎫 SNAP 2025 Admit Card
Admit cards will be available on www.snaptest.org; exact timing will be communicated via your Admit Card.snaptest.org.
📥 How To Download:
- Visit the official site and log in.
- Go to the “Admit Card” section.
- Download and print the PDF.
✅ Things To Carry On Exam Day
- Printed Admit Card
- Valid Government Photo ID
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Mask/sanitizer if required by guidelines
❌ Do NOT Carry
- Electronic gadgets (phones, smartwatches, calculators, etc.)
- Wallets, bags, notes/study material
- Food & beverages (unless permitted)
📊 SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis
Slot-wise analysis (difficulty, question spread, score vs percentile) will be available after each slot. Use insights to calibrate attempts if you have remaining attempts.
📊 SNAP 2025 Results
Results are usually declared in early January.
📈 Scorecard Details
Overall and sectional scores with percentile. Normalization may be applied across slots.
📝 After Results: What Next?
- Check institute-wise shortlists (SIBM, SCMHRD, etc.).
- Prepare for GE-PI-WAT rounds (aptitude + profile-oriented).
- Follow each institute’s portal for dates and documents.
SNAP 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions
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