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SNAP 2025: Symbiosis International starts application process for MBA
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has started the applications for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test 2025, a national-level entrance examination for MBA aspirants. The registration and payment window for SNAP 2025 started on August 1 and will close on November 20. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held on three dates, with candidates allowed to attempt the test up to three times. The best score will be considered for the MBA admission process. The result will be announced on January 9 at the official website–
Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university/institution of national importance with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST). Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates are advised to check specific programme eligibility on the official website before applying.
— SNAP Test 01: December 6, 2025 (Saturday)
–SNAP Test 02: December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
–SNAP Test 03: December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
–SNAP 01: November 28, 2025 (Friday)
–SNAP 02: December 8, 2025 (Monday)
–SNAP 03: December 15, 2025 (Monday)
SNAP 2025 will be conducted in 79 cities across India with objective-type questions, each with four response options. A 25% negative marking will apply for every incorrect answer. The registration fee is Rs 2,250 per attempt, with an additional Rs 1,000 per programme. The final selection process (merit listing) will be based on a composite score that includes:
–SNAP Score (scaled to 50 marks)
–Group Exercise (10 marks)
–Personal Interaction (40 marks)
The SNAP Test is the entry point to MBA programmes at: SIBM Pune, SICSR, SIMC, SIIB, SCMHRD, SIMS, SIDTM, SCIT, SIOM, SIHS, SIBM Bengaluru, SSBF, SIBM Hyderabad, SSSS, SIBM Nagpur, SIBM NOIDA, and SSCANS.
After the announcement of results, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the group exercise and personal interaction (GE-PI):
– A candidate will be shortlisted for further Symbiosis MBA admission process (GE-PI) based on their overall SNAP percentile. Candidates will have to check the respective Institute website for information and dates of GE-PI.
The further admission process is conducted separately for each MBA programme by each Institute. The cut-off for shortlisting is also calculated separately for each programme. Based on her/his overall SNAP percentile, a particular candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme. In such a scenario, the candidate is expected to participate in the GE-PI for each programme separately.
