What is SNAP Exam?
The SNAP Exam, or the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is a national-level management entrance examination conducted in India. It is administered by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various postgraduate management programs offered by institutes affiliated with Symbiosis. The exam assesses the aptitude, analytical reasoning, verbal ability, and general knowledge of candidates aspiring to pursue an MBA or other management courses.
SNAP 2023 Exam Dates:
- The official notification regarding SNAP 2023 exam dates will be released by the conducting authority
- The SNAP 2023 exam is typically conducted in December, but specific dates will be mentioned in the official notification.
- Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on the SNAP 2023 exam dates.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
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:
- SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various management programs.
- The exam is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test (CBT).
- SNAP 2023 will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The duration of the exam is 120 minutes.
- Each correct answer carries one mark, & there is a negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer.
Particulars | Details |
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:
- Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
- There is no specific aggregate percentage required for SNAP 2023, but candidates must check the eligibility criteria of individual participating institutes for admission.
- There is no age limit to apply for SNAP 2023.
- Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree before the specified date of the respective institute.
SNAP 2023 Registration:
- The SNAP 2023 registration process will be conducted online on the official website.
- Candidates need to create an account by providing their details, contact information, and a valid email address.
- Upon successful registration, candidates will receive login credentials.
- Using the login credentials, candidates can access the SNAP application form and complete the registration process.
How to fill SNAP application form?
- After logging in, candidates can fill in the required information in the SNAP application form.
- They need to provide personal details, academic qualifications, and work experience (if any), and choose the programs they wish to apply for.
- Candidates should carefully review the filled-in details before submitting the form.
- They also need to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
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 |
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:
Subjects | Topics |
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:
Sections | Book Name | Author Name |
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 2023 admit cards will be available for download on the official website.
- Candidates can log in using their credentials to access and download the admit card.
- The admit card will contain details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center, and exam timings.
- It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof.
SNAP 2023 Cut off:
Given below is the overall expected SNAP 2023 cutoff percentile based on previous year trends:
Institute | Expected SNAP Cut-off |
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 |