SNAP Exam 2025: Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Pattern


SNAP Exam 2025: The SNAP Application Form 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and continue until November 20, 2025. Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) will conduct the SNAP Exam 2025 on December 6, 14, and 20, 2025. The SNAP Admit Card 2025 will be available for download on November 28, December 8, and December 15, 2025 for Stages 1, 2, and 3. The exam will be held in Computer-based-test (CBT) mode across 80 exam cities, and the SNAP score will be valid for MBA and PGDM admissions in all Symbiosis institutes.

SNAP Exam 2025 Latest Updates

  • SNAP Application Form 2025 will open on August 1, 2025 and the last date November 20, 2025 at official website.
  • SNAP Admit Card 2025 will be released on November 28, December 8, 15, 2025. 
  • SNAP Exam 2025 will be conducted on December 6, 14 & 20, 2025.

The SNAP exam 2025 is conducted for admission to the various postgraduate-level management programs of the Symbiosis International Deemed University. The test is held three times a year, with the university accepting the best scores for the intake. There are 60 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes with a scope of negative marking for every incorrect answer. 

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SNAP Exam 2025 Highlights

Exam Feature

Details

Exam Name

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)

Conducting Body

Symbiosis International Deemed University

Exam Dates

December 6, 14, and 20, 2025

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT)

Exam Shifts

Three separate exam dates; candidates can choose any

Eligibility

Admission to postgraduate management programs at Symbiosis International Deemed University

Duration

60 minutes

Number of Questions

60 multiple-choice questions

Marking Scheme

Each correct answer: +1 mark

Each incorrect answer: -0.25 marks (25% of the correct answer)

Negative Marking

Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer

Registration Period

August 01, 2025 to November 20, 2025

Admit Card Release Dates

November 28, December 8, and December 15, 2025

Exam Frequency

Conducted three times a year with best score considered

Official Website 

snaptest.org 

Exam Sections

- General English: Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Grammar

- Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QDI&DS): Arithmetic and Algebra

- Analytical & Logical Reasoning (ALR): Reasoning-based questions testing logical thinking and patterns

SNAP Exam 2025

The SNAP Exam 2025 organized by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, will be conducted on December 6, 14, and 20, 2025 across nearly 80 test cities in India. The SNAP 2025 registration form became available on August 1, 2025, and candidates can apply until November 20, 2025. This one-hour computer-based test includes 60 multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 60 marks.

The SNAP admit card 2025 will be released on three separate dates for each exam day November 28, December 8, 15, 2025. The SNAP Result 2025 is expected to be declared on January 9, 2026. Candidates applying for the SNAP Exam must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (or 45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students are also eligible to apply. Admission to the postgraduate management programs offered by the 17 institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed) University will be based on candidate’s performance in the SNAP 2025 exam.

Day & Date

Slot 1

Slot 2

December 06, 2025 (Saturday)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

December 14, 2025 (Sunday)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

N/A

December 20, 2025 (Saturday)

11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

N/A

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SNAP 2025 Admit Card

The SNAP 2025 exam will be conducted three times on a rotational basis during the year. Separate admit cards will be issued for each test date. The SNAP Admit Card 2025 for Test 1 will be available on November 28, 2025, for Test 2 on December 8, 2025, and for Test 3 on December 15, 2025. Candidates can download their respective admit cards by logging in to the official SNAP website snaptest.org using their SNAP ID and password.

Once downloaded, candidates will need to print the admit card and paste a recent colored passport-sized photograph onto the admit card. Then on the test day, candidates must bring this printed admit card along with a valid photo ID with them to the test center to be verified. The admit card is a form of identification that should be provided as part of the verification process for entering the examination hall. 

SNAP 2025 Exam Answer Key 

The Symbiosis International University (SIU) does not provide an official answer key for SNAP 2025 because the SNAP exam is conducted in multiple slots, allowing students the opportunity to improve the score, hence, no official answer key is provided. Instead, candidates can use unofficial, memory-based answer keys along with the solutions that have been provided by experts and fellow test takers to help them estimate how they performed in the SNAP exam.

Unofficial answer keys usually share the same marking scheme for SNAP, that is, +1 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 for each incorrect answer. Unofficial memory-based answer keys allow the candidate to tell the difficulty level of the exam and provide the candidates a rough estimate of their probable scores before official results are declared. This system enables candidates to prepare better for an attempt if necessary because only the highest score of all attempts is used for admission.

SNAP 2025 Exam Result 

The SNAP 2025 exam result is expected to be released on January 9, 2026, at the official SNAP website, snaptest.org. The candidates can view their results through the website by logging in with their SNAP ID and password. The candidates would then need to click on the link to download their SNAP 2025 scorecard, which will indicate the sectional and overall score. This step-by-step online process ensures timely access to results, as well as the ability to easily complete the other admission steps.

Overall the scorecard contains many important details such as, the candidate’s name, roll number, category, and date of exam. It is important for candidates to download and print the score-card, which will be required throughout the admission process at the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University that takes cake admissions for its affiliated institutes as well.

After the declaration of result, candidates with qualifying scores will be shortlisted for upcoming rounds of Group Discussion(GD), Personal Interview(PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT)) which are the last steps in the admission process.

SNAP 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 

The SNAP 2025 exam pattern consists of sixty multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into three sections General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. It is a computer-based test with a time limit of 60 minutes, with each correct MCQ worth +1 mark, and incorrectly answered MCQs worth a penalty of -0.25 marks

The General English section consists of 15 questions and assesses the candidates on reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and verbal ability. The Analytical & Logical Reasoning section consists of 25 questions and judges the reasoning skills, and the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section consists of 20 questions, where the candidate is judged on the basis of the quantitative aptitude and knowledge. 

With no specified time limit by section, gives the candidates the flexibility to deal with the exam in a way that suits them. Candidates may attempt the exam up to three times as per the exam cycle, and only the best score achieved in any of these attempts is considered for admission. Additionally, unanswered questions do not receive a penalty. Therefore, if candidates choose to skip any MCQs they are unsure of, it would give them the opportunity to guess by then properly answer another MCQ. The exam is structured in a way that enables candidates to manage their time effectively and optimise opportunities to score in the best possible way.

SNAP Exam 2025 Pattern 

Section

Number of Questions

Question Type

General English

15

Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

Tests reasoning skills

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

Tests quantitative aptitude and data handling

Total Questions

60

SNAP Exam 2025 Marking Scheme 

Exam Features

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Duration

60 minutes

Negative Marking

-0.25 marks for each incorrect answer

Unanswered Questions

No penalty

Time Limit per Section

No specific time limit; flexible time management allowed

Number of Attempts Allowed

Up to 3 attempts; best score considered for admission

SNAP 2025 Exam Syllabus 

The SNAP 2025 exam syllabus for every section is as follows:

Section

Detailed Syllabus & Topics Covered

General English

Tests language skills like grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning. Topics include grammar rules, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, odd one out, fill in the blanks, sentence and paragraph jumbles, idioms, phrases, modifiers, prepositions, tenses, analogies, spelling errors, word usage, one-word substitutions, and figures of speech. Reading comprehension passages are generally not included.

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Focuses on logical thinking and pattern recognition. Includes puzzles (seating arrangement, blood relations, direction sense), series and sequences (alphabet and number-based), coding-decoding (including symbol logic), cause and effect, statement and conclusion, assumptions, critical reasoning, decision making, syllogisms, deductive logic, input-output problems, Venn diagrams, analogies, clocks, calendars, and cube puzzles.

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Tests numerical ability and data interpretation skills. Covers arithmetic (time, speed & distance, work, percentages, profit & loss, ratio, averages, interest, mixtures), algebra (linear, quadratic equations, inequalities), number system (divisibility, HCF, LCM, base system), geometry (lines, angles, triangles, circles, mensuration), modern math (permutations, combinations, probability, set theory, progressions), and data interpretation (pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, tables, caselets). Data sufficiency questions are rare but useful for concept clarity.

SNAP Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

SNAP Exam is important for the candidate to meet some conditions to be allowed to take the exam. The eligibility criteria for the SNAP Exam 2025 are as follows: 

  • Candidates must be holding a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution.
  • The General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate or the same grade.
  • The SC, ST and PwD category candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.
  • Those in the final year of graduation can apply for SNAP too.
  •  For their qualification, the foreign nationals must obtain a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities.
  • There is also no age limit to appear for the exam.

SNAP Application Form 2025

The SNAP Application From 2025 process will be started on August 1, 2025, and will close on November 20, 2025. Candidates planning to appear for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test must apply online through official website snaptest.org. The form requires personal details, academic qualifications, contact information, selection of test cities, a recent photograph, and payment of the registration fee. Ensure all information is accurate before final submission. Timely registration is crucial for appearing in SNAP 2025 and securing admission to Symbiosis MBA programs.

After a successful registration, complete the form by entering the academic details and choosing the programs and colleges the candidate is interested in. The SNAP application form fee is INR 2,250 per test, plus taxes. Additionally, the application fee for each program or institute applied to is INR 1,000 plus taxes. For example, the application fee for one test and two programs would be INR 4,250 plus taxes.

SNAP Exam 2025 Cutoff 

The official cutoff marks for the SNAP 2025 have not yet been announced. However, observing previous years patterns and trends, it may be expected that the cutoff percentiles will be very high for the top Symbiosis institutes such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune, based on cutoff percentile trends across years ranging from the 97th percentile to 99th percentile. 

Even lower ranked institutes which include other Symbiosis institutes such as SIBM Hyderabad and SIBM Bangalore may also have higher percentile cutoffs, but would be comparatively lower. Candidates scoring equal to or exceeding the cutoff scores will be allowed to proceed to the next step in their selection processes of the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

SNAP Exam 2025 Important Dates

Event

Date

Registration Opens

August 1, 2025 

Last Date for Registration & Payment

November 20, 2025 

Admit Card Release (Test 1)

November 28, 2025 

Admit Card Release (Test 2)

December 8, 2025

Admit Card Release (Test 3)

December 15, 2025 

SNAP Test 1

December 6, 2025 (Saturday)

SNAP Test 2

December 14, 2025 (Sunday)

SNAP Test 3

December 20, 2025 (Saturday) 

Result Announcement

January 9, 2026 (Friday) 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SNAP Exam is conducted on a rotational basis three times a year, with only the best scores accepted out of the three tests.
The total duration of the SNAP exam 2025 is 60 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
The SNAP Exam 2025 will be conducted on December 6, 14, and 20, 2025.
No, there is no answer key for the SNAP exam 2025.
The time window for registering for the SNAP exam 2025 is between August 1, 2025 to November 20, 2025.