SNAP 2023 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

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SNAP 2023 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

SNAP

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission to various MBA and PGDM programmes offered at its several affiliated institutes. SNAP Exam is conducted across 90 cities in India. SNAP 2023 exam dates will be released soon and the registration will begin in the month of August 2023 for one of the top MBA colleges in India. If you are planning to pursue management courses from any of the institutes under Symbiosis International University, here is a blog that aims to bring all the details about SNAP 2023 eligibility, exam pattern, important dates and syllabus!

Name of the ExamSymbiosis National Aptitude 2023
Conducting BodySymbiosis International University
Purpose MBA/PGDM
Application FormOnline
Official Websitewww.snaptest.org
Exam FrequencyOnce 
Exam ModeOnline
Exam Duration1 hour
SNAP Institutes16
MBA programmes26
Exam Centres94

SNAP 2023 Dates

Symbiosis International University will be announcing dates for the SNAP exam in August 2023. To give you an idea of the different notifications of this exam, here is a table listing down the tentative dates:

EventsSNAP 2023 Tentative Dates
Registration Begins August 2023
Registration Ends November 2023
Admit Card AvailableDecember 2023
SNAP 2023 Exam DateDecember 2023
SNAP Result Announcement January 2024
Source: Manoevure Education

SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2023

Those planning to apply for MBA/PGDM programmes offered by the Symbiosis affiliated institutes need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to appear for the SNAP exam: 

  • The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3 years duration with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) from a recognized institution.
  • Final-year students are eligible to apply for the SNAP exam, but their admission will be provisional until the submission of the passing certificate.
  • For international students, the essential prerequisite is that they need to obtain a certificate of equivalence from the AIU, i.e. Association of Indian Universities.

SNAP Registration Process 2023

Following is the stepwise guide to registering for SNAP 2023:

  • Step 1 – Fill out the application Part I online. Add your personal and academic details, along with your phone number and email id. Verify both of them and proceed further to the next step
  • Step 2 – The next part of SNAP registration is paying the test fees. In order to do that, you need to select a suitable mode of payment and move ahead with the process. The fee is INR 1,950/- per test (non-refundable/non-transferable)
  • Step 3 – After doing this, you will be eligible to fill the Part II of the form where you have to choose the institute and course of choice as per the availability.
  • Step 4 – Next step is to pay the fees for the selected program/programs which is INR 1,000/- (non-refundable and non-transferable).

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SNAP 2023 Payment Methods

  1. Online payment can be done via the bill desk payment gateway
  2. Another option for online payment is via an ease-buzz payment gateway
  3. The last way of online payment is through an Indian bank payment gateway
  4. Candidates who want to opt for an offline mode of payment can also submit a demand draft.

SNAP 2023 Exam Pattern

SNAP Exam is conducted in online mode. It contains 60 questions classified into MCQs, which students need to attempt in 120 minutes. Take a look at the following table which enlists the details about the SNAP exam pattern 2023:

Number of SectionsGeneral English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning & Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency:
Marks per Questions1 mark for each question
Number of Questions60
Negative Marking0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Duration of the Exam 60 minutes
Total Marks60
Source: CATKing.in

SNAP Marking Scheme

SectionQuestionsMarks Per QuestionTotal Marks
General English15115
Analytical & Logical Reasoning25125
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency20120
Total60 Questions60 Marks

SNAP Syllabus 2023

Comprising 3 sections, the SNAP exam 2023 covers a vast syllabus spread across the varied disciplines of English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Let’s understand the section-wise cut-off of marks for this exam through the following table:

Now, let’s delve deeper into what each section of the SNAP exam entails:

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General English 

This section of the SNAP exam is a combination of Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Below is the list of topics that are generally covered under General English:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Different Usage of Words
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Manias and Phobias
  • Para Jumbles
  • Sentence Correction and Completion
  • Jumbled Paragraphs
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Different Usage of the Same Word

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Considered as one of the toughest sections of all three, the Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency category needs rigorous preparation and consistent practice to score well. The topics covered in this section of the SNAP exam pattern have been tabulated below:

Number SystemPercentagesSimple and Compound InterestSpeed, Time and Distance
LCM and HCFProfit and LossAveragesRatio and Proportion
Linear and Quadratic EquationProbabilityProgressions- AP, GP, HPPermutations and Combinations
Sets and FunctionsInequalitiesCoordinate GeometryTrigonometry
Calendar and ClockData Interpretation related textsLogarithmsVectors
Work, Pipes and CisternsGraphs, Charts and Tables related questionsVenn Diagrams

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

For the last section of Analytical and Logical Reasoning in the SNAP exam, the topics you need to cover are as follows:

  • Linear Arrangements
  • Matrix Arrangements
  • Puzzles
  • Syllogism
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Cause and Effects
  • Symbol-based Questions
  • Family Tree (Identifying relationships among groups of people)
  • Sequences
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Assertion and Reasoning

SNAP MBA Programmes

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SNAP Colleges

  1. SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
  2. SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) Pune
  3. SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business), Pune
  4. SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore
  5. SSMC (Symbiosis School of Management & Communication, Bangalore 
  6. Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik
  7. SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) Pune
  8. SIDTM (Symbiosis Institute of Digital And Telecom Management), Pune 
  9. SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies), Pune 
  10. SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Hyderabad
  11. SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance), Pune
  12. SSIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication) Pune
  13. SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology), Pune
  14. SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Science), Pune 
  15. SSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences), Pune
  16. SIBM (Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management) Nagpur

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FAQs

What is SNAP?

SNAP is an MBA entrance exam conducted as a gateway to 16 Premium Institutes of Symbiosis. The exam has 3 sections.

How do I apply for SNAP 2023?

To apply for SNAP 2023, you need to visit the official website of the university and register by making an account, adding personal and academic details, followed by paying the examination fee.

Is SNAP Easy?

SNAP is considered to be easier than CAT, GRE or GMAT.

Is there GK in SNAP 2023?

No, GK has been removed from the SNAP 2023 exam pattern. However, it was a part of the exam earlier.

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