The SNAP 2026 registration process notification is expected to be released by the first week of August 2026.
- As per the previous year's pattern, the SNAP 2026 registration portal will be open till mid-November 2026, expected to remain open up to November 20, 2026.
- The expected non-refundable SNAP 2026 registration fee is INR 2250 per test; in addition to that, you also have to pay the programme registration fee of INR 1000 for each programme you applied for.
- The SNAP 2026 exam dates are expected to be around December 5 and 6, 2026, for test 1, December 13- 14, 2026 for test 2, and December 19- 20, 2026 for SNAP test 3 2026.
- Candidates who want to take admission to SIU campuses must appear for the SNAP 2026 as it is a mandatory CBT-mode exam for the MBA programme.
Candidates need to check snaptest.org regularly for the registration notification.
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Key Summary
- Candidates can appear for more than one test, but the best score will be taken into account.
- You should pay a separate SNAP 2026 registration fee if you want to appear more than once.
- The SNAP 2026 notification will cover all the important details such as how to register, important dates, eligibility criteria and details related to exam cities.
SNAP 2026 Important Dates: Expected Schedule
The important dates for SNAP 2026 notification release, admit card, exam and result are all expected and have been tabulated below based on the previous years' trend analysis.
| Event | Expected Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2026 Notification Release | August 1, 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Programme Registration Opens | August 2026 |
| Mock Test Available on snaptest.org | Shortly after notification |
| Registration Last Date | November 20, 2026 |
| Admit Card - Test 1 | November 27-28, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 Test 1 | December 5-6, 2026 |
| Admit Card - Test 2 | December 7-8, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 Test 2 | December 13-14, 2026 |
| Admit Card - Test 3 | December 15-16, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 Test 3 | December 19-21, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 Result Declaration | January 2027 |
| GE-PI Rounds at SIU Institutes | February - March 2027 |
You can check out the SNAP 2025 exam dates as a reference below:

Source: snaptest.org
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Ques. When will the SNAP 2026 notification be released?
Ans. The SNAP 2026 notification is expected to be released on August 1, 2026, on the official website snaptest.org. This is consistent with SIU's release pattern over the last few years.
Ques. How many times is SNAP 2026 conducted?
Ans. SNAP 2026 is conducted across three separate test slots in December 2026. Students can appear for one, two, or all three sessions; the best score out of all attempts is considered for final percentile calculation.
SNAP 2026 Exam Dates: Session-Wise Breakdown
SNAP 2026 exam will be held in three session around December 2026. You can check out the details below.
- The expected date for SNAP 2026 test 1 is around December 5 and 6, 2026.
- Candidates who are not satisfied with their attempt one may apply for SNAP 2026 test 2 which is expected to be around December 13- 14, 2026.
- The SNAP 2026 test 3 is expected to be around December 19- 20, 2026 and it will be the final attempt for test.
Note: SIU considers only the best score out of all SNAP 2026 attempts for PI shortlisting.
| Test | Expected Admit Card Date | Expected Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP Test 1 | November 27-28, 2026 | December 5-6, 2026 |
| SNAP Test 2 | December 7-8, 2026 | December 13-14, 2026 |
| SNAP Test 3 | December 15-16, 2026 | December 19-21, 2026 |
As per SNAP 2025 information, it is stated that you can appear more than once in SNAP and your higher score will be considered for final publication of percentile calculation.

Source: snaptest.org
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Ques. Is it compulsory to appear for all three SNAP 2026 sessions?
Ans. No, appearing for all three sessions is not compulsory. Students can choose to appear in one, two, or all three SNAP 2026 test slots. However, taking all three attempts maximises the chances of a higher best score, which is what SIU uses for shortlisting.
SNAP 2026 Notification: What to Expect
The SNAP 2026 notification will be released around August 1, 2026, at the official portal on snaptest.org.
- The SNAP 2026 notification will discuss all about the registration process, how to register for SNAP 2026 and other exam details.
- It will also list the exam centres for SNAP 2026 and participating institutions for SNAP 2026.
- Based on past years' trends, a mock test will also be published on the official portal, and aspirants of SNAP 2026 should take part in it.
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SNAP 2026 Quora Discussion
According to a Quora discussion, how difficult is the SNAP exam? As per the discussion, it was said that SNAP is one of the easiest MBA exams. It consists of a total of 60 questions, and the total marks are 60.
To start with the preparation, you can refer to the Basics of Quants from RS Aggarwal, the Basics of Reasoning from Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
For Verbal, there is no defined syllabus, but from what I have seen, you can go with parts of speech, figures of speech, idioms and phrases, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and spellings.

Source: Quora
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Ques. Where can I find the official SNAP 2026 notification?
Ans. The official SNAP 2026 notification will be published at snaptest.org in August 2026. Students should bookmark this page and check it regularly from July 2026 onwards.
Ques. Will there be any changes to SNAP 2026 exam pattern compared to 2025?
Ans. No major changes are expected in the SNAP 2026 exam pattern. The exam is expected to continue with 60 questions across three sections in a 60-minute duration, following the pattern introduced in 2020 and maintained through 2025.








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