Writer-Editorial Content | Updated On - Oct 8, 2024
SNAP 2024 second mock test will be conducted on 23 October 2024. To appear in the SNAP 2024 Second Mock Test, students must register themselves by 18 October 2024. Students must visit the official website of SNAP 2024 to register for the SNAP 2024 mock test.
SNAP 2024 Mock Test is scheduled to be held on 4 October 2024. Today 30 September 2024 is the last day to register for the SNAP 2024 mock test. To register and appear for the SNAP Mock Test 2024, students must visit the SNAP 2024 official website at snaptest.org.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has commenced the registration process for the SNAP Entrance Test 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications online at snaptest.org until November 22, 2024. The application procedure involves uploading a recent photograph, completing the application form, and remitting the non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee of Rs. 2250 (plus applicable taxes). Applicants must also select their preferred institute and program at the time of registration.
| SNAP 2024 Registration Link – (Open) |
Every year, more than 1 Lakh students register for this entrance exam for admission to MBA in 17 colleges affiliated to SIU. This exam is comparatively easier than CAT exam which is also conducted for admission to MBA in IIMs and other top business schools. You will get a total of 60 minutes to write the exam, however, there is no sectional time limit in this exam. Based on the score vs percentile analysis of the past year, you need a score above 37 to get a 99 percentile and above.
Dates to be Remembered
You can check the exam date and other important dates from the table below:
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | August 5, 2024 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application Form | November 22, 2024 |
| Admit Card Download | December 02, 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 1 December 09, 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 2 December 15, 2024 (Sunday) for SNAP Test 3 |
| Exam Date | December 08, 2024 (Sunday) December 15, 2024 (Sunday) December 21, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Results Announcement | January 8, 2025 |
How can I register for the exam?
You need to register at snaptest.org to create your exam login ID. Yo have to use your generated login credentials to complete the application process. You need to upload a scanned image of your passport-size color photo. The registration will be complete after the payment of the application fees. You cannot change the details such as name, date of birth, city of proof once the dues have been paid. Therefore, before making the final payment, you should carefully check all the details. In case you forget your login password, you can visit the officiaal website and click on the ‘Registered Login’ link. By clicking on the “Forgot UserID/Password” option on the registration page you can get the reset password link through an email or SMS.
What criteria do I have to meet to appear for the this exam?
You can register for the exam only if you fulfill the below eligibility criteria
- You must have obtained your undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
- If you belong to the general category, you must have obtained at least 50% in the undergraduate degree.
- If you belong to the SC or ST category, you must have obtained at least 45% of the marks in the undergraduate degree/certificate.
- Candidates who have studied in a foreign (international) university are also eligible to apply. They have to obtain the AIU certificate (Association of Indian University) to be able to fill out the application form.
- Those who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for this exam.
What will be the exam fee?
The exam fees is INR 2250 per exam. The registration fees can only be paid either through online or offline methods. Candidates opting to pay online can choose any of the following methods:
- Billdesk Payment Gateway
- Easebuzz Payment Gateway
- Demand Draft
If you are willing to pay the fee through Demand Draft (DD) can do so by submitting a DD of INR 2250 per exam. This can be done from any national bank at Pune.
What is the exam pattern of SNAP 2024?
The question paper will be as per the below-mentioned 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.
| S.No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | |
What marking scheme SNAP will follow in 2024?
The total marks are 60 and for each correct answer, you will be awarded +1 mark and ¼ marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. However, no marks are awarded or deducted for any unattempted question.
What subjects are included in SNAP syllabus?
There are 3 sections in the syllabus – General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. You can check the topics covered in each section from the table below:
| 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 |
How can I be prepared for the SNAP exam?
Given below are some tips for exam preparation:
- You should follow the best textbooks and study materials available in the market and on the internet to get good marks in the exam.
- You must have a thorough understanding of the syllabus before preparing for the exam.
- Review the question papers of the previous years to get a better understanding of the difficulty level and of your weak and strong areas.
- Do not try new topics at the end. Focus on revision and on solving sample papers and mock tests.
- You can also join coaching institutions for clearing concepts and for test series.
You can check the detailed preparation tips here.
Snap 2024 Mock Test
The mock test will be released by SIU on the official website. The authority releases 3 mock tests every year. SIU lso awards vouchers to the top scorers of SNAP mock test. each of the top 3 scorers is awarded an INR 1000 Flipkart voucher. Each of the next top 5 scorers is awarded an INR 500 Flipkart voucher.
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When can I expect SNAP result will be out?
The result date is expected to be in January 2025 and it will be released for the 3 exams on the same date. The scorecard provides the candidate’s overall and sectional scores and percentile.
There is no revaluation or rechecking allowed of the results. To check the result you need to visit snaptest.org website and click on the ‘Download Scorecard’ tab. You have login with your login credentials to view and download your scorecard.
Soon after the announcement of the result, the participating colleges will start their selection process. The selection process includes GE (Group Exercise), PI (Personal Interaction), and WAT (Written Ability Test). In preparing the final shortlist post all the selection rounds, 50% weightage will be assigned to the exam scores, 30% to PI, and 10% each to GE and WAT.
What can be the Cut off for SNAP 2024?
Given below is the overall expected cutoff percentile based on previous year trends.
| Institute | Expected 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 |
MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Exam 2024 Scores
Good scores can get you admission to 26 MBA programs offered by 17 SIU-affiliated colleges. You can check the list of colleges accepting this particular exam scores and the programs offered by these colleges from the table below:
| SNAP Score Accepting Colleges | MBA Programs |
|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | MBA MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) |
| SICSR Pune | MBA (Information Technology) MBA (Digital Transformation) |
| SCMHRD Pune | MBA MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management) MBA (Business Analytics) |
| SIIB Pune | MBA (International Business) MBA (Agri-Business) MBA (Energy & Environment) |
| SIDTM Pune | MBA (Digital and Telecom Management) |
| SIMS Pune | MBA |
| SIMC Pune | MBA (Communication Management) |
| SIOM Nashik | MBA (Operations Management) MBA (Agri Operations Management) |
| SCIT Pune | MBA (Information Technology Business Management) MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics) |
| SIHS Pune | MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
| SIBM Bengaluru | MBA MBA (Business Analytics) |
| SSBF Pune | MBA (Banking and Finance) |
| SIBM Hyderabad | MBA |
| SSSS Pune | MBA (Sports Management) |
| SIBM Nagpur | MBA MBA (Food & Agri-Business Management) |
| SIBM Noida | MBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the selection procedure for SNAP 2024?
Ans. The exam is held for admission to postgraduate management or master's programs offered by Symbiosis International and its affiliated institutions. Once the result is declared, each college announces the SNAP Cut-off. Based on the cutoff scores, candidates are shortlisted for GE/ PI rounds of selection. Post the conclusion of the selection rounds, the final merit list is released based on SNAP scores, GE-PI scores, academic records, work experience, etc.
Ques. Is SNAP 2024 registration open?
Ans. No, the registrations will begin tentatively in August 2024. Eligible candidates can apply for this exam by visiting the official website snaptest.org.
Ques. What is the last date to fill the application form for SNAP 2024?
Ans. The last date of regiistration will be in November 2024 and it will be announced by SIU through the official notification. No further extensions will be allowed after the last date of filling the application form.
Ques. How many attempts are there in SNAP exam?
Ans. Students are allowed to appear for the exam thrice. The exam will be conducted in three phases at an interval of one or two weeks. Students must mention the number of attempts while filling up the form.
Ques. What is the fee for SNAP exam?
Ans. The exam fees is INR 2250 for all categories of students. The fee can be paid using either online or offline method. For offline method, students need to create a DD in favour of Symbiosis Test Secretariate.
Ques. Who is eligible for SNAP Exam?
Ans. All graduates who have achieved a minimum overall mark of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD applicants) or equivalent from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply for the exam. Candidates in their final year of college can also apply.
Ques. Which courses are offered by SIU through SNAP?
Ans. SIU offers a range of MBA specializations through this exam including Marketing, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Agri-business, Telecom Management, Operations Management, Data Science and Analytics data, banking and finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, human resources, infrastructure development and management, international business. , energy and environment, communication management, IT business management, hospital and health management, and sports sciences.
Ques. What is the process of SNAP 2024 exam registration?
Ans. The registration process includes registering on the official website, completing an online application form, and paying the requisite application fee. All three steps are required for successful registration. The application form will tentatively be released in the last week of August. The form will be available on the official exam website until the last week of November. Applicants must submit the forms before the deadline.
Ques. When does SIU publish SNAP Answer Key?
Ans. Symbiosis International University will publish the answer keys for the exam before declaring the result tentatively by the last week of December 2024. Candidates will be able to match their answers with the official answer key to get a rough idea of the marks they will get.
Ques. Will candidates get a chance to fix the error in the application form that is submitted with the wrong information?
Ans. You must ensure that the information you have entered is correct because no changes to name, date of birth, category, test city, will be accepted once the online payment has been made. Errors in the application will lead to rejection.
Ques. How good are the Symbiosis group of B-schools?
Ans. As per the B-school categorization, SIBM-Pune is accredited with AAA+ grade. SCMHRD is counted among the AAA category B-schools. SIIB is counted among A-grade B-schools, whereas SIBM- Bangalore and SIOM Nashik are counted among the BBB+ grade B-schools. SIMS Pune, SIDTM and SCIT are featured among the BB grade B-schools. SIBM Hyderabad and SSBF are listed among the B+ grade B-schools.
Ques. What are the reservation policies followed by Symbiosis group of B-schools?
Ans. The reservation policies followed by Symbiosis group of B-schools are:
- Candidates from Scheduled Castes: (15% of seats within the sanctioned intake), the University has provided for the reservation of 15% for all its academic programs to candidates from scheduled castes, as defined by Article 341 of the Constitution.
- Scheduled Tribe Applicants: (7.5% of places in Sanctioned Recruitment), the University has set aside 7.5% for all of its academic programs for Scheduled Tribe Applicants, as defined by Section 342 of the Constitution, candidates with disabilities (3% of seats within sanctioned intake).
Ques. Can I change my SNAP exam date and city?
Ans. No requests to change the test date or city will be considered once a candidate has paid the registration fee. City and test dates are assigned on a first come first serve basis. The earlier you pay, the more likely you are to get a test date and test city of your choice.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Work experience is not mandatory to register for SNAP. However, during the admission selection process for MBA programs, preference will be given to those students with relevant work experience.
SIBM offers admission to its MBA programs based on the merit of SNAP followed by GE-PIWAT process that includes Group Exercise, Personal Interview and Written Ability Test. Students seeking admission must also have completed a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
This issue happens when you have entered the credentials incorrectly. If you are not able to sign in even after entering the correct credentials, I suggest you click on Forget Password tab to reset your password and sign in.
There are no limits in attempting SNAP exam. However, you are allowed to take SNAP only two times in a year.
The registration date for SNAP 2022 has not been released yet. However, the registration process is expected to commence in the last week of August 2022.