SNAP Reservation: Category-Wise Policy, Other Quotas, and Documents Required

When aspiring students aim for admission into one of the top Symbiosis institutes, making sure to keep pace ahead or in good time with reservation and registration for SNAP is a vital requirement. SNAP reservation means giving an allocation of seats to candidates during the admission process according to different reservation categories. This is done to give a fair opportunity to worthy candidates from different categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD, and other categories to enable them to have an opportunity to pursue their MBA education at Symbiosis International University.

This article will take you through the SNAP reservation process, all the eligibility criteria, and everything else you need to know to bag your seat for the SNAP 2024 exam.

SNAP Reservation: Category-Wise Policy

Symbiosis International University (SIU) provides reservations for different categories of candidates as part of its admission process. Here's a clear and concise explanation of the policy:

Within the Approved Intake

Supernumerary Quota (Extra Seats Beyond the Approved Intake)

1. Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/Hindu Families in Kashmir Valley
   • 2 additional seats per program are reserved for:
     • Kashmiri migrants.
     • Kashmiri Pandits and Kashmiri Hindu families (non-migrants) living in the Kashmir Valley.

2. International Students – Up to 20% of Seats
   • Includes candidates classified as:
     • Foreign Nationals (FN).
     • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).
     • Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
     • Non-Resident Indians (NRI).

Important Points for Reserved Category Candidates

1. Documents Required:
   • Candidates applying under any reserved category must submit valid documents issued by authorized bodies.

2. Single Category Selection:
   • If a candidate belongs to multiple categories (e.g., SC and Differently Abled), they can choose only ONE category during registration.
   • Once selected, the chosen category will apply for the entire admission process, and no changes will be allowed later.

3. Eligibility Requirements:
   • Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for their chosen program, regardless of the reservation.
   • A good performance in the SNAP test is necessary for further admission processes.

4. Incorrect Information:
   • Providing false information can lead to immediate disqualification at any stage of the process.
   • If found later, disqualification will apply retrospectively, and the candidate may be barred from appearing for SNAP in the future.

SNAP Reservation Criteria

SNAP Reservation: For Children/Wards of Defence Personnel

Symbiosis International University (SIU) provides specific reservations for the children/wards of Defence Personnel as part of its admission policy for certain Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

Who Qualifies as Defence Personnel?

• Serving/Retired Personnel: Includes those who served in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
• Retired Defence Personnel: Refers to individuals classified as ex-servicemen, as per Ministry of Defence guidelines (letter no. 36035/5/85-Est (SCT), dated April 14, 1987).
• Deceased Personnel: Includes children/wards of Defence personnel who died during service or post-retirement.

Reservation Provisions for Defence Personnel

SIMS, Pune, offers the highest reservation (90%) for Defence candidates, including a separate allocation for Special Defence Category (10%). Other institutes provide a uniform 5% reservation for children/wards of Defence Personnel within the sanctioned intake. Below is the table with more details-

Things to Keep in Mind

1. Eligibility for Other Programs:
   • Candidates applying under the Defence Personnel category for programs outside the mentioned list will be considered under the Open Category.

2. Supporting Documents:
   • Applicants must submit valid proof of their Defence Personnel status, issued by competent authorities, at the time of admission.

3. Special Defence Category:
   • Reserved for candidates from specific Defence backgrounds, as outlined in the MoA between Symbiosis and the Ministry of Defence.

Must Check:

SNAP Reservation: For Differently Abled Candidates (DAC)

Symbiosis International University (SIU) provides 3% reservation for Differently Abled Candidates (DAC) within the sanctioned intake across all its constituent institutes. This reservation aligns with government directives and disability guidelines, ensuring inclusivity in higher education.

Disability Categories Covered

The reservation applies to candidates with the following disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:

Eligibility and Certification Process

Check: SNAP 2024 College Predictor

Important Guidelines for Differently Abled Candidates

1. Use of Scribe/Writer:
   • Candidates requiring a scribe or writer must arrange one on their own.
   • The scribe/writer must not have studied beyond Class XII.
   • Approval for the scribe/writer must be requested via email at info@snaptest.org, and supporting documents must be submitted.
   • The approval email and documents should be carried on the day of the SNAP test.

2. Compensatory Time:
   • DAC candidates will receive 20 extra minutes for every 60 minutes of the test as per SIU norms.

SNAP Reservation: Documents Required

Here’s a table detailing the documents required for SNAP reservation and quota categories: