SNAP Selection Process, Other Components of Selection Process, Weightage of Tests, Seat Matrix

What is the selection process for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test?

The selection process includes multiple stages- registration for MBA admission, declaration of the cut-off, release of the list of shortlisted candidates for GE & PI rounds, the commencement of GE and PI rounds and release of the final merit list of selected candidates.

You need to register for this MBA entrance exam through the official website of the respective university.

A cutoff percentile will be released by all the Symbiosis institutes based on which you will be shortlisted for further rounds namely Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI).

After completing all the rounds the authority will release the final merit list based on exam score, GE and PI scores. If you fail to appear in any of the selection rounds, you will not be selected for MBA admission.

Is it mandatory to appear in the GE and PI rounds?

It is mandatory to attend all tests of GE and PI to be eligible for admission to any PG program. Only if you attend all tests of the selection process, you will be considered eligible for admission.

What can be the expected cutoff of SNAP 2025?

The expected cutoff percentile is presented in the table below for your reference.

What is GE in the Snap selection process?

If you clear the minimum cutoff marks, you will be called for the Group Exercise round. GE is a process to screen you based on your focus, communication, and leadership skills.

In this round, a topic is allocated to a group of participants to discuss for 15-20 minutes. You will get five minutes to go through the case study and 15 minutes to discuss and reach a conclusion.

Based on GE, you are allowed to attend the PI round. The process of GI begins with the division of candidates into groups of 7-8 students and assigning a group coordinator for each group.

In the first GE round, a video of 5 minutes will be shown to you and you have to discuss that topic for 7 minutes. You will get a 2-minute break before proceeding to the second round. Everyone will be given the opportunity to speak as they want you to pay attention. Topic can revolve around the future of IT or how IT is impacting the human mentality.

What is the purpose of GE in the SNAP selection process?

Group Exercise is conducted to check your ability to work in a group, to communicate and plan with fellow teammates. It tests your potential in real-life managerial situations and your leadership skills. Questions will be asked on academic details or job details. it tests your ability to stay positive and make the right decisions under pressure.

What is PI in the SNAP selection process?

The PI round is conducted to assess your interpersonal skills, confidence, general awareness, and personality. The interviewer may also ask questions based on details filled in the forms or any other information based on your academic qualifications. PI has a 40% weightage in this selection process and missing it will lead to elimination from the selection process.

What is the weightage for the final merit list?

The weightage of exam scores including other components are given below.

When will the final merit list be out?

The final merit list will be released by each participating college on the official website of the respective institutes in the first week of March 2025. Category-wise cut-offs for the Merit List and Waiting list will also be displayed on the websites of the respective institutes. The release of the waiting list will depend on the availability of seats at the respective institute. The merit list will be prepared based on your marks in the exam and GE & PI rounds. The admission will be provisional and the final admission will be done after the payment of fees on or before the due date and the fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programs.