Overview

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to its affiliated management institutes. The test is held three times a year, typically in December, and candidates can appear for one or more attempts, with the best score among all attempts considered for admission. SNAP is a 60-minute online examination comprising 60 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections — General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Each correct answer carries one mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response.

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It serves as the gateway to 15 Symbiosis institutes offering top-ranked management programs. Known for its speed-based format, SNAP evaluates candidates in English,

Important Dates

1st August 2025

SNAP Registration Start

November 20, 2025 (Thursday)

SNAP 2025 Registration End

January 9, 2026 (Friday)

Result

Syllabus

SubjectKey TopicsWeightage
General English Reading Comprehension (RC), Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles (PJ), Sentence Correction, Odd One Out, Idioms, Verbal Reasoning, Different Usage of Same Word 25%
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Linear & Matrix Arrangements, Puzzles, Family Tree, Sequencing, Syllogisms, Functions, Cause & Effect, Statement & Conclusion, Assertion & Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Coding & Decoding Clocks, Calendars, Number Series/Letter Series 42%
uantitative & Data Interpretation Skills Number Systems, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Maths, Trigonometry, Set Theory, Calendar & Clock, Graphs & Tables, Line Charts, Venn Diagram, Pie Charts, Tables 33%

Exam Pattern

From past few years, SIU has introduced a few changes in the SNAP exam, and now the exam duration is of 1 hour. Interestingly, best of three attempts is now considered for the evaluation to shortlist the candidates, and the current exam patter is given below:

  • Total Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Total Number of Questions: 60 Questions
  • Total Marks: 60
  • Marking: +1 for Correct & -0.25 for Incorrect
  • Exam Language: English
  • Mode Of Examination: Computer-Based - Online
  • Maximum possible attempts: Three