SNAP 2015: Application deadline extended to Nov 30; explore admission opportunity in 14 Symbiosis B Schools

Acceding to the request of SNAP 2015 aspirants who could not apply and pay due to incessant rains and difficult condition in Tamilnadu, Symbiosis International University (SIU) has extended the last date to register and apply for SNAP 2015 to November 30 from November 24, 2015.

SNAP 2015 is the mandatory entrance test for admission to MBA 2016-18 batch in 14 Symbiosis B-schools across the country and is proposed to be held on December 20, 2015 in paper pen mode.
Announcing the extension Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune has shared with MBAUniverse.com that due to heavy rains,floods and cyclones in Chennai and many other parts of Southern India, Normal life was severely affected. There were many who could not apply and pay as per their plans, due to power cuts and other inconveniences. Numerous requests from students regarding this issue were received by SIU. The University therefore felt the need to extend the last date forapplication andpaymentfor SNAP and accordingly has extended the deadline tillNov 30, 2015.

Gateway to MBA 2016-18 in 14 Symbiosis B-schools, the registration for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2015 was opened on August 24, 2015. The exam is going to be convened on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in 30 test cities as paper-pen based test containing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Registration and application process for SNAP 2015 is online and the test is the mandatory exam for admission to MBA programmes in 14 Symbiosis institutes for the batch 2016-18.

Participating B-schools in SNAP 2015
Following is the list of Symbiosis B-schools who will accept SNAP 2015 scores for MBA admission to 2016-18 batch along with the MBA programmes offered.
Sl No.
Name of the B School
MBA Programme offered

1
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM-Pune)
MBA and MBA (Innovation and Intrapreneurship)

2
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR)
MBA (Information Technology)
M.Sc (Computer Applications)

3
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD)
MBA and MBA (Infrastructure Management)

4
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)
MBA (International Business)
MBA (Agri Business)
MBA (Energy & Environment)

5
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM)
MBA (Telecom Management)

6
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
MBA

7
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
(SIMC- Pune)
MBA (Communication Management)

8
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM- Nashik)
MBA (Operations Management)

9
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)
MBA (Information Technology Business Management)

10
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)

11
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru
(SIBM - Bengaluru)
MBA

12
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SIMC - Bengaluru)
MBA (Communication Management)

13
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management)
MBA (Banking and Finance)

14
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)
MBA

Step wise Registration process
Registration for SNAP 2015 is online process and will now close on November 30, 2015. In case any Changes in the online application form are required to be made, it can be done only up to the closing date of Registration. After that no change will be permitted by SIU.

Upload scanned Photograph & Signature
Please keep your scanned high profile photograph and signature ready in your computer system. You will be required to upload your latest scanned coloured photograph to establish identity.

Application fee
A fee of Rs 1500/- to appear in SNAP 2015 is required to be paid while finalizing your registration for the test.

How to pay for SNAP 2015
There are 3 modes of fee Payment for the SNAP 2015 Test

Online Payment of fee
The candidate may pay directly through Master or Visa card online by following the instructions on the SNAP website after the registration. The candidate may also transfer SNAP test fee to Symbiosis Test Secretariat account using Net Banking option after the registration.

Payment in Cash
After online SNAP 2015 registration, please print Axis Bank or Indian Bank Challan from the SNAP website. It is in 3 parts. Pay Rs. 1500/- in cash at any Axis Bank or Indian Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two stamped parts of the Axis Bank or Indian Bank Challan to the candidate. Candidates need to keep the Candidate copy as payment receipt.
Sign the stamped Symbiosis copy of the Axis Bank or Indian Bank Challan and send it to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat at the address given on the page.

Payment by Demand Draft
Obtain a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 1500/- from any Nationalized Bank in favour of Symbiosis Test Secretariat payable at Pune. Fill DD details in the DD payment option in SNAP website and take a print out of Payment Advice form for DD and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat. The photocopy of the Demand Draft should be retained for future reference.
SIBM Pune one of the most sought after B-schools in India has high ROI. Sharing about the USPs of SIBM Pune Dr R Raman, Director of the B-school says The essential strong pillars of SIBM Pune are its illustrious alumni, exemplary students, outstanding full time faculty and numerous visiting faculty members from the corporate and industry.