SNAP 2024: Exam Dates (Dec 8, 15, 21), Admit Card Out, Preparation Tips

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP, is the mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 17 Symbiosis Institutes including SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune. Top SNAP 2024 Accepting Colleges have consistent 100% placement record with high salary. For example, In placement 2024, the highest salary at SIBM Pune is Rs. 49 LPA and Average Salary is Rs. 28.16 LPA and SCMHRD Pune highest salary is Rs. 35.02 LPA and average salary is Rs. 23.71 LPA. SNAP is a short duration exam of only one hour duration with 60 questions. SNAP has comparatively low difficulty level as compared to CAT and XAT. 

One of the most important MBA entrance exams – SNAP 2024 has following key highlights:

All the SNAP exam details with important changes will be made available with the release of SNAP 2024 notification. The SNAP 2024 important dates are officially announced by SIU Pune. Following are the SNAP 2024 exam dates for registration, admit card and other SNAP 2024 important dates:

Check Exam Day Guidelines and SNAP Exam Dates & Time for Test 1, 2, 3. 

Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune which conducts SNAP annually releases the SNAP pattern. SNAP Exam 2024 Pattern with Sectional composition is given below. The table shares the SNAP exam 2024 pattern from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, time duration and marking scheme in SNAP exam

4.1 SNAP 2024 Scoring Pattern:

• +1 mark for each correct answer and ¼ negative marking for each incorrect answer.
• To provide latest updates on SNAP 2024, Symbiosis International University has opened free subscription process. You need to fill your name, mobile number, Email and City to get update on SNAP 2024
• Over the years, SNAP has changed its question paper pattern from paper based to computer based. To get a high percentile (90+) requires 3-4 months of serious preparation.
• The difficulty level for the exam is expected to remain same as of last year, despite all the changes in the pattern.
• SNAP Cut off as expected by Experts at MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, is between 93 to 96 percentile for SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Pune.

In 2017, SNAP changed its exam format as Computer Based Test from earlier Paper Based Test. The very next year in 2018, SNAP pattern was changed again with introduction of special questions. The SNAP 2019 exam structure was changed again with fewer number of questions. The SNAP Test 2020 structure was changed further due to Covid-19 pandemic to 60 questions and one hour duration exam which is being followed for SNAP 2024 also. Following are the important changes in SNAP exam pattern  

5.1 SNAP Exam Details 2024: Key changes

• Candidate can appear in SNAP 2024 upto 3 times
• Test duration is same for all the 3 SNAP exam dates.
• Best of the performance of candidate out of the attempts he/ she has made will be considered for final percentile calculation.
• The candidate have to decide well in advance and latest by the last date to apply, if he/she planned to give SNAP once, twice or three times

SNAP Exam Pattern: Key Changes over the years

Also Read: SNAP Exam Pattern

SNAP Syllabus 2024 covers the sectional test composition, number of questions, type of questions, important topics, scoring pattern in SNAP Test. SNAP Syllabus is subdivided into sections and sub-sections. This sectional sub-division in SNAP syllabus makes SNAP 2024 as an exam with more than 5 effective sections as the three sections are further sub- divided into sub-sections. Those who are preparing as per the revised SNAP Syllabus and pattern of exam stand better chance to score high in SNAP 2024 and get into their preferred Symbiosis institute. 

Read Complete SNAP Syllabus

SNAP Exam preparation 2024 can be well planned in 3-4 months. With the available preparation time, you can prepare on your own with the help of books and other study material, can opt for coaching or can carry on with a mix of both. SNAP 2024 exam preparation strategy should include the following:

• Check SNAP Exam Pattern: You must be aware about the Changed SNAP 2024 exam pattern
• Read the complete SNAP 2024 Syllabus: Important topics & Changes
• Choose the best Books for SNAP preparation
• Plan your SNAP Preparation Time and learn How to prepare for SNAP in 6 months, 3 months or 2 months?
• Solve SNAP Previous Test papers & Mocks: How to attempt and analyse? 

7.1 SNAP Exam Preparation Books
A few of the best books for SNAP recommended by toppers to prepare for SNAP 2024 are:

7.1.1 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for English Section: VARC

• Latest RC Passages and practice questions provided by Study centres like TIME, CL among others
• Editorial and short articles published in English news papers
• High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• Regularly solve the Verbal Ability questions from your study material especially on Para summary, Jumbled Paragraphs
• There is also number of SNAP preparation books PDF free download available online for SNAP 2024 aspirants
• Use the study material of best online coaching for SNAP 2024

7.1.3 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for Reasoning

Also Read: SNAP Preparation

Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune has announced following general SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria. Specific eligibility criteria may apply for specialized MBA programs.

Also Read: SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024

SNAP exam registration process closed on November 22, 2024. New SNAP registrations are not possible now. 

SNAP 2024 Admit Card for Test 1 is out. SNAP 2024 Test 1 will be held in two slots on December 8. SNAP 2024 Test 1 Timings for Slot 1 is 2.00-3.00 PM and for Slot 2 is 4.30-5.30 PM. SNAP Admit Card 2024 for Test 2 will be released on Dec 9. SNAP Admit Card 2024 for Test 3 will be released on Dec 15.

MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP 2024 are 17 MBA Colleges under Symbiosis International Deemed University. Top SNAP Colleges are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore and SIOM Nasik. Check their Cut Offs below. 

Check list of all MBA colleges accepting SNAP score with their expected Cut Offs, Placements and Fees details. 

There are 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges for which SNAP test is conducted for MBA admission 2025. The application process in Symbiosis institutes opens with the start of SNAP registration process. You need to apply for MBA admission 2025 by paying Rs.1000 for each programme in your preferred Symbiosis institutes before they close their last date to apply.  

Candidates aspiring to join MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS) program offered by the Symbiosis Institutes have to appear for the SNAP entrance exam 2024. To appear in SNAP 2024 exam, one has to register for SNAP Test & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of program by paying separate program registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would need to attend the GE-PI-WAT process conducted by each of these institutes individually. The registration process for the exam and institutes is now simplified. Aspirants can now complete the exam registration as well as Institute program registrations on the same portal

SNAP Test Admit Card needs to be downloaded from SNAP official website. It will remain available for download till the SNAP exam date.

SNAP Mock Test 2024 are an excellent SNAP preparation tool. If you are looking for free high quality SNAP Mock Tests, check SNAP Mock Tests available on MBAUniverse.com. They are 100% based on Previous Years Actual SNAP Papers. Taking these SNAP online mocks will help you in many ways, like getting SNAP exam paper feel and understanding difficulty level. 

In summary, Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is an important National Level MBA Entrance test for MBA admission in 17 Symbiosis MBA colleges accepting SNAP 2024 score. MBAUniverse.com will continue to update this page to highlight latest updates and other exam announcements. So, bookmark this page for your SNAP 2024 exam preparation.