SNAP 2022: All You Need To Know About This MBA Entrance Exam!

For any MBA aspirant, a good percentile in CAT offers an entry ticket to the prestigious MBA institutes in the country. However, considering the level of competition in CAT, it is best to sit for other MBA entrance exams as well. One of these is SNAP or Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2024.

SNAP score is used in the selection process by India's top private B-schools i.e. 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges in India such as Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SCMHRD Pune, SIOM Nashik, etc. to fill 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges. These colleges release their cut-offs one by one based on the SNAP exam. Each year, more than one lakh students from different streams take the SNAP Test. In this article, you will find all the details about SNAP 2022.

SNAP 2022: Important details

Conducted By	Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Online Exam
SNAP 2022 Test duration	60 Minutes (1 Hour)
Total Questions in the Exam	60
Application Process	Online mode
Mode of Payment	Online Payment
SNAP Registration Fees	INR 1950/-
Expected SNAP Cut-offs range	88 to 97 percentile for top institutes
Number of Sections in the Test	3 Sections
Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
SNAP 2022 Exam Centers	90-94

SNAP Registration 2022: Important Dates

All the important dates with regard to SNAP are announced by SIU Pune. Following are the details:

SNAP Announcement	Important Dates
SNAP Notification 2022 Release	August 4, 2022
SNAP Registration start date	August 4, 2022
Last date for SNAP Test Registration	November 24, 2022
Last date to Pay Exam Fee	November 24, 2022
SNAP 2022 Admit Card and Exam Dates	SNAP-1: December 5, 2022 (Exam on Dec 10, 2022) SNAP-2: December 10, 2022 (Exam on Dec 18, 2024) SNAP-3: December 10, 2022 (Exam on Dec 23, 2024)
SNAP 2022 Result date	January 10, 2024

As given in the table above, three SNAP tests shall be conducted and the candidate can appear in up to 3 tests. However, the candidate has to decide well in advance and register accordingly if they have decided to appear for more than one attempt of SNAP. Out of the 3 attempts, the best performance in SNAP shall be taken for the percentile calculation of the candidate.

SNAP 2022: Exam Pattern

SNAP is a computer-based test with a time duration of 1 hour. Here is an overview of the SNAP exam pattern.

Total Questions in SNAP Entrance Exam	60
Sectional Composition of Questions: (1) General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability (2) Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning	15 + 20+ 25
Normal Questions (MCQ Type)	60
Marking Scheme	+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer
Negative Marking	-25% for each incorrect answer
Choice of Answer Options	4 for Normal Questions only

Syllabus for SNAP Exam

SNAP syllabus is pretty vast with considerable similarity with CAT syllabus. However, the level of difficulty of SNAP is less than CAT. The candidates must be prepared with the important topics in order to score well. Here are some important topics that the candidates must be thorough with.

1. Reading Comprehension

The difficulty level of this section is easy to moderate. Hence, the candidates only need to brush up their reading skills and practice well to score well in this section.

2. Verbal Ability (VA)

Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks
Idioms, Phrases, Vocabulary usage
Jumbled Paragraphs
Correction of Errors in sentences
Core Grammar topics.

3. Verbal Reasoning

Critical Reasoning
Analogy
Identifying Parts of Speech

4. Quantitative Ability

Number System

Arithmetic - Percentage, Profit-Loss, Interest, Time- Speed-Distance, Averages, Ratio, etc.
Algebra
Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations
Logarithm
Progressions
Binomial Theorem
Surds and Indices
Inequalities
Permutation and Combination
Probability Functions
Set Theory
Mixtures
Geometry
Co-ordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Mensuration

5. Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Series
Graphs-Pie Chart
Tables
Bar Graph

6. Logical Ability

This section has the highest weightage in SNAP. The important topics include:

Family Tree – Blood Relations

Seating Arrangement
Direction Sense
Clocks & Calendars
Mathematical Reasoning
Analogy
Series
Coding – Decoding
Meaningful Word, Matrix
Visual reasoning
Syllogisms
Critical Reasoning
Verbal and Miscellaneous Reasoning

NOTE: Earlier there used to be a Current Affairs section too in SNAP but it has now been scrapped.

SNAP 2022: Eligibility Criteria

Here are the detailed SNAP eligibility criteria for various MBA programs (taken from the Symbiosis official website.)

Name of the Institute	Name of the Programme	Eligibility Criteria
SIBM Pune SCMHRD SIBM, Bengaluru SIBM, Hyderabad SIBM, Nagpur	Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Candidate should be a Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
SIBM – Pune	Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
SICSR	Master of Business Administration (Information Technology)
SICSR	Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
SIIB	Master of Business Administration (International Business)
SIDTM	Master of Business Administration (Digital & Telecom Management)
SIMC	Master of Business Administration (Communication Management)
SCIT	Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Business Management)
SIHS	Master of Business Administration (Hospital and Healthcare Management)
SSBF	Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance)
SSSS	Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
SIBM, Bengaluru	MBA (Business Analytics)
SIBM, Nagpur	MBA (Food & Agri - Business Management)	Candidate should be a Graduate of any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
SCMHRD	Master of Business Administration (Infrastructure Development and Management)	Graduation in any Engineering stream (B.E. or B.Tech.); Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) or Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan.) from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade [45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates]. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SCMHRD	Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)	Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation and a minimum of two years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIIB	Master of Business Administration (Agri-Business)	Candidate should be a Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
SIIB	Master of Business Administration (Energy and Environment)	Candidate should be a Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIMS	Master of Business Administration	The candidate should be a graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade at graduation. Defense Category candidates should be sons/daughters/spouses of Defence personnel. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIOM, Nashik	Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)	Candidate should be an Engineering Graduate (Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology) from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIOM, Nashik	Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management)	Candidate should be a graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SCIT	Master of Business Administration (Data Sciences & Data Analytics)	Candidate should be graduated with Mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIBM, Bengaluru	MBA (Quantitative Finance)	Candidate should be a graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation level. The students must have studied Mathematics/ Statistics during Standard XII. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. A candidate who has completed qualifying qualifications from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Step by Step Process for SNAP 2022 Registration

The online registration and SNAP application form filling up can be done through the following steps:

Register as New User & fill up your personal details and contact details to create a SNAP login id. Keep the softcopy of the passport size photo ready to be uploaded. The basic details must be carefully filled up to avoid any error.
Select the exam centre from the list of exam cities. ( Be careful while selecting the exam centre as no change of city request shall be entertained later.)
Using any of the given payment methods, make a payment of INR 1950/- against the exam registration fee. (For 3 SNAP exams, the fee is INR 5850/-).
Register for MBA programs of preferred Symbiosis Institutes
Make payment for the application fee of the Symbiosis MBA programme selected.

Now that you have an overall idea of SNAP, keeping it as a backup is a good option. With the exam date approaching fast, the candidates must apply before the last date and start preparing from the SNAP point of view as early as possible.

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