The likely SNAP Exam Date 2021 is December 19, 2021. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune will release the SNAP 2021 Notification for the SNAP MBA entrance exam in September. It is expected that SNAP 2021 will have major changes in the exam dates & schedule, pattern and duration. This year SNAP Exam 2021 can be conducted on a single date instead of on three dates as was held last year. SNAP 2021 offers the opportunity to get MBA admission in any of the 16 Symbiosis B-Schools including Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. The exam registration and application process is likely to open from September 15 to November 27, 2021.
SNAP Exam Details 2021: Key changes
- Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2021 will be held online as computer based test
- SNAP exam 2021 will be held on a single date as against on three dates as was conducted last year. In case the exam is conducted on three dates it will be held in December and January.
- SNAP test 2021 duration may be changed to 2 hours time instead of last year 1 hour time
- SNAP 2021 application fee is Rs. 1750/-
Changes in SNAP 2021 Exam Pattern
SNAP 2021 test structure can be revised again for MBA admission 2022. The exam can be restored to its past pattern instead of last year pattern. Following are the likely changes in the SNAP 2021 pattern as compared to last year
| Particulars | SNAP 2021 (Expected Pattern) | SNAP 2020 | SNAP 2019 |
| Number of SNAP Exams for admission to MBA programmes in Symbiosis Institutes | 1 Exam (Expected) | 3 Exams (In Dec 2020 & Jan 2021) | 1 Exam |
| Duration | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Total no. of questions | 110 | 60 | 110 |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 34 | 15 | 34 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 35 | 20 | 35 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 36 | 25 | 36 |
| Special Questions | 5 | Nil | 5 |
Scoring Pattern:
+1 mark for each correct answer and ¼ negative marking for each incorrect answer.
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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP, is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 16 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Every year around 1 lakh students from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities and even Law take SNAP Test to get into of the 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges. 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.
This will be the fifth computer based exam in the history of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune for MBA admission 2022 in 16 Symbiosis Institutes. The difficulty level for the exam is expected to remain same as of last year, although many changes in the pattern are expected. Experts at AaptPrep expect a high cut off between 93 to 96 percentile for SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Pune.
SIU Pune will release SNAP 2021 Notification with the SNAP 2021 Exam Date and other important SNAP exam dates. Besides the SNAP 2021 Notification will also consist of the key changes in the SNAP exam details. The registration and application process for SNAP starts in September 2021. In this article, you will read all key points to plan your SNAP 2021 preparation journey, including important SNAP dates, syllabus & pattern, how to prepare, top Symbiosis colleges, past SNAP toppers interviews and much more. You will also find important links to Free SNAP previous questions papers. So, read through till the end.
What is SNAP Test?
SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Online Test. It is the common, mandatory MBA entrance test for admission to all the 16 Symbiosis Institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune. The list of SNAP score accepting colleges includes some of the top MBA colleges in the country like Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune which is ranked among top 25 management institutes in MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2020.
SNAP Exam 2021: Highlights
One of the most important MBA entrance exams – SNAP 2021 has following key highlights:
| Test Conducting Body | Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune |
| Number of MBA colleges under SNAP | 16 Symbiosis Institutes |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Online Exam |
| Application Process | Online; Simultaneously apply for entrance exam and for institute level Programs |
| SNAP Registration & Application Fee | Rs.1750/- (If there is more than one SNAP exams, the SNAP registration fee will apply for each exam separately) |
| SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| Expected Cut offs for top Symbiosis Institutes | 88 to 97 percentile for SIBM Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIOM Nashik |
| Total Questions in the Exam | 60 to 110 (Depending upon the test duration – for 1 hour exam total questions are 60; for 2 hours exam total questions arte 110) |
| Sectional Division of Test | 3 Sections with different number of Questions in Each Section |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
| SNAP 2021 Test Cities | 90-94 |
SNAP 2021 Important Dates and Schedule
All the SNAP exam details are made available with the release of SNAP notification. The SNAP 2021 important dates are officially announced by SIU Pune. Following are the expected dates for registration, admit card and exam:
| SNAP Exam Activitiy 2021 | Date |
| SNAP Notification 2021 Release | September 10, 2021 |
| SNAP Registration start date | September 15, 2021 |
| Last date to Apply | November 27, 2021 |
| SNAP 2021 Exam Registration Fee | Rs.1750/- |
| Last date to Pay Exam Fee | November 27, 2021 |
| Symbiosis Institute Programme Registration Fee | Rs.1000/- per programme, per institute |
| Admit Card download Starts | December 5, 2021 (on snaptest.org) |
| Last date for Admit Card download | December 19, 2021 |
| SNAP 2021 Exam Duration and Testing Time | Yet to be Released: Expected of 2 hours duration with 110 questions. Last year pattern was of 1 Hour duration with 60 questions |
| SNAP Exam Date 2020 | December 19, 2021 (Sunday)May be conducted on more than one date as per last year pattern |
| Result date | January 10, 2022 |
SNAP 2021 Exam Key Changes: Exam Pattern, Sections, Question paper
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune which conducts SNAP annually, is likely to change the SNAP pattern 2021. 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.
| SNAP Details & Pattern | SNAP 2021 (Expected) | SNAP 2020 | SNAP 2019 | SNAP 2018 |
| Total Questions in SNAP Entrance Exam | 110 | 60 | 110 | 130 |
| Sectional Composition of Questions:(1) General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability(2) Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning | English-34; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-36; Special Questions-5 | 15 20 25 | English-34; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-36; Special Questions-5 | English-35; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-35; Current Affairs-25 |
| Normal Questions (MCQ Type) | 105 | 60 | 105 | 110 |
| Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type) | 5 | Nil | 5 | 20 |
| Scoring Pattern (Normal Questions) | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer in Quant & Current Affairs sections; +1.5 Marks for English and Reasoning Sections (105 MCQs) | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer in Quant & Current Affairs sections (60 MCQs) | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer in Quant & Current Affairs sections; +1.5 Marks for English and Reasoning Sections (105 MCQs) | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer for MCQs |
| Scoring Pattern (Special Questions) | +2 Marks for Each Correct Answer of Special Questions (5 Non MCQs) | Not applicable | +2 Marks for Each Correct Answer of Special Questions (5 Non MCQs) | +2 Marks for Non MCQs (Special questions) |
| Negative Marking | -25% for each wrong answer | -25% for each wrong answer | -25% for each wrong answer | -25% for each wrong answer |
| Choice of Answer Options (Normal Questions) | 4 for Normal Questions only | 4 for Normal Questions only | 4 for Normal Questions only | 4 for all the questions |
| Choice of Answer Options (Special Questions) | No Choice. Must Write the answer in the given space on computer screen using virtual key board | No Choice. Must Write the answer in the given space on computer screen using virtual key board | No Choice. Must Write the answer in the given space on computer screen using virtual key board | No Choice. Must Write the answer in the given space on computer screen using virtual key board |
| Number of Test Cities | 90 to 95 | 90+ | 90 | 92 |
Symbiosis Admission Process: Apply for SNAP 2021 and to the Symbiosis Institutes through same Application Form
There are 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges for which SNAP test is conducted for MBA admission 2022. The application process in Symbiosis institutes opens with the start of SNAP registration process. You need to apply for MBA admission 2022 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 2021. To appear in SNAP 2021 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-PIWAT 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 in the same portal
SNAP Test Admit Card needs to be downloaded from SNAP official website and remains available for download till the SNAP exam date.
SNAP Test 2021: What may not change?
No Change in Ratio of Negative Marking for Wrong Answer. It will remain 25%
How to Apply for SNAP Exam 2021?
SNAP Registration and application process starts in September. The last date to apply for the exam is likely to close on November 27, 2021. You can register online on the official SNAP 2021 Exam website and can pay the exam fee of Rs.1750/- online. The SNAP exam fee includes the fee for exam application form and for registration.
Step by Step SNAP 2021 Registration Process
Registration and Application form for SNAP 2021 can be filled up in four steps:
- Step-1: Register as New User & Fill in Personal Details
- Step-2: Make Payment of Rs.1750/- online (For one Exam. For 2 SNAP exams fee is Rs.3500/-)
- Step-3: Register for MBA programmes of preferred Symbiosis Institutes
- Step-4: Make Payment for Symbiosis MBA Programmes Application Fee
MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score
16 Symbiosis MBA colleges in India accept SNAP score 2021 for MBA admission 2022. All the MBA colleges in India accepting the SNAP test score are affiliated to Symbiosis International University, Pune. These Symbiosis institutes offer SIU University MBA degree in different streams. The SNAP cut offs in the MBA colleges will vary from institute to institute. Apart from the overall SNAP cut offs, the SNAP accepting colleges also consider sectional SNAP cut offs in shortlisting the candidates. Following are the MBA colleges accepting SNAP score:
| Sl No. | SNAP Accepting MBA college & City |
| 1 | SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Pune |
| 2 | SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) Pune |
| 3 | SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business), Pune |
| 4 | SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore |
| 5 | Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik |
| 6 | SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) Pune |
| 7 | SIDTM (Symbiosis Institute of Digital Telecom Management), Pune |
| 8 | SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies), Pune |
| 9 | SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication) Pune |
| 10 | SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology), Pune |
| 11 | SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences) Pune |
| 12 | SSMC (Symbiosis School for Media & Communication) Bangalore |
| 13 | SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance), Pune |
| 14 | SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences), Pune |
| 15 | SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Hyderabad |
| 16 | SIBM (Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management), Nagpur |
How to Prepare for SNAP 2021 Exam?
SNAP Preparation guide how to start SNAP preparation at home as per the revised exam pattern, is focused on following points:
- Check SNAP Exam Pattern: You must be aware about the Changed SNAP 2021 exam pattern
- Read the complete SNAP 2021 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?
- Understand How to start SNAP preparation at home?
- Make a Choice between How to prepare for SNAP with or without coaching: Pros & Cons
- Solve SNAP Previous Test papers & Mocks: How to attempt and analyse?
- Learn Strategy to score 95+ percentile in SNAP with Tips from Toppers
SNAP Test: Salient features
Let’s look at some of the salient features of SNAP Test 2021:
Gateway to 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges: SNAP is the only exam, the scores of which are accepted by all the 16 Symbiosis institute across the country for MBA admission. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others.
Moderate Difficulty Level: SNAP 2021 is a moderate difficulty level test divided in three core sections of General English; Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data sufficiency; Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The duration of the exam is one to two hours.
No Sectional Cutoff: SNAP 2021 Test scores do not have sectional cut off. So it offers you the opportunity to play on your strength be it Quants, LR/DI or English and maximize the score. However, qualifying score in each of the 3 sections has to be obtained.
Leads to University MBA degree: All the SNAP exam accepting Symbiosis institutes are affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune and as such award University MBA degree which is recognized worldwide.
SNAP, Similar to CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT: SNAP 2021 exam will be an online computer-based test on the pattern of CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT. As per the past trends, it is expected that SNAP will have lower difficulty level than CAT and XAT and similar difficulty level with NMAT and CMAT.
Low Cost Exam: SNAP is the low cost MBA entrance exam as it provides admission opportunity in 16 Symbiosis B-schools with the SNAP registration and application fee of Rs.1750/-. SNAP exam, SNAP Registration and SNAP exam application fee taken together comes to little above than Rs.100 per Symbiosis MBA college.
Simplified Application Process: You can apply to Symbiosis Institutes through SNAP Application Form. Aspirants can now apply for the programmes in each Symbiosis Institute through the SNAP exam portal by paying the Institute application fee of Rs.1000/- per programme.
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is an important National Level MBA Entrance test for MBA admission in 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges accepting SNAP 2021 score. It is considered as one of the major entrance exams after CAT and XAT.
Some of the top MBA colleges in India like Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM), Pune; SIIB Pune; SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others accept only SNAP Test scores for MBA admission.
Thousands of MBA aspirants will register and apply and will test their skills on SNAP 2021 Exam Date for admission to various Symbiosis institutes. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, the authority which conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) exam, will release the SNAP 2021 Notification in September 2021.
AaptPrep.com will continue to update this page to highlight latest dates and other exam announcements. So bookmark this page for your SNAP 2021 exam preparation.
Exam dates and schedule
- Notification date: 10-09-2021 10:00 AM (Tentative)
- Registration – Online: 15-09-2021 10:00 AM to 27-11-2021 11:30 PM (Tentative)
- Admit Card Release: 05-12-2021 10:00 AM to 19-12-2021 02:00 PM (Tentative)
- Exam Date & Timings- Online: Sunday, December 19, 2021 – 14:00 to 16:00 (Confirm)Result: 01-01-2022 10:00 AM (Tentative)
SNAP 2021
SNAP Eligibility 2021
SNAP 2021 Eligibility Criteria comprise two major SNAP Exam Eligibility requirements. The first part in the SNAP Eligibility criteria is the SNAP exam eligibility to appear in SNAP 2021 entrance exam and the second part of SNAP 2021 Eligibility is the post SNAP exam eligibility with cut offs as required by each of the 16 Symbiosis colleges for MBA admission.
Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune has announced the SNAP 2021 Eligibility Criteria and the eligibility criteria to apply for admission in each of the 16 Symbiosis Institutes.
SNAP Registration 2021
The SNAP exam 2021 registration and application process is likely to open from September 15, to November 27, 2021. Many changes in SNAP 2021 Registration, exam dates and pattern are expected this year. While SNAP Registration Start Date is the second week of September, the SNAP 2021 Registration Last Date will close in the last week of November 2021.
Unlike last year, SNAP Exam may not be held thrice on three different dates, and the candidates will appear in SNAP exam only once as there will be single SNAP exam date this year. Accordingly, you may not need to register and apply for SNAP exam again and again as happened last year for each SNAP exam.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2021
SNAP 2021 exam pattern is likely to change again from last year pattern. Last year SNAP exam pattern was completely overhauled due to Covid-19 pandemic. While number of questions in SNAP exam were reduced to 60 from 115, the time duration was also reduced to one hour from two hours. However, keeping its legacy of constant changes, exam pattern for SNAP may change again and the total questions in SNAP 2021 may go up to 110 or 115 from 60 last year, and the SNAP test 2021 time duration may also go up to 2 hours from last year 1 hour duration.
SNAP Admit Card 2021
SNAP Admit Card 2021 will be released on December 5, 2021. You can download SNAP Admit card from official SNAP exam website by using your SNAP login ID and password. The SNAP Admit card 2021 download is available till SNAP exam day.
This year SNAP Exam dates may be changed as against last year. SNAP 2021 is likely to be held in a single day on December 19, 2021 as compared to last year when it was held on three different dates in December & January as one hour duration exam. SNAP 2021 offers the opportunity to get admission in 16 Symbiosis Institutes. The SNAP exam duration is expected to remain from 2 PM to 4 PM.
SNAP Answer Key
SNAP Answer Key 2021 will be released by Symbiosis International University 2-3 days after the SNAP 2021 exam is over. SNAP 2021 exam date is expected on December 19, 2021 and it is expected that SNAP answer key will be out on December 22, 2021. Along with the Official SNAP 2021 Answer Key, SIU will release the Official SNAP 2021 Question Paper. You can download SNAP official answer key with question paper with your SNAP login ID and Password from SNAP website. SNAP Objection Form is also made available with question paper and official answer key, in case you want to dispute answer to any question.
SNAP Syllabus 2021
SNAP Syllabus 2021 covers the sectional test composition, number of questions, type of questions, important topics, scoring pattern in SNAP Test. Those who are preparing as per the revised SNAP Syllabus and pattern of exam stand better chance to score high in SNAP 2021 and get into their preferred Symbiosis institute.
SNAP Previous Test papers
On December 19, 2021, Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune is likely to conduct SNAP 2021 Online Computer Based SNAP Test. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2021 will be held in 90+ test cities in India for admission to MBA 2022-24 batch in 16 Symbiosis Management institutes including SIBM Pune.
SNAP Previous Year Question Papers are the best tool to effectively prepare for the exam. To help SNAP 2021 aspirants prepare better in the changed online SNAP exam structure, experts at AaptPrep have prepared SNAP Previous question papers with answer keys.
SNAP Exam Analysis 2021
SNAP 2021 Exam Analysis: Key Changes, Difficulty Level, Cut Offs
SNAP 2021 exam Analysis will be published by AaptPrep immediately after SNAP exam is over. The likely SNAP 2021 exam date is December 19, 2021 and the SNAP exam 2021 will be held on a single date as a computer based test as against the last year SNAP exam which was held thrice in the months of December and January with the option for the candidates to take exam twice.
The SNAP 2021 exam analysis will focus on following key trends in SNAP exam
SNAP Vs Other MBA Entrance Exams
SNAP Vs Other MBA Entrance Exams
If we go for a comparative analysis for SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams, we may find that SNAP is very much similar to other national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT among others.
Apart from sectional composition of SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams, the SNAP has recently changed its mode of exam and has now become a computer based test as against paper based test.
In this article, we will discuss the important features and changes of SNAP Vs other MBA entrance exams like SNAP Vs NMAT; SNAP Vs CAT; SNAP Vs XAT among others.
SNAP Preparation
SNAP Preparation for SNAP 2021 exam, must be started well in advance as per the revised SNAP exam pattern. SNAP 2021 preparation should have a clear goal of getting admission in SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune or in one of the top 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges accepting SNAP score.
SNAP exam Preparation is not very difficult as the basics of SNAP question paper have remained unchanged. In view of the experts and past SNAP Test toppers, the preparation for SNAP exam must be well defined. A key component in SNAP 2021 preparation strategy is your SNAP preparation time table.
SNAP Exam Cities
SNAP 2021 exam centers will be more than 90. It is expected that the exam will be conducted in 94 SNAP exam cities 2021 all over India. Out of these SNAP 2021 exam cities, many of them will have multiple SNAP exam centers. The number of SNAP 2021 exam centers has gone up from earlier 90 cities due to Covid pandemic.
A candidate can choose three preferred SNAP 2021 exam cities from the list of 94 SNAP 2021 exam cities from drop down menu while completing his/her SNAP 2021 registration and application process.
SNAP Result 2021
SNAP Result date 2021 is January 10, 2022. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune will declare SNAP 2021 exam result with SNAP score card at 4 PM. SNAP 2021 score will lead to the shortlisting by Symbiosis Colleges for MBA admission 2022.
SNAP 2021 exam is conducted with a changed pattern and increased time duration of 2 hours and more number of questions on December 19, 2021.
SNAP Percentile Predictor
SNAP 2020 Percentile predictor will help you to know your nearest expected percentile score in SNAP 2020 exam. Once you know the expected percentile, you will be able to know your chances of admission in the best of the 16 Symbiosis Institutes accepting SNAP score. The SNAP percentile predictor should be used immediately after the exam day as this is the time when you can recall how you have performed in the SNAP exam.
SNAP Cutoff 2021
If you are taking SNAP 2021 exam, you must be looking for the expected SNAP cut off in your preferred Symbiosis institute for MBA admission 2022. Relax! You are at the right place as the information below on SNAP 2021 cut offs with raw score range leading to required SNAP percentile cut off in the preferred Symbiosis institute for MBA admission 2022 is shared below along with the past trends
MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP
- Vijay Patil School of Management (VPSM): DY Patil University Navi Mumbai
- SIBM Bangalore: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
- Alliance School of Business – Alliance University
- SIBM Pune: Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management
- SCMHRD Pune: Symbiosis Centre For Management And Human Resource Development
- Symbiosis Institute of International Business – SIIB Pune
- SIBM Hyderabad: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
- Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management – SIOM Nashik
- Faculty of Management Studies, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- NSB Academy