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 but to get a high percentile (90+) requires 3-4 months of serious preparation.
Based on past trends, SNAP 2020 will be held on December 13, 2020 from 2PM to 4 PM as a computer based test. This will be the fourth computer based exam in the history of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune for MBA admission 2021 in 16 Symbiosis Institutes. The difficulty level for the exam is expected to remain same as of last year. Experts at MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, expect a cut off between 80-85 marks that may fetch 93 to 96 percentile for SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune.
SIU Pune is expected to release SNAP Notification in the first week of August. Then, SNAP Registration will start by the close of second week of August 2020. In this article, you will read all key points to plan your SNAP 2020 journey, including important 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 20 management institutes in MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2019.
SNAP Exam 2020: Highlights
One of the most important MBA entrance exams – SNAP has following key highlights:
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Test Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune |
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Number of MBA colleges under SNAP |
16 Symbiosis Institutes |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer Based Online Exam |
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Application Process |
Online; Simultaneously apply for entrance exam and for institute level Programs |
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Application Fee |
Rs.1750/- |
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SNAP Full Form |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
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Cut offs for top Symbiosis Institutes |
88 to 97 for SIBM Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIOM Nashik |
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Total Questions in the Exam |
115 |
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Sectional Division of Test |
4 Sections with different number of Questions in Each Section |
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Difficulty Level |
Moderate to Difficult |
SNAP 2020 Important Dates and Schedule
All the Exam details are made available with the release of SNAP notification. The SNAP 2020 important dates will be officially announced by SIU Pune. Following are the expected dates for registration, admit card and exam:
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SNAP Exam Activitiy 2020 |
Date |
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Notification Release |
August 2, 2020 |
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Registration start date |
August 16, 2020 |
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Last date to Apply |
November 22, 2020 |
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Last date to Pay Exam Fee |
November 22, 2020 |
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Admit Card download Starts |
December 1, 2020 |
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Last date for Admit Card download |
December 13, 2020 |
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SNAP 2020 Exam Date |
December 13, 2020 Sunday from 2PM to 4 PM |
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Result date |
January 10, 2021 |
SNAP 2020 Exam Key Changes: Exam Pattern, Sections, Question paper
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune which conducts SNAP annually, has changed the SNAP pattern by reducing the number of questions and increasing their weightage. 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. It is expected that the SNAP Test 2020 structure may not change further.
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SNAP Details & Pattern |
SNAP 2020 |
SNAP 2019 |
SNAP 2018 |
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Total Questions in SNAP Entrance Exam |
115 |
115 |
130 |
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Sectional Composition of Questions |
English-30; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-30; Current Affairs-20 |
English-30; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-30; Current Affairs-20 |
English-35; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-35; Current Affairs-25 |
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Normal Questions (MCQ Type) |
110 |
110 |
110 |
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Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type) |
5 |
5 |
20 |
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Scoring Pattern (Normal Questions) |
+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer in Quant & Current Affairs sections; +1.5 Marks for English and Reasoning Sections (110 MCQs) |
+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer in Quant & Current Affairs sections; +1.5 Marks for English and Reasoning Sections (110 MCQs) |
+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer for MCQs |
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Scoring Pattern (Special Questions) |
+2 Marks for Each Correct Answer of Special Questions (5 Non MCQs) |
+2 Marks for Each Correct Answer of Special Questions (5 Non MCQs) |
+2 Marks for Non MCQs (Special questions) |
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Negative Marking |
-25% for each wrong answer |
-25% for each wrong answer |
-25% for each wrong answer |
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Choice of Answer Options (Normal Questions) |
4 for Normal Questions only |
4 for Normal Questions only |
4 for all the questions |
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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 |
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Number of Test Cities |
90+ |
90 |
92 |
Symbiosis Admission Process: Apply for SNAP 2020 and to the Symbiosis Institutes as well
There are 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges for which SNAP test is conducted for MBA admission 2021. The application process in Symbiosis institutes opens with the start of SNAP registration process. You need to apply for MBA admission 2021 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 2020. To appear in SNAP 2020 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 from December 1, 2020 and remains available for download till the SNAP 2020 exam date. The changed exam pattern of SNAP 2020 consists of 115 questions divided into 110 MCQs and 5 Non MCQs with maximum score of 150 marks. There will be 25% negative marking for each wrong answer.
SNAP Test 2020: What Has Not Changed?
- No Change in Time Duration. Remains 2 Hours Computer based test
- No Change in Number of Sections. It has 4 sections as before
- No Change in Maximum Marks which remain 150.
- No Change in Ratio of Negative Marking for Wrong Answer. It remains 25%
How to Apply for SNAP Exam 2020?
SNAP application process starts on August 16, 2020. The last date to apply for the exam is November 22, 2020. You can register online on the official SNAP 2020 Exam website and can pay the exam fee of Rs.1750/- either online or through Demand Draft. The exam registration fee includes the fee for exam application form and for registration.
Step by Step SNAP 2020 Registration Process
SNAP Registration and Application form 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 or by DD
- 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 2020 for MBA admission 2021. 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:
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Sl No. |
SNAP Accepting MBA college & City |
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1 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Pune |
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2 |
SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) Pune |
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3 |
SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business), Pune |
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4 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore |
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5 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik |
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6 |
SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) Pune |
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7 |
SITM (Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management), Pune |
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8 |
SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies), Pune |
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9 |
SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication)Pune |
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10 |
SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology), Pune |
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11 |
SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences) Pune |
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12 |
SSMC (Symbiosis School for Media & Communication) Bangalore |
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13 |
SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance), Pune |
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14 |
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences), Pune |
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15 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Hyderabad |
How to Prepare for SNAP 2020 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 2020 exam pattern
- Read the complete SNAP 2020 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 2020:
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 is a moderate difficulty level test with 110 MCQs and 20 Non-MCQ divided in four core sections of General English; Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data sufficiency; Current Affairs; Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
No Sectional Cutoff: SNAP Test scores are declared out of 150 marks scaled down to 50. It does 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 4 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 2020 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.
Single day, Single session exam: SNAP 2020 Exam is a single day, single session exam of two hours duration which does not require equating the scores as per the difficulty level across different sessions and the merit list is prepared straight forward like XAT 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 2020 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 2020 Exam Date on Sunday December 13, 2020 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 2020 Notification in August first week.
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