Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP 2026 Scores: Cut Offs, Fees, Placements

SNAP Exam Full Form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). SNAP is the mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 17 Symbiosis Institutes including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Bangalore. SNAP exam is quite different from CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 exam due to its much shorter duration (60 mins) and fewer questions (60 questions). Check key highlights of the exam in table below.

A total of 17 MBA Colleges under Symbiosis International Deemed University accept SNAP exam scores. Here is the list of all MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP 2025. 

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIBM, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune (SICSR, Pune)
• Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune (SCMHRD, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune (SIIB, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management, Pune (SIDTM, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune (SIMS, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM, Nashik)
• Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Pune (SCIT, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune (SIHS, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru)
• Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Pune (SSBF, Pune) - Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management)
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)
• Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune (SSSS, Pune)
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM, Nagpur)
• Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Noida (SIBM, Noida)
• Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune (SSCANS, Pune)

Now, check the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP. From the 17 SNAP colleges, the top 5 SNAP colleges are given in table below. 

Apart from above top MBA colleges accepting SNAP, these are other best SNAP accepting colleges: 

Best SNAP Accepting MBA Colleges

Along with the SNAP exam registration, candidates have to fill separate application form for Symbiosis MBA colleges by paying requisite application fee. Read the admission process for SNAP accepting colleges.

• SNAP Registration: Candidates must register for the SNAP exam on the official website (https://www.snaptest.org/).
• Fill SNAP College Application Forms: Candidates have to fill separate application form for Symbiosis MBA colleges by paying requisite application fee.
• SNAP Exam: After registering, candidates must appear for the SNAP exam.
• Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted on basis of their SNAP exam scores for the next rounds of the admission process, which includes group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI).
• Final Selection: The final selection is based on the total score that takes into account the SNAP score, performance in GD-PI rounds, and other factors like academic background and work experience.

Here is a quick overview of the best SNAP accepting colleges. 

SIBM Pune: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is the top choice for most SNAP candidates due to the placements, reputation, and industry perception. SIBM Pune consistently ranks amongst the top 20 B Schools in India. Check complete details about SIBM Pune.

SCMHRD Pune: Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development Pune has garnered acclaim for MBA in HR program. SCMHRD MBA BM program is also good. Situated in the IT Hub of Hinjewadi Pune, SCMHRD is perfectly located to capitalize on Pune’s business hub while still offering its students a great campus life. Check complete details about SCMHRD Pune.

SIBM Bangalore: SIBM Bangalore offers a two-year full-time MBA with specialisations in marketing, finance, and HR. Situated right in the middle of Bangalore’s vibrant technology, SIBM Bangalore allows students to gain unparalleled exposure. Check complete details about SIBM Bangalore.

SIOM Nashik: Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management was established to create Operations Managers who could improve corporate performance. Known for its operations management program, SIOM Nashik MBA graduates are trained in not just the commercial side but also the technical sides of business. 

Top colleges accepting SNAP score are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore and SIOM Nasik. SNAP 2026 Exam will be held in December in three sessions. Check complete details about Top SNAP colleges in the above article.