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SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Educational Qualification, Age, Reservation Criteria

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Last Updated on August 2, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

SNAP eligibility criteria 2025 has been announced by Symbiosis International University. SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria says that candidates should have completed their graduation with minimum 50 per cent in total. SNAP exam 2025 will be held on December 6, 14, and 20, 2025. SNAP registration 2025 is open from August 1, 2025. Check SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria for domestic and international students in the article below. Also know SNAP eligibility criteria for different Symbiosis MBA Colleges like SIBM, SCMHRD and others. 

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What is SNAP Exam?

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP, is the mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 17 Symbiosis Institutes including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Bangalore. The top MBA colleges accepting SNAP 2025 scores have consistent 100% placement record with high salary. For example, in placement 2024, the average salary at SIBM Pune is Rs. 28.16 LPA, and SCMHRD Pune average salary is Rs. 23.71 LPA. SNAP exam is different from CAT exam with shorter duration (60 mins) and lesser number of questions (60 questions). Overall, SNAP exam difficulty level is comparatively lower than difficulty level of CAT exam. SNAP 2025 will be held on in three different dates in December. 

SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025

SNAP eligibility criteria are prescribed by Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU), the body that conducts the exam. Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can appear for SNAP 2025. Before filling the SNAP application form, candidates should check the exam's eligibility criteria and selection process. 

The minimum eligibility criteria for SNAP exam is Graduation with minimum 50 per cent aggregate. Candidates who have secured a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must acquire an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).  

SNAP Eligibility Criteria for Indian Candidates

  • Candidates belonging to General category must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent
  • Candidates belonging to Reserved category must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate or equivalent
  • The graduation degree can be completed in any education mode but the degree should be from a UGC recognised university
  • Final year graduation students who are due to appear in the exam or are wating for result are also eligible to apply for SNAP exam

SNAP Eligibility Criteria for International Students

Foreign National, Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates are also eligible to apply for SNAP 2025. The SNAP eligibility criteria for international students are mentioned below: 

  • Candidates applying under Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO category at SIU must clear an English Proficiency Test such as IELTS or IELA secure band 6 and band 4, respectively.
  • International SNAP applicants must have a proof of residence, copy of Visa and passport and in case of student visa.
  • The candidate should also have a Bonafide Certificate and Letter of Provisional Admission from the University College/Institution.

SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Symbiosis Institutes

There are 17 MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP 2025 who are part of Symbiosis International Deemed University. Top SNAP Colleges are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore and SIOM Nasik. These colleges may have additional eligibility criteria. Check list below. 

Symbiosis University MBA Institute and Programme Eligibility

Name of the InstituteProgrammesEligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR)
  • Master of Business Administration (Information Technology)
  • Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Infrastructure Development & Management)
  • Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
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].
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)
  • Master of Business Administration (International Business)
  • Master of Business Administration (Agri Business)
  • Master of Business Administration (Sustainability Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM)
  • Master of Business Administration (Digital & Telecom Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
  • Master of Business Administration
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication,Pune (SIMC)
  • Master of Business Administration (Communication Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM)
  • Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)
  • Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management)
Engineering Graduate (Bachelor of Engineering/Technology) from any recognised University/Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)
  • Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Business Management)
  • Master of Business Administration (Data Science & Data Analytics)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
  • Master of Business Administration (Hospital & Healthcare Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF)
  • Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)
  • Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Aston University, UK)
  • Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Macquarie University, Australia)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)
  • Master of Business Administration
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS)
  • Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM, Nagpur)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Food & Agri -Business Management)
Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NOIDA (SIBM, NOIDA) 
  • Master of Business Administration
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS)
  • Master of Business Administration (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance in Food Technology, Hotel Management, Home Science, Food Science & Quality Control, Culinary Arts, Food Ecology/Sustainability, Packaging Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food Engineering etc, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribes).

Conclusion

In conclusion, SNAP eligibility criteria 2025 are that candidates should have completed their graduation with minimum 50 per cent in total. Check SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria for domestic and international students in the article above. 

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