SNAP 2026 Registration: Dates, Fees, How to Fill SNAP Application Form

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. The top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD Pune have achieved strong placement record.  SNAP exam is quite different from CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 exam due to its much shorter duration (60 mins) and lesser number of questions (60 questions). A candidate can appear for up to three SNAP exam tests. Overall, SNAP exam difficulty level is comparatively lower than difficulty level of CAT and XAT. Read in-depth SNAP Exam Guide 2026.

SNAP 2026 exam is expected to be conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) in December 2026 in three sessions. Last year, SNAP 2025 exam was conducted by Symbiosis International University on three different dates: Dec 6 (Test 1), Dec 14 (Test 2) and December 20 (Test 3). Check SNAP 2026 expected dates in the table below.

Based on previous year’s exam trends, SNAP registration 2026 is expected to open in early August, 2026. SNAP 2026 registration last date is expected in mid-November, 2026. Check expected dates in the table below. 

SNAP Registration 2026: Expected Dates

• SNAP application process 2026 includes separate registrations for SNAP exam, and for SNAP accepting MBA colleges like SIBM Pune or SCMHRD Pune.
• SNAP exam registration can be done by creating an account, filling your personal details and making SNAP registration fees payment.
• Candidate can appear for upto three tests for SNAP 2026. If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will be no normalization.
• Candidate must pay the SNAP Test registration fee of INR 2250 per test (government taxes extra) for Payment of SNAP Test registration fee.
• In addition, Candidate should pay programme registration fee of INR 1000/- (government taxes extra) for each Symbiosis University MBA programme that you wish to apply for.
• SNAP Test registration fee and programme registration fee of the Institute is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Candidates must maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the SNAP exam process. All correspondence will be done on your registered contact details.
• SNAP Test Scores will be valid only for admission to selected programmes of Symbiosis International University (SIU) for one academic year only.
• SNAP exam centres are spread over almost 80 cities in India. The earlier you pay, the higher are your chances to obtain a test date and test city of your choice.

SNAP 2026 registration fees is expected to be Rs 2250 for taking one of the three exams. If you have selected for two SNAP exams, you need to pay Rs. 4500. To take 3 SNAP exams, you should pay Rs. 6750.

After making payment of SNAP registration fee, you are required to register and apply specifically for the MBA program of Symbiosis Institutes. The application fee for each MBA program of each Symbiosis MBA Institute is Rs. 1000. So, for example, if you select to apply to 5 MBA programmes, you will have to pay Rs. 5000.

SNAP eligibility criteria are prescribed by Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU), the body that conducts the exam. Before filling the application form, candidates should check the exam's eligibility criteria given below. 

• 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 registration process 2026 can be completed by following steps below:

Step 1: SNAP Registration Login 
Visit SNAP official website Snaptest.org and click on ‘Register Now’ link. It will open SNAP registration window, as given below.

Step 2: Register as New User
Fill your mail Id, password, captcha and click on ‘Register’. It will open Registration instructions. Read Instructions and click on the check box ‘I Agree’. You will get OTP on your Mobile and Email.

Step 3: Verify OTP
Verify the received OTP on Email and Mobile in 10 Minutes. You will also get the SNAP ID & Password on your Mail which you should use in subsequent steps. Next page asking you to Fill your details will open

Step 4: Sign In
On this page of Registration form, you need to sign in with the SNAP user ID and Password that you have received Gather your age, academic, work experience and other details as they are required to be filled up in your application form

Step 5: Fill SNAP 2026 Application Form
Now, you can fill SNAP Application Form 2026 with all the required information and upload the photograph. To fill SNAP application form, keep following information ready: Personal details, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID, Category Certificates (if applicable), and Preferred Test City. 

Candidates should upload the scanned Photo of not more than 3 months old in .jpg, .jpeg, .png format of the size between 10 KB and 5 MB. If the photo size is beyond 100KB, it will be automatically brought to required size by the system. 

After filling SNAP exam application form, you can log out or continue with login credentials to make payment on the next page.

Step 6: Pay SNAP Exam Fees
The next step is to login with your SNAP ID and Password and enter the Captcha. When you login with your SNAP Password, you will be asked to change your password Change password. The password should be only alpha numeric. No special characters should be used. Instantly the SNAP exam fee payment page opens before you. Read Payment Instructions.

SNAP 2026 registration fees is expected to be Rs 2250 for taking one of the three exams. If you have selected for two SNAP exams, you need to pay Rs. 4500. To take 3 SNAP exams, you should pay Rs. 6750. After making SNAP exam fees payment you will be allowed to go to next step.

Step 7: Register & Pay for Selected Symbiosis MBA Institutes
After making payment of SNAP registration fee, you are required to register and apply specifically for the MBA program of Symbiosis Institutes. The application fee for each MBA program of each Symbiosis MBA Institute is Rs. 1000. 

To complete your SNAP registration, you need a passport-size photograph, your signature, a valid government ID (like Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID), and your academic mark sheets and certificates for Class 10, Class 12, and graduation. Contact details like a email address, mobile number are also required. Here is a detailed list of documents:

• Photograph: A recent passport-size coloured photograph in .jpg or .jpeg format, ideally taken against a white background and with a file size under 1 MB.
• Signature: A scanned copy of your signature, signed on white paper with a black pen, in .jpg or .jpeg format and under 1 MB.
• Valid ID Proof: Any government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, or Driving License.
• Academic Documents: Class 10th mark sheet, Class 12th mark sheet, Graduation certificate and/or mark sheet.
• Contact Information: A valid mobile number and a valid email address.
• Category Certificate (If Applicable): If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you will need to provide your category certificate.

You can contact SNAP help desk for General Queries:

• Symbiosis Test Secretariat Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, District: Pune - 412115
• Telephone Number : +91-20-61936226/27
• Toll Free Number : 9071011959
• Email : [email protected]

You can contact SNAP help desk for Technical Queries: Call: +91-9500043144 / 9962027165 / 7200495273.

In summary, SNAP Exam is compulsory computer-based exam for 17 Symbiosis University B-schools including SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. SNAP Exam is expected to be held in December 2026. SNAP Registration 2026 is expected to begin in August, 2026. Check complete details in the above article. Also read about SNAP 2026 Notification, SNAP 2026 Eligibility and SNAP 2026 Exam Date and Schedule.