SNAP Exam 2025: (Test 3, Dec 20) Admit Card, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

SNAP Exam 2025 is a national-level MBA entrance exam organized by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the admission in 26 MBA programmes offered by various 16 Symbiosis institutes. SNAP is conducted in a computer-based test format, and it is held in three sessions, each candidate is given two attempts, and higher of two attempts can be considered during the short listing process. 

SNAP exam is designed to test the speed as well as accuracy of the candidates based on concepts related to English, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. The SNAP score will be required in the further selection process along with other institutes specific requirements for the selection process like group exercise (GE), personal interview (PI) and writing ability test (WAT).

The authorities have released the SNAP admit card 2025 for session 2 online. The admit card was released for SNAP Test 2 scheduled on 14 December, 2025. Candidates can use the SNAP admit card 2025 download link to get their hall tickets before the exam day. The admit card consists of important things like the candidate's name, roll number, SNAP id, exam timing, reporting time etc.

The SIU released the SNAP admit card 2025 for Test 1 on November 28, 2025 at 6 PM. The admit card was for students who had their exams on December 06, 2025. To get the admit card, candidates are required to visit the SNAP official website. Candidates must use their id and password to download SNAP admit card 2025.

SNAP 2025 follows a structured timeline starting from registration in August and concluding with results in January. The below table provides clear and updated information to help candidates track registration, admit card, exam dates, and result announcements.

SNAP 2025 overview  helps candidates understand the exam structure, mode, duration, and participating institutes. Check the table below for SNAP 2025 highlights:

SNAP 2025 admit card will be released separately for each test session on the official website. Candidates must download the hall ticket online and carry a colour printout to the test centre, as digital or photocopies are not accepted. Check the below steps to download SNAP Admit Card 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official SNAP 2025 website
Step 2: Click on “Admit Card for SNAP Test”
Step 3: Enter SNAP ID and Password
Step 4: View the admit card displayed on the screen
Step 5: Download and take two colour printouts (A4 size)

Before applying for SNAP 2025, candidates are required to fulfil the criteria set by SIU. SNAP 2025 eligibility  criteria include minimum educational qualification, foreign candidate criteria, and institute-specific requirements for various MBA programs. Check the below points for SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

• Candidates in their final year are also eligible.

• International candidates must obtain equivalence from AIU.

• No age limit for the exam.

SNAP 2025 application process is entirely online through snaptest.org. Candidates must register, fill personal & academic details, upload the required documents, and pay the exam fee to complete the SNAP 2025 application process. Check below the step-by-step SNAP 2025 application process:

Step 1: Visit snaptest.org
Step 2: Register using email & mobile number
Step 3: Fill in personal, academic & test city preferences
Step 4: Upload the required  documents

Step 5: Pay the SNAP application fee INR 2250
Step 6: Submit and download confirmation

SNAP 2025 uses a fast-paced exam format consisting of a 60-minute MCQ-based exam.  SNAP exam pattern contains three main sections of an equal marking scheme. By being aware of the exam structure, candidates could prepare with more strategy and optimize their use of all attempts through the sessions available in total. Check the below table for SNAP 2025 exam Pattern:

Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Language of Paper: English
Number of Attempts: Three (Best score considered)
Marking Scheme:

• +1 for each correct answer

• –0.25 for each incorrect answer

• 0 for unattempted questions

SNAP 2025 syllabus examines a candidate's ability in the areas of English, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative skills. This includes questions that cover tables, charts, and graphs, reasoning-based problems, basic concepts, problem-solving under time restraints and with accuracy that can determine a candidate’s level of analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.

General English

• Reading comprehension

• Grammar & sentence correction

• Synonyms, antonyms

• Idioms & phrases

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• Series & sequences

• Analogy

• Blood relations

• Puzzles

• Direction sense

Quantitative, DI & DS

• Arithmetic

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Data interpretation

• Data sufficiency

SNAP 2025 result will be declared on January 9, 2026, on the official SNAP website. Candidates will need to log in using their SNAP ID and password to download their scorecard, which will include sectional scores, total scores, and percentiles for each session for which the candidate appeared. Check the steps below to download SNAP 2025 Result:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SNAP 2025

Step 2: Click on "Download SNAP Scorecard"

Step 3: Fill in your SNAP ID and password

Step 4: SNAP 2025 scorecard will be displayed on your computer screen

Step 5: Now download the result and save a hard copy for your reference.

An effective approach for SNAP 2025 preparation is consistent practice, the ability to manage your time, and speed-enhancing methods. The exam is a brief and quick one, therefore mock tests, as well as section-wise practice, can help you to maximize your score. Check the below points for SNAP preparation tips 2025:

• Practice 20-25 full-length mocks

• Improve calculation speed

• Build strong fundamentals in Quant

• Practice LR frequently

• Work on grammar and vocabulary

• Analyze each mock test carefully

SNAP exam is an entrance exam for university, and SNAP scores are only accepted by Symbiosis International University institutes. Each SIU college will provide its cutoff percentile to shortlist for MBA/PGDM. Below are the predicted SNAP 2025 cutoffs based on the previous year's data. Check the table below for SNAP cut-off:

Admission to the SIU-affiliated MBA programmes via SNAP 2025 includes several stages of evaluation. Candidates are shortlisted through the first round based on their SNAP percentile. The second round of evaluation happens through Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT), which all occur separately at each Symbiosis institute.

Each of the participating institutes will publish their own threshold or cutoff for SNAP for shortlisting purposes. Candidates who meet the cutoff will be required to participate in GE-PI-WAT and the final merit list will be developed based on the candidates' academic performance, SNAP percentile score, and GE/PI/WAT scores for the MBA batch 2026. Check the table below for SNAP selection criteria and weightage:

Symbiosis International University (SIU) institutes, as well as a few private management colleges, accept SNAP scores. Below table contains a list of SIU institutes offering admissions to their MBA/PGDM programs based on SNAP scores:

Courses offered at SIU through SNAP score

Check the table below for courses offered at Symbiosis International University through SNAP score: