SNAP MBA Entrance 2025: Exam Dates, Pattern, Fees & Top Colleges Accepting SNAP

Symbiosis International  University MBA Admission Process Overview

1. Register for SNAP

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is the mandatory entrance exam for admissions into all MBA programs at SIU’s constituent institutes. After SNAP registration, you must also register separately for your preferred institute(s) by paying the requisite program registration fee.

2. Take the SNAP Exam

SNAP typically takes place in December, with admit cards released a few days prior. For example, in 2024, tests were scheduled on December 8, 15, and 21, with SNAP results around early January.

3. Shortlisting for GE-PI / GE-PIWAT

• Candidates are shortlisted for the next stage—the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and sometimes a Written Ability Test (WAT)—based on their SNAP percentile.
• You must participate in all components (GE, PI, WAT, where applicable) to qualify for the final merit list.

4. Final Merit List and Admission Offer

SIU institutes release their final merit lists based on a holistic evaluation:

• SNAP Score (scaled, max 50 marks)
• Group Exercise (10 marks)
• Personal Interaction (40 marks)

Note: Some institutes also include WAT, with different weight distributions.

5. Confirm Admission

• If selected, you must complete admission formalities by paying the program fees within the stipulated deadline to secure your seat.

6. Eligibility Criteria

• General Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply provisionally.
• Specialized Programs: Certain MBA streams require a specific background:
• Sustainability Management, Agri Business, International Business, etc., may have specific degree prerequisites.
• Dual-Degree MBAs: For programs under partners like Aston or Macquarie, additional criteria apply (e.g., 65% marks at SIU, IELTS/GPA requirements).
• International Applicants: Must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for foreign degrees.SIIB Snaptest Symbiosis International

7. Seat Reservation

Typical seat reservations include:

• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• PwD: 3%
• Defense personnel’s wards: 5%
• Additional seats for:
• Children of migrants from J&K
• International students (15% of intake