What is the SNAP 2026 exam pattern?

SNAP has 60 questions for 60 marks in 60 minutes. Sections: General English (15Q), Analytical & Logical Reasoning (25Q), and Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (20Q). Negative marking: -0.25. Special Questions were discontinued from 2021.

How many attempts are allowed in SNAP?

SNAP allows up to 3 attempts in a single year (December schedule). Best score is considered for Symbiosis institute admission. Multiple attempts with improvement are allowed. However, application to each Symbiosis institute must be made separately with programme-specific fees.

Which Symbiosis institutes accept SNAP scores?

SNAP scores are accepted by all 15 Symbiosis Business Schools including SIBM Pune (flagship), SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIMB Bangalore, SIBM Hyderabad, SICSR Pune, and 9 others. Each institute has its own cutoff and selection process (GD/WAT/PI).

What is the SNAP cutoff for SIBM Pune?

SIBM Pune (top Symbiosis B-school) general category SNAP cutoff is typically 98+ percentile (roughly 50+/60 marks). The competition is fierce with 50,000+ candidates. SCMHRD cutoff is 97+ percentile, SIIB Pune is 95+ percentile for general category.

What are SIBM Pune MBA placements like?

SIBM Pune 2024 placements: Average CTC ₹22.5 LPA, highest CTC ₹47 LPA. Top recruiters: Deloitte, EY, TCS, Cognizant, Amazon, ICICI Bank, and consulting firms. SIBM has 100% placement with finance and operations as top hiring streams.

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SNAP Preparation Guide

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for SNAP 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks60

Duration60 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year (December)

Next Exam Date

December 2026

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); final-year students eligible

ANumber of Attempts

Up to 3 attempts per year (best score considered)

Study Plan by Subject

General English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Master speed and accuracy for all 60 questions in 60 minutes — one minute per question leaves no time for lengthy calculations

Focus on Logical Reasoning (25Q, highest weightage) — syllogisms, blood relations, coding-decoding, and data arrangement

Build vocabulary through GRE word lists as SNAP English tests advanced vocabulary and grammar

Use first two SNAP attempts to learn the exam and reserve the third attempt for peak performance after analysis

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General English	20	20	20 min
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	20	20	20 min
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20	20 min
Total	60	60	60 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2026

Next Exam Date

December 2026

Conducted By

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Frequently Asked Questions

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