SNAP 2026: Registration (Open), Dates, Pattern, Syllabus

SNAP 2026 application form is currently open, and the last date to apply is November 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three slots on December 13, 19, and 26, 2026. SNAP admit cards will be released on December 7 for SNAP 1, December 11 for SNAP 2, and December 18 for SNAP 3. Candidates can take up to three attempts for the exam. The best out of three will be considered for admission. The result will be announced on January 12, 2027.

SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates need to register for SNAP 2026 and the institute by paying separate registration fees. If shortlisted, candidates will have to attend the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI) process of each institute individually.

SNAP 2026 Highlights

What is the SNAP exam for?

SNAP, also known as Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is a national-level test conducted every year by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Through this exam, candidates are shortlisted for admission to MBA programmes at 17 SIU institutes like SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore, etc. The exam is conducted in the CBT (computer-based test) mode at 79 exam centres across India.

Candidates are allowed to take three attempts for the exam. The best of the three scores will be considered for final merit calculation without normalisation. However, it is not mandatory for every applicant to appear for all three attempts. They can choose to appear for one or all attempts as per their preference. After qualifying the SNAP exam, shortlisted candidates will have to clear the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI) rounds, which will be conducted by each institute individually.

SNAP 2026 Exam Date

SNAP exam date has been announced. Registration started on August 21, 2026, and the last date to apply is November 25, 2026. The SNAP 2026 exam will be conducted on December 13, 19, and 26, 2026. Candidates can check more details on the SNAP exam dates in the table below:

SNAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria

SNAP eligibility criteria is set on the basis of the eligibility required for MBA admission. Even though each institute sets its own requirements, the basic eligibility criteria remain the same for all campuses. The basic SNAP 2026 eligibility criteria have been given below:

• Candidates must pass a graduation-level degree from a recognised institute.
• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for SC/ ST category).
• 3% seats are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates in all the programmes offered by all the Institutes of SIU. Such candidates must have their PwD certificates or documents as specified by the institutes.

However, the eligibility criteria can also differ based on MBA specialisation and institute. Candidates should check the detailed SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2026 to check institute-wise and specialisation-specific requirements.

SNAP 2026 Reservation Policy

Through SNAP, reservation to various reserved categories is provided. However, these policies are not applicable for Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies as it has a separate policy. The SNAP 2026 reservation policy is given below:

Source: Official SNAP website (snaptest.org/others)

SNAP 2026 Registration

SNAP registration 2026 started on August 21, 2026. Candidates can apply for the exam until November 25, 2026. Applicants who are interested can visit the official website at snaptest.org to fill out the registration form. The step-by-step process for SNAP Registration 2026 has been explained below:

• Visit the official website and click on “Register Now” in the top right corner.
• Read all the instructions carefully and click on the “Continue” button.
• Fill in your personal details and enter your valid email ID and mobile number. Make sure the email address and phone number are active, as all communication regarding the exam will be sent to these contact details.
• Click on “Save and Continue”. An OTP will be sent to the registered email and number. Enter the OTP to verify.
• After registration is complete, candidates will receive an email and SMS containing their SNAP ID and password. Candidates can use these credentials to log in again.
• Candidates will also be allowed to choose their test dates and preferred cities. There are three attempts allowed. It is up to the candidates to attempt one or all three tests.
• Upload the latest scanned colour passport-size photo. The photograph should not be more than 6 months old.
• Pay the SNAP registration fee of INR 2550 per test along with the programme registration fee of INR 1000.

SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern

The SNAP paper has 4 sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Ethics, Morality and Values. The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. There are a total of 60 questions for 60 marks in the SNAP 2026 exam. For each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded, and for an incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The section-wise SNAP Exam Pattern 2026 is given below:

SNAP 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for the SNAP 2026 exam consists of 4 sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Ethics, Morality and Values. Note that the SNAP syllabus is not released officially. These topics are based on analysis of previous years' papers and the exam pattern.

This is an overview of the syllabus; for detailed section-wise topics, candidates can check the SNAP Syllabus 2026.

SNAP 2026 Admit Card

SNAP admit card will be released separately for all three attempts. The admit card will be available on December 7 for SNAP 1, December 11 for SNAP 2, and December 18 for SNAP 3. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official SNAP website. Candidates must keep in mind the following pointers related to the SNAP admit card:

• Candidates must ensure that their latest, colored photograph is correctly pasted on the admit card.
• Candidates must bring one original photo ID along with the admit card to test centre. The accepted IDs for SNAP 2026 include:

Source: SNAP Official Website (snaptest.org)

• Candidates must keep the authenticated admit card safe as it is a very important document. The SNAP admit card will also be used for verification at the time of GE-PI rounds. In case the authenticated admit card is lost, a duplicate admit card will not be issued.
• The complete details of allotted test centre will be mentioned on SNAP admit card.

To understand how to download the admit card and what documents must be brought along with it, candidates can check SNAP Admit Card 2026.

SNAP 2026 Centres

The SNAP exam will be conducted in a total of 79 cities across India. Candidates will be allowed to choose their test city preference at the time of registration. The SNAP test centre will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This means the earlier candidates pay the registration fee, the higher their chance to obtain the test date and city of their choice. The states included in the SNAP exam centres list are given below. The complete list of cities can be checked through SNAP Exam Centres 2026.

SNAP 2026 Preparation

The preparation for the SNAP exam must be based on the latest exam pattern. Candidates should follow section-specific preparation tips rather than going for generic methods. The preparation plan should be built around timed mock tests, which will help candidates understand the pattern of the questions and practice time management. Candidates should also check the section-wise SNAP Preparation Tips 2026 to understand how each section should be approached to score well in the exam. To start with the preparation, candidates should:

• Prioritise the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section as it carries 20 out of total 60 marks. For this section, focus on puzzles, arrangements, and other reasoning-type questions.
• Ethics, Morality and Values is a new section introduced in SNAP 2026, which carries 10 marks. For this section, candidates must practice scenario-based questions such as fairness, integrity, decision-making, etc.
• SNAP consists of 60 questions in 60 minutes, which gives an average of one minute per question. Hence, candidates should practice time management and avoid wasting too much time on difficult questions.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks. Hence, candidates should avoid making unsupported guesses or rushed calculations.

SNAP 2026 Question Papers

Candidates who are going to appear for the SNAP 2026 exam must go through the previous years' question papers. This will help them understand which type of questions are asked in the exam along with the paper pattern. Solving the previous years' questions will also help candidates practice time management and how to tackle difficult questions within the given time limit. The year wise SNAP question papers can be downloaded by clicking on the link given below:

SNAP 2026 Result

The result for SNAP 2026 will be released on January 12, 2027. Along with the result, the scorecard will also be released. Candidates will be able to download their scorecard from January 12, 2027, to February 12, 2027. The result will be announced on the SNAP official website. The result will be based on the best of three attempts without normalisation. Candidates can check the SNAP Result 2026 to understand the complete process of percentile and merit calculation. Candidates can download the result and scorecard using the following steps:

• Go to the official website at snaptest.org.
• Click on the SNAP scorecard 2026 link on the homepage.
• Log in to the portal using ID and password.
• The result will be displayed on the screen. Download and save the scorecard for future reference.

SNAP 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for SNAP 2026 is conducted individually by each institute. If shortlisted for a programme applied to, the candidate would then need to participate in the further admission process (GE-PI) of that particular programme. Candidates are allowed to choose the programme of their choice offered by the various Institutes of SIU at the time of registration. The steps included in the SNAP selection process include:

• SNAP CBT Test: Candidates will have to appear for the SNAP exam. The best of three attempts will be considered for shortlisting.
• Shortlisting: Based on overall SNAP percentile and institute cutoff, candidates will be shortlisted for admission. Each institute will release separate cutoffs, programme-wise.
• Merit List: A merit list will be prepared and released on the respective institute’s website. The merit list will be based on category-wise cut-off released by institutes. The merit list consists of the names of all candidates who have been shortlisted for admission. A wait list will also be released, which will depend on the vacant seats available.
• Selection Rounds: Each institute will conduct its separate selection process. Based on a candidate’s overall percentile, they can be selected for one or more programmes. In this case, candidates will have to appear for GE-PI rounds for each programme separately.

The complete selection process has been explained in SNAP Counselling Process 2026.

Source: SNAP Official Website (snaptest.org)

SNAP 2026 Accepting Colleges

A total of 17 institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) accept SNAP scores. These institutes are situated across 6 cities in India, including Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, and Noida. Candidates will have to register separately for each programme they want to apply to. The complete list of SNAP Accepting Colleges 2026 is given below:

SNAP 2026 FAQs