The Only Guide You Need for SNAP Exam 2025
4th Sep 2025 | 6 min
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Introduction
Planning to pursue your MBA from Symbiosis International (Deemed University)? The first step is clearing the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP 2025).
Conducted every year across 79 cities in India, SNAP is the gateway to 17 Symbiosis MBA colleges and 29 specialised MBA programmes.
From exam dates, registration process, eligibility, and exam pattern to the complete list of Symbiosis MBA colleges, this guide covers everything you need to know to prepare and apply for SNAP 2025.Is there any age limit to appear for the SNAP test?
Symbiosis MBA Entrance Test Important Dates 2025
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SNAP 2025 - Registration and Payment Commencement Date |
August 01, 2025 (Friday) |
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SNAP 2025 - Last Date to Register and Pay |
November 20, 2025 (Thursday) |
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Check Your SNAP Admit Card (SNAP Test) (Test timings will be communicated to registered candidates via their Admit Cards) |
SNAP Attempt 01: November 28, 2025 (Friday) SNAP Attempt 02: December 08, 2025 (Monday) SNAP Attempt 03: December 15, 2025 (Monday) |
SNAP 2025: Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
SNAP Attempt 01: December 06, 2025 (Saturday) SNAP Attempt 02: December 14, 2025 (Sunday) SNAP Attempt 03: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) |
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SNAP 2025 - Results Date |
January 09, 2026 (Friday) |
Timings of the tests will be communicated to the candidates via their Admit Card
For the latest updates, visit the SNAP Important Dates page.
How To Apply For The SNAP Test 2025?
You get three SNAP 2025 test sessions across three dates. You may appear once, twice, or three times. Your highest score goes for SNAP percentile. No normalisation applies. A tested process keeps paper difficulty comparable across sessions, so no attempt gives an undue edge.
Step-by-step SNAP registration
- Visit the SNAP 2025 portal and start SNAP registration.
- Click Apply Now and accept the terms.
- Enter personal and academic details. Upload a recent colour passport-size photo.
- Pay the SNAP test fee.
- Complete programme registration and pay INR 1,000 for each programme you choose.
- Choose up to three preferred test cities and select your test date from available slots.
- Submit the form after review. Download the Admit Card when it goes live in your login.
SNAP Test Fees and Payment Modes
- SNAP Test Fee: INR 2250 per test (plus taxes)
- Programme Registration Fee: INR 1000 per programme (plus taxes)
- Payment Modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Demand Draft
SNAP Admit Card
The admit cards will be released online as mentioned below on the website.
- SNAP Attempt 01: November 28, 2025 (Friday)
- SNAP Attempt 02: December 08, 2025 (Monday)
- SNAP Attempt 03: December 15, 2025 (Monday)
Candidates can download their SNAP Test 2025 admit card by entering their registration number and date of birth.
The SNAP test 2025 Test results will be declared on January 09, 2026 (Friday)
Instructions for Filling the SNAP Test 2025 Application Form
Step 1 - Visit the official registration portal at SNAP Test
Step 2 - Click on the Apply Now button (Register Here).
Step 3 - Read the terms and conditions and click on 'continue'
Step 4 - Fill out the SNAP Test Registration form 2025
Step 5 - Enter the OTP & validate your mobile no. Also, verify your email ID.
Step 6 - Pay the SNAP test registration fee
Step 7 - Fill out part II of the registration form along with the required details about your preferred colleges.
NOTE: No request for a change of test date or test city will be entertained once a candidate has paid the SNAP test 2025 registration fee. Test City and Test Date are allocated on a first come first serve basis. The earlier you pay, the higher are your chances to obtain a test date and test city of your choice. The Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card.
If the candidate gets shortlisted for a programme applied to (based on the overall SNAP test percentile), he/she would be required to participate in the further admission process (GE-PI) of that particular programme. The further admission process will be conducted separately for each programme by each Institute.
SNAP Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria
The SNAP Entrance test is the first step towards getting admission, and each college will have its own set of eligibility criteria. Below is the table about the eligibility criteria of all the colleges.
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Name of the Institute |
Name of the Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
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SIBM, Pune |
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Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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SIBM, Pune |
Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) |
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SICSR |
Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) |
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Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation) |
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SIIB |
Master of Business Administration (International Business) |
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SIDTM |
Master of Business Administration (Digital and Telecom Management) |
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SIMC |
Master of Business Administration (Communication Management) |
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SCIT |
Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Business Management) |
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SIHS |
Master of Business Administration (Hospital and Healthcare Management) |
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SSBF |
Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) |
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SSSS |
Master of Business Administration (Sports Management) |
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SIBM, Bengaluruh2 |
Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) |
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SCMHRD |
Master of Business Administration (Infrastructure Development and Management) |
a. Graduation in any Engineering Stream (B.E. or B. Tech), Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), or Bachelor of Planning (B. Plan.) from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade, [45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates]. OR b. Bachelor degree from non-engineering branches from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade, [45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates] along with a minimum of 12 months’ work experience in sectors namely infrastructure, infrastructure consultancy, energy, real estate, logistics, supply chain and any other infrastructure allied industry. |
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Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) |
Graduate from any discipline from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) and minimum two years full time work experience after completion of graduation. |
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SIIB |
Master of Business Administration (Agri Business) |
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes. |
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Master of Business Administration (Sustainability Management) |
Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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SIMS |
Master of Business Administration |
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade. Defence category candidate should be son/ daughter/ spouse of defence personnel. |
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SIOM, Nashik |
Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) |
Engineering Graduate (Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology) from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) |
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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SCIT |
Master of Business Administration (Data Sciences & Data Analytics) |
Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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SIBM Nagpur |
Master of Business Administration (Food and Agri-Business Management) |
Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). |
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SSCANS |
Master of Business Administration (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management) |
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance in Food Technology, Hotel Management, Home Science, Food Science & Quality Control, Culinary Arts, Food Ecology/Sustainability, Packaging Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food Engineering etc, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribes). |
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SSBF |
Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Aston University, UK) * |
Dual degree with Aston University, UK Eligibility Requirement at SIU (as per SIU norms)- • Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent grade • A candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any program of SIU. • The Evaluation Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issues equivalence certificate for foreign degrees/qualifications. • Additionally, for dual degree programme student needs to secure at least 6.5 GPA in the first semester at SSBF Eligibility Requirement at Aston University (in addition to the above) – • 60% overall in Bachelor’s Degree | 6 out of 10 GPA |4.2 out of 7 GPA + a content minimum of 50% from any one of the following areas: Economics(micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative Methods, Mathematics, Finance • A minimum of 75% (CBSE/ISC) or 80% (State Board/NIOS) in Standard 12th English for the reasons of compliance OR 6.5 (3 bands at 6.0, and 1 band at 5.5) in IELTS • Prior work experience is preferred however not mandatory. Work experience/Internship document to be provided, if applicable. Please see https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/finance-msc for more details |
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Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (Dual Degree, with Macquarie University, Australia) * |
Dual degree with Macquarie University, Australia Eligibility Requirement at SIU (as per SIU norms)- • Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent grade • A candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any program of SIU. • The Evaluation Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issues equivalence certificate for foreign degrees/qualifications. • Additionally, for dual degree programme student needs to secure at least 6.5 CGPA in the first and second semester at SSBF Eligibility Requirement at Macquarie University (in addition to the above) – • Completion of 1 year (semesters 1 and 2) of the relevant SSBF MBA programme with a minimum of WAM 65. • Completion of an undergraduate degree with a minimum average score of 50% or equivalent. Students must submit SIU-certified mark sheets – Class 12 and Bachelor’s Degree Certificate • Minimum Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent • Prior work experience preferred however not mandatory. Work experience/Internship document to be provided, if applicable. • Applicants should be below the age of 30 at the time of application. • Applicants need to demonstrate they have access to funds to cover their tuition fees and living expenses in Australia for the duration of their program. Please visit Macquarie University (Master of Banking and Finance | Macquarie University Sydney (mq.edu.au) website for more details |
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* Please visit www.ssbf.edu.in for more information about the dual degree programme at SSBF. |
Disclaimer
The candidate is advised to check the eligibility criteria for the desired programme(s). SIU / Institute will not be responsible, if the candidate applies for programme(s) for which s/he is not eligible.
Symbiosis MBA Colleges Under SNAP Test 2025
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,(SIBM, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research,(SICSR, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune(SIMC, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business,(SIIB, Pune)
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development(SCMHRD, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies,(SIMS, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management(SIDTM, Pune)
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology(SCIT, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management,Nashik (SIOM, Nashik)
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences(SIHS, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru(SIBM, Bengaluru)
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance(SSBF, Pune) - Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad(SIBM, Hyderabad)
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences(SSSS, Pune)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management(SIBM, Nagpur)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business(SIBM, Noida)
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences(SSCANS, Pune)
List of Symbiosis MBA Programmes
There are 17 MBA colleges under SIU where you can apply with a SNAP test score.
The Symbiosis Programs List is given below -
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Sr. No. |
Institute |
Programme |
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Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) |
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08 |
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) |
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Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF) formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management |
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur (SIBM, Nagpur) |
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NOIDA (SIBM, NOIDA) |
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17 |
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) |
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SNAP MBA Entrance Test Centres
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1 |
Agra |
28 |
Guwahati |
55 |
Nagpur |
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2 |
Ahmedabad |
29 |
Gwalior |
56 |
Nashik |
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3 |
Ajmer |
30 |
Hubballi |
57 |
New Delhi - Gurugram |
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4 |
Aligarh |
31 |
Hyderabad |
58 |
Noida |
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5 |
Ambala |
32 |
Indore |
59 |
Panjim - Mapusa |
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6 |
Amravati |
33 |
Jabalpur |
60 |
Patiala |
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7 |
Amritsar |
34 |
Jaipur |
61 |
Patna |
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8 |
Asansol |
35 |
Jalandhar |
62 |
Prayagraj |
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9 |
Bareilly |
36 |
Jammu |
63 |
Pune |
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10 |
Belagavi |
37 |
Jamshedpur |
64 |
Raipur |
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11 |
Bengaluru |
38 |
Jodhpur |
65 |
Rajkot |
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12 |
Bhilai |
39 |
Kakinada |
66 |
Ranchi |
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13 |
Bhopal |
40 |
Kalyani - Hooghly |
67 |
Roorkee |
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14 |
Bhubaneswar |
41 |
Kanpur |
68 |
Rourkela |
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15 |
Chandigarh - Mohali |
42 |
Kolhapur |
69 |
Shillong |
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16 |
Chennai |
43 |
Kolkata |
70 |
Shimla |
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17 |
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) |
44 |
Kota |
71 |
Siliguri |
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18 |
Coimbatore |
45 |
Kottayam |
72 |
Surat |
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19 |
Dehradun |
46 |
Kozhikode |
73 |
Thiruvananthapuram |
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20 |
Dhanbad |
47 |
Kurnool |
74 |
Thrissur |
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21 |
Dibrugarh |
48 |
Lucknow |
75 |
Udaipur |
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22 |
Ernakulam - Kochi |
49 |
Madurai |
76 |
Vadodara/Anand |
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23 |
Faridabad |
50 |
Mangaluru |
77 |
Varanasi |
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24 |
Gandhinagar |
51 |
Meerut |
78 |
Vijayawada |
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25 |
Ghaziabad |
52 |
Moradabad |
79 |
Visakhapatnam |
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26 |
Greater Noida |
53 |
Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane |
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27 |
Guntur |
54 |
Mysuru |
There are a total of 79 SNAP test cities that will host the SNAP 2025. You can choose from any of the SNAP test centres according to your convenience.
Every candidate can appear for the SNAP 2025 test thrice. Every time you can have different SNAP test centres.
SNAP Test Pattern /Test Structure
- SNAP test 2025 will be a computer-based test.
- SNAP test duration is 60 minutes.
- The SNAP test is an objective test. Each question will have four responses.
- Each wrong answer will attract 25% negative marking.
- Candidates can appear for a maximum of three tests for the SNAP test 2025. The best of the performance out of the attempts he/ she has made will be considered for the final percentile calculation.
- The application fee will be Rs. 2250/- for each attempt of the SNAP test 2025. The programme/college fee (Rs.1000/ per programme/college) is to be paid only once.
- SNAP test 2025 will be a 1-hour test.
- There will be a total of 60 questions.
The SNAP test 2025 will be computer-based and divided into three sections:
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Section |
Questions |
Marks Per |
Total Marks |
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General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
15 |
1 |
15 |
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
1 |
25 |
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
1 |
20 |
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Total |
60 |
60 |
Based on your overall SNAP test percentile, you will be called for further rounds consisting of Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI).
Post the successful completion of these rounds; you will be offered admission to the institute that you have registered with.
How to prepare for the SNAP Exam 2025 Entrance Test?
The General English section will only have 15 questions. The Analytical & Logical Reasoning section will have 25 questions, worth one mark. Develop these few practices in a part of your daily routine to make a command over English languages:
- Reading Newspapers
- Reading books
- Watching English movies/ news
- Participating or taking up quizzes online.
Tips for Reading Comprehension -
- The best long-term plan to deal with long passages is to maintain your attention and focus. It can be only developed with good practice.
- Try reading as much as it will help in enhancing your understanding in addition to the areas you are familiar with. Read online journals, books, magazines and newspapers.
- Moreover, while practicing keep a track of the time you take to solve a reading comprehension and make sure it gets reduced day by day. Reading comprehension is the only part of the English section which will take time and a good reading speed is always a bonus.
- Concentrate on the opening and closing paragraphs
Most of the passages will be short, but one or two might belong. In case there is a shortage of time, read the opening and closing paragraphs. This is because the first and the last paragraphs contain the passage's main idea. - Use context
If there is a question based on a particular line, read at least two to three sentences before and after the line, to comprehend/understand what it is trying to convey. This will help you write the answer with better accuracy. - Improve your Vocabulary
Try increasing your vocabulary. It is extremely vital to build on your core language skills in order to develop into an affluent reader. Keep reading editorials and make a note of new words. Try to use them in your conversations.
Preparation Tips for Verbal Ability
This part will test candidates’ capability in English grammar and language.
Please remember, grammar is the foundation of a language. Your fluency in grammar will make other parts of the Verbal Ability section like reading comprehension, prose much easier.
- Clear your English grammar basics to solve the sentence correction and error detection questions.
- Practice questions related to reported speech and tenses.
- Identify the words you are not familiar with and try to understand their meaning and usage.
- Watch documentaries with subtitles. This will enhance knowledge of spoken English.
- Memorize idioms and idiomatic expressions.
- Time management is imperative to get a good score. Reading and practising is the key to acing the Verbal Ability section.
- Try talking to people in English. You might feel shy at first and make a lot of mistakes. But soon you’ll discover that with more talking, the confidence, as well as the accuracy, shall increase
The importance of the 2nd section - Analytical & Logical Reasoning lies in the fact that it tests your critical thinking abilities. Critical reasoning is a test of your mind to think rationally, to analyse and comprehend the given statement and reach a conclusion based on your understanding. It is vital that you learn how to tackle such questions if you want to do well in the SNAP test.
Hopefully, the following tips will assist you in enhancing your critical reasoning abilities:
- Frequently practice different kinds of reasoning problems in a time-bound manner.
- Try to solve puzzles to sharpen your reasoning skills.
- In reasoning, it is a thumb rule not to assume any information.
- Identification and logical analysis of your answers would show whether your thinking is following the right path or not.
- You can scribble a chart or picture to depict the information provided in the question.
- Make sure you should read and reread all the response choices carefully before choosing one.
- Do not make any assumptions to choose your options but rather base your answer only on facts.
- Even though this is a scoring section, remember this section is at par in terms of marks with the other sections. So make sure you balance your time with the other sections in the test.
Apply for SNAP 2025
Register for SNAP 2025 on the official portal. Pick your test date and city, pay the fee, and complete programme registration for your target institutes. Your Symbiosis MBA journey starts here.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can appear for the SNAP test thrice.
There are many but the SNAP test is one of the most sought after entrance tests.
To get into Symbiosis College via SNAP test, the first thing that an aspirant needs to do is to qualify for the SNAP entrance test.
17 colleges under SIU and other colleges that have signed an MOU to use SNAP test scores.
No. Different colleges under the SNAP test have different eligibility criteria. The list of the colleges and eligibility criteria is mentioned on the SNAP test 2025 website..
The minimum age should be 21 years old.
Yes. Only if the college has signed an MOU with SIU.