Symbiosis International (Deemed University) - SIU Pune has started the online registration process for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP 2026) on 21 August 2026. SNAP 2026 is the mandatory national-level entrance examination for admission to 29 M.B.A. / PGDM programmes offered across 17 Symbiosis Institutes located in Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, and NOIDA (including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIBM Bengaluru, etc.). Eligible graduates and final-year graduation students can register online through snaptest.org up to 25 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start | 21 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 25 November 2026 (Wednesday) |
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| Admit Card Release (Test 1) | 07 December 2026 |
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| Admit Card Release (Test 2) | 11 December 2026 |
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| Admit Card Release (Test 3) | 18 December 2026 |
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| SNAP Test 1 (CBT) | 13 December 2026 (Sunday) |
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| SNAP Test 2 (CBT) | 19 December 2026 (Saturday) |
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| SNAP Test 3 (CBT) | 26 December 2026 (Saturday) |
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| Announcement of Result | 12 January 2027 (Tuesday) |
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Application Fee
| SNAP Test Registration Fee | ₹2,550/- Per Attempt (Candidates can take up to 3 attempts). |
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| Institute Programme Fee | ₹1,000/- Per MBA Programme selected. |
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| Applicable Gateway Taxes / Charges | Extra as applicable |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Billdesk / Easebuzz Gateway (Net Banking, Cards, UPI) |
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| Fee Nature | Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable |
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Age Limit & Guidelines
| Minimum Age Limit | No Minimum Age Bar. |
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| Maximum Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit for SNAP. |
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| Candidates can choose to appear for a maximum of Three (3) Test Attempts; the best score out of the attempted tests will be considered for final percentile calculation. |
Participating Institutes & Campus List
| Total Participating Institutes | 17 Symbiosis Institutes |
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| Total MBA Programmes | 29 Specialized Programmes |
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| Campuses | Pune (SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIMS, SITM, SCIT), Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, and NOIDA. |
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Eligibility
- Graduate in Any Discipline from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC / ST candidates).
- Candidates appearing for final year examinations are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Selection Process (GE-PI-WAT)
| Stage 1 | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP 2026 - CBT Mode). |
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| Stage 2 | Shortlisting based on SNAP Percentile Score. |
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| Stage 3 | Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT). |
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| Stage 4 | Final Composite Merit List & Seat Allocation. |
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SNAP 2026: Computer-Based Exam Pattern (60 Questions / 60 Minutes)
| Section / Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Sectional Timing |
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| General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) | 15 Questions | 15 Marks | No Sectional Time Limit |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | No Sectional Time Limit |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 Questions | 20 Marks | No Sectional Time Limit |
| Total SNAP Exam Scheme | 60 Questions (60 Marks) | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
| *Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 (25%) negative marking for each incorrect answer. |
How to Register Online for Symbiosis SNAP 2026
- Visit the official SNAP portal - www.snaptest.org.
- Click on “Register for SNAP 2026” on the homepage.
- Enter your Name, Date of Birth, active Mobile Number, and Email Address, then click “Save & Continue”.
- Verify your mobile number and email ID using the OTP sent to you to generate your unique SNAP ID and Password.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (Graduation, 10th & 12th marks), and residential address.
- Upload a recent scanned passport-size color photograph (not older than 6 months).
- Select your preferred test dates/attempts (Test 1, Test 2, and/or Test 3) and test city preferences.
- Select the individual Symbiosis MBA Institutes & Programmes you wish to apply for.
- Pay the test registration fee (₹2,550/- per attempt) and programme fee (₹1,000/- per selected MBA course) online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
