A Complete Guide on How to Register for SNAP 2020

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is an MBA entrance exam that attracts approximately 70 to 80 thousand students every year. This entrance exam is the gateway to 16 institutions and 25 MBA programmes under the umbrella of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Following are the institutions for which SNAP 2020 is mandatory:

1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune)
2. Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune)
3. Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune)
4. Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune)
5. Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM, Pune)
6. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune)
7. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune)
8. Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM, Nashik)
9. Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune)
10. Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune)
11. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru)
12. Symbiosis School of Media and Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru)
13. Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) - Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management)
14. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)
15. Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune)
16. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Nagpur)

Symbiosis will be conducting SNAP 2020 across 94 cities in the country on December 20, 2020, January 6 & 9, 2021. What sets the SNAP 2020 test apart is that it will be conducted thrice this year. Candidates can voluntarily appear for a maximum of two tests for SNAP 2020. 

The best of the performance out of the attempts he/ she has made will be considered for final percentile calculation.

If you are also aspiring to pursue one of the MBA programmes offered by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University), you will first need to register for the above-mentioned SNAP exam 2020. 

You will be required to visit snaptest.org to fill the registration form online. Registrations for the SNAP Exam 2020 have already commenced from 24th September 2020. The last date to register for SNAP is 28th November 2020

During the registration process, you will need to upload a latest scanned colour passport size photo that no more than three months old. 

Once you have filled all your information, you will need to pay the SNAP test registration fee of INR 1750/-. You will also need to register for the MBA programme/s you wish to pursue and pay INR 1000/- per programme.

Your SNAP Test scores will only be considered for those specific programmes and institutes.

SNAP 2020 Registration Steps:

Step 1 - Visit the official registration portal at www.snaptest.org

Step 2 - Click on the new user tab (Register Here)

Step 3 - Read the terms and conditions and click on ‘I agree’

Step 4 - Re-login and fill the SNAP registration form 2020

Step 5 - Enter the OTP & validate your mobile no. Also, verify your email id.

Step 6 - Pay the SNAP registration fee

Step 7 - Fill 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 2020 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.

SNAP 2020 Registration Fee & Payment Process

Make online payment for the programmes/colleges selected. The application fee is INR 1750/- for each attempt of SNAP 2020. The programme/college fee (INR.1000/ per programme/college) is to be paid only once. 

The candidate may pay online through

1. i) Billdesk Payment Gateway
2. ii) Easebuzz Payment Gateway
3. iii) Indian Bank Payment Gateway
4. iv) Demand Draft.

For offline payment, choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in the ‘Make Payment’ Tab. Print the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details and sign. Afterwards, you are required to submit a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 1750/- per test from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at :

Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram : Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist : Pune - 412115
Phone : +91-20-28116226/27/61936226/27

Please remember that the Symbiosis Test Secretariat will authenticate the payment details and will send you an email to your registered mail id, confirming your payment for SNAP Test 2020. You will be able to view the SNAP Admit Card, only after the payment is authenticated.

The admit cards will be released online on the above-mentioned website on December 5, 2020. Candidates can download their SNAP 2020 admit card by entering their registration number and date of birth.

The SNAP 2020 test results will be declared on January 22nd, 2021.

 If the candidate gets shortlisted for a programme applied to (based on the overall SNAP percentile), he/she would be required to participate in the further admission process (GE-PIWAT) of that particular programme. The further admission process will be conducted separately for each programme by each Institute.

SNAP 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Before you start registering, kindly check the eligibility criteria to avoid any chances of disqualification at a later stage. Have a proper look at the SNAP 2020 Eligibility Criteria and check all the conditions mentioned by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Important Dates for SNAP 2020

For a more in-depth understanding of the registration process, please click here.

We wish you all the best for your SNAP Exam, ahead!