SNAP 2025: All You Need To Know About This MBA Entrance Test

19th Aug 2025 | 7 min read

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The Complete Guide for the Symbiosis MBA Entrance Test

If you aim to join a top MBA program in 2025, you already know competition is intense. Thousands of students across India prepare for multiple entrance tests each year. 

The challenge is choosing the right test and preparing in a way that boosts your chances of admission to a prestigious business school. 

Many students miss opportunities because they are not fully aware of the application timelines, eligibility criteria, and preparation strategies for specific tests.

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is your gateway to 29 MBA programmes offered by 17 prestigious institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

SNAP 2025 registration is now open, and applications close on November 20, 2025 (Thursday). If you're ready to shape your future in business, now is the time to act.

Why students choose SNAP

  • Gateway to all Symbiosis MBA programs
  • Fast-paced online test for MBA - 60 questions in 60 minutes.
  • Up to three attempts in the same year, with the best score considered as final.
  • Multiple specialisations across Symbiosis MBA courses.
  • Symbiosis MBA institutes are well-regarded, with a strong reputation for academic rigour and placements.

SNAP 2025 Test Dates and Timeline

Registration Opening Date: August 1, 2025 (Friday)

Registration Closing Date: November 20, 2025 (Thursday)

Admit Card Release -

  • SNAP 01: November 28, 2025
  • SNAP 02: December 8, 2025
  • SNAP 03: December 15, 2025

SNAP 2025 Test Dates -

  • SNAP Test 01 - December 6, 2025 (Saturday)
  • SNAP Test 02 - December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
  • SNAP Test 03 - December 20, 2025 (Saturday)

SNAP 2025 - Results Date: January 9, 2026

SNAP Test Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out your SNAP application form, check these conditions - 

  • Graduate from a recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
  • Final-year students can apply.
  • No age limit.

SNAP Test Pattern

Section Questions Marks Per Correct Answer Total Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 15 1 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 1 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 20 1 20
Total 60   60
  • Duration: 60 minutes (online test for MBA)
  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect (Yes, SNAP has negative marking)
  • Mode: CBT (Computer-Based Test)

How to Register for the SNAP Test

You can register online for the test at SNAP Test official website. The SNAP registration for 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and end on November 20, 2025.

During the registration process, keep a scanned copy of your latest passport-size photograph ready (it should not be more than three months old). Once you have filled in all your details, you will need to pay the registration fee of ₹2,250 per test (plus taxes).

Modes of Payment -

  • Billdesk Payment Gateway
  • Easebuzz Payment Gateway
  • Demand Draft

Step-by-Step SNAP Test Registration Process

  • Visit the official registration portal for the SNAP Test
  • Click on the “Apply Now” button.
  • Create an account via the SNAP test login.
  • Fill in personal and academic details (How to fill SNAP form).
  • Pay the SNAP registration fees: ₹2,250 per test (plus taxes).
  • Select test city/date.
  • Register for each MBA programme separately (Symbiosis MBA application form) at ₹1,000 per programme.

SNAP Test Cities

  • The SNAP Test 2025 will be held in 79 cities across India.
  • You can choose up to three preferred cities while registering. 
  • Test centres are allotted based on availability, and once you pay the registration fee, you cannot change your selected cities.
  •  Your final test centre will be mentioned on the SNAP admit card.

Key Tips for SNAP 2025 Aspirants

  • Start early to balance SNAP with other MBA entrance test preparation.
  • Focus on high-scoring areas first, then improve weaker sections.
  • Review mistakes after every mock test.

Admission Process After the SNAP Test

Shortlisted candidates move to:

  • Group Exercise (GE)
  • Personal Interaction (PI)

Final selection is based on your SNAP score card, GE-PI performance, and academic profile.

Final Tips for SNAP Aspirants

  • Keep checking the SNAP portal for updates.
  • Download your SNAP admit card on time.
  • Attempt the SNAP mock tests before the main test day.
  • Don’t forget, the SNAP registration last date is - November 20, 2025.

Your Symbiosis MBA journey starts with the first step - SNAP Test. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Register now on the official SNAP Test website, mark your SNAP 2025 test date, and begin your preparation today.

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