Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is the gateway to
admissions to some of the top private B-schools in India under Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). If you want to get admission in India’s
top MBA colleges like SIBM Pune or SCMHRD, you need to appear for the SNAP exam
and qualify with a good percentile.
SNAP Exam Highlights:
| SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| Conducted Body | Symbiosis International University |
| SNAP official website | www.snaptest.org |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Minimum Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Duration | 1 Year |
| Exam Pattern | 60 question in MCQ format |
| Language | English |
| Application Fee | Rs.1950 |
SNAP Exam Eligibility: To appear for the SNAP exam the aspirants need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
+ Graduates must have at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD
applicants) or an equivalent in any stream from an accredited university or
institution.
+ Students who are in their last year of graduation are also
eligible to apply for SNAP 2024, but they must submit their passing
certificates to the institute by a specific date.
+ International students must first get a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to apply for the SNAP exam.
The top MBA colleges that accept SNAP exam scores are
primarily affiliated with Symbiosis International University (SIU) and include
some of the best-ranked institutions for management studies in India. Here are
the leading colleges, their cutoffs, fees, and placement highlights:
1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune (SIBM Pune)
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 25-26.9 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 26-28 LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 49 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 98-98.5 percentile |
2. Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development Pune (SCMHRD Pune)
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 25.8 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 23-24 LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 67.6 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 96-97 percentile |
3. Symbiosis Institute of International Business Pune (SIIB Pune)
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 20-22 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 13 LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 39 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 95 percentile |
4. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 19-23 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 11-13 LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 20-21 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 90 percentile |
5. Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM Nashik)
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 19-20 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 10.8-14LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 22 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 87 percentile |
6. Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management(SIDTM Pune)
| Particulars | Details |
| Fees | INR 19.6 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | INR 12.7 LPA |
| Highest Placement | INR 27.8 LPA |
| Expected SNAP Cut off | 83 percentile |
Other notable colleges include SIMC Pune, SIMS Pune, and SCIT Pune, with cut-offs ranging from 75 to 85 percentile. These institutes also offer specialized MBA programs tailored to various domains like Healthcare, IT, and Media.