SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024: Check Educational Qualification, Reservation Criteria, Minimum Marks & Age Limit

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 31 Jul, 2024 11:14

Registration Starts On August 05, 2024

As per the SNAP 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in any stream from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the exam. Students in their final year of study can also apply, but admission will be contingent upon the aggregate score obtained upon completion of the degree.

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What is the SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria?

SIU Pune prescribes the SNAP 2024 eligibility criteria, including specific criteria for each of its 16 Symbiosis Institutes. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the exam. Final-year students can also apply for the exam, but admission will be subjected to the aggregate score obtained after completing the degree.

Candidates must understand and meet these eligibility criteria, as failure to do so will render them ineligible for the SNAP exam. They must thoroughly review these criteria before filling out the SNAP application form. Apart from SNAP exam criteria, candidates should also verify eligibility requirements set by the specific SNAP participating institutes to which they wish to apply. Get to know the complete SNAP eligibility criteria 2024 provided on this page.

SNAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Meeting the eligibility criteria for SNAP is the fundamental requirement that candidates must meet in order to appear for the exam and apply for MBA admission to SNAP accepting colleges. Candidates will find the detailed eligibility criteria for SNAP mentioned below:

Nationality:

  • Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

  • Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Non-Resident Indian (NRI), and Foreign Nationals can also apply.

Age Limit:

  • There is no age bar to apply for SNAP.

Minimum Qualification:

  • Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institute which requires a specific discipline/ subject specialization need to be checked for eligibility as mentioned below by the respective Institute. The degree should be of at least three years duration or equivalent, as recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

  • Candidates in their final year of graduation are generally eligible to apply for the SNAP exam, provided they met the minimum percentage requirement at the time of application.

  • Different MBA programs offered by Symbiosis International University and its affiliated institutes might have specific eligibility criteria based on the specialization and level of the program. Candidates are advised to carefully review the specific eligibility requirements of the programs they are interested in.

Qualification Marks:

  • Candidates from the general category must have secured minimum 50% marks in their graduation level.

  • A 5% relaxation is provided to reserved category candidates (SC/ST).

  • Those with an engineering background should have a four-year Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in Graduation.

Foreign Qualification:

  • Candidates who have completed their graduation from foreign universities must be verified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to ensure they are eligible for admission to various management courses.

  • The equivalence certificate would be issued by the Equivalence Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Note:

  • In any case, if the candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria, the SIU reserves all the rights to cancel his/her application.

  • Students having backlogs / fail in their final results are not eligible for admission.

  • Specific eligibility conditions apply for admission to different courses, so candidates must verify the eligibility for programmes of their choice.

SNAP Eligibility Criteria Based on Institutes & Courses

Apart from the basic eligibility criteria for SNAP, candidates must also make sure the eligibility criteria for the MBA course they are applying for through SNAP set by the particular SIU-affiliated institutes. Candidates will find the SNAP eligibility criteria for different institutes & courses mentioned in the table below:

Name of the Institute

Name of the Course

Criteria

SIBM, Pune
SIBM, Bengaluru
SIBM, Hyderabad
SCMHRD

MBA

  • Graduate from an accredited university/institute with a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates. 

  • Students of a final year, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates in the qualifying examination.

  • Foreign candidates who have completed graduation from any foreign university or institutions are also required to obtain a certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

SIBM, Pune

MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

SICSR Pune

MBA in Information Technology

MBA in Computer Applications

MBA in System Security

SIIB Pune

MBA in International Business

SITM Pune

MBA in Telecom Management

SIMC Pune

SSMC, Bengaluru

MBA in Communication Management

SCIT Pune

MBA in Information Technology Business Management

SIHS Pune

MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management

SSBF Pune

MBA in Banking and Finance 

SSSS

MBA in Sports Management

SCMHRD Pune

MBA in Infrastructure Management

  • Graduate in any engineering discipline and architecture (B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch) from an accredited university/institute, except in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS) and any related discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST category candidates.

MBA in Business Analytics

  • Graduate from an accredited university/institute with a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates. 

  • 2 Years full-time work experience after completion of graduation. 

  • Foreign candidates who have completed graduation from any foreign university or institutions are also required to obtain a certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

SIIB, Pune

MBA in Agri-Business

  • Graduate from an accredited University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates

  • Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

  • Note: Admission of such candidate will be provisional and will be canceled in the event of non-fulfillment of the above-stated criteria.

MBA in Energy and Environment

  • Graduate from an accredited University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST) in Engineering / Technology/ Architecture/ B.Sc in Environmental Science.

  • Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

  • Note: Admission of such candidate will be provisional and will be canceled in the event of non-fulfillment of the above-stated criteria.

SIMS Pune

MBA

  • Graduate from an accredited university/institute with a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates.

  • Defence category candidates should be children/ward/spouse of Defence personnel.

  • Students of a final year, while their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks for general category candidates and 45% for SC/ST category candidates in the qualifying examination.

  • Foreign candidates who have completed graduation from any foreign university or institutions are also required to obtain a certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

SIOM, Nashik

MBA in Operations Management

  • Graduate in B.E/ BTech (Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology) in any stream from an accredited University/ institute with a minimum of 50% marks and 45% for SC/ST candidates.

  • Foreign candidates who have completed graduation from any foreign university or institutions are also required to obtain a certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). 

SCIT, Pune

MBA in Data Sciences & Data Analytics

  • Candidates should a bachelor degree with Mathematics at +2 level from an accredited university / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

  • A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

SNAP Reservation Policy 2024

According to UGC guidelines, below is the reservation policy which is followed at Symbiosis International University and other affiliated Institutes.

Reservation Category

Seat Reservation

For Scheduled Castes

15%

For Scheduled Tribe

7.5%

For Person with Disabilities

3%

For Kashmiri Migrants

2 seats (per program)

For International Candidates

15%

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SNAP 2024 Exam Dates

The official schedule for SNAP 2024 has already been released by the SIU (Symbiosis International University) on the SNAP Test website. Below is a table displaying SNAP 2024 dates and events:

Events

Important Dates 

SNAP 2024 registration (Starting Date)

August 2024

SNAP 2024 registration (Closing Date)

November 2024

SNAP Admit Card (Download)

December 2024

December 2024

SNAP 2024 Exam 

December 2024

December 2024

December 2024

SNAP 2024 result announcement

January 2024

Shortlisting for GE, PI, and WAT

Third week of February 2024

GE, PI, and WAT

First week of March 2024

Final Merit List for Admission

Last week of March 2024

Candidates should mark these dates on their calendars if they are planning to take the SNAP 2024 exam.

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FAQs about SNAP Eligibility

Is any relaxation provided to reserved category candidates in the minimum marks requirement for SNAP?

Yes, reserved category candidates are provided with a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks requirement for SNAP. This means that they can secure admission with a slightly lower score compared to general category candidates. The relaxation is applicable to categories such as SC/ST/PWD (Persons with Disabilities) as per the SNAP exam guidelines.

Are any seats reserved for Kashmiri Migrants in SNAP?

Yes, as per the guidelines provided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), two seats are reserved for Kashmiri Migrants in each course offered through SNAP. This reservation is meant to provide opportunities for Kashmiri Migrant students to pursue higher education and is applicable across the various institutes affiliated with Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

What percentage of seats are reserved for SC / ST candidates in SNAP?

In SNAP, 15% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, while 7.5% of the seats are reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. This reservation policy ensures representation and opportunities for candidates from these marginalized communities.

Are there any seat reservations in SNAP?

Yes. SNAP has a reservation policy defined according to the guidelines provided by the UGC. The SNAP exam follows a merit-based admission process where candidates are selected based on their performance in the exam and other selection criteria defined by individual participating institutes.

I am in the final year of graduation. Can I apply for SNAP?

Yes, you can apply for SNAP in your final year of graduation. The eligibility criteria for SNAP state that candidates should be graduates or in the final year of their graduation at the time of applying. However, you must meet the minimum percentage requirement specified by the participating institutes for admission.

Can only Indian citizens apply for SNAP?

No. Foreign Nationals, NRI (Non-Resident Indian), OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) and PIO (Person of Indian Origin) are also eligible for the SNAP exam. Candidates from any nationality can apply for the SNAP exam and seek admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and its affiliated institutes, provided they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the university.

Are candidates from all streams eligible for SNAP?

It depends on the college you are applying for. In some course, any graduate degree is considered eligible. In others, only a BE / BTech / BArch degree holder can apply. You must verify the exact eligibility criteria of your course before applying.

What is the maximum age limit to apply for SNAP?

There is no maximum age limit to apply for the SNAP exam. Candidates of any age can apply for SNAP, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria, which primarily include holding a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. Age is not a restrictive factor for appearing in the exam.

How many marks in graduation are required to apply for SNAP for General category candidates?

For General category candidates, a minimum of 50% marks in graduation is required to be eligible to apply for SNAP. This criterion ensures that candidates have a certain level of academic qualification to participate in the exam and pursue management studies.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for SNAP?

The minimum educational qualification required for SNAP is a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. There is no specific stream or discipline mentioned, and candidates from any academic background are eligible to apply for the SNAP exam.

Can I take the SNAP Online Test and still apply for MA (MC)?

No, you cannot use the SNAP online test scores to apply for the MA (MC) program. The MA (MC) program requires candidates to take the SIMC MA (MC) online entrance test specifically, as it is the designated entrance exam for admission to that program.

What is the eligibility criteria for writing SNAP Online Entrance Test?

Graduation from a recognised University or Institute with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). 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 programme of SIU.

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