Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 05 Aug, 2024 13:36
Registration Starts On August 05, 2024
The SNAP 2024 selection process will likely begin in February 2025 for all the SIU constituent colleges. Candidates who successfully qualify for the SNAP exam and meet the cutoff of their desired institute will be invited to participate in Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT), or Personal Interaction (PI) rounds.
Predict your Percentile based on your SNAP performance
Predict NowAs part of the SNAP 2024 selection process, participating colleges follow two steps after the exam is conducted. The first step is taking the SNAP 2024 exam, followed by participating in either the Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT), or Personal Interaction (PI) rounds. Candidates who meet the cutoff for their chosen institutes are selected for further admission rounds. The SNAP 2024 exam will be administered in three sessions on December 8, 15, and 21, 2024. The SNAP 2024 results will be announced on January 8, 2025.
The shortlist of candidates qualifying for the PI round will be released in the first week of February 2025, with the SNAP 2024 selection process commencing in the third week of February 2025. Seat allotment is based on a merit list, and candidates will have the option to withdraw from the counselling process if they choose to do so during the SNAP 2024 selection process.
Below are the key highlights of the SNAP Selection Process 2024:
For specific SIBM Pune shortlisting and selection process dates, please refer to the table below. Other SIU institutes will conduct Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Tests around the same time.
SNAP Events | Dates |
|---|---|
SNAP 2024 Exam | December 2024 |
| December 2024 | |
December 2024 | |
SNAP 2024 Result Announcement | January 2025 |
SNAP 2024 Cutoff Release Date | First week of February 2025 |
Release of Shortlist for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction | First week of February 2025 |
GE, PI, and WAT | Third week of February to Last week of February 2025 |
First Merit List Announcement Date | First Week of March 2025 |
Final Merit List for Admission | Last Week of March 2025 |
Beginning of Classes | First week of July 2025 |
Check the GE-PI & WAT Dates as well as the dates for the release of the First Merit List from the table provided below.
| College | Announcement of Shortlist for GE/ PI | Group Exercise, Personal Interaction & WAT | First Merit list |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SICSR Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SCMHRD Pune | To be Announced | MBA: To be Announced MBA (IDM): To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIBM Bengaluru | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIHS Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIBM Hyderabad | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIMC Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIOM Nashik | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SITM Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SSSS Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIIB Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SSMC Bengaluru | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SCIT Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SSBF Pune | To be Announced | To be Announced | To be Announced |
| SIBM Nagpur | To be Announced | WAT: To be Announced, GE-PI: To be Announced | To be Announced |
The SNAP 2024 shortlisting process for the MBA batch of 2024 will include Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Test for qualifying candidates. Candidates meeting the minimum SNAP cutoff percentile set by the institutes will proceed to these selection stages. To participate in Group Exercises, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Tests, candidates must complete an online application on the institutes' website they selected during SNAP registration. If shortlisted, candidates will receive notifications regarding the schedule and venue via email. Below is a step-by-step explanation of the SNAP 2024 selection process.
Step 1: Appear for SNAP 2024.
Step 2: Appear for the GEPIWAT round. Candidates scoring the minimum SNAP 2024 cut-off will be eligible for the selection process.
The SNAP selection process will begin soon after the SNAP results are announced. It is expected that selections will begin in the last week of January 2022. Registration will be required for the GEPIWAT process as well. Candidates will have to fill out the registration form for the selection rounds to be invited. Each of the selection rounds of SNAP 2024 has been explained in more detail below.
Group Exercise (GE)
It is a process of screening the candidates on the basis of their ability as well as their skills.
In this round, a topic allocated to a group of candidates to discuss among themselves for 15-20 minutes.
They are divided into groups and each group is given two case studies.
Personal Interaction (PI)
The objective of organizing a personal interview is to analyze the responses of a candidate, their interpersonal, soft skills, confidence, and thought clarity.
The interviewer can ask questions based on the details you filled in Annexure and other information based on the academic qualifications of the candidates.
Written Ability Test (WAT)
Attendance at Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Test is mandatory for admission eligibility. Candidates who fail to participate in the selection rounds will be considered ineligible for the SNAP admission process for any of SIU's MBA programs.
The SNAP Merit List is generated by SIU once all of the selection rounds have been conducted. The overall performance of a candidate in SNAP and GEPIWAT is considered when creating the final merit list. Different weightage is assigned to each parameter, which is used in calculating their final score. Based on the availability of seats, SIU releases the admission list of various colleges. Candidates are invited to finalise admission in the college. A waitlist is also released by the university. Candidates who names appear on the waitlist are given an offer of admission if a seat becomes available.
Weightage for Final Merit List | |
|---|---|
Parameter | Weightage |
SNAP Score (out of 150, scaled down to 50 marks) | 50% |
Group Exercise (GE) | 10% |
Personal Interaction (PI) | 30% |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10% |
It must be noted that SNAP Test is of 150 marks, which is scaled down to 50 marks during SNAP Selection Process.
To be eligible for admission, candidates must choose the institute and course on the SNAP 2024 application form.The following is a list of SIU institutes and their MBA programmes:
SIU Institute Name | SNAP 2024 Expected Cutoffs | Programmes Offered |
|---|---|---|
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) | 98.5 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) | 82 |
|
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) | 96 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune) | 93 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM, Pune) | 83 | MBA (Telecom Management) |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune) | 77 | MBA |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune) | 73 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM, Nashik) | 87 |
|
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune) | 76 |
|
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) | 90 | MBA |
Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) | 75 | MBA (Communication Management) |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) | 60 | MBA (Banking and Finance) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) | 58 | MBA |
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune) | 55 | MBA (Sports Sciences) |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune) | 58 | MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
Original counselling letter along with a photocopy
All the original and at least 2 photocopies of certificates of 10th & 12th class
Original admit card along with a photocopy
Rank Card / Hall Ticket
Bank draft as per the guidelines mentioned in SNAP prospectus
Original degree/provisional certificate if the candidate is appearing
Scorecard (if applicable)
Medical documents mentioned on SNAP application form
4-6 Passport size photographs colour and black and white
Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC/Other) signed by the authorized authority
Other supportive documents mentioned on SNAP application form
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SNAP 2024 Institute Wise Expected Cutoff Percentile for MBA Admission | |
Want to know more about SNAP
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 15 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Annually, around 1 lakh students from various disciplines, including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities, and Law, take the SNAP Test to compete for the 2,500 MBA seats available in Symbiosis colleges.
The SET BBA Selection Procedure 2023 consists of a two-stage process. Candidates first have to appear for the SET exam, followed by WAT and PI. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) announces the SET result, and candidates can download their SET scorecard from the official website.
Yes, there is an interview after the SNAP exam. For short-listed candidates, the next step is the GE-PIWAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Test). It is advised to initiate interview preparation for this stage.
Every candidate is allowed three attempts in the SNAP exam. The SNAP 2023 exam will be conducted in three sessions with a gap of one or two weeks between them. Candidates can specify their number of attempts in the SNAP 2023 application form.
A good score in SNAP 2023 is essential for securing admission into the desired management program at SIU. Past trends suggest that a scaled score of 65-70 is considered good.
Based on the SNAP result 2023 overall percentile, candidates will be shortlisted for the further stages of the SNAP selection process. This process includes Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Test (GE-PI/WAT).
The SNAP merit list will be released by the Symbiosis International University (SIU).
During the SNAP selection process, you will need to provide essential documents such as the SNAP admit card, SNAP mark sheet, 4-6 passport-size photographs, and your 10th and 12th certificates.
Approximately 50% weightage is assigned to SNAP scores in the final merit list of SNAP. Additionally, 30% weightage is allotted to Personal Interview (PI), while Group Exercise (GE) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) each carry a 10% weightage.
The final merit list of SNAP is prepared based on candidates' performance in Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, Writing Ability Test, and the SNAP entrance exam.
The selection process of SNAP consists of three rounds: Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT).
Only candidates who have successfully qualified in the SNAP exam are permitted to take part in the selection process of SNAP 2023.
The important dates for GD/ PI rounds of SNAP 2023 selection process may vary among colleges. Check the official website of participating colleges in SNAP to stay informed about their GD/ PI dates.
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