SNAP Selection Process 2025: Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

Overview: The competition for the SNAP exam has increased dramatically by 25% compared to last year. Hence, apprehending the SNAP Selection process is critical to securing your dream college seat.

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• The SNAP exam is a National-Level MBA entrance exam conducted through a Computer-based test.
• SNAP 2025 is going to be conducted on three different dates in December 2025.
• SNAP test 1 was conducted on 8 December 2025, while SNAP test 2 and test 3 are scheduled for 15 and 21 December 2025, respectively.
• Knowing the SNAP selection process 2025 can help you plan and prepare accordingly.

Continue reading to know the detailed SNAP exam selection process here!

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SNAP Selection Process After the SNAP Test 2025

After completing the SNAP test for admission to MBA programs at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) institutes, the SNAP Selection procedure involves two stages. Here's a breakdown of the entire SNAP selection criteria:

Stage 1: Shortlisting Based on SNAP Score

• After declaring SNAP results, each participating SIU institute establishes its cut-off percentile for its MBA programs.
• These cut-offs are determined by factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the SNAP exam for that year, and the available seats.
• Candidates who score above the cut-off of their preferred program(s) are shortlisted for the next stage.

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Stage 2: Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI)

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in GE-WAT-PI, usually in February or March. 
• Group Exercise (GE) evaluates your teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a group setting. 
• The Writing Ability Test (WAT) assesses your writing skills and analytical thinking on a given topic. 
• A Personal Interview (PI) involves a one-on-one interaction during which the panel evaluates your motivation for pursuing an MBA, your suitability for the program, and your overall profile.

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Key Points to Keep in Mind:

• Official cutoff announcements are not made. You must visit the websites of your preferred SIU institutes to find the cutoff of their specific programs.
• SNAP selection process Cutoffs vary significantly between institutes and programs. Even with a high SNAP score, you might not get shortlisted for an exceptionally competitive program at a top SIU institute.
• GE-WAT-PI holds significant weightage in the final SNAP selection criteria. Hence, performing well in these stages is crucial for securing admission.

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SNAP 2025 Selection Process - Important Exam Dates

SNAP Exam registration Date - Events	SNAP college registration date (tentative)
SNAP 2025 Registration Start Date	5 August 2025
SNAP 2025 Registration Last Date	22 November 2025
SNAP last date registration fee payment	22 November 2025
SNAP registration date for admit card release	02 December 2025 (Monday) for SNAP Test 1 09 December 2025 (Monday) for SNAP Test 02 15 December 2025 (Sunday) for SNAP Test 03
SNAP Entrance Exam date	08 December 2025 (Sunday) 15 December 2025 (Sunday) 21 December 2025 (Saturday)
SNAP exam result date	January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

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SNAP Selection Process 2025 Cut-Off [Expected]

Here is the expected cut-offs of the top institutes who accept the SNAP exam scores:

Colleges Under SNAP and Their Cutoff	MBA Cutoff
SIBM, Pune	96-98
SCMHRD, Pune	97
SIIB, Pune	90-94
SIBM, Bangalore	90
SIOM, Nashik	85-87
SICSR, Pune	80-83
SIDTM, Pune	80-83
SIMS, Pune	76-80
SIMC, Pune	70-75
SCIT, Pune	74-76
SIHS, Pune	56-60
SIBM, Hyderabad	60
SSBF	58-60

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SNAP 2025 Selection Process: List Of Colleges 

Here is the list of the top colleges who offer admission based on the SNAP exam scores:

Colleges Accepting SNAP Score	SNAP Exam Colleges' Program
SIBM, Pune	Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
SCHMRD
SIBM, Bengaluru
SIBM, Hyderabad
SIBM, Nagpur
SIBM, Noida
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research (SICSR)	M.B.A (IT), M.B.A (Digital Transformation)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune	M.B.A. (International Business)
	M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC)	M.B.A. (Communication Management) M.B.A. (Mass Communication)
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)	M.BA (Informational Technology Business Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Health Science (SIHS)	M.B.A. (Hospital and Healthcare Management)
Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance (SSBF)	M.B.A. (Banking and Finance)
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS)	M.B.A. (Sports Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru	M.B.A. (Business Analytics)
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCHMRD)	M.B.A (Infrastructure Development & Management)
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCHMRD)	M.B.A. (Business Analytics)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune	M.B.A. (Agri-Business)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune	M.B.A. (Energy and Environment)
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)	M.B.A.
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik	M.B.A. (Operations Management) M.B.A. ( Agri-operations Management)
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)	M.B.A (Data Sciences & Data Analytics) M.B.A (Information Technology Business Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik	M.B.A. (Agri Operations Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur	M.B.A. (Food and Agri-Business Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management	M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management)

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Conclusion

The SNAP selection process involves shortlisting the candidates based on SNAP scores, followed by group discussions, personal Interviews, and writing ability tests.

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