SNAP Notification 2026 (Out) | Exam Dates, Registration Process, Eligibility, & Preparation Tips

SNAP 2026 Notification: Important Exam Dates

The SNAP 2026 notification has been released on the official website ( click here). If you are planning to take SNAP 2026, now is the right time to review the SNAP exam timeline and begin your preparation accordingly if you aim to get into the top B-schools.

Students can refer to the table below to check all the important dates for the SNAP 2026 Exam to plan out their preparation schedule.

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SNAP Notification 2026 - Key Highlights

The SNAP 2026 exam will allow students to apply for admission to Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) and other top institutes accepting SNAP scores for the batch of 2027-29. Here are the required details to know about the exam.

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SNAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who meet the SNAP eligibility criteria are allowed to take the exam, provided that they have the following:

• Candidates should have completed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or its equivalent from a recognized university or institute.
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible for SNAP 2026, but they will have to submit the final year mark sheet within the given time frame. Until then, their admission will remain provisional.
• International students with a graduation degree from an international university can apply for the SNAP Test after obtaining a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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SNAP Registration Process 2026

The SNAP 2026 registration process begins on 21st August 2026, as notified in SNAP 2026 notification. The following is the SNAP registration process that interested candidates can follow to apply online via the official SNAP website.

• Step 1: Visit the official website, click here .
• Step 2: Click on "Apply for Symbiosis MBA via SNAP 2026"
• Step 3: Select the "Register" option.
• Step 4: Fill in your personal details, choose your exam sessions, and select your test cities.
• Step 5: Upload a scanned photo of yourself (passport size).
• Step 6: Pay the registration fee of INR 2,550 through online payment or a demand draft.
• Step 7: After registering, you can access the SNAP application form.
• Step 8: Complete the remaining sections with your academic information and choose the college or course you want to apply for.
• Step 9: Pay an additional fee of INR 1,000 for each college or course you select.

Keep in mind, that any changes in the name, date of birth, category & test cities and centres will not be entertained once the form is submitted. Any remaining edits can be made in the form till the last date of SNAP registrations.

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SNAP Notification 2026: Important Details

The SNAP exam pattern in terms of no. of questions in each section will be the same as last year.

• SNAP exam is a computer-based test which is administered by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University.
• SNAP 2026 will be conducted thrice this year across multiple centres.
• The total number of questions in the SNAP 2026 Exam is 60, with a total of 60 minutes to solve these questions.
• The SNAP paper consists of four sections, including General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning and Ethics, Morality & Values
• Each correct answer fetches a score of 1 mark, and an incorrect attempt incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks allotted to the question.
• There is no sectional time limit for any section in the SNAP exam.
• A candidate can attempt SNAP 2026 three times. The highest score will be considered the final result, and no normalisation will take place.

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SNAP Admit Card Notification 2026

Candidates who complete the SNAP registration 2026 process can download their SNAP admit card. Admit cards will be available approximately one week before each exam slot for the three slots, respectively.

The SNAP 2026 Admit Card should have a photograph identical to the image used in the candidate's registration form. The Admit Card will be verified by the exam centre staff on the exam day. Candidates must preserve their SNAP Admit Card 2026 after the exam, as it will be a requirement during the further GE-PI process.

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SNAP Notification 2026: Exam Day Timings

The SNAP 2026 exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India, with the examination being conducted on multiple dates and shifts. Candidates should adhere to the SNAP exam day schedule guidelines to ensure timely arrival at the exam center.

The table below shows the tentative SNAP 2026 exam shifts and reporting time based on past trends:

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SNAP 2026 Notification: Official SNAP Mock Test Released By SIU

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University administers a practice test prior to the SNAP exam. The purpose of this mock test is to aid students in their preparation for the actual exam. It is available to participants preparing for the SNAP 2026 exam and provides recognition for high-performing candidates.

To reserve a slot for the SNAP mock test, applicants who have completed the SNAP 2026 application process should follow these steps:

• Visit the official website and log in using the provided credentials.
• Access the mock test window.
• Reserve a slot for the SNAP mock test at least 1 hour before the scheduled test time.
• Take the test at the specified time from the comfort of your home or any other convenient location.

To help you increase your readiness for the SNAP 2026 exam, Career Launcher offers SNAP mock test series, which is curated keeping in mind the actual exam situations to provide you with the real look and feel of the exam and help you take one step closer towards acing SNAP 2026.