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NEW DELHI: Symbiosis International University (SIU) has successfully conducted the SNAP exam 2023 in two sessions, in 84 cities across the country. About 1.42 lakh+ candidates appeared for this MBA entrance test this year. According to the SNAP exam analysis, the SNAP 2023 test 3 was moderate to difficult like test 1 and test 2. Check out the overall SNAP 2023 test 3 analysis, answer key, cutoff, score vs percentile, admission process here.
A total of 60 questions were asked in the SNAP exam. The SNAP paper has three sections, namely: General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Verbal Ability), Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.
Also Read | SNAP 2023 overall paper analysis and cutoff for test 3
Particulars | Details |
SNAP full form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
SNAP 2023 exam conducting body | Symbiosis International University (SIU) |
Number of SNAP 2023 test cities | 84 |
No. of questions in SNAP question paper 2024 | 60 |
SNAP exam duration | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
SNAP exam timing for test 3 |
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Total marks for the SNAP exam | 60 |
SNAP marking scheme |
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The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is a postgraduate entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admissions into the 26 MBA programmes offered at its 16 institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted once a year.
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SIU conducted the SNAP 2023 entrance exam in 84 cities across the country. Check out SNAP 2023 exam latest updates, SNAP exam analysis, SNAP answer key, SNAP expected cut off, result date, etc.
After the declaration of SNAP 2023 results, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University and other participating colleges will release the list of shortlisted candidates eligible for MBA admission 2024. The list will be prepared based on the SNAP cutoff obtained in the SNAP result. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the GE-PI and WAT rounds followed by the final selection.
After the announcement of SNAP 2023 results, candidates can download their SNAP test scorecard. They can also calculate their scores by following the pointers given below:
This year, the expected SIBM Bangalore cut off for MBA admission 2024 is 90.
The expected SIBM Pune cutoff is 97-98.5. The SNAP cutoffs are expected to rise this year.
SIU is expected to release the SNAP 2023 answer key on its official website. The SNAP answer key 2023 could be released in the first week of January 2024 with the response sheet. The SNAP results will be out on January 10, 2024.
While downloading the SNAP result 2023, candidates must check the following details mentioned on the SNAP test scorecard:
The SNAP exam is conducted once a year. Candidates can attempt three tests. The best SNAP score will be calculated.
Candidates can download SNAP test scorecard and check their SNAP result 2023 by following the given steps:
SIU provides SNAP login to all registered candidates. The SNAP login credentials will consist of an email ID and password of the student. The same will also be used to check the SNAP 2023 results and to download the SNAP test scorecard on the snap result date, January 10, 2023.
The last SNAP exam was successfully concluded yesterday. The SNAP result date is January 10, 2024. Candidates who appeared for SNAP exam will be able to check their SNAP 2023 results by entering their SNAP login credentials on the official website.
This year, more than 1.42 lakh candidates have applied for the SNAP exam 2023, which is 25% more than last year.
SNAP 2023 exam had a total of 60 questions and 1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer. However, SNAP exam 2023 will also have a negative marking of 25% for every incorrect answer.
As per the SNAP 2023 test 3 analysis, the overall paper was moderate. Shift 1 was easy, and Shift 2 of SNAP test 3 was moderate. The difficulty level of SNAP exam slot 3 was similar to test 1 and 2.
After the SNAP test, candidates can prepare for the group exercise (GE), personal interview (PI), and written aptitude test (WAT) rounds of SIU institutions.
The SNAP 2023 percentile predictor gives an idea of the overall SNAP percentile that test takers can get based on their performance in the SNAP exam.
Check out Careers360's SNAP percentile predictor tool here
Check out the expected SNAP score vs percentile.
SNAP score 2023 | SNAP percentile 2023 |
55-60 | 99+ |
50-54 | 97-99 |
45-49 | 94-97 |
40-44 | 90-94 |
35-39 | 85-90 |
30-34 | 80-85 |
25-29 | 70-80 |
20-24 | 60-70 |
Below 20 | Below 60 |
Check out the formula to calculate the SNAP percentile.
The SNAP 2023 results for all phases will be declared on January 10, 2024. The SNAP results will be available for download on the official website, snaptest.org. Using the SNAP login, candidates can download their SNAP scorecard.
SNAP exam is easier compared to CAT, even though both entrance exam syllabus covers the same topic. CAT is seen as a tougher exam and SNAP is considered friendlier to students. In SNAP, candidates can try the exam three times and pick the best score for MBA admissions.
In comparison with last year the SNAP 2023 exam was easiear. This year, for SNAP 2023, it is estimated that a score of 40-45 will be considered a good attempt and can fetch you a 99 percentile.
As per the SNAP 2023 exam analysis, SNAP test 1 and 2 were of almost the same difficulty level but SNAP test 3 was a bit on the higher difficulty level. Overall, the SNAP 2023 exam was easier as compared to the last year so it is expected that SNAP cutoff will rise. As per experts, good attempts in the SNAP exam are expected to be 40-45+ marks.
The SNAP 2023 cutoff is expected to rise by 2-4 marks this year primarily because of the difficulty level of SNAP exam. As per SNAP exam analysis, SNAP test 3 had a higher difficulty level than SNAP test 1 and 2 majorly due to lengthy and calculation-intensive questions.
For the SNAP exam 2023, a score of 40–45 is considered a good attempt and is estimated to achieve a 99+ percentile.
The number of good attempts in the SNAP 2023 test 3 is:
Sections | Total number of questions | Difficulty level |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | 20 | Moderate to difficult |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability | 15 | Easy |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 25 | Moderate to difficult |
Total | 60 | Moderate to difficult |
The overall SIIB Pune cut off is 93 percentile.
Check out below the top Bschools accepting the SNAP percentile.
SNAP colleges | MBA Fee (Rs. in Lakhs) | SNAP Cut off 2023 (Expected) |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Pune | 24.59 | 98 |
SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) Pune | 23.76 | 97 |
SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business), Pune | 19.86 | 93 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore | 19.10 | 90 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik | 16.64 | 87 |
SICSR (Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research) Pune | 11.00 | 82 |
SIDTM (Symbiosis Institute of Digital And Telecom Management), Pune | 15.10 | 83 |
SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies), Pune | 13.31 | 76 |
SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication) Pune | 14.34 | 72 |
SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology), Pune | 15.92 | 75 |
SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences) Pune | 12.62 | 60 |
SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance), Pune | 18.53 | 65 |
SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences), Pune | 11.28 | 55 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management), Hyderabad | 15.50 | 60 |
SIBM (Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management) Nagpur | 15.70 | 55 |
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University | 15.00 | - |
NSB Bangalore | 8.70 | - |
Check out the expected SNAP 2023 score vs percentile.
SNAP Marks 2023 | SNAP Percentile 2023 |
55-60 | 99+ |
50-54 | 97-99 |
45-49 | 94-97 |
40-44 | 90-94 |
35-39 | 85-90 |
30-34 | 80-85 |
25-29 | 70-80 |
20-24 | 60-70 |
Below 20 | Below 60 |
Check out the expected SNAP cut off 2023 for admission to Symbiosis.
Institute | SNAP 2023 test 3 raw score | SNAP percentile |
SIBM-Pune | 41-42 | 98 |
SCMHRD | 39-40 | 97 |
SIIB | 36-37 | 90 |
SIBM Bengaluru | 36-37 | 90 |
As per the SNAP 2023 test 3 analysis, the overall paper was moderate. Shift 1 was easy, and Shift 2 of SNAP test 3 was moderate. The difficulty level of SNAP exam slot 3 was similar to test 1 and 2.
As per the exam schedule, the SNAP 2023 result date is January 10, 2024. Candidates can check out their SNAP result in online mode at the official website.
The SNAP 2023 question paper of test 3 shirt 2 was overall moderate. The English, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning sections were easy to moderate. The Quant section was moderate.
As per the SNAP exam schedule, the SNAP result date is January 10, 2024. To check the SNAP 2023 result, students should follow the below steps.
Step 1: Go to the official SNAP website, snaptest.org.
Step 2: On the home page, find and click on the link ‘SNAP 2023 Score Card’.
Step 3: Next, enter the required SNAP login credential i.e. ID and Password.
Step 4: After entering the details, click on the “Login” button.
Step 5: The Scorecard of SNAP exam 2023 will appear on the computer screen.
Step 6: Take a printout of your SNAP scorecard for future use.
Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducted SNAP 2023 (Test 3) Shift 2 in CBT mode. There was no technical glitch on the part of the students. The SNAP Shift 2 Exam Analysis will be out soon.
Similar to SNAP test 1 and 2, the overall difficulty level of SNAP test 3 is expected to be moderate.
The last snift of SNAP 2023 exam to end soon. Post conclusion for SNAP last shift, we will share the SNAP 2023 exam analysis. As per previous shifts of SNAP exam, the overall difficulty level was moderate.
SNAP 2023 Shift 2 starts. The SNAP 2023 exam will be held for 1 hour. SNAP Shift 2 ends at 5:30 PM.
The gates have been closed for SNAP test centres (shift 2). SIU conducting the final phase of the SNAP exam 2023 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
SIU is conducting SNAP 2023 (Test 3) today in CBT mode. Those who are going to take SNAP 2023 (Test 3) in shift 2 are getting entry into the exam centre. SNAP 2023 Shift 2 timing is 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
The SNAP 2023 shift 1 (test 3) question paper was overall easy. The English, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning sections were easy. The QA section was moderate.
Blood relations, symbol-based problems, syllogisms, clocks, and coding decoding
Reading comprehension, para jumbles, the close test, para completion, synonyms and antonyms.
Ratio, Profit & Loss, LCM & HCF, Averages, Age, Logarithm, SET, Data Interpretation, Time Speed Distance, Percentage, Series, Simple Interest, and Compound Interest.
Check out the SNAP 2023 shift 1 analysis.
Section name | Questions | Maximum marks | Difficulty level |
General English | 15 | 15 | Easy to moderate |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Easy |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | Moderate to difficult |
Total | 60 | 60 | Easy to moderate |
SNAP Participating Institute | SNAP cutoff 2023 (expected) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune Cut Off) | 98.5 |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD) | 97 |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) | 91 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM Bengaluru cut off) | 90 |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM-Nashik) | 85 |
SNAP 2023 (Test 3) Shift 1 exam ended at 3:00 PM. The SNAP exam was conducted smoothly. SNAP 2023 shift 1 analysis and memory-based questions will be updated soon.
The Shift 1 of the SNAP test 3 is going to conclude at 3 pm. The SNAP 2023 test 3 analysis will soon available here.
SIU is conducting the SNAP exam 2023. SNAP 2023 Shift 1 analysis will be given after the test is over at 3 PM.
The SNAP exam dates 2023 are December 10, 17, and 22, 2023.
The SNAP exam 2023 Test 3 (Shift 1), has started. The SNAP 2023 exam will be held for 1 hour. SNAP Shift 1 ends at 3 PM. Only candidates carrying the SNAP admit card along with valid photo ID proof were allowed to enter the SNAP test centre.
The gates of the SNAP test centres (shift 1) are now closed. Latecomers will not be allowed inside the SNAP exam hall.
The SNAP 2023 test 3 (final phase) is going to start in 10 minutes.
SIU will start the SNAP test 3 shift 1 for December 22 at 2 PM today. The SNAP 2023 final phase will be conducted in two shifts (2 pm to 3 pm and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates should carry their SNAP admit card 2023 to the exam centre and follow the SNAP exam day guidelines.
Students have started reporting to the SNAP exam centre for test 3, shift 1. Identity checks are being carried out at the gates of the SNAP 2023 test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorised candidates.
As per the SNAP 2023 exam schedule, those who are going to take the SNAP test 3 shift 1 should report to the exam centre at 12:00 noon.
The first shift of SNAP test 3 is going to begin at 2 pm today, December 22. Candidates who are all going to appear for the SNAP 2023 final phase are advised to check out the last minute preparation tips below.
The best SNAP score in all the attempts made by the candidate will be taken into account. Candidates can attempt three SNAP tests.
Like SNAP Test 1 and Test 2, the difficulty level of SNAP 2023 Test 3 is expected to be easy. Questions asked in the SNAP exam are easier than in other MBA entrance exams.
There are three sections in the SNAP exam. Category weightage are given below:
Candidates who are all going to appear for the final phase of the SNAP exam should not wear clothes with pockets, hoodies, caps, or headscarves to the test centre. They should not wear metal accessories or jewellery also.
Given below is the SNAP 2023 marking scheme
Candidates must check all the details mentioned in the SNAP admit card:
According to the SNAP result date, the SIU will announce the SNAP 2023 result for all phases on January 10, 2024.
Candidates who are going to appear for the online SNAP exam should check out the SNAP exam pattern for test 3 below:
SNAP exam sections: General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.
There will be MCQs only, and the total number of questions will be 60.
The SNAP time duration is 1 hour (60 minutes).
According to the SNAP 2023 marking scheme, each question carries 1 mark, and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
A coloured, black-and-white printed copy of SNAP admit card for test 3
One original photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar card, Driving licence, voter ID, PAN card, passport or any other government issued photo ID proof
On SNAP exam 2023, make sure to reach the test centre on time as mentioned in the table below.
SNAP exam date | Reporting time | SNAP test timing |
Test 3: December 22, 2023 | Shift 1: 12:00 pm Shift 2: 2:30 pm | Shift 1: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Shift 2: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
SIU conducted SNAP test 1 and 2 on December 10 and 17, respectively. The SNAP 2023 test 3 is going to be held today, December 22, in two shifts.
SIU has issued the SNAP admit card 2023 for today's test on December 9. Candidates can download the SNAP admit card by visiting the SNAP official website, snaptest.org. To download the SNAP 2023 admit card, students should enter their ID and password into the SNAP login portal.