Welcome to SNAP Verbal — Your Gateway to Top MBA Institutes (2025-26)
The SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is a premier exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) serving as the gateway to 16 leading MBA institutes renowned for industry ties, specializations, and placements.
What is the SNAP Exam?
SNAP is a computer-based management aptitude test evaluating Verbal Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and General Awareness. It challenges candidates' speed and accuracy, with a total duration of 60 minutes containing 60 multiple-choice questions.
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Question Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect |
| Sections | Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (20) General English & Verbal Reasoning (15) Analytical & Logical Reasoning (25) |
Candidates can appear in up to three test slots with the highest score considered. Difficulty ranges from easy to moderate to identify top talent.
SNAP 2025 Deep Dive
SNAP 2025 Syllabus Overview
General English
- Reading Comprehension
- Figures of Speech
- Idioms and Vocab
- Para Jumbles
- Sentence Correction
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Jumbled Paragraphs
- Sentence Completion
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles (seating arrangement, blood relations, direction sense)
- Series and sequences (alphabet-based, number-based)
- Coding-decoding (including symbol-based logic)
- Cause and effect relationships
- Statement and conclusion, assumption, argument
- Critical reasoning and decision making
- Syllogisms and deductive logic
- Input-output based problems
- Venn diagrams, analogies, clocks, calendars, and cube-based puzzles
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
- Arithmetic: Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Mixtures & Alligations
- Algebra: Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities
- Number System: Divisibility, HCF & LCM, Base System, Remainders
- Geometry: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Mensuration
- Modern Math: Permutations & Combinations, Probability, Set Theory, Progressions
- Data Interpretation: Pie charts, Bar graphs, Line graphs, Tables, Caselets
Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Scores
| College | Fees (Lakhs) | Average Package (LPA) | SNAP Cutoff (%ile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | 25 | 26.77 | 98.5+ |
| SCMHRD Pune | 24 | 23.71 | 98+ |
| SIIB Pune | 20 | 13.12 | 93+ |
| SIBM Bangalore | 19 | 13.48 | 90+ |
| SIOM Nasik | 16 | 12.38 | 87+ |
| SIDTM Pune | 13.5 | 12.78 | 83+ |
| SIBM Nagpur | 13.7 | 11.5 | 83+ |
| SIBM Hyderabad | 13.2 | 10.2 | 60+ |
| SIMS Pune | 8.5 | 8.8 | 77+ |
| SICSR Pune | 8.5 | 5.24 | 82 |
| SSBF Pune | 13.6 | 8.2 | 60 |
| SIMC Pune | 10.7 | 6 | 73 |
| SCIT Pune | 12 | 10.5 | 76 |
| SIHS Pune | 9.4 | 5.5 | 58 |
| SSSS Pune | 8 | 5 | 55 |
Popular MBA Specializations at SNAP Colleges
| College | Popular MBA Specializations |
|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
| SCMHRD Pune | HR, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Operations |
| SIIB Pune | International Business, Agri-Business, Energy & Environment |
| SIBM Bangalore | Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
| SIMS Pune | Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
| SIOM Nashik | Operations Management |
| SCIT Pune | IT Business Management, Data Science & Analytics |
| SIDTM Pune | Telecom Management, Systems & Finance |
| SSBF Pune | Banking and Finance |
| SICSR Pune | IT Management, Systems, Digital Transformation |
| SIMC Pune | Communication Management, Media & Marketing |
| SIHS Pune | Hospital and Healthcare Management |
| SIBM Hyderabad | Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR |
| SIBM Nagpur | Finance, HR, Marketing |
| SSSS Pune | Sports Management |
Placement Trends (2023-2024)
| College | Avg Package 2023 (LPA) | Avg Package 2024 (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | 23.06 | 26.77 |
| SCMHRD Pune | 22.4 | 23.71 |
| SIIB Pune | 12.8 | 13.12 |
| SIBM Bangalore | 12.5 | 13.48 |
| SIMS Pune | 8.1 | 8.8 |