Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has announced that the registration window for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test 2025 will close on 20th November. This national-level entrance exam is aimed at MBA aspirants. With a legacy of over five decades in academic excellence, Symbiosis continues to be a preferred choice for those pursuing management education that is relevant worldwide, aligned with industry needs, and academically challenging. There will be no extension for the application deadline, and candidates are urged to finalize their applications promptly. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will take place on three different dates, allowing candidates to attempt the test up to three times, with only the highest score being considered for admission purposes.
The admit cards for the SNAP Test will be released in phases that correspond to each test date. For the first test, the admit card will be available starting November 28, 2025, with the test scheduled for December 6, 2025. The second test’s admit card can be downloaded from December 8, 2025, and is set for December 14, 2025. For the third test, the admit card will be available from December 15, 2025, with the examination occurring on December 20, 2025. The results will be announced on January 9, 2026. SNAP 2025 will be conducted in 79 cities across India, featuring objective-type questions with four answer options, and a penalty of 25% for wrong answers.
The registration fee is INR 2,250 per attempt, plus an additional INR 1,000 for each program selected. The final selection process will include a composite score comprising: ● SNAP Score (scaled to 50 marks) ● Group Exercise (10 marks) ● Personal Interaction (40 marks) Totaling 100 Marks. Eligible candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST), while those with foreign qualifications need an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Applicants should verify specific program eligibility on the official website before submitting their applications. Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, emphasizes that “SNAP is the gateway to Symbiosis’ premier MBA programmes.
With registrations closing soon, we urge all aspirants to complete their applications in time and take the next step toward joining our globally reputed institutions.” The SNAP Test serves as the entry point for MBA programmes at various Symbiosis institutions, including SIBM Pune, SICSR, SIMC, SIIB, SCMHRD, SIMS, SIDTM, SCIT, SIOM, SIHS, SIBM Bengaluru, SSBF, SIBM Hyderabad, SSSS, SIBM Nagpur, SIBM NOIDA, and SSCANS. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] exemplifies academic excellence and global recognition, holding an A++ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and achieving the 24th position among Indian universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2025.
Additionally, SIU has been ranked in the Top 200 in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, placing 200th overall in Asia, 34th in Southern Asia, and 20th in India, underscoring its commitment to quality education and global engagement.
