SNAP 2024 will be held on December 8, 15 and 21, 2024. The exam will be conducted in a single slot of one hour (2 pm to 3 pm) at designated examination centres. Check SNAP 2024 exam day guidelines and key dos and don'ts to follow on the exam day..
It is important to check the SNAP 2024 exam day guidelines before the test day as many candidate get stuck in an unwarranted situation due to lack of information. It happens with many students that their exam preparation is up to the mark but on the SNAP exam day, they make silly mistakes. This happens mainly because they overlook key guidelines and important instructions regarding the exam. As SNAP 2024 exam day comes closer, it is time to revise important topics and go through some key points regarding the exam.
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Q: What are the items to carry to the SNAP exam centre?
At the SNAP exam centre, a candidate will be allowed to carry only certain items. Since the exam is held under CCTV vigilance, candidates must not try to sneak in any document or item which is not authorized by the exam authorities or mentioned in the exam day instruction guide. Here we have mentioned the items that candidates are allowed to carry inside the SNAP test centre.
- Colour prints out of SNAP admit card
- 2-3 passport size photo
- Photo ID such as Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card
- Black/blue ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
You should also know the items that are prohibited inside the SNAP exam hall. Check below that list.
- Mobile phone
- Watch
- Calculator
- Note books or paper
- Stationary items
- Accessories having metal
- Outfits with pockets and hoodies
- Caps and headgears
- Closed shoes
- Bags and valuables
Q: What if I reach my SNAP centre after the exam has started?
Candidates must reach their SNAP test centre on time as no candidate will be permitted to enter the test venue under any circumstances after the exam has started. If they are late for a SNAP exam, they will have to take the test in their second or third attempt (if they have registered for it). Reporting time for SNAP exam will be printed on the candidate's admit card. Candidates must reach their respective SNAP exam centres as per the reporting time mentioned or at least one hour before the commencement of exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the exam and after that no one will be allowed to enter the venue under any circumstances.
Q: What is the form correction schedule for SNAP 2024?
There is no form correction process in SNAP. Unlike in other MBA entrance exams, candidates do not get a chance to edit their application forms after submission. Once they have submitted the SNAP form, they cannot access it. Thus, it is important to fill the SNAP 2024 application form correctly with valid information. The most important thing to do is mention the test cities very carefully as once the test centre is allotted, it can't be changed. Similarly, candidates must fill the institute and course option carefully so that they are shortlisted for admission process to the institute of their choice only.
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SNAP 2024: Things to DO
- Before leaving for the exam centre, print a colour copy of SNAP 2024 admit card on an A4 size paper using a laser printer. Also carry a black / blue simple ball pen for signing the attendance sheet and rough work.
- Reach the SNAP test centre two hours before the reporting time. The SNAP 2024 exam timing is 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, so candidates need to reach their test centres by 12:00 PM. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre after 2:00 PM under any circumstances.
- Follow the identification and cooperate with the test centre staff during frisking process. Once you're inside, head straight to your exam hall and take your seat.
- The check-in procedure inside the SNAP test hall includes biometric (image and fingerprint) data capture. Follow the due process to get entry inside the exam hall on time.
- If there is a problem with your workstation, report to the invigilator immediately.
- Read the instructions related to SNAP exam on the screen properly and solve the question paper quietly.
- Submit the SNAP admit card 2024 for verification at the time of the test along with one original copy of one of the following ID proofs:
- Driving License
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar Card
The photo ID will be returned to candidates after verification.
- If a candidate has changed their name, they must carry documents such as Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Legal Name Change, supporting the name change.
SNAP 2024: Things NOT to DO
- Candidates must not reach the test centre later than the reporting time mentioned on their SNAP 2024 admit card.
- Candidates must not carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, watches, calculators, smart devices of any kind and paper.
- Candidates must not insist that parents or guardians accompanying them be allowed inside the exam hall.
- Candidates must not try to exchange their workstation or indulge in any mal-practice.
- Candidates must not try to take along the rough sheet given to them. The rough sheets have to be returned to the invigilator.
- SNAP 2024 will be held for on hour. No extra time will be given to any candidate (only PwD candidates will be allowed 40 minutes extra) so they should not waste time.
Q: Till when can I pay the SNAP 2024 fee?
SNAP exam fee can be paid until the last date of the application form submission. If the fee is not paid on time the application form will not get submitted. Thus, the aspirant will not be eligible to appear in the exam. The best time to pay the fee is along with form filling. The process of SNAP form filling is such that, the fee payment is the second and mandatory step. Without paying the SNAP fee, you cannot access the application form. The fee for college selection is to be paid after form filling.
Q: What is the fee per institute for SNAP 2024?
The fee per institute for SNAP 2024 is INR 1000, which is to be paid at the time of SNAP application form filling. There is an option in the SNAP application form, where candidates have to select SIU institutes and MBA courses for admission. The fee will be calculated according to the number of institutes they will select. The SNAP application process will be completed only after selection of colleges and payment of institute fees.
If you do not pay the fee for the colleges, the SNAP form will not be submitted and you will not be eligible to appear for the exam. The SNAP admit card will be issued only upon complete and successful registration.
Q: What is the schedule of SNAP What-GE-PI?
The Group Exercise-Personal Interaction-Writing Aptitude Test round of admission through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is held in February-March. For MBA admission, the schedule is announced by the participating institutes after the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test result declaration in February. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune and other colleges start the shortlisting process a week after SNAP result announcement. It will announce the Group Exercise-Personal Interaction-Writing Aptitude Test dates at the official website. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Symbiosis National Aptitude Test exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam). I hope this will help you.
Q: What is the SNAP 2024 exam date?
The SNAP 2024 application began on August 5, 2024 and will conclude on November 22, 2024. The SNAP 2024 exam dates are December 8, 15 and 21, 2024. Candidates can register for one, two or three attempts as per their choice. Best score of all attempts will be taken into consideration for PI shortlisting. The SNAP 2024 admit card for every session will be released separately. For the first session, the hall ticket will be released on December 2, for the second attempt, it will be released on December 9 and for third attempt, it will be released on December 15, 2024.
Q: What is the exam schedule of SNAP exam and what is the SNAP last date to apply 2023?
The SNAP 2023 application started on August 23 and ended on November 23, 2023.. The SNAP 2023 exam dates were December 10, 17 and 22, 2023. The SNAP 2023 admit card for the first attempt released on December 4 and for the second and third test it released on December 9. The SNAP 2023 result was announced on January 10, 2024.
- To apply for SNAP 2023, candidate has to follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of SNAP and click on the "Register" button
- Enter the necessary information and upload scanned copies of your photo and signature
- Pay the application fee online, which is Rs. 2250/-
After submitting the application form, make sure to take a printout of the confirmation page.
Applicants must note that there is no form correction process in SNAP, so they will not be able to edit their form after submission. Thus, they must fill the application form correctly, before the SNAP last date to apply 2023.
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Students looking to apply for the MBA programme offered at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Pune (SIMS) need to register and appear for the SNAP 2024 exam. The application fee for the exam is INR 2250. Students can either pay the fee through online mode or through a
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SIIIB Pune accepts SNAP scores for the admission to its management courses. SIIIB Pune cutoff 2024 is expected to be released soon after the SNAP 2024 results. If we go with trend of previous year SIIIB Pune cutoff 2020 and 2019, then we can assume a cutoff equal to 93 or not more than 95 for most o
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SIBM Pune SNAP Cutoff 2024 will be released after the SNAP results are out. The institute accepts SNAP results for MBA admissions. In 2020, the SNAP percentile Cutoff to get PGDM admission was 98.5.
SIBM Pune XAT Cutoff 2019 was 98.5 percentile in SNAP.
Looking at the previous year cutoff, the estim
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The table below shows the top specialisations offered by several MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores in India:
| Top Specialisations | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
| Finance | 27 |
| Sales & Marketing | 24 |
| Human Resources | 21 |
| Operations | 18 |
| IT & Systems | 12 |
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Joining MBA colleges in India that accept SNAP scores can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees:
| Low-cost MBA Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology and Management | INR 78,000 |
| BSSS Institute of Advanced Studies | INR 78,000 |
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The SNAP application fee for SIMC Pune admission is INR 2,250, whereas for every SIU institute, candidates have to pay INR 1000. For example, if they select Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication in the SNAP application form, they have to pay INR 1000. After qualifying for the SNAP entrance
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Yes, SNAP scores are enough for admission to the MBA course at SIMS Pune. Candidates who are planning to get admission to an MBA course at SIMS Pune need to apply for the SNAP first. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts the MHT CET entrance examination. Fees for the MBA programme a
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No, candidates are not allowed to get admission to an MBA in Communication Management at SIMC Pune. Students must take the SNAP exam conducted by Symbiosis International University. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts MHT CET entrance examination scores for admission to limited se
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