SNAP Entrance 2013: Centralised admission process
Compiled by Ipsita Sarkar Gupta | shiksha.com
Conducted by the Symbiosis International University, Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) test is a mandatory common written test for admissions to all the Postgraduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University (SIU). Besides this test, aspirants need to undergo the selection process of the desired Institute to qualify for the admission.
From the academic year 2014-15 onwards, SIU has revamped the admission process bringing it under one umbrella. This simplified and streamlined process will have centralised admissions for the benefit of candidates applying to various post graduate programmes at the University. In other words, aspirants have to now deal with just one form and PI-WAT for all PG programmes in Symbiosis... something like Shiksha’s single MBA online form.
This central admission process is candidate-friendly, convenient, advantageous and economical to an applicant. The chief features of the new centralised process are:
- Single registration process for all MBA programs at all institutes of SIU.
- Reduced registration fees for multiple programs.
- Single Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT) process for all MBA programs, at multiple locations (Pune, NOIDA and Bengaluru campuses of SIU).
- SNAP Test Score + Academic Profile Score will form the basis for short listing candidates for Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT).
- Academic Profile Score will be computed on the basis of weights assigned to academic performance in 10th Std., 12th Std. and Graduation.
- Group Exercise (GE) process has been eliminated.
The new admission process covers all the B-schools under SIU including SIBM– Pune, SICSR, SCMHRD, SIIB, SITM, SIMS, SIMC Pune, SIOM Nashik, SCIT, SIHS, SIBM-Bengaluru, SIMC- Bengaluru, SSBM.
Till last year, candidate would register for SNAP & re-register with each institute under SIU for their choice of program by paying separate institute registration fees. Separate GD, PI and WAT were held by each of these institutes. The new simplified process is expected to surge the number of applications.
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline from Statutory University with minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) for all the Master of Business Administration Programme, expect for the Programmes, which requires graduate with specific subject specializations. These specializations are mentioned on the respective institute's web site.
Important dates
| Event |
Date |
Website/Location |
| Online Registrations for SNAP and programs commences |
September 5 ,2013 (5 pm) |
www.snaptest.org www.siu.edu.in |
| SNAP Test Registration closes |
November 22, 2013 (12 Midnight) |
www.snaptest.org |
| SNAP Test payment closes |
26th November, 2013 |
www.snaptest.org |
| SNAP Test Admit Card available on website |
December 2 to 15, 2013 (12 noon) |
www.snaptest.org
|
| Online MBA Program Registration closes |
December 14, 2013 (12 Midnight) |
www.siu.edu.in
|
| SNAP Test 2013 |
December 15, 2013 (2 pm to 4 pm) |
30 Cities |
| SNAP Test Result |
09th January,2014 (12 noon) |
www.snaptest.org |
| Shortlisting of candidates for PI-WAT |
16th January, 2014 (5 pm) |
www.siu.edu.in |
| Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI- WAT) |
February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, 2014 (Tentative) |
Pune (Lavale, Hinjewadi & Kirkee), Bengaluru & NOIDA |
| Proposed date of Final Merit List for all Programs of Institutes |
February 28, 2014 (5 pm) |
www.siu.edu.in & respective institutes’ website |
SNAP Test structure
A two hour test (120 minutes), SNAP encompasses multiple choice questions where the marks of each section may vary. SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. Candidate must use Blue or Black ball point pen only. The test is spread over 4 different sections:
| Section |
Marks |
| General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) |
40 |
| Quantitative (Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency) |
40 |
| General Awareness (General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario) |
40 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
60 |
| Total |
180 |
How to apply
SNAP registration fee is Rs 2,000. To register for SNAP, click here.
Thereafter, candidates have to register for the programme or course of choice. Through a single window for registration, candidates can register for the MBA programs offered by any SIU constituent institute. Fee for registration is:
| Program (s) |
Registration fees (Rs) |
| 1 |
1,500 |
| More than 1 and up to 5 |
3,000 |
| More than 5 Additional |
500 per program |
Payments can be made via online payment through credit card or net banking and through cash or demand draft.
The lists of programs offered by constituent institutes of SIU are:
| Name of the Institute |
Program |
| MBA |
|
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune |
MBA (Information Technology) |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD), Pune |
MBA MBA (Infrastructure Management) |
| MBA (International Business) MBA (Agri Business) MBA (Energy & Environment) |
|
| MBA (Telecom Management) |
|
| MBA |
|
| MBA (Communication Management) |
|
| MBA (Operations Management) |
|
| MBA (Information Technology Business Management) |
|
| MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) |
|
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru |
MBA |
| Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Bengaluru |
MBA (Communication Management) |
| MBA (Banking Management) |
Selection criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted for the (PI-WAT) process on the basis of SNAP Test Score & Academic Profile Score.
| SNAP Score |
Academic Profile |
Total |
| Score out of 180 scaled down to 40 |
To be scaled down to 10 |
50 |
A total 15 marks have been allotted for WAT. It consists of two parts:
| Part A: Writing Skills |
10 marks |
| Part B: Creativity and Critical Thinking |
10 marks |
| Part A + Part B |
20 marks (to be scaled down to 15 marks) |
Due credit will be given to the quality of content while evaluating candidate submissions. Personal Interaction (PI), conducted by a panel of experts, will carry 35 marks.
Final selection admission to the MBA programs of the constituent institutes of SIU will be based on:
| SNAP Score & Academic Profile Score |
WAT |
PI |
Total |
| 40+10=50 |
15 |
35 |
100 |
Test Cities
SNAP is conducted in 30 cities and a candidate may choose one city of the following. However, the addresses of the test centres will be printed on the Admit Card.
| Agra |
Chandigarh |
Hyderabad |
Kolkata |
Noida |
| Ahmedabad |
Chennai |
Indore |
Kolhapur |
Patna |
| Allahabad |
Delhi |
Jaipur |
Lucknow |
Pune |
| Bengaluru |
Faridabad |
Jamshedpur |
Mumbai |
Surat |
| Bhopal |
Gurgaon |
Kanpur |
Nagpur |
Vashi |
| Bhubaneshwar |
Guwahati |
Kochi |
Nashik |
Visakhapatanam |
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