What after SNAP result 2024? Once the SNAP 2024 result is declared, what should be tbe next step of test takers? Candidates must weigh their options vis-a-vis MBA admission. Read below to know what to do after SNAP result 2024?
What After SNAP Result? - SNAP Test is a gateway to the MBA programmes offered by Symbiosis International University (Deemed). So, once the SNAP 2024 result is declared, test takers will start preparing for SIU admission. To get selected for an MBA programme at the SIU constituent institute, candidates must start preparing for the mandatory personality assessment round.
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Q: My SNAP percentile is 94, and I had given the interview at SIBM Hyderabad. The interview was average. Are there any chances of admission?
Q: When will SNAP 2024 cut off be announced?
The date of SNAP cut off announcement is never communicated by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, as the selection process is conducted by the constituent institutes individually. However, it has been seen over the years that the SNAP cut off are released about a week after exam result declaration. The SNAP cut offs are available through login at the websites of SIU institutes as candidates who pass the SNAP exam, have to fill the personal interview form based on their score and college cut off. The SNAP cut off usually ranges between 55-98 percentile. The cut offs for SIMB Pune is the highest every year and the cut offs for SIHS Pune is the lowest.
Q: What are the SNAP cut off determining factors?
SNAP cut offs are determined by each SIU constituent institute independently on the basis of certain factors. The cut offs vary for every SNAP accepting institute. The SNAP cut offs also vary from one year to another. They may be higher or lower in the next year as compared to past year cut offs. The main criteria on the basis of which the SNAP cut offs are determined include the following:
- Number of candidates who appeared in the SNAP exam
- Difficulty level of the SNAP exam
- Number of candidates who qualified the SNAP exam
- Pass percentage in the exam
- High percentile range in the exam
- Number of seats available in the programmes
Candidates who appeared for SNAP 2024 must note that each SNAP participating college will release the merit list for GE/PIWAT individually in February 2025 along with date and venue. So they must keep a check on the institute websites or subscribe to Shiksha.com for latest updates.
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SIBM Pune Shortlist, GE-PI-WAT Dates 2025
Check the table below for tentative timeline of SIBM Pune shortlisting and selection process 2025. Other SIU institutes will conduct GE-PI-WAT around the same dates.
| SNAP Admission Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Shortlist for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction |
First week of February, 2025 |
| Group Exercise, Personal Interaction & WAT |
Third week of February to Last week of February, 2025 |
| Announcement of First Merit list |
Second week of March, 2025 |
| Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the First Merit List |
Last week of March, 2025 |
| Commencement of classes |
First week of July, 2025 |
Prepare for SNAP GE/PIWAT
Each SNAP 2024 test taker will be eligible to participate in the GE/PIWAT round of SNAP selection process of the institutes they shall have opted for in the SNAP 2024 application form. However, their selection will be based on candidates’ SNAP score/percentile. Each institute will fix a cut off limit and candidates who shall have scored that much or above in SNAP 2024, will be selected for GE/PIWAT.
The GE/PIWAT will be conducted at various locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. To crack GE/PIWAT candidates must practice public speaking and be updated with current affairs.
- In GE, candidates will be grouped in batches and each batch will be given a case to discuss and come up with solution viz Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, and Operations. The candidates will be given 20 minutes to discuss and present the solution.
- The WAT is an essay writing test, where candidates will be given a topic to write a short passage on. They will be required to write down their thoughts on the topic succinctly in about 100-200 words. The time allocated to this will be 5-10 minutes.
- In the PI round, the candidates will have to go through a personal interview with a panel of academics. The questions will range from hobbies to future plans.
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Q: What are the chances of getting into SIBM Pune with low academics but a high SNAP percentile?
Q: What are the chances with 60 percentile in SNAP of admission in MBA hospital and healthcare management?
The MBA hospital and healthcare management course is offered by Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences Pune and its cut off is usually around 58-60 so yes, you have the chances of getting admission. However, now you can seek admission in 2024 session only by appearing in SNAP 2023 exam.
SNAP cut off for SIBM Pune admission is usually around 97-98.5 percentile. SNAP cut offs will be released by all 15 Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) institutes individually for admission to their respective MBA programmes in the first week of February 2024. The cut offs will be determined on the basis of number of test takers, difficulty level, average score, numebr of seat, etc. The SNAP exam will be held in December 2023 and the result will be announced in January 2024. The SNAP cutoffs will be announced in February 24. Candidates who will meet the SNAP 2023 cut offs will be considered for Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round of MBA Admission 2024-25 batch.
Q: What is the SNAP cut off for candidate belonging to Reserved category?
The SNAP cut-off for Reserved category students varies from institute to institute, but it is lower than that of General category candidates in all B-schools. For Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, the SNAP cut-off for reserved category candidates last year was: SC : 73.0880 ST: 38.8921 DA: 46.5174 KM: 87.9513. Candidates belonging to Reserved categories, having this much score are eligible for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) round which is conducted for MBA admission. Candidates have to clear this round to get admission.
As far as scholarship is concerned, top 20 overall scorers get a rebate of Rs 5 lakh in the course fee ( as per last year). Also, there is scholarship for girl students and students from IITs and NITs who join SIBM Pune.
Q: What is SNAP cutoff for SCIT Pune?
SCIT Pune cutoff for the two MBA courses is based on SNAP scores. SNAP scores are accepted by the 15 Symbiosis colleges. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the cutoff in order to be eligible for the further round of admissions. SCIT is one of the 15 Symbiosis colleges that accept SNAP scores for MBA admission.
The expected SNAP cutoff percentile for the SIBM Pune MBA admission is around 97-98.5 percentile, while for other colleges, it may be lower than 98 percentile.
Q: What could be the score vs percentile for this year SNAP?
The score vs percentile for SNAP exam would depend on various factors such as the number of test-takers, the difficulty level of the exam, and the distribution of scores. It is difficult to predict the exact score vs percentile relationship for the upcoming SNAP exam. However, based on the previous year trends, a score of around 60-70 out of 150 may fetch you a percentile of around 80-85. Again, this is just an estimate, and the actual score vs percentile relationship may differ. It is important to note that the SNAP exam is just one of the factors that determine your admission to MBA programs, and the selection criteria of each college may vary. Please upvote if it was helpful.
SNAP Selection Process 2025: Parameters and Weightage
The final merit list of selected candidates will be prepared on the basis of performance in SNAP 2024, GE and WAT. Check below, the weightage assigned to each parameter:
| SNAP Selection Parameters |
SNAP Score |
|---|---|
| SNAP Score (out of 150, scaled down to 50 marks) |
50 |
| GE |
10 |
| PI |
30 |
| WAT |
10 |
| Total |
100 |
The merit list and subsequent wait-lists will be released on the official websites of the participating institutes. If you are unable to make it to the SIU institute of your choice, apply to other MBA colleges accepting SNAP score. Also Read: Colleges accepting SNAP score
SNAP Cut Offs 2024 (Expected)
Check the table below for expected cut offs for 2025-2027 MBA admissions through SNAP exam. These SNAP 2024 cut offs are estimations based on previous years’ cut offs and for reference purpose only.
| Institute |
SNAP 2024 cut off (expected) |
|---|---|
| 98.5 |
|
| 96 |
|
| 93 |
|
| 90 |
|
| 87 |
|
| 82 |
|
| 83 |
|
| 77 |
|
| 76 |
|
| 75 |
|
| 73 |
|
| 60 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 58 |
|
| 55 |
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Many popular MBA entrance exams are conducted post SNAP. So, if you are not happy with your SNAP result, go for CMAT, MAT, MAH-CET and ATMA. The syllabus of all MBA entrance exams is same so you will not find it much difficult to prepare for other exams. Also Read: Top 20 MBA entrance exams you can take this year
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Take SNAP Exam Next Year
If you want to study MBA at SIU only, drop a year and prepare all over again for SNAP 2025. Correct mistakes you made in SNAP preparation an exam previously. You can take up a job and gain work experience too in the one-year break which will help you gain extra points in final selection. Yes, having work experience is considered an added advantage in MBA.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, also known as SNAP, is a computer-based test which has three main sections, namely General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. The General English section mainly consists of reading comprehension and ver
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The expected cutoff for SIMS Pune is usually around the 90th to 95th percentile for General category students. This means that candidates scoring equal to or above the SNAP cutoff percentile will be eligible to participate in an in-person assessment. It's recommended to check the official SIBM Benga
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Answered 2 months ago
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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