Candidates across Symbiosis International University institutions sit for the SNAP 2025 third test session
Marks a pivotal conclusion to the national-level management entrance season as the third and final session of SNAP 2025 is conducted across the country. Management aspirants are utilizing this final window to secure their scores for admission into the 16 prestigious institutes under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Since SIU considers the best of up to three attempts, many students are treating today as their ultimate chance to boost their percentiles. For real-time analysis of the difficulty levels and regular updates on the upcoming result declaration, follow Only Education News to stay informed.
The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 has successfully completed its third and final test session today. Held in a computer-based format across 80 cities, the exam is the gateway for postgraduate aspirants seeking entry into top-tier B-schools like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. Unlike many other entrance exams, SNAP is known for its speed-based format, challenging students to balance accuracy with rapid-fire decision-making within a strict 60-minute window.
SNAP 2025 Exam Structure & Scoring
The paper remained consistent with previous sessions, focusing on three core areas. There are no sectional time limits, allowing students the flexibility to move between sections as they see fit.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English (VA/RC) | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative, DI & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
Key Marking Rule: For every correct response, candidates earn +1 mark. However, an incorrect attempt leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks (25% negative marking).
Why Test 3 Matters: The Scoring Advantage
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) allows candidates to attempt the test up to three times. The unique advantage here is that normalization is not applied across different dates. Instead, the system automatically picks the highest score from all your attempts to calculate your final percentile. This policy makes the third test session particularly high-stakes for those who felt they underperformed in the December 6 or December 14 slots.
What Happens Next? Roadmap to Admission
With the final test now behind them, candidates should focus on the following timeline:
- Result Declaration: The SNAP 2025 results are scheduled to be released on January 9, 2026, on the official portal (snaptest.org).
- Shortlisting: Individual institutes will release their category-wise cut-offs shortly after the results.
- GE-PIWAT: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT) rounds, typically held in February.
Candidates aiming for SIBM Pune generally need to target a percentile above 98.5, while SCMHRD cut-offs often hover around the 97.0+ mark. For a detailed breakdown of institute-specific seat matrices, follow Only Education News.
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