SNAP 2025 registration window closed on 20 November; candidates now await admit card release

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 registration closes today, November 20, 2025. Don't miss your final opportunity to apply for this tri-session MBA entrance exam. Get the complete and officially confirmed schedule for the three December CBTs. Understand the unique 60-minute, 60-question pattern which prioritizes speed and accuracy. This article provides crucial preparation tips to help you maximize your score in General English, QA, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Secure your chance for a seat at top Symbiosis Institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD.

The  management aspirants targeting a coveted Master of Business Administration (MBA) seat at one of the 16 institutes under the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU)—including the highly ranked SIBM Pune and SCMHRD—the final deadline for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 registration is here. Today, November 20, 2025, marks the absolute last date to apply and pay the fees for this crucial MBA entrance examination.

​SNAP 2025 retains its distinctive format of offering candidates up to three separate attempts in December, with the best performance among these three Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) being considered for shortlisting. This multi-session structure is a major advantage, allowing candidates to treat earlier attempts as learning opportunities and strategically improve their scores. Given the high competition, immediate action is necessary to complete the registration process, followed by focused, high-intensity preparation for the upcoming December exams.

​ Key Dates and the Tri-Session Advantage for SNAP 2025

​The Symbiosis Test Secretariat (STS) has officially confirmed the schedule for SNAP 2025, which is spread across three distinct Saturdays and Sundays in December. This tri-session approach is a unique benefit, ensuring that candidates who may face technical issues or suboptimal performance in one attempt have two more chances to prove their mettle. The following timeline is crucial for all candidates:

• ​Registration Closes: November 20, 2025 (Thursday) 
  • ​This is the final date to register online and pay the application fee.
• ​Admit Card (Test 1): November 28, 2025 (Friday)
• ​SNAP CBT Test 1: December 6, 2025 (Saturday)
• ​Admit Card (Test 2): December 8, 2025 (Monday)
• ​SNAP CBT Test 2: December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
• ​Admit Card (Test 3): December 15, 2025 (Monday)
• ​SNAP CBT Test 3: December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
• ​Result Announcement: January 9, 2026 (Friday)

​Aspirants must meticulously note the specific admit card release dates for the tests they plan to appear for. Downloading the admit card, verifying all personal details, and ensuring a colour printout with a recent photograph is pasted are non-negotiable prerequisites for the exam day. The result declaration in early January 2026 will quickly initiate the subsequent selection rounds—Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT)—conducted individually by the institutes.

​ Understanding the High-Speed SNAP Exam Pattern

​SNAP is popularly known for being a speed-based entrance exam where efficient time management is the most critical factor for success. The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a short, focused duration and negative marking, demanding a high degree of accuracy and quick decision-making.

• ​Duration: The entire test is only 60 minutes (1 hour) long.
• ​Questions and Marks: There are 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question carrying 1 mark, summing up to a total of 60 marks.
• ​Marking Scheme: 
  • ​Correct Answer: +1 Mark
  • ​Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark (Negative marking is strictly enforced)
• ​Sectional Flexibility: A significant feature is the absence of sectional time limits. Candidates are free to switch between sections within the overall 60-minute duration.

​The examination is divided into three sections:

• ​General English: This section focuses on Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Verbal Ability, typically consisting of 15 questions. Key areas to master include vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, analogies), grammar, and para jumbles.
• ​Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS): With 20 questions, this section tests numerical ability. The emphasis remains high on Arithmetic (like Profit & Loss, Percentages, Time & Work), Algebra, and Geometry, along with basic Data Interpretation sets.
• ​Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR): This is the highest-weighted section, featuring 25 questions, and is often the key differentiator for a high percentile. It covers topics such as coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, and complex linear/circular arrangements.

​The high weightage given to Analytical & Logical Reasoning (25 marks) means dedicated practice in this domain can yield the greatest returns for an aspirant aiming for the top 98+ percentile score required for flagship institutes like SIBM and SCMHRD.

​ Final Strategy and Tips for Maximizing Your SNAP Score

​With only weeks left until the first test date, preparation must shift from broad topic coverage to intense practice, mock analysis, and strategic optimization. The key to cracking SNAP lies in mastering the test-taking psychology.

• ​Intensive Mock Test Regime:
  • ​Focus on the 60-Minute Window: Take daily or alternate-day full-length mock tests strictly adhering to the one-hour duration. This trains your mind and body for the intense pressure.
  • ​Post-Mock Analysis: Dedicate more time to analyzing your mock test performance than taking the test itself. Identify the 1-minute questions you missed and the 2-minute questions you attempted, and refine your selection strategy. The goal is to maximize attempts without falling prey to the negative marking trap.
• ​Prioritize High-Yield Sections:
  • ​A-LR First: Due to its 25-mark weightage, spend dedicated time solving various types of puzzles and logical sets under a strict time cap. Your efficiency here will largely determine your overall percentile.
  • ​Arithmetic and Grammar: Focus on the core of Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic) and General English (Grammar Rules and Vocabulary), as these tend to be consistent and high-scoring if concepts are clear.
• ​Strategic Use of Multiple Attempts:
  • ​Trial and Error (Limited): If you register for all three tests, use the first test (Dec 6) primarily to gauge the actual paper difficulty, identify the common question types, and fine-tune your personal test-taking sequence.
  • ​Rapid Improvement: Use the week-long gap between tests 1 and 2 (and 2 and 3) to execute targeted revision based on the most challenging or frequently missed topics from the preceding paper.

​Conclusion: Register Today and Start the Final Sprint

​The SNAP 2025 is more than just an exam; it is a critical one-hour challenge that tests a candidate’s speed, logical thinking, and composure under pressure. With the registration window closing today, November 20, 2025, any further delay is not advisable. Aspirants must complete their application formalities immediately and pivot to an aggressive, mock-test-centric preparation phase. Utilizing the unique three-session opportunity wisely, coupled with a deep understanding of the 60-minute, 60-question format, will be the decisive factor in converting this opportunity into a seat at a top Symbiosis B-School. Seize the day, finalize your registration, and begin your final, focused sprint towards a successful SNAP 2025 performance.

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