SNAP 2025 Shortlisting Process Gains Pace Across SIBM and Other SIU Institutes

Following the official declaration of the SNAP 2025 results on January 9, the shortlisting process for the MBA batch of 2026-28 has gained significant momentum across all Symbiosis International University (SIU) constituent institutes. Top-tier colleges, led by SIBM Pune and SCMHRD, have begun processing candidate data to release the official call letters for the second stage of the admission cycle.

Accelerated Timeline for GE-PI-WAT Rounds

The announcement of results has set a rapid pace for the subsequent selection phases. Most institutes are expected to declare their official shortlisting status by the third week of January. Candidates who appeared for the SNAP exam in December are now closely monitoring the individual portals of their preferred institutes. For instance, SIMS has already scheduled its shortlisting declaration for January 13, while other major institutes like SIBM Pune are expected to follow a similar timeline.

The second stage of the selection process is a multi-dimensional journey where the entrance test score is the primary filter. Once a candidate meets the minimum percentile requirements, they must participate in the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interaction (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT). This rigorous evaluation ensures that the candidates possess the necessary soft skills and business acumen to thrive in a competitive corporate environment.

• Result Declaration: Published on January 9, 2026.
• Shortlist Publication: Expected between January 13 and January 19 across major campuses.
• GE-PI Slot Booking: To commence immediately following the release of the shortlist.
• Final Merit List: Scheduled for late February or early March 2026.

Comparative Expected Cutoffs and Seat Matrix

The competition remains intense this year, with SIBM Pune once again projected to have the highest percentile requirement among all SIU institutes. Data suggests that the shortlisting bar for the general category will likely hover around the 98+ mark for the flagship MBA program. Other prominent institutes like SIIB and SIBM Bengaluru are expected to keep their gates open for candidates falling in the 90–93 percentile range.

Conclusion

As the shortlisting phase concludes, the focus of the admission cycle shifts toward the qualitative assessment of candidates. The final selection is based on a composite score where the SNAP performance accounts for 50% of the weightage, while the GE-PI-WAT rounds contribute the remaining 50%. Most institutes will conduct these interactive sessions between late January and February, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of every aspirant's profile before the final merit lists are released.

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