SNAP 2025 Shortlisting Process Underway Across SIBM and Other SIU Institutes
SNAP 2025 shortlisting for GE-PI rounds is now active. Check SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, and SIU cutoff trends following the January 9 results declaration.
Following the declaration of the SNAP 2025 results on January 9, the admission cycle for the 2026-28 MBA batch has shifted into its next critical phase. Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) constituent colleges, led by the flagship SIBM Pune, have officially commenced the shortlisting of candidates for the next stage of the selection process. As of today, several institutes have updated their portals, allowing aspirants to check their status for the upcoming Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) rounds.
Current Status of Institutional Shortlisting
- Result Availability: All candidates who appeared for the tests in December can now access their official scorecards via the SNAP portal. These scores serve as the primary filter for the selection process across all 17 SIU institutes.
- Institute-Specific Portals: While the SNAP result is centralized, the shortlisting is handled by individual colleges. SIBM Pune and SCMHRD are currently processing data to release their specific call lists by the end of this week.
- Deadline for Payments: Today, January 12, marks the final deadline for registration and payment for certain institutes, including SIBM Hyderabad. Candidates who failed to complete their institute-level applications by today will not be considered for shortlisting regardless of their SNAP score.
- Slot Booking: Some institutes, such as SIMS Pune, have already indicated that GE-PI slot booking for shortlisted candidates will begin as early as tomorrow, January 13, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria and Weightage for 2026 Admissions
- Scaled Score Calculation: The SNAP 2025 raw score, which is out of 60 marks, is scaled down to a weightage of 50 total marks in the final merit calculation.
- Interpersonal Assessment: The selection process emphasizes interpersonal skills, with the Personal Interaction (PI) round carrying a significant weight of 40 marks and the Group Exercise (GE) contributing 10 marks.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are required to upload digital copies of their academic transcripts and work experience certificates before their scheduled interview dates in February.
- No Sectional Cutoffs: Consistent with previous years, SIU institutes do not employ sectional cutoffs, allowing candidates with high overall percentiles to qualify even if they performed poorly in one specific segment of the test.
Comparison of Expected Cutoffs and Admission Metrics
The competitive landscape for SNAP 2025 suggests that cutoffs for premier SIU institutes will remain high due to the moderate difficulty level of the December exam slots.
Institute Name | Primary Program | Expected Cutoff (Percentile) | Weightage (SNAP/GE/PI) |
SIBM Pune | MBA | 98.5+ | 50% / 10% / 40% |
SCMHRD Pune | MBA | 97.0+ | 50% / 10% / 40% |
SIIB Pune | MBA (IB) | 93.0+ | 50% / 10% / 40% |
SIBM Bengaluru | MBA | 90.0+ | 50% / 10% / 40% |
SIOM Nashik | MBA (Operations) | 87.0+ | 50% / 10% / 40% |
Conclusion
The shortlisting phase is a pivotal moment for thousands of MBA aspirants aiming for a seat in one of the prestigious SIU institutes. With the SNAP 2025 results now public, the focus has entirely shifted to the institutional selection process, where candidates must prove their mettle in qualitative assessments. As SIBM Pune and other colleges finalize their lists over the coming days, the window for GE-PI preparation and slot booking will be the final hurdle before the first merit lists are announced in late February.
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