SNAP 2026: Registration closes November 25, tests on December 13, 19 and 26
By TUF News Desk · Published 13 November 2026 · 4 min read
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MBA aspirants have 12 days left to register for SNAP 2026. Symbiosis International closes registration and fee payment on Wednesday, November 25. The window has been open since August 21, and the university has said it will not accept late applications.
SNAP, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, is the entrance exam for MBA programmes at 17 Symbiosis institutes. The test score opens the door to 32 MBA programmes for the 2027-28 academic year, including the flagship MBA at SIBM Pune.
Three new programmes join the list this year. SIBM Pune has added an MBA in Human Resource Management with Integrated AI Analytics, SCIT Pune offers an MBA in Artificial Intelligence in Business, and SICSR Pune has introduced an MBA in Technology Management. All three take students through SNAP 2026.
Key dates for SNAP 2026
The three test sessions fall on Sundays and Saturdays in December. SNAP Test 1 is on December 13, Test 2 on December 19 and Test 3 on December 26. Admit cards come out a few days before each session, on December 7, 11 and 18.
Candidates can sit for the test up to three times and pay for each attempt separately. The higher score is used for the percentile calculation. The result is scheduled for January 12, 2027. The test runs in 79 cities, and test dates and cities are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Two fees, and a step many applicants miss
Registering for SNAP involves two separate payments. The test fee is Rs 2,550 per attempt, plus taxes. On top of that, each MBA programme costs Rs 1,000, plus taxes, and candidates must select and pay for every programme they want to be considered for. Paying only the test fee does not apply a candidate to any programme, and the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Check each programme’s eligibility rules before paying, because institute requirements differ.
What the test looks like
SNAP 2026 is a 60-minute computer-based test with 60 questions for 60 marks. The paper has four sections: General English with 10 questions, Analytical and Logical Reasoning with 20, Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency with 20, and Ethics, Morality and Values with 10. Each correct answer carries one mark, and each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks.
Shortlisting is based on the overall SNAP percentile. Shortlisted candidates then attend a Group Exercise and Personal Interaction round, known as GE-PI, for each programme they applied to. Each institute runs its own GE-PI schedule. The final merit list gives 50 marks to the SNAP score, 10 to the Group Exercise and 40 to the Personal Interaction.
How to apply
Candidates can register on the official SNAP portal. The form asks for personal, academic and contact details, a recent passport-size photograph and an OTP verification on the registered mobile number and email. After registration, candidates save the SNAP ID and password sent by email and SMS, pick up to three test dates and pay the test fee, then select programmes and pay the programme fees.
Keep the paperwork ready before starting the form. The admission documents checklist covers what most applications ask for. Candidates still weighing their options can also read how to choose a university in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for SNAP 2026?
November 25, 2026. Both the test fee and the programme fees must be paid by this date, and Symbiosis has said it will not accept late applications.
How many times can I take SNAP 2026?
Up to three times, on December 13, 19 and 26, 2026. The higher score is used for the percentile calculation.
What is the SNAP 2026 fee?
Rs 2,550 per test attempt, plus taxes, and Rs 1,000 per MBA programme, plus taxes. Both fees are non-refundable.
When will the SNAP 2026 result be declared?
January 12, 2027. Shortlisted candidates then go through a Group Exercise and Personal Interaction round at each institute.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for SNAP 2026?
November 25, 2026. Both the test fee and the programme fees must be paid by this date, and Symbiosis has said it will not accept late applications.
How many times can I take SNAP 2026?
Up to three times, on December 13, 19 and 26, 2026. The higher score is used for the percentile calculation.
What is the SNAP 2026 fee?
Rs 2,550 per test attempt, plus taxes, and Rs 1,000 per MBA programme, plus taxes. Both fees are non-refundable.
When will the SNAP 2026 result be declared?
January 12, 2027. Shortlisted candidates then go through a Group Exercise and Personal Interaction round at each institute.
Sources: The Tribune, Careers360, snaptest.org