Overview: SNAP registration will likely begin in the second week of August 2024. The SNAP registration process will be held online on the SNAP website. It involves creating a login ID, filling out an application form, uploading a photograph, and paying a SNAP test registration fee of INR 2,250 per test.

Symbiosis International University conducts the SNAP exam for admissions into its 16 institutes, which provide a range of postgraduate programs.  Over 100000+ candidates appear for the SNAP exam yearly to secure a seat in the renowned SNAP-affiliated colleges It's a one-hour test consisting of 60 questions. Qualifying in the SNAP exam makes candidates eligible for admission to management programs offered by SIU.

Download Free Study Material for SNAP Exam 2024 by SuperGrads

Read more: SNAP Exam Pattern

SNAP Registration Important Dates

SNAP registration Date - Events	SNAP college registration date (tentative)
SNAP exam registration date	The second week of August 2024
SNAP last date of registration	Last week of November 2024
SNAP last date registration fee payment	Last week of November 2024
SNAP registration date for admit card release	The first week of December 2024
SNAP Entrance Exam date	December 2024
SNAP exam result date	First week of January 2025

Learn more: SNAP Exam Analysis

SNAP Registration 2024

• SNAP Test 2024 will be conducted on three different dates. SNAP test dates for the year 2023 are as follows:
  • Date: 10 December 2023 (Sunday)
  • Date: 17 December 2023 (Sunday)
  • Date: 22 December 2023 (Friday)
• The candidates will get information about the test timings through their Admit Card.
• Each candidate can take up to three tests for SNAP 2023, and the highest score will be considered for percentile calculation.
• There will be no normalization if a candidate appears for multiple tests.
• The questions will be framed uniquely under specific topics across the question papers.
• Questions spread will be normalized across all three tests to avoid unfair advantage.
• The difficulty level of the question papers will be normalized.
• SNAP exam registration is mandatory, and candidates must complete their SNAP registration before the SNAP registration last date.
• No changes, except for name, category, test date, and test city preferences, will be allowed after SNAP registration last date.
• SNAP exam Registration information must be accurate, and no changes will be permitted once the SNAP exam registration fees are paid.
• The SNAP exam registration fees and the Institute's program SNAP registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Candidates must upload their latest scanned colour passport-size photo, which should be at least six months old, during the SNAP exam registration.

Also read: SNAP Exam Cut-Off 2022

SNAP Registration Fee Payment Process

Here are the main points regarding the SNAP test registration:

• The SNAP registration fees are INR 2250 per test.
• Candidates can pay the fee through one of three methods: Billdesk Payment Gateway, Easebuzz Payment Gateway, or Demand Draft.
• The SNAP registration fees payment must be made before the deadline. Government taxes will be added if applicable.
• The registration fee and programme registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• If paying through Demand Draft, candidates must submit a DD of INR 2250 per test in favour of STS from any Nationalized Bank. Candidates should select the' DD Payment' mode in the 'Make Payment' tab and print the payment advice form.
• After filling in the DD details and signing it, they should send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat.
• The Symbiosis Test Secretariat will authenticate the DD details and send an email to confirm the payment.
• Candidates can only view their Admit Card once the payment is realized.
• All official communications will be shared to the email address info@snaptest.org only.
• Candidates must ensure this email address is allowed in their registered email.
• Candidates should check their spam or junk folders if they do not receive the SNAP test registration/payment confirmation within 24 hours.
• Candidates must maintain a unique and valid ID and contact number through the search process.

Instructions:

1. To register for your preferred programme(s) at the Symbiosis Test Secretariat (STS), submit a Demand Draft within a specified time frame. If you miss the deadline, the STS will return the DD to you.
2. You must pay the SNAP entrance registration fee for your preferred programme(s) through the SNAP website before the SNAP exam registration last date.
3. If you have any grievances or disputes related to the admission process, you should first share an email with registrar@siu.edu.in to specify your problem. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Registrar, you can appeal to the Ombudsman of the University. You can get information about it at http://siu.edu.in/student-affairs.php. All the decisions made in this regard are subject to the legal jurisdiction of Pune.
4. Lastly, any malpractice or unfair means during the admission process will disqualify the candidate from the SIU PG admission process. The University may take legal action as deemed appropriate.
5. The SNAP Test 2024 result will only be applicable for admission to specific programs at SIU for the academic year 2025-26. The selection of candidates for these programs will depend on merit, individual performance, evaluation in SNAP, and other procedures determined by the University. 

Note—The SNAP 2024 result will be announced in the second week of January 2025. 

Learn more: Documents Required for the SNAP Exam

How to fill out the SNAP registration form 

• Visit the SNAP 2024 website snaptest.org.
• Click the 'Apply Now button' and select the 'New Registration' option.
• Submit the required details to generate the login ID and Password, which will be received via email.
• Sign in using the provided user ID and Password.
• After accessing the SNAP online registration form, candidates must enter appropriate details in all the compulsory sections. 
• Next, candidates can choose their desired test date and cities in the SNAP registration form.
• Upload a scanned copy of the latest passport-size photograph. Click on 'Save & Next'.
• Complete the SNAP registration fees payment of INR 2,250. For offline SNAP registration fees payment, candidates should choose DD in the SNAP registration fees payment option.
• Enter academic particulars, complete the address section, and select the desired courses.
• Further, candidates should pay SNAP test registration fees for admission to their chosen SIU colleges. The SNAP test registration fees for each college/MBA program are INR 1000.
• Once the payment is processed, candidates should click the 'submit' option to complete the SNAP registration and application process.
• After completing the SNAP registration process, candidates must download the filled-out SNAP registration form for future reference.

Read more: Important Topics for SNAP Exam Quantitative Aptitude Section

Program registration fees payment process

A candidate aspiring to be admitted to SIU must also complete the SNAP registration process and pay the SNAP exam registration fees of their preferred program(s) before the closing date for the SNAP program registration fee payment. The SNAP program registration and SNAP exam registration fees must be paid only through the official website. 

The SNAP program registration fee is INR 1000 for each program plus taxes (if applicable). Suppose a candidate wishes to apply for multiple programmes. In that case, s/he will have to pay an extra fee of INR 1000 plus applicable taxes for each additional program.

Note - SNAP program registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suppose a candidate wants to pay the SNAP program registration fee through Demand Draft. In that case, a demand draft worth INR 1000 (plus taxes if applicable) should be made for each programme. The process is the same as SNAP entrance exam registration 2024 (Payment Through Demand Draft).

Note –

1. Even after the SNAP registration last date for fee payment, a candidate may still pay the SNAP program(s) registration fee through the SNAP website until the respective programme(s) closing date.
2. An Institute may offer various programs. The candidate must ensure that the desired program (s) are selected and that the SNAP program registration fee is paid before the snap registration deadline.
3. Different programmes may have different closing dates for SNAP test registration fees. Candidates should check the SNAP institute registration website for the latest updates.

Read more: How to analyze CAT Mocks to improve performance?

Conclusion

The SNAP exam is a gateway to some of the best MBA programs in India. By availing early registration for the SNAP exam, you'll have sufficient time to prepare strategically and choose your desired test date and centre. Watch over the SNAP website for the latest updates on the SNAP entrance registration