Updated on Feb 20, 2025
Gaurav Chaurasia
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune (SIU), specifies the SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to appear for the SNAP exam. The common eligibility requirement for SNAP is that a candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for SC/ST candidates).
However, the SNAP eligibility criteria for MBA admissions vary according to the specific requirements of the 15+ SNAP-participating institutes. Candidates must check the SNAP eligibility criteria for MBA programs before filling out the SNAP application form. The eligibility criteria for SNAP include factors such as age limit, discipline of the Bachelor's degree, nationality, and more.
SNAP 2025 Nationality
Indian citizens, as well as Foreign Nationals (FN), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) candidates, are eligible to apply.
SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students
General Category
- Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution of national importance.
- A minimum aggregate score of 50% is required in the qualifying examination.
Reserved Categories
- For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST), a relaxation is provided.
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% in the bachelor's degree is mandatory.
Final Year Students
- Individuals who are in the final year of their undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for SNAP 2025.
- However, such candidates must have completed all components of their bachelor's degree examination by the time of admission.
- Admission will be provisional and subject to obtaining the minimum required marks in the qualifying examination.
SNAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Students
- Applicants who have completed their qualifying degree from a foreign university must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- This certificate ensures that the foreign degree is recognized and equivalent to an Indian bachelor's degree.
SNAP 2025 Age Limit & Number of Attempts
- There is no age restriction for candidates appearing for the SNAP 2025 examination.
- Candidates are permitted to appear for SNAP up to three times in a single academic year. The best score among the attempts will be considered for the admission process.
Institute-wise SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2025
SNAP 2025 scores will be accepted by various institutes, and the eligibility criteria for each institute vary depending on the course. Below are the detailed SNAP eligibility criteria defined for each institute affiliated with Symbiosis International (Deemed to be University) (SIU), Pune.
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune offers MBA and MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) programs through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA courses offered by SIBM Pune along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA and MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent (45% for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bengaluru Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bangalore accepts SNAP scores for admission to its MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) programs. Check the table below for the MBA courses offered by SIBM Bangalore along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Business Analytics) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45 for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply |
| MBA | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Hyderabad accepts SNAP scores for MBA admission. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIBM Hyderabad along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates) Final-year Graduation students are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Nagpur Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Nagpur offers an MBA program through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIBM Nagpur along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA MBA (Food Agri & Business) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates) Final-year Graduation students are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) offers an MBA in Infrastructure Development & Management and an MBA in Business Analytics through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA courses offered by SCMHRD Pune along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate or equivalent grade for SC/ST candidates Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
| MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management) | Graduation in BE/BTech/BArch or BPlan from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate or equivalent grade for SC/ST candidates) A minimum of 11 months of work experience as of May 31, 2023 |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate or equivalent grade for SC/ST candidates A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completion of Graduation |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) offers an MBA in Agri-Business and an MBA in International Business through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA courses offered by SIIB Pune along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Agri Business) and MBA (International Business) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
| MBA (Energy & Environment) | Graduation in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/Environmental Science from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) offers an MBA program through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIMS Pune along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Final year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) offers an MBA in Digital & Telecom Management through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIDTM along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Digital & Telecom Management) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) accepts SNAP scores for admission to its MBA in Operations Management program. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIOM along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Operations Management) | Engineering Graduate from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) accepts SNAP scores for admission to the MBA in Data Science & Data Analytics. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SCIT along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Data Science & Data Analytics) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level Candidates in final year of their Bachelor’s degree programme are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) offers an MBA program through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIMS along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) offers an MBA in Digital & Telecom Management through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIDTM along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Digital & Telecom Management) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC) accepts SNAP scores for admission to the MBA in Communication Management. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SIMC along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Communication Management) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) offers an MBA in Banking and Finance through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SSBF along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Banking & Finance) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) Eligibility Criteria
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) offers an MBA in Sports Management through SNAP. Check the table below for the MBA course offered by SSSS along with the relevant eligibility criteria.
| MBA Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (Sports Management) | Graduation in any stream from any recognised University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates) Candidates in final year graduation are also eligible to apply |
SNAP 2025 Reservation Criteria
Symbiosis International University (SIU) reserves some seats for different categories of students in its admissions through SNAP 2025. The reservation criteria are as follows:
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 7.5% |
| Children/Wards of Defence Personnel | 5% |
| Differently Abled | 3% |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 2 seats per programme |
| International Candidates | 20% |
| Nagpur Domicile | 25% |
Category
Requirement
SNAP 2025 Eligibility FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for SNAP 2025?
Any candidate who has completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) is eligible to apply for SNAP 2025. Final-year graduation students can also apply.
Can final-year students apply for SNAP 2025?
Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can apply for SNAP 2025. However, they must complete all degree requirements before the commencement of the academic session.
Is there an age limit for SNAP 2025?
No, there is no age restriction for appearing in the SNAP exam.
How many times can I attempt SNAP 2025?
Candidates can attempt SNAP up to three times in a single academic year. The best score among the three attempts will be considered for admission.
Are there any reservations for SC/ST candidates in SNAP admissions?
Yes, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) follows a reservation policy for admissions. Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates are allocated 15% of the seats, while Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates have a 7.5% reservation. Additionally, 3% of seats are reserved for Differently Abled candidates. Kashmiri Migrants are eligible for 2 seats per program, and 20% of the seats are reserved for International Candidates. For the SIU Nagpur Campus, 25% of the seats are reserved for Nagpur Domicile candidates.
Can candidates from any stream apply for SNAP?
Yes, candidates from any discipline can apply for SNAP, except for certain MBA programs that have specific eligibility criteria (e.g., MBA in Infrastructure Development & Management and MBA in Business Analytics).
What are the eligibility criteria for international students?
International students must have completed their graduation from a recognized foreign university and obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
What are the eligibility criteria for an MBA in Business Analytics?
For an MBA in Business Analytics, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and two years of full-time work experience after graduation.
Is work experience required for admission to any MBA programs through SNAP?
Most MBA programs do not require work experience. However, certain specialized MBA programs like MBA in Business Analytics and MBA in Infrastructure Development & Management require relevant work experience.
What is the minimum eligibility for an MBA in Operations Management at SIOM Nashik?
Candidates must have an engineering degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
How do I check the eligibility criteria for specific SNAP-participating institutes?
Each institute under Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has its own eligibility criteria. You can check the institute-wise eligibility criteria in the official SNAP 2025 brochure or on the official website.
Is Mathematics compulsory for SNAP 2025?
Mathematics is not required for most MBA programs. However, for MBA (Data Science & Data Analytics) at SCIT, candidates must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Can I apply for multiple MBA programs under SNAP?
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple MBA programs across different Symbiosis institutes, but they must meet the specific eligibility criteria for each program.
What happens if I do not meet the eligibility criteria after selection?
If a candidate fails to meet the minimum eligibility criteria at the time of final admission, their admission will be cancelled, even if they have cleared the SNAP exam and selection rounds.
Where can I find official updates regarding SNAP 2025 eligibility?
For the latest eligibility criteria and official updates, visit the SNAP official website: www.snaptest.org.
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