SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, by notification No. F.9-12/2001-U3 Government of India)
Re-Accredited by NAAC with 'A++'. Awarded Category - I by UGC

SNAP

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2023

(SNAP 2023)
IMPORTANT DATES

Registration closes on November 23, 2023 (Thursday)

Payment closes on November 23, 2023 (Thursday)
Admit Card Live on December 04, 2023 (Monday) for SNAP Test 1
(www.snaptest.org) December 09, 2023 (Saturday) for SNAP Test 02 and SNAP Test 03
December 10, 2023 (Sunday)
SNAP Computer Base
December 17, 2023 (Sunday)
Test (CBT) 2023
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Announcement of Result January 10, 2024 (Wednesday)

Timings of the tests will be communicated to the candidates via their Admit Card

**Depending on any unavoidable circumstances, the schedules, as well as the

nature/structure of the test, can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or
entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.

Symbiosis Test Secretariat

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune – 412115 India
Tollfree Number: 18001231454
Website: snaptest.org; University Website: siu.edu.in
Email: [email protected]

No part of this bulletin may be reproduced or utilized in any form without the written permission of the Symbiosis Test
Secretariat (STS) of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU].
All rights reserved by SIU.
Chancellor’s Message

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is perhaps one of the few universities in India, which is known
for imparting quality education and creating opportunities for students. It is a multicultural, multidisciplinary
university, which is the favoured destination of students across the country, and international students from
over 80 countries.

The university follows best practices, and its faculty provides immense opportunities for the students to
develop a holistic personality.

It is a student-centric University, which offers a world class campus with modern infrastructure, a well-
maintained library, sports facilities, curricular and extra-curricular activities and excellent health care
amenities and residential accommodation.

I welcome you and wish you all the best.

Dr. S. B. Mujumdar
Pro Chancellor’s Message

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)'s ethos of promoting international understanding between Indian
and International students was inspired by the lofty universal ideals of integration and understanding
underlying Vishwa Bharati founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and Antar Bharati movement of
Sane Guruji. In the ensuing years it developed around its motto of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The world is
one family.

Today, the University has acknowledged international recognition and provides a high standard of education
at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The University has established a good reputation in
Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health & Biomedical Sciences, Media, Communication & Design,
Humanities & Social Sciences, and Engineering Disciplines. This reputation has attracted talented teachers
and students to the University. The University has always placed a high value on its postgraduate studies and
research. In recent years, this has had an integral place in our academic profile.

Our students come from all States of India and from almost 80 different countries. They make significant
contributions to the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the University. Our students have access to a state-
of-the-art library and computer facilities. We always believe that student life is not related to just academics.
Our students are encouraged to enjoy the University's fine range of sporting and recreational facilities, and
take part in its rich social life.

The website provides a summary of the wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study
opportunities at the University. I hope you will find in it the information you are seeking and will be a part of
the Symbiosis family.

Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar

Vice Chancellor’s Message

Dear Students,

For over five decades, Symbiosis has been at the forefront of providing quality education.
What makes us unique? We are home to students, hailing from every corner of India and
from countries across the globe. This diverse and vibrant community is what makes
Symbiosis truly exceptional. Our campuses are a melting pot of cultures, where students
from different backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and become global citizens. We
provide a learning environment where students feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore
their potential.
Symbiosis is proud to have eight world-class faculties that cater to a wide range of
academic interests. From Law to Management, from Computer Studies to Medical and
Health Sciences, from Media and Communication to Humanities and Social Sciences,
from Engineering to Architecture and Design – we have it all. Our programs are designed
to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world and to equip them with the
skills they need to excel.
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to promoting international understanding
through quality education. We encourage our students to think globally, to embrace
diversity, and to be agents of positive change. Our faculty members are experts in their
fields, and they work tirelessly to inspire and mentor our students. As a result, our
graduates go on to make a significant impact, not just in India but all over the world. They
carry with them the values of Symbiosis – empathy, inclusivity, and a commitment to
excellence.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is not just an educational institution; it's a
home, a community, and a launchpad for your dreams. So, if you're looking for a place
where you can be part of a global family, where you can learn from the best, and where
you can make a difference, then this is your destination.

Welcome to the Symbiosis family!

Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman

Vice Chancellor
 ADMISSION BULLETIN
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY INSTITUTES OF SIU

A candidate aspiring to join an MBA programme offered by any Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed
University) [SIU] has to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer
Based Test (CBT) which will be conducted at Test Centres.
The candidate needs to:
a) Register for SNAP Test,
b) Pay the registration fee for SNAP Test,
c) Register for her/his choice of programme(s) offered by various Institutes of SIU,
d) Pay the registration fee, separately for each programme.
If shortlisted for a programme applied to, the candidate would then need to participate in the further admission
process (GE-PI) of that particular programme.
The registration process (including the payment of the registration fee) for SNAP and Institutes is integrated.
A candidate can complete the SNAP as well as programme registration and payment on the same portal
(snaptest.org).

The structure of the Bulletin is as follows:

Section 1: SNAP Test Registration

Section 2: SNAP Test
Section 3: Shortlisting and Selection Process
Section 4: Merit List Declaration and Admission

Section 1: SNAP Test Registration

A. SNAP Test registration process
B. SNAP Test registration fee payment process
C. Programmes (and the Institute offering them) for which SNAP Test is mandatory
D. Programmes (and the Institute offering them) for which SNAP Test is not mandatory
E. Programme registration fee payment process
F. Cities where SNAP Test will be conducted
G. Programme Eligibility
H. Reservation Policy of SIU
I. International Candidates admission process

Section 2: SNAP Entrance Test

A. SNAP Test structure
B. Important instructions regarding Admit Card
C. Important guidelines regarding SNAP Test

Section 3: Shortlisting and Selection Process

Section 4: Merit List Declaration and Admission

 SECTION 1

SNAP Test Registration

A. SNAP Test registration process

1. SNAP Test 2023 will be conducted on three different dates. Please note these dates carefully:

Dates of SNAP Test 2023

December 10, 2023 (Sunday)
December 17, 2023 (Sunday)
December 22, 2023 (Friday)

Timings of the tests will be communicated to the candidates via their Admit Card

2. A candidate can appear for upto three tests for SNAP 2023. If a candidate appears for more than
one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will
be no normalization. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered
to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question
papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who
opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure normalisation of the spread of
questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of
difficulty across all three tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.

3. Register online on the website snaptest.org (upto November 23, 2023 (Thursday).
Note – Any change in the online registration form (except name, date of birth, category,
test city preferences and test date) will be entertained only up to November 23, 2023
(Thursday). No change shall be permitted after this date under any circumstances.

4. Ensure that the information you have filled in is accurate.

No change in name, date of birth, category, test city and test date requests will be
entertained once a candidate has paid her/his SNAP Test 2023 registration fee.

5. SNAP Test registration fee and programme registration fee of the Institute is non-refundable
and non-transferable.

6. Upload your latest scanned colour passport size photo (in case a candidate is registering for
SNAP on a desktop) at the time of online registration for the SNAP Test. (Your photograph
should not be more than six months old).

B. SNAP Test registration fee payment process

A candidate may pay through

i) Billdesk Payment Gateway

ii) Easebuzz Payment Gateway
iii) Demand Draft.

Pay the SNAP Test registration fee of INR 2250 per test (government taxes would be additional as
and when applicable) upto November 23, 2023 (Thursday), as per the instructions mentioned on
the website for Payment of SNAP Test registration fee.

NOTE – SNAP Test registration fee and programme registration fee of the Institute is non-
refundable and non-transferable.
Payment Through Demand Draft:
Submit a Demand Draft (DD) of INR 2250 per test (government taxes would be additional as and
when applicable) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at
Pune.
Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in ‘Make Payment’ Tab. Take a print of the payment
advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test
Secretariat only at,
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune - 412115
Tollfree Number: 18001231454

The Symbiosis Test Secretariat (STS) will authenticate the details of the Demand Draft and will send
you an email confirming the payment. Only after the realisation of payment, would you be able to
view your Admit Card.
Note: All communications with candidate will be done through the official email address
[email protected] only. Please ensure that this email address is whitelisted in your registered
email. If you do not receive the registration/payment confirmation mail, within 24 hours, please
check your spam/junk folder just in case these emails got delivered there instead of your inbox.
Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone
number throughout the selection process.
Instructions:
1. The DD should reach Symbiosis Test Secretariat (STS) by 3:00 pm on November 23, 2023
(Thursday). If the DD reaches after this, it will not be considered and will be returned to the
candidate. STS will not be responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal
services.

2. It is also mandatory to pay the registration fee of the desired programme(s) before the closing date
of the programme registration fee payment of that/those programme(s). The said fee must be paid
through the SNAP website only (snaptest.org).

3. For any dispute the candidate should first send an email to [email protected] with details about
her/his grievance. If the candidate is not satisfied with the decision of the Registrar, s/he can
appeal to the Ombudsman of the University. Information regarding the same is available on
https://siu.edu.in/student-affairs.php. All disputes between the candidate and SIU in this regard
are subject to the legal jurisdiction of Pune.

4. Any attempt to impersonate or indulge in any malpractice, identified at any stage of the
admission process would disqualify the candidate from the admission processes to all PG
programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and may also lead to appropriate
legal action as deemed fit.

5. SNAP Test 2023 Score will be valid only for admission to select programmes of SIU for the
academic year 2024-25. Admissions to the select programmes at SIU are strictly based on merit,
assessment of individual performance in SNAP and other processes prescribed by the University.
Note – SNAP 2023 result will be declared on January 10, 2024 (Wednesday), on snaptest.org
and will be available till February 09, 2024 (Friday).
 C. Programmes (and the Institute offering them) for which SNAP Test is mandatory.

Sr. Name of the Institute Programmes

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management MBA
1
(SIBM, Pune) MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research MBA (Information Technology)
2
(SICSR) MBA (Digital Transformation)
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource MBA
Development MBA (Infrastructure Development &
3
(SCMHRD) Management)
MBA (Business Analytics)
MBA (International Business)
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
MBA (Agri Business)
4 (SIIB)
MBA (Energy & Environment)
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management
5 (SIDTM) formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom MBA (Digital & Telecom Management)
Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
6 MBA
(SIMS)
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
7 MBA (Communication Management)
(SIMC)
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik MBA (Operations Management)
8
(SIOM) MBA (Agri Operations Management)
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology MBA (Information Technology Business
9 (SCIT) Management)
MBA (Data Science & Data Analytics)
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)
10
(SIHS)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, MBA
11 Bengaluru MBA (Business Analytics)
(SIBM, Bengaluru)
Symbiosis School of Banking & Finance
12 (SSBF) formerly Symbiosis School of Banking MBA (Banking & Finance)
Management
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,
13 Hyderabad MBA
(SIBM, Hyderabad)
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences
14 MBA (Sports Management)
(SSSS)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur MBA
15 (SIBM, Nagpur) MBA (Food & Agri - Business
Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NOIDA
16 MBA
(SIBM, NOIDA)

D. Programmes (and the Institute offering them) for which SNAP test is not mandatory

Sr. Name of the Institute Name of the Programmes

1 Symbiosis Law School (SLS-Pune) L.L.M
2 Symbiosis Law School (SLS-Noida) L.L.M
3 Symbiosis Law School (SLS-Hyderabad) L.L.M
4 Symbiosis Law School (SLS-Nagpur) L.L.M
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & M.Sc. (Computer Applications)
5
Research
 (SICSR)
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) M.Sc. (Medical Technology)
M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics)
6 MPH (Master of Public Health)
M.Sc. (Assisted Reproduction Technology and
Embryology)
7 Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON) M.Sc. (Nursing)
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
Symbiosis School of Biomedical Sciences (SSBS)
8 M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication
9 M.A (Mass Communication)
(SIMC)
10 Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) M.Sc. (Economics)
M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning)
M.Tech (Robotics and Automation)
11 M.Tech (Embedded Systems)
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)
M.Tech (Engineering Design)
M.Tech (Geoinformatics and Surveying
Technology)
M.Tech (Automotive Technology)
12 Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSIS) M.A (International Studies)
13 Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics (SIG) M.Sc. (Geo-informatics)
M.Sc. (Data Science & Spatial Analytics)
14 Symbiosis Statistical Institute (SSI) M.Sc. (Applied Statistics)

E. Programme registration fee payment process

A candidate aspiring to join an MBA programme offered by any Institute of SIU is also required to
register as well as pay the registration fee of her/his desired programme(s) before the closing date of
programme registration fee payment of that/those programme(s). The fee must be paid only through
the SNAP website (snaptest.org). This is in addition to registering for and paying the registration fee
for the SNAP Test.

The programme registration fee is INR 1000 for each programme (government taxes would be
additional as and when applicable). If a candidate wishes to apply to more than one programme, s/he
will have to pay an additional INR 1000 for each additional programme applied to (government taxes
would be additional as and when applicable).

Note - Institute programme registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If a candidate wants to pay the programme registration fee through Demand Draft, s/he should make
a Demand Draft of INR 1000 for each programme (government taxes would be additional as and
when applicable). The rest of the process is the same as that for SNAP Test 2023 (Payment Through
Demand Draft).

Note -

Even after the closing date of SNAP test registration fee payment, a candidate may still pay the
programme(s) registration fee through SNAP website till the closing date of the respective
programme(s).

An Institute may offer more than one programme. Candidate should ensure that the preferred
programme(s) is / are selected and the programme registration fee is paid for before the closing date.
Different programmes may have different closing date for programme registration fee payment. A
candidate should visit the website of the concerned Institute(s) to check the same.
F. Cities* where SNAP Test 2023 will be conducted

SNAP Test 2023 will be conducted in 84 cities all over India.

1 Agra 29 Guwahati 57 Nagpur

2 Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar 30 Gwalior 58 Nashik
3 Ajmer 31 Howrah 59 Navi Mumbai
4 Aligarh 32 Hubballi (Hubli) 60 New Delhi - Gurugram
5 Ambala 33 Hyderabad 61 Noida
6 Amravati 34 Indore 62 Palghar
7 Amritsar 35 Jabalpur 63 Panjim - Mapusa
8 Anand 36 Jaipur 64 Patiala
9 Asansol 37 Jalandhar 65 Patna
10 Aurangabad 38 Jammu 66 Port Blair
11 Bareilly 39 Jamshedpur 67 Prayagraj
12 Belagavi (Belgaum) 40 Jodhpur 68 Pune
13 Bengaluru 41 Kakinada 69 Raipur
14 Bhilai 42 Kalyani - Hooghly 70 Rajkot
15 Bhopal 43 Kanpur 71 Ranchi
16 Bhubaneswar 44 Kolhapur 72 Roorkee
17 Bilaspur – Himachal 45 Kolkata 73 Rourkela
Pradesh
18 Chandigarh - Mohali 46 Kota 74 Shillong
19 Chennai 47 Kottayam 75 Siliguri
20 Coimbatore 48 Kozhikode 76 Surat
21 Cuttack 49 Kurnool 77 Thane/Thane District
22 Dehradun 50 Lucknow 78 Thiruvananthapuram
23 Dhanbad 51 Madurai 79 Thrissur
24 Dibrugarh 52 Mangaluru- (Mangalore) 80 Udaipur
25 Ernakulam - Kochi 53 Meerut 81 Vadodara
26 Faridabad 54 Moradabad 82 Varanasi
27 Ghaziabad 55 Mumbai 83 Vijayawada
28 Guntur 56 Mysuru 84 Visakhapatnam

*SIU reserves the right to add/delete/change the test cities due to unavoidable
circumstances without prior intimation.

No request for a change of test date or test city will be entertained once a candidate has paid the SNAP
Test registration fee. Test City and Test Date are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. The earlier
you pay, the higher are your chances to obtain a test date and test city of your choice. The Test Timing,
Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card. (The Admit Card will be live on the
SNAP website snaptest.org).

SIU reserves the right to change or allot a city other than the one requested by the candidate if
the requested city is not available for any reason.
While all efforts will be made to ensure that a candidate gets a test city as per her/his preferences,
however, in some exceptional circumstances, a different test city in a nearby area may be allotted.
Computer-based testing is a proven and reliable process administered to tens of millions of people
yearly. As with paper and pencil testing, or virtually every other human endeavour, many problems
could occur that might prevent a test from being delivered and/or a result from being generated. In
the unlikely event this does occur, every effort will be made to correct the problem, up to and
including the administration of another test.
 G. Programme Eligibility:
Name of the Name of the Programme Eligibility Criteria
Institute
SIBM, Pune Candidate should be a Graduate from any recognised
SCMHRD Master of Business University/ Institution of National Importance and must
SIBM, Bengaluru Administration (M.B.A.) have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent
SIBM, Hyderabad grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled
SIBM, Nagpur Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation.
SIBM, Noida
SIBM, Pune Master of Business Candidates appearing for final year examinations can
Administration (Innovation and also apply, but their admission will be subject to
Entrepreneurship) obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
SICSR Master of Business (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/
Administration (Information Scheduled Tribes).
Technology)
Master of Business A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification
Administration (Digital from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
Transformation) certificate from Association of Indian Universities
SIIB Master of Business (AIU).
Administration (International
Business)
SIDTM Master of Business
Administration (Digital and
Telecom Management)
SIMC Master of Business
Administration
(Communication Management)
SCIT Master of Business
Administration (Information
Technology Business
Management)
SIHS Master of Business
Administration (Hospital and
Healthcare Management)
SSBF Master of Business
Administration (Banking and
Finance)
SSSS Master of Business
Administration (Sports
Management)
SIBM, Bengaluru Master of Business
Administration (Business
Analytics)
SCMHRD Master of Business a. Graduate in any Engineering Stream (B.E. or B.
Administration (Infrastructure Tech), or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), or
Development and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan.) from any recognized
Management) University/ Institution of National Importance with a
minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade, 45%
marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes (SC) /
Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates].

OR
 b. Bachelor degree from non-engineering branches from
any recognized University/ Institution of National
Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or
equivalent grade, 45% marks or equivalent grade for
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST)
candidates] along with a minimum of 12 months’ work
experience in sectors namely infrastructure,
infrastructure consultancy, energy, real estate, logistics,
supply chain and any other infrastructure allied industry.

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
Master of Business Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of
Administration (Business National Importance and must have obtained a
Analytics) minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45%
marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/
Scheduled Tribes) at graduation and minimum two
years full time work experience after completion of
graduation.

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
SIIB Master of Business Candidate should be Graduate from any recognised
Administration (Agri Business) University/ Candidate should be a graduate from any
recognised University/ Institution of National
Importance and must have obtained a minimum of 50%
marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent
grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at
graduation.

Candidates appearing for final year examinations can

also apply, but their admission will be subject to
obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
(45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/
Scheduled Tribes).

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU)
Master of Business Candidate should be Bachelor of Engineering/
Administration (Energy and Technology/ Architecture/ Bachelor of Science
Environment) (Environmental Science) from any recognised
University/ Institution of National Importance and must
have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent
grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled
Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation.

Candidates appearing for final year examinations can

also apply, but their admission will be subject to
 obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
in the qualifying examination.

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
SIMS Master of Business Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised
Administration (M.B.A.) University/ Institution of National Importance and must
have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent
grade at graduation.

Candidates appearing for final year examinations can

also apply, but their admission will be subject to
obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
in the qualifying examination.

Defence personnel and their dependents (Children /

Ward / Spouse) of Defence personnel. (as per merit)

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
SIOM, Nashik Master of Business Candidate should be an Engineering Graduate (Bachelor
Administration (Operations of Engineering/ Technology) from any recognised
Management) University/ Institution of National Importance and must
have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent
grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled
Castes/ Scheduled Tribes) at graduation.

Candidates appearing for final year examinations can

also apply, but their admission will be subject to
obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
in the qualifying examination.

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
SCIT Master of Business
Administration (Data Sciences Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of
& Data Analytics) National Importance and with a minimum of 50% marks
or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

Candidates appearing for final year examinations can

also apply, but their admission will be subject to
obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
in the qualifying examination.

A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification

from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence
certificate from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
SIOM Nashik Master of Business Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of
Administration (Agri National Importance in with a minimum of 50% marks
Operations Management) or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
SIBM Nagpur Master of Business Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of
Administration (Food and National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or
Agri-Business Management) equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

Disclaimer:

The candidate is advised to check the eligibility criteria for the desired programme(s). SIU / Institute
will not be responsible, if the candidate applies for programme(s) for which s/he is not eligible.

G. Reservation Policy of SIU

Reservation Policy

Following will be the reservation policy for admission to any programme (offered by any
Institute) of SIU (except Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, which has a separate
policy# )

[A] Within Sanctioned Intake:

1] Scheduled Castes Candidates: (15% of seats within the sanctioned intake)

The University has provided for reservation to the extent of 15 % for all its academic
programmes to Scheduled Castes Candidates, as defined under Article 341 of the
Constitution.

2] Scheduled Tribes Candidates: (7.5% of seats within the sanctioned intake)

The University has provided for reservation to the extent of 7.5 % for all its academic
programmes to Scheduled Tribes Candidates, as defined under Article 342 of the Constitution.

3] Differently Abled Candidates: (3% of seats within the sanctioned intake)

In compliance to the Government directives on Disability Guidelines issued by the Office of the
Chief Commissioner for persons with disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, New Delhi notification no. 16-18/97 on 1st June 2001, The Rights of Persons
with Disabilities Act, 2016 dated 27th December 2016 and University Grants Commission
Notification No. F.6-1/2006 (CPP-II/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, the University has made provision
of reserving 3% seats for Differently Abled Category (DAC) candidates in all its Constituents.

The types of disabilities covered are: -

(i) Vision Impairment
(ii) Hearing Impairment
(iii) Locomotors Disabilities
(iv) Mental Retardation
(v) Multiple Disabilities
(vi) Dyslexia
(vii) Learning Disability
4] Children/ Wards of Defence personnel / Defence Special Category:
Children / Wards of Defence personnel means children/ wards of those Defence Personnel who
are serving / retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired Defence personnel
are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter
no. 36035/5/85- Est (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It also includes children of Defence personnel,
who died while in service or after retirement

The University in terms of the provisions of Memorandum of Association (MoA) between

Symbiosis and Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India dated 10th July, 2000 provides for
reservations up to the extent of 90% for Master of Business Administration programme of
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), comprising of 80 % for Children/ Wards
of Defence personnel and 10 % for Special Defence Category.

* The definition for Defence Personnel is:

The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired Defence personnel from
Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-
servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85- Estt (SCT) dated 14 April
1987. It includes defence personnel who died while in service or after retirement.

The University also provides 5 % reservation within the sanctioned intake for Children/
Wards of Defence Personnel in Institutes as listed below: -

(i) Master of Business Administration (International Business) programme conducted by

Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune

(ii) Master of Business Administration (Digital and Telecom Management) programme

conducted by Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune

(iii)Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Business Management)

programme conducted by Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT), Pune

(iv) Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) programme conducted by

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune

Note: Candidates applying for Children/wards of Defence Personnel other than above
mentioned four programmes will be considered as candidates in the OPEN Category.

Note: A candidate who is interested to apply under the category “Children/ Wards of Defence
Personnel” for any of the above-mentioned programmes, should select the category “Children/
Wards of Defence Personnel” for each programme separately.

5] Domiciled: (25% of seats within the sanctioned intake- Only in case of Constituents at Off-
Campus center, Nagpur)

In accordance with Clause A of Schedule C of the Lease Deed signed between Nagpur
Municipal Corporation, Nagpur and Symbiosis, Pune on 4th September, 2017, the University
has reserved 25% seats against the approved intake in each programme offered at the Off-
campus Centre of the University at Nagpur for Nagpur Domiciled candidates.
The definition for Nagpur Domicile is:

The meaning of ‘Nagpur Domiciled’ candidate, for admission to the above-mentioned Institute only,
is a person, who is domiciled in Nagpur for a period of five years as on the date of commencement
of the academic year, and who has graduated from or is appearing for the qualifying examination of
Nagpur University before admission to the programme. For more information visit Institute website
(www.sibmnagpur.edu.in).

[B] Supernumerary Quota (Over and above the sanctioned intake) :

In addition to the above reservations, the University also admits candidates under Supernumerary
Quota, as follows: -

(1) Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in
Kashmir valley: 02 (two) seats per programme.

(2) International candidates: a maximum of 20% of the approved sanctioned intake [International
candidates includes viz. Foreign National (FN), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas
Citizen of India (OCI) & Non-Resident Indian (NRI)].

The percentage of reservations and the existence of the categories in the reservations are subjected
to vary from time to time.

A candidate applying under any of the reserved category (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes /
Differently Abled / Kashmiri Migrants & Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-
Migrants) living in Kashmiri Valley) are mandatorily required to submit relevant document issued
by competent authority. Any participation at any stage of admission process by such candidate is
purely provisional and will always be subject to verification and authentication of such relevant
document.

In case a candidate falls under more than one of the above categories (eg. Scheduled Caste as well
as Differently Abled or any other combination), he would need to select any one Category (i.e.
either Scheduled Caste OR Differently Abled in the case of example mentioned above) at the time
of filling up the SNAP registration form. The category selected by the candidate at the time of
filling the registration form will be considered to be her/his category for the entire admission
process and her/his benefits and entitlements shall be according to such selected category. S/he will
not be able to claim benefit under the other category/ies at any stage of admission on any
account whatsoever.

A candidate belonging to any reserved category should note the eligibility requirements carefully
before applying. While it is the endeavor of SIU that a candidate belonging to SC/ST/DA category
joins a programme as per the SIU norms, s/he has to meet the minimum eligibility criteria. A certain
minimum level of performance in SNAP test is required to be considered for the subsequent
admission process.

Please also note that if any information provided by the candidate in respect of her/his category is
found to be incorrect, the University shall have the right to cancel the candidature of the candidate
at any stage of the admission process. Instances of any incorrect information or process violation
detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to immediate disqualification of the
candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear for SNAP in the
future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected in
subsequent years, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.

* Differently Abled Category (DAC) at SIU

In compliance to Government directives on disability guidelines issued by the office of the Chief
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi
notification no. 16-18/97 dated 01st June 2001 and University Grants Commission Notification No. F.6-
1/2006 (CPP-II/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, SIU has made provision of reserving 3% seats for Differently
Abled Category (DAC) candidates in all the programmes offered by all the Institutes of SIU.

The types of disabilities covered are: -

a) Vision Impairment
b) Hearing Impairment
c) Locomotors Disabilities
d) Mental Retardation
e) Multiple Disabilities
f) Dyslexia
g) Learning Disability

A candidate claiming admission under DAC will be provisionally admitted under the said category.
Thereafter, the candidate will be required to obtain an ‘Authentication Certificate’. The candidate will
have to get the disability certificate authenticated by Medical Board of Symbiosis University Hospital
and Research Centre (SUHRC). Once the certificate is found authentic and correct by the Medical
Board, SUHRC, his/her eligibility will be certified under the DA category.

*Differently Abled (DA) candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with
the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL –
(N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28,2016. The candidate will have to get the disability certificate
authenticated by Medical Board of Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre
(SUHRC). Once the certificate is found authentic and correct by the Medical Board, SUHRC, his/her
eligibility will be certified under the DA category. Process to be followed for Differently Abled
Candidates (DAC):

A Differently Abled category candidate is requested to upload his/her Medical Certificate issued by a
competent authority at the time of registration for ascertaining percentage of the disability. The candidate
failing to do this will be considered under the Open Category.

Note – If a candidate selects Differently Abled Category in the Registration form and s/he requires
scribe/writer facility please note SIU will not be providing scribe/writer. The candidate has to make
her/his own arrangement for scribe/writer. The scribe/writer should not have completed studies
beyond the Class XII. Request for approval for scribe/writer should be sent to [email protected].
The approval email and supporting documents should be carried at the time of appearing for the
SNAP Test.

As per SIU norms, a Differently Abled Candidate is provided with 20 minutes of compensatory time for
every 60 minutes of test.
# For Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS): As per MoU with Ministry of Defence
clause no. 13 sub clause (d) The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired
Defence Personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force who fall in the category of ex-
serviceman as laid down vide Ministry of Defence Letter no. 36034/5/85 -Estt (SCT) dated 14th
April, 1987.

Reservation of Seats within the intake is:

➢ Defence Open: 80% seats for Defence personnel and their dependents (Children / Ward /
Spouse) of Defence personnel. (as per merit)

➢ Defence Special: 10% seats for Defence personnel and their dependents (Children / Ward /
Spouse) in consultation with Headquarters, Southern Command should cater for
i] Killed in action (war, counter insurgency or war like operation)
ii] Disabled in action (war, counter insurgency or war like operation) with more that 50% disability
iii] Next of kin of service personnel who have died while in service, death being attributable to
military service (as per merit)

➢ Open / Industry Category: 10% seats are in open category to civilian candidates under open
or sponsored / recommended by the Industry (as per merit).

Reservation of Seats over and above intake:

➢ Officers of Armed Forces on Study Leave as authorized by respective Services HQs are
granted automatic admission subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

I. International Candidates’ admission process

The Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)

The Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) is a department of the University,
providing leadership & support for the University's efforts to internationalise the campus and the
curricula. The admissions are centralized for all the Institutes of Symbiosis International University
(SIU) and routed through SCIE. The online admission facility has made it possible for a candidate
to apply from any part of the world from the comfort of his/her home

International Student Category:

Foreign National (FN): A candidate is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if she/he is a
citizen of any country other than India and holds a foreign passport.

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): A candidate is eligible to apply as OCI if she/he is granted
with Overseas Citizenship of India and has an OCI card.

Person of Indian Origin (PIO): A candidate is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
if she/he has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
[As per the Government of India Notification dated 9th January 2015, the existing Persons of Indian
Origin card holder registered as such shall be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India card holders
(OCI).]
Non-Resident Indian (NRI): A candidate is eligible to apply as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) if
she/he is an Indian National and has appeared for the 12th examination (equivalent to the Indian
12th) or graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be
taken outside India.

An NRI candidate (graduated from a recognised university-Indian/Foreign) after having applied for
SNAP Test has the option of consideration of her/his candidature as national student or under NRI
category. In case an NRI candidate chooses to apply under NRI category, s/he will have to further
register and apply through Symbiosis Centre for International Education. Please visit
www.scie.ac.in for more details.

Important:

1) Foreign National candidate can apply through SCIE

2) Foreign National / Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)/ Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidate
exempted from the entrance test. She/he has to appear for English Proficiency Test.

To assist a candidate with her/his application to SIU a detailed stepwise procedure is available on
https://scie.ac.in/masters-programs-pg. The candidate can apply online through the user-friendly
online application facility.

For more details please visit www.scie.ac.in or write to [email protected]

Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)

Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 410 004, India
Tel: +91-20-25671905; Fax: +91-20-25659209
Email: [email protected]
Website: scie.ac.in
 SECTION 2

SNAP Entrance Test

A. SNAP Test 2023 Structure
Nature of Question Paper / Topics and Marks Allotted

Section Questions Marks Per Total Marks

Correct
Answer
General English: Reading Comprehension, 15 1 15
Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 1 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data 20 1 20
Sufficiency
Total 60 60

✓ Please note that the SNAP Test 2023 will be a computer-based test.
✓ SNAP Test duration is of 60 minutes.
✓ Date: 10 December 2023 (Sunday)
✓ Date: 17 December 2023 (Sunday)
✓ Date: 22 December 2023 (Friday)
✓ SNAP TEST 2023 timing’s will be available on the Admit Card
✓ SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has four responses. The candidate should choose
an appropriate response.

✓ Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.

✓ Utmost care is taken to prepare an error free question paper. However, if an error is detected in
the question paper, the Scrutiny Committee shall take an appropriate decision after the
examination, which shall be final.
✓ A candidate can appear for upto three tests for SNAP. If a candidate appears for more than one
test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will be no
normalization. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered
to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question
papers. Normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any
specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure normalisation of the spread of questions across
sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all
three tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.

✓ Any malpractice / use of unfair means will lead to your disqualification from the admission
process of SIU. Instances of any incorrect information or process violation detected at any stage
of the selection process will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate from the
selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear for SNAP in the future. If such
instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected in subsequent
years, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.

B. Important Instructions regarding Admit Card

1. SNAP Test Admit Card should be printed from the SNAP website [snaptest.org] Admit Card
will be available from December 04, 2023 (Monday) for SNAP Test 1, December 09, 2023
(Saturday) for SNAP Test 02 and SNAP Test 03.

2. Please ensure that your latest passport size, colour photograph is pasted on the Admit Card at
the place provided for before appearing for the test (Your photograph should not be more than
three months old).

3. Admit Card along with Original Photo Identity proof should be carried to the Test Centre at the
time of the test. An acceptable photo identity is any one of the following:

• Passport.
• Driving license.
• Voter ID Card.
• Pan Card
• AADHAR Card (UID)

Note: Soft copy of identity proof will not be accepted.

4. An authorized person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the Original photo
ID on the day of the test. Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further admission
processes (GE-PI).

5. The candidate should note that an authenticated Admit Card is an important document without
which the s/he will not be permitted to appear for further selection processes of SIU. If the
Authenticated Admit card is lost, a duplicate Admit Card will not be issued. It should be retained
till the admission process is over.

6. No change in name, date of birth, category, test city and test date requests will be
entertained once a candidate has paid her/his SNAP Test 2023 registration fee.

7. The candidate is advised to locate allocated test center at least a day in advance to avoid any
issue on the day of the test.

8. Travel and staying (if applicable) arrangements will need to be done by the candidate.

C. Important guidelines regarding SNAP Test 2023

1. The candidate is required to report at the Test Centre two hours prior to the start of the test to
undergo security process as well as admit card and ID proof verification.

2. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the test centre premises after the start of the test.

3. Duration of the test is 60 minutes. (excluding Differently Abled candidates, compensatory

time is 20 minutes per hour).

4. Cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in
calculators/memory or any electronic gadgets, including smart devices of kind, will not be
allowed in the test hall.

5. The Test Invigilator will check your Admit Card and Original ID proof and authenticate the
same.
6. The candidate may attempt any section in any order.

7. Candidates have to be seated in the test hall for the entire duration of the test.

8. The candidate found using any unfair means will forfeit her/his chance of being
considered for admission and will be debarred from receiving SNAP Test scores.

9. The scores published by the SIU shall be final and shall not be subject to any appeal or
revaluation.

10. A Differently Abled category candidate is requested to contact SIU with scanned copies of
her/his Medical Certificate for ascertaining percentage of the disability. (email:
[email protected]). The candidate failing to do this will be considered under the Open
Category.

SECTION 3
 Shortlisting and Selection Process

Shortlisting for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI):

A candidate will be shortlisted for further admission process (GE-PI) based on her/his overall SNAP
Percentile. Please check the respective Institute website for information and dates of GE-PI.

The further admission process is conducted separately for each programme by each Institute. The cut-
off for shortlisting is also calculated separately for each programme. Based on her/his overall SNAP
percentile, a particular candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme. In such a scenario
the candidate is expected to participate in the GE-PI for each programme separately.

**Disclaimer:

It is mandatory to attend all components/tests of GE-PI to be eligible for admission to any PG

programme. Only the candidate who attends all components/tests of the selection process (GE-PI)
shall be considered as eligible for the generation of merit /wait/reject list. The candidate who remains
absent for any one of the components/tests will be considered as ineligible for the selection process
of any of the MBA programmes of SIU.
 SECTION 4
Merit List Declaration and Admission
Merit list will be based on the following parameters:

SNAP Score (out of 60, Personal Interaction

Group Exercise (GE) Total
scaled down to 50 marks) (PI)
50 10 40 100

Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of the respective
Institutes. Wait list movement will depend upon the vacant seats available.

Please note that this admission is provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before
the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective programme(s) and in
accordance with the rules of the SIU.

The candidate is urged to note that no donation or capitation fee is required to be paid for
admission to any programme offered by any Institute of SIU. The candidate is cautioned against
falling prey to any such assurance / offer by any individual or outside agency.
Process Flow for SNAP Test 2023 Process