SNAP 2022 Selection Process is going to begin in the 3rd week of January 2023 as SNAP 2022 Result is going to be released on January 10, 2023. All 16 Symbiosis Institutes will release their SNAP 2022 Cut offs. SNAP 2022 Selection Process is going to include GE-PI-WAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Aptitude Test) rounds and preparation of the final merit list.
- There is no sectional cut off for admission through SNAP exam. So, candidates who clear the overall cut offs will be called for the GE-PI-WAT rounds. Check SNAP 2022 Cutoff
- Top SNAP Score Accepting Colleges like SIBM Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIBM Hyderabad, SIIB Pune, etc., will release their MBA admission schedule 2023-25. SIBM Pune will likely release SNAP GE-PI WAT shortlist in January 2023, and the phase 1 selection round is going to be conducted after that.
- The Final Merit List is going to be prepared on the basis of various parameters- SNAP 2022 Score (50% weightage), GE (10%), WAT (10%), and PI (30%).
SNAP 2022 Selection Process for: Important Dates for Symbiosis Institutes
| Symbiosis Institute | Last Date of Online Registration | Release of GE-PI-WAT Shortlist | GE-PI-WAT Rounds Begin | Declaration of Final Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIBM Bengaluru | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIBM Hyderabad | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIDTM Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SCMHRD Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIOM Nashik | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIIB Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SCIT Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SIMC Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| SSBF Pune | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
SNAP 2022 Selection Process
SNAP Selection process includes multiple stages- registration for MBA admission, declaration of SNAP 2022 Cut off, Release of shortlist for GE-PI-WAT rounds, the conduct of GE-PI-WAT rounds, and release of final merit list of selected candidates.
- Registration on the official website of the Institute: Candidates need to register on the official website of the respective institute to apply for MBA admission 2022. Applying for admission does not guarantee a shortlist for further rounds of selection.
- GE-PI-WAT Shortlist based on SNAP 2022 Cut off: All 16 Symbiosis Institutes is going to release their cut off percentile based on which candidates is going to be shortlisted for GE-PI-WAT rounds.
- GE-PI-WAT Rounds: Candidates shortlisted in the above step is going to be called for GE (Candidates divided into groups of 7-8 to discuss a given topic), PI (Candidates are interviewed by a panel of experts), WAT (Candidates are given a topic for essay writing).
- Final Merit List: The institute is going to prepare the final merit list based on SNAP 2022 scores and GE-PI-WAT scores. Candidates who fail to appear in any SNAP selection round is going to not be selected for MBA admission.
SNAP 2022 Admission Process: Points to Remember
- It is mandatory to attend all components/tests of GE-PIWAT to be eligible for admission to any PG programs.
- Only candidates who attend all components/tests of the selection process shall be considered eligible for the generation of the merit list.
- Candidates who remain absent for any one of the components/tests is going to be considered ineligible for the selection process of any MBA programs of SIU.
SNAP 2022 Cut off
Only those candidates who clear the overall SNAP 2022 cut offs is going to be eligible to participate in the further rounds of SNAP admission process. SNAP 2022 Cut off is going to be released soon by all the institutes. Until then, you can refer to previous year SNAP cut offs for your reference:
| Institute | SNAP Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 98.5 |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 96 |
| SIIB, Pune | 93 |
| SIBM, Bangalore | 90 |
| SIOM, Nashik | 87 |
| SICSR, Pune | 82 |
| SITM, Pune | 83 |
| SIMS, Pune | 77 |
| SCIT, Pune | 76 |
| SSMC, Bangalore | 75 |
| SIMC, Pune | 73 |
| SSBF, Pune | 60 |
| SIHS, Pune | 58 |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 58 |
| SSSS, Pune | 55 |
SNAP 2022 Selection Process: Group Exercise (GE)
After the conclusion of SNAP 2022, aspirants obtaining the minimum cutoff marks are called for the GE round.
- It’s a process to screen the aspirants on the basis of their focus, communication, and leadership skills.
- In this round, a topic is allocated to a group of aspirants to discuss for 15-20 minutes.
- Candidates get five minutes to go through the case study and 15 minutes to discuss and reach a consensus. On the basis of GE, aspirants are allowed to attend the PI round.
SNAP GE Experience
- The process begins by dividing aspirants into groups of 7-8 people and assigning each group to a group coordinator.
- Following that, aspirants are shown a video clip for the first GE exercise.
- Discussion is allowed on this topic for 7 minutes (Allotted time).
- After that, there is a break for 2 minutes and then the second GE starts.
Why is SNAP GE Conducted?
Group Exercises are meant to serve numerous purposes. These are:
- Test the candidate’s ability to work in a group
- Test the candidate's ability to communicate and plan with fellow teammates
- Analyze the potential of the candidate in real life managerial situations
- Assess the candidates for their leadership skills
- Test the candidate's ability to stay positive and make the right decisions under pressure
SNAP 2022 Selection Process: Personal Interaction (PI)
- The PI round is conducted to assess the candidate’s interpersonal skills, confidence, general awareness, and personality.
- The interviewer may also ask questions based on details filled in the Annexure forms or any other information based on candidates’ academic qualifications.
SNAP 2022 Selection Procedure: Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Written Ability Test is an essay writing test.
- It tests an aspirant’s writing skills for consistency and clarity of thought.
- All aspirants have to write a short essay on a particular topic or case study within 25 minutes.
SNAP 2022 Selection Process: Final Merit List
- The final merit list is going to release by each participating college in March/ April 2022. It is going to contain the names of all selected candidates.
- Category-wise cut off for Merit List and Waitlist is going to also be displayed on the website of the respective institutes.
- The release of the waiting list is going to depend on the availability of seats at the respective SNAP institute.
- It is going to be prepared on the basis of marks scored in SNAP and GE/PIWAT rounds.
- The admission is going to be provisional and final admission is going to be subject to payment of fees on or before the due date and the fulfillment of eligibility conditions of the respective program(s).
Tabulated below is the weightage of marks given to all stages of SNAP Selection Procedure while preparing the merit list:
| SNAP Score | Group Exercise (GE) | Personal Interaction (PI) | Writing Ability Test (WAT) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 100 |
SNAP 2022 Selection Process: Courses and Seat Intake
SNAP Selection Process FAQs
Ques: Apart from registering for SNAP, do I need to separately apply to B-school programs?
Ans: Yes, apart from registering for SNAP exam, you need to separately apply on the official website of the B-school for MBA admission. The last date for registration for all Symbiosis institutes is given in the article above.
Ques: What is the starting date of the SNAP 2022 selection process?
Ans: SNAP selection process is going to start in February 2022 with the release of the first shortlist for GE-PI-WAT rounds. Each institute has a different schedule for conducting the GE-PI-WAT rounds. GE-PI-WAT rounds is going to be conducted from February 2023 to March 2023.
Ques: How many seats are being offered by SIBM Pune for MBA admission 2022?
Ans: SIBM Pune is going to offer 220 seats for admission to its MBA program based on SNAP 2022 score.
Ques: How many stages are there in SNAP 2022 Selection Process?
Ans: Mainly there are 4 stages in SNAP 2022 selection process:
- Appearing for SNAP 2022 exam
- Declaration of SNAP Result and Cut off by each institute.
- GE-PI-WAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Aptitude Test) rounds of selection.
- Release of Final Merit List and payment of admission fee.
Ques. is going to every participating institute release a separate SNAP Cut off list?
Ans. Yes, all 16 Symbiosis institutes is going to release separate cut off lists. SIU is going to not release a combined cut off list for SNAP 2022 admission.
Ques: On what basis is going to SNAP 2022 final merit list be prepared?
Ans: SNAP Final Merit List is going to be prepared on the basis of SNAP 2022 score, and performance in GE, PI, and WAT rounds of SNAP selection process.
Ques: Who is going to release SNAP merit list?
Ans: Every Symbiosis Institute is going to release its SNAP merit list on the basis of marks scored by the candidates in SNAP 2022 and GE/PI/WAT rounds.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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