Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP 2008)

About SNAP 2008

The Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission processes of postgraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University.

It is a mandatory written test for admission into any postgraduate programme offered by postgraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University [SIU]. SNAP Score will remain valid for admission to all Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International University by different Institutes for the academic year 2009-2010.

SNAP 2008 Eligibility

A graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at graduation level. Candidates passing degree examination by part time / distance learning / correspondence / open school / externally or in one sitting are not eligible. Final year appearing students can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at qualifying examination.

SNAP 2008 Important Dates

Last Date for Registration Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Payment Closes on Saturday, November 29, 2008
SNAP Test 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008
Time – 2 pm to 4 pm.
Announcement of Result Saturday, January 10, 2009

SNAP 2008 Application Procedure

Step 1. Register for SNAP Test at www.snaptest.org. This will generate your SNAP ID. For different modes of payment different ‘Payment Advice’ formats are created. Choose a payment mode and print a ‘Payment Advice’ form online.


Step 2. Fee of appearing in the entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis Test Secretariat is Rs. 1000/-. Please note that this fees is non refundable and no claims for refund will be entertained on any account whatsoever.

Payment of SNAP fee can be made in either of the following mode.

Cash

  • You may pay cash only at an Axis Bank branch. Print ‘Axis Bank Challan’ which is in 3 parts. Pay Rs. 1000/- in cash at any Axis Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two stamped parts of the ‘Axis Bank Challan’ to you. The ‘Student copy’ is your receipt.
     
  • Candidates should send the cash deposit challan [Symbiosis Copy]

Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 411042
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Telefax: 020-39116228


Demand Draft

  • Get a demand draft for Rs. 1000/- from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.
     
  • Candidates desiring to pay the fees by Demand Draft should send the demand draft and payment advice form to:

Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 411042
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Telefax: 020-39116228

Online Payment Through Credit Card

  • You may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online. Follow the instructions on the website.
     
  • The SNAP website [www.snap-test.org] has the facility for online purchase of prospectus and application form for some institutes under Symbiosis International University.
     
  • Online sale of prospectus will continue only up to January 9th 2009. Thereafter the candidates are requested to contact the Institute directly. Prospectus may be purchased online for the following institutes.

    Pune : SIBM, SIMC, SIIB, SCMHRD, SITM, SCIT, SIG, SIHS
    Nashik : SIOM
    Bangalore : SIBM


Step 3. Admit Card will be available online from 7th December till 21st December 2008 online. It should be printed from the website. Ensure the following.

  • Print the Admit Card online
     
  • Paste your own photograph on the printed Admit Card.
     
  • Bring the Admit card with the pasted photograph to the Test Center in addition to a photo-identity card. An acceptable photo identity is any one of :
    (i) Passport (ii) Driving license (iii) College / Institute identity card (iv) Credit card with photograph (v) PAN Card
     
  • At the time of the written test, it is mandatory to produce the photo identity as described here. Symbiosis Authorized Person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the photo-id.
     
  • Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further selection processes of individual Institutes

SNAP 2008 Test Pattern

Sl. No Section Total Marks
1 General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 40
2 Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 40
3 General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario 40
4 Analytical & Logical Reasoning 60
  Total 180

Test Cities

Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Banglore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Patna, Pune, Surat, Vashi, Visakhapatanam.

Contact Details

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (Post Graduate),
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Lavale Village,
Mulshi Tehsil,
Pune-411042
Telephone: (020) 39116100
Website: www.simc.edu, www.snaptest.org, www.siu.edu.in

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