SNAP exam does not have sectional cut off unlike other MBA exams like CAT, NMAT, and XAT. Candidates need to clear only the overall SNAP cut off to be eligible for the selection process. Read the article to get insights on the expected SNAP 2022 Cut off and previous year cut offs.
SNAP Cut off 2022: Check Expected & Previous Year Cut offs 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 9, 2023
Does SNAP exam have sectional cut off?
SNAP Cut off 2022 is the minimum percentile score required for admission to all 16 Symbiosis institutes and other SNAP score accepting colleges. With the release of SNAP 2022 result on January 10, 2023, all Symbiosis institutes will start releasing their SNAP 2022 Cut off. Based on the previous year’s analysis, SNAP Cut off 2022 for SIBM Pune is expected to be in the range of 97-99 percentile, while for SCMHRD Pune, it is expected to be 96+ percentile. Candidates with SNAP 2022 cut off between 80 to 90 will be able to seek admission in SIOM Nashik, SICSR Pune, and SITM Pune. Check SNAP 2022 College Predictor
SNAP Cut off 2022
SNAP Cut off 2022 (Expected)
| Institute | Expected SNAP 2022 Cut off Percentile |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 97-99 |
| SCMHRD | 95-97 |
| SIBM, Bengaluru | 90 |
| SIOM, Nashik | 85-87 |
| SCIT | 90-94 |
| SICSR | 82-84 |
| SIMC | 73 |
| SSBF | 60 |
| SITM | 83 |
| SIIB, Pune | 93+ |
SNAP 2022 Cut off Score (Expected)
SNAP 2022 exam will be conducted on 3 dates- Dec 10, 18, and 23, 2022. Based on the analysis of previous years, we have curated the expected SNAP Cut off score for MBA admission 2023.
| SNAP Exam | Raw Score for 98+ percentile | Raw Score for 95+ percentile | Raw Score for 90+ percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 | 41-44 | 36-39 | 32-35 |
| Jan 8 | 40-43 | 34-37 | 30-34 |
| Jan 16 | 42-44 | 35-39 | 31-35 |
It must be noted that there is no sectional cut off in SNAP. Hence, candidates who clear the overall SNAP cut off will be called for participating in further rounds of SNAP Selection Process- Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). SNAP Colleges like SIMS Pune, SCIT Pune, SSMC Bangalore, and SIMC Pune accept SNAP cutoff percentile in the range of 70-80. SNAP Cut off depends on various factors like the total number of aspirants, SNAP exam difficulty level, and the number of available seats in each institute/ program. SNAP 2022 exam is scheduled for Dec 10, Dec 18, and Dec 23, 2022. Check SNAP Exam Analysis
MBA Admission Schedule 2023-25
SNAP 2022 Cut off: MBA Admission Schedule 2023-25 for Top Colleges
| Symbiosis Institute | Release of GE-PI-WAT Shortlist | GE-PI-WAT Rounds Begin | Declaration of Final Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | February 2023 |
| March 2023 |
| SIBM Bengaluru | February 2023 |
| April 2023 |
| SCMHRD Pune | February 2023 |
| March 2023 |
| SIBM Hyderabad | February 2023 |
| March 2023 |
| SIIB Pune | February 2023 |
| March 2023 |
Program-wise SNAP Cut off
Program & Category-wise SNAP 2022 Cut off for Top Colleges (Expected)
Based on the analysis of previous years’ cut offs, given below are the program-wise and category-wise expected SNAP cut offs for top colleges of Pune- SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SITM, SIMC, and SCIT.
SNAP Cut off for SIBM Pune
| Programs | General | SC | ST | DA | KM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 98 | 65 | 24 | 33 | 89 |
| HRD | 98 | 65 | 24 | 33 | 89 |
| Marketing | 98 | 65 | 24 | 33 | 89 |
| Operations Management | 98 | 65 | 24 | 33 | 89 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 66 | 44 | 17 | 22 | 60 |
SNAP Cut off for SCMHRD Pune
| Category | Cut off |
|---|---|
| General | 97 |
| Scheduled Caste | 80 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 50 |
| DA | 51 |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 83 |
SNAP Cut off for SIIB Pune
| Programs | General | SC | ST | DA | KM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Agri-Business | 78 | 52 | 19 | 26 | 71 |
| MBA Energy & Environment | 70.2 | 47 | 17 | 23 | 66 |
| MBA International Business | 87 | 58 | 21 | 29 | 79 |
SNAP Cut off for SITM, Pune
| Programs | General | SC | ST | DA | KM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 72 | 48 | 18 | 24 | 66 |
| Marketing | 76 | 51 | 19 | 26 | 70 |
| Systems Management | 68.5 | 46 | 17 | 23 | 63 |
| Telecom Management | 65 | 44 | 16 | 22 | 60 |
SNAP Cut off for SIMC Pune
| Programs | General | SC | ST | DA | KM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Management | 49 | 33 | 12 | 14 | 41 |
| Media Management | 51 | 34 | 12 | 15 | 43 |
| Public Relations | 53 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 45 |
| Advertising & Creative Management | 48 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 44 |
SNAP Cut off for SCIT Pune
| Category | SNAP Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 30 |
| SC | 20 |
| ST | 7 |
| DA | 10 |
| KM | 27 |
SNAP 2022 Cutoff-wise List of Colleges
Based on the analysis of previous years’ SNAP cut offs 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, we have provided below the list of colleges with cut offs above 90, 80, 70, and 60 percentiles respectively. It has been seen that the cut off for these top colleges usually remains in these given ranges every year.
Colleges with SNAP Cut off above 90 percentile
| SNAP College | SNAP Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 97+ |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 95+ |
| SIIB, Pune | 90+ |
| SIBM, Bengaluru | 90+ |
Colleges with SNAP Cut off above 80 percentile
| SNAP College | SNAP Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| SIOM, Nashik | 85+ |
| SICSR, Pune | 82+ |
| SITM, Pune | 80+ |
Colleges with SNAP Cut off above 70 percentile
| SNAP College | SNAP Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| SIMS, Pune | 75+ |
| SIMC, Pune | 75+ |
| SCIT, Pune | 70+ |
| SSMC, Bengaluru | 70+ |
Colleges with SNAP Cut off above 60 percentile
| SNAP College | SNAP Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| SIHS, Pune | 63+ |
| SSBF, Pune | 60+ |
| SSSS, Pune | 60+ |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 60+ |
SNAP Cut off 2021
SNAP Cut off 2021
| Institute | SNAP cut off |
|---|---|
| SIOM, Nashik | 85 |
| SICSR, Pune | 80 |
| SITM, Pune | 81 |
| SIMS, Pune | 75 |
| SIMC, Pune | 70 |
| SCIT, Pune | 74 |
| SIHS, Pune | 55 |
| SSMC, Bengaluru | 72 |
| SSBF, Pune | 58 |
| SSSS, Pune | 50 |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 55 |
SNAP Cut off 2020
SNAP Cut off 2020
| Institute | SNAP 2020 cut off (%ile) |
|---|---|
| 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 2019 Cut off
People Also Ask
Ques. What is considered a good score in SNAP 2021 to secure a seat in SIBM Pune?
Ans. Based on the analysis of previous years’ data, it has been observed that the cut off score of SIBM Pune is the highest. So, a score of 44-50 is 98+ percentile and this score is enough to get into SIBM Pune & other campuses and other top colleges including SCMHRD, SIIB Pune, SIOM Nashik, and more.
Ques. Is it easy to crack SNAP 2022?
Ans. SNAP exam is considered to be of moderate difficulty. The QA and DI sections are more difficult than General English & Logical Reasoning sections. But the good part is that there is no sectional cut off. Usually, the cut offs for SIBM, SCMHRD, and SIIB are on the higher side at 95+ percentile or 44+ marks. However, for other colleges like SITM, SCIT, SIMS, and others, the cut off is expected in the range of 70-80 percentile or 25+ marks.
Ques. How is SNAP Cut off calculated?
Ans. SNAP Cut off is calculated by SIU affiliated colleges on the basis of various factors. The major factors considered are the number of seats available, the number of candidates who appear for the exam, SNAP scores, and previous year SNAP cut offs of the respective institutes.
Ques. What are the expected SNAP Cut off Marks for 2023-25 admissions?
Ans. SNAP Cut off marks 2022 are expected to be 44+ for SIBM Pune, 40+ for SCMHRD & SIBM Bengaluru, 30-40 for SIIB, SCIT, SIOM Nashik, and between 25-30 for other colleges including SITM Pune, SIMS Pune, and SIHS Pune.
Ques. How many SNAP marks are needed to get a 98+ percentile?
Ans. Based on SNAP marks vs percentile analysis of previous years, it can be said that a score of 44+ would be sufficient to get a 98+ percentile for MBA/ PGDM admission in SNAP score accepting colleges including SIBM Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIIB Pune, and SCMHRD Pune.
SNAP Cut off 2019
| Institute | SNAP Cut off (%ile) |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 96 |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 95 |
| SIIB, Pune | 92 |
| SIBM, Bangalore | 88 |
| SIOM, Nashik | 85 |
| SICSR, Pune | 80 |
| SITM, Pune | 81 |
| SIMS, Pune | 75 |
| SIMC, Pune | 70 |
| SCIT, Pune | 74 |
| SIHS, Pune | 55 |
| SSMC, Pune | 72 |
| SSBF, Pune | 58 |
| SSSS, Pune | 50 |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 55 |
SNAP Cut off 2019 for SSBF Pune
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 69 |
| SC | 46 |
| ST | 17 |
| DA | 23 |
| KM | 63 |
SNAP Cut off 2019 for SIOM, Nasik
| Category | Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 65 |
| SC | 10 |
| ST | 4 |
| DA | 5 |
| KM | 14 |
SNAP Cut off 2019 for SICSR, Pune
| Category | Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 55 |
| SC | 37 |
| ST | 13 |
| DA | 18 |
| KM | 50 |
SNAP 2018 Cut off
SNAP Cut off 2018
| SNAP Institutes | SNAP cut off 2018 |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 96 |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 95 |
| SIIB, Pune | 92 |
| SIBM, Bengaluru | 88 |
| SIOM, Nashik | 85 |
| SICSR, Pune | 80 |
| SITM, Pune | 81 |
| SIMS, Pune | 75 |
| SIMC, Pune | 70 |
| SCIT, Pune | 74 |
| SIHS, Pune | 55 |
| SSMC, Bengaluru | 72 |
| SSBF, Pune | 58 |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 55 |
| SSSS, Pune | 50 |
SNAP Cut off 2017
| SNAP Institutes | SNAP cut off 2017 |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 98 |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 97.13 |
| SIIB, Pune | 93 |
| SIBM, Bengaluru | 90 |
| SIOM, Nashik | 87.1 |
| SICSR, Pune | 82 |
| SITM, Pune | 83 |
| SIMS, Pune | 76 |
| SIMC, Pune | 72 |
| SCIT, Pune | 75 |
| SIHS, Pune | 60 |
| SSMC, Bengaluru | 74 |
| SSBF, Pune | 65 |
| SIBM, Hyderabad | 60 |
| SSSS, Pune | 55 |
SNAP Score vs Percentile
SNAP Marks Vs Percentile 2022
Based on the analysis of SNAP Cut off Marks vs Percentile 2021, given below is the expected SNAP Score vs Percentile for the upcoming session.
| SNAP Marks vs Percentile | |
|---|---|
| SNAP Marks | SNAP Percentile |
| 44+ | 99+ |
| 40+ | 98+ |
| 36+ | 96+ |
| 34+ | 93+ |
| 32+ | 90+ |
| 29+ | 85+ |
| 26+ | 80 |
Factors Affecting SNAP Cut off 2022
SNAP Cut off is determined by the respective participating institutions after taking into account a bunch of factors. Major factors that will be taken into account are:
- Difficulty level of the exams held on all 3 dates- Dec 10, 18, and 23, 2022.
- Number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
- Number of seats available at the respective institute.
- Previous year cut off for MBA admissions through SNAP
SNAP 2021 Selection Process
SNAP 2022 Selection Process
Candidates clearing SNAP cut off 2022 will be eligible to participate in the selection process for admission to MBA courses offered by all 15 Symbiosis institutes. The selection process for SNAP 2022 will include Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The selection process is expected to begin after the release of the cut offs in January/ February 2023.
- Take SNAP 2022 Exam: Firstly, candidates need to appear for SNAP exam. This year, SNAP exam dates are Dec 10, 2022, Dec 18, and Dec 23, 2022.
- Release of SNAP Cut off 2022: After the declaration of SNAP results, the respective participating colleges will release their SNAP cut offs. Candidates who score above the minimum cut offs will be eligible to take part in the further rounds of selection.
- Group Exercise: SNAP Group Exercise (GE) is conducted in 2 parts- puzzle-solving and group discussion. In the first round, candidates have to work in teams to solve the given puzzle/ case. This round is designed to check the team spirit and coordination skills of the candidate. The next round will be Group Discussion. In this round, the candidates will be divided into groups of 5-6 and a topic will be given for discussion. Candidates will be judged on their leadership, debating, and convincing skills.
- Written Ability Test: SNAP Written Ability Test (WAT) will test a candidate’s writing and interpretative skills. In this round, a topic will be provided for essay writing. Candidates must ensure that their essay is well-structured and includes some practical examples to increase their score.
- Personal Interview: SNAP Personal Interview (PI) round is mainly conducted to analyze the candidate’s personality, his/ her confidence, communication skills, and knowledge of important current affairs. The candidate will be interviewed by a panel of experts and the members of the selection committee of the college.
- SNAP 2022 Final Merit List: The final merit list will be released after taking into account the following parameters:
| Sections | Total Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Excercise | 10 |
| Personal Interaction | 30 |
| Writing Ability Test | 10 |
| SNAP score (scaled down) | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
SNAP Seat Matrix
SNAP 2022 Seat Matrix
| Symbiosis Institute | Programs Offered | MBA Fees (in lakhs) | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) | MBA MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) | 23.32 | 220 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR, Pune) | MBA (Information Technology) | 8.50 | 180 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD, Pune) | MBA MBA (Infrastructure Management) MBA (Business Analytics) | 22.57 | 220 |
| Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB, Pune) | MBA (International Business) MBA (Agri-Business) MBA (Energy & Environment) | 17.18 | 200 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM, Pune) | MBA (Telecom Management) | 12.50 | 120 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS, Pune) | MBA | 8.50 | 300 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC, Pune) | MBA (Communication Management) | 10.70 | 120 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik (SIOM, Nashik) | MBA (Operations Management) | 13.40 | 120 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT, Pune) | MBA (Information Technology Business Management) MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics) | 12.00 | 180 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS, Pune) | MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) | 9.40 | 77 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru) | MBA | 16.20 | 150 |
| Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) | MBA (Communication Management) | 9.70 | 80 |
| Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF, Pune) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management) | MBA (Banking and Finance) | 13.60 | 50 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) | MBA | 13.20 | 120 |
| Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS, Pune) | MBA (Sports Management) | 8.00 | 120 |
SNAP Cut off FAQs
SNAP Cut off 2022 FAQs
Ques: Does SNAP have sectional cut off?
Ans: No, there is no sectional cut off in SNAP. Hence, candidates need to clear only the overall cut off to be eligible for participating in GD/ PI/ WAT rounds. This makes this exam much easier to crack than NMAT/ CAT/ XAT exams where sectional cut off is also equally important.
Ques: How much score do I need to get 99+ percentile in SNAP?
Ans: Based on the score vs percentile analysis of the previous year's exam, a score of 44+ would be needed to get 99+ percentile in SNAP 2022 exam.
Ques: When will SNAP 2022 cut off be released?
Ans: SNAP 2022 cut off is expected to be released in January 2023 after the declaration of SNAP Result on January 10, 2023.
Ques: What is SNAP 2022 cut off for SIBM Pune?
Ans: SIBM Pune is one of the top colleges in India that accept SNAP scores for admission. The cut off for SIBM Pune is the highest among all the Symbiosis institutes. Based on previous year’s cut off analysis, the expected SNAP cut off is 98+ percentile for SIBM Pune. In 2020, SIBM SNAP cut off was 98.5 percentile.
Ques: Is SNAP Cut off different for the General & the Reserved categories? What is the expected SNAP 2022 cut off for the General category?
Ans: Yes, SNAP cut off is different for the General and reserved categories. SNAP 2022 cutoff for the general category is expected to be around 98 percentile for SIBM Pune, 97 percentile for SCMHRD Pune, and 75+ for SIIB, SITM, and SICSR Pune.
Ques: How many colleges accept SNAP scores?
Ans: There are 15 Symbiosis International University (SIU) affiliated institutes which accept SNAP scores. These colleges include SIBM Pune, SIHS, SCMHRD, SIIB, SITM, SICSR, SIBM Bengaluru.
Ques: What is the expected SNAP 2022 cut off for SCMHRD Pune?
Ans: SNAP Cut off 2022 for SCMHRD Pune is expected to be in the range of 96-97.5 based on the cut off trends of previous years. SNAP 2020 Cut off for SCMHRD was 96 percentile.
Ques. What factors are considered for determining SNAP Cut off?
Ans. There are various factors that are considered while determining SNAP Cut off. These include:
- Number of seats available at the respective institutes
- Number of candidates who appeared for the SNAP test
- Previous year SNAP Cut offs
- Difficulty level of the exam
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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