SNAP Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Category-wise Reservation

SNAP exam eligibility states that you must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum mark of 50% (45% for SC/ ST). However, it is crucial to note that the particular SNAP exam eligibility criteria may differ depending on the standards set by the 15 participating institutes. The SNAP 2025 application form has been released, and if you wish to apply for it, you are advised to follow the eligibility criteria and complete your SNAP registration.

International students can also apply with an Association of Indian Universities (AIU) certificate for the SNAP 2025. No SNAP age limit or work experience is required to appear for the exam. Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune (SIU) defines the SNAP eligibility criteria for you.

SNAP Exam Eligibility Criteria

Those taking the exam must be familiar with the SNAP Test Eligibility Criteria 2025.  The information you need is in the table below.

Particulars	Eligibility Details
Age Limit	None
Educational Criteria	3 years of a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 50% (45% for reserved candidates).
Nationality	Equivalence certificate from the AIU. All foreign degrees/qualifications need to be verified by AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any program of SIU. IELTS or IELA
Work Experience	Beneficial for the selection process

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SNAP Exam Eligibility for Specific Program

Before completing the application form, you must first review the SNAP Selection Criteria 2025 for the program to which you are applying. For example, the MBA Infrastructure Management program at SCMHRD and the MBA Operations Management program at SIOM Nashik both require an engineering degree.

SNAP Eligibility for Indian Students

Check out the SNAP eligibility criteria for Indian students.

• If you belong to the General category, you must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent.
• If you belong to the reserved group, you must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate or equivalent.
• The graduation degree can be in any educational form, but it must be from a UGC recognized university or equivalent.
• Final-year graduate students who are scheduled to take the exam or are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the SNAP exam.

SNAP Eligibility for Foreign Students

Foreign Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are all eligible to apply for SNAP 2025. The SNAP eligibility requirements for international students are listed below: 

• Candidates applying under the Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO category must first pass an English Proficiency Test.
•  Candidates can take either the IELTS or the IELA, and they must get a band score of 6 or 4.
• International applicants must provide proof of residence, a copy of their visa and passport, and, in the case of a student visa, a Bonafide Certificate and Letter of Provisional Admission from the University College/Institution while registering for SNAP.

SNAP Age Limit

There is no age limit to take the SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) exam. Regardless of age, any candidate with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university who has earned the required minimum percentage of marks is entitled to take the examination.

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Institute-wise SNAP Exam Eligibility Criteria

SNAP 2025 scores are accepted by 16 institutes. The eligibility standards for each vary depending on the course. Let us look at the detailed SNAP qualifying criteria for the top institutes.

1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- SIBM Pune Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune offers MBA and MBA Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs through SNAP. Check the table below for SIBM Pune eligibility requirements and MBA courses available.

MBA Course	SNAP Eligibility Criteria
MBA and MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)	Graduated in any stream from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent (45% for SC/ST applicants). Candidates in the last year of their bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.

1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bengaluru Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bangalore recognizes SNAP scores for admission to its MBA and MBA Business Analytics programs.  Please see the table below for SIBM Bangalore eligibility criteria and MBA courses offered:

MBA Course	SNAP Eligibility Criteria
MBA & MBA (Business Analytics)	Graduate in any stream from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45 for SC/ST applicants). Candidates in the last year of their bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.

1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- SIBM Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad, accepts SNAP scores for MBA admission. Check the table below for SIBM Hyderabad eligibility requirements and MBA courses available.

MBA Course	SNAP 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

1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- SIBM Nagpur Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Nagpur provides an MBA program through SNAP. Please see the table below for SIBM Nagpur eligibility criteria and MBA courses provided.

MBA Course	SNAP Eligibility Criteria
MBA & MBA (Food Agri & Business)	Graduate in any stream from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST applicants). Final-year graduate students are also eligible to apply.

1. Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development- SCMHRD Eligibility Criteria

Through SNAP, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development provides an MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management as well as an MBA in Business Analytics. Check out the chart below for SCMHRD Pune qualifying requirements and MBA course offerings.

MBA Course	SNAP 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 their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management)	Graduation in BE/BTech/BArch or BPlan from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST students). A minimum of 11 months' employment experience as of May 31, 2023.
MBA (Business Analytics)	Graduate in any stream from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or comparable grade (45% aggregate or similar grade for SC/ST candidates). A minimum of two years of full-time job experience following graduation.

1. Symbiosis Institute of International Business- SIIB Eligibility Criteria

Symbiosis Institute of International Business uses SNAP to provide MBA Agri Business and MBA International Business. Please see the table below for the SIIB Pune qualifying criteria and MBA courses provided.

MBA Course	SNAP Eligibility Criteria
MBA (Agri Business) & MBA (International Business)	Graduate in any stream from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates). Candidates in their last year of graduation are also able 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 their final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply

Is There Any SNAP Reservation Criteria

The SIU grants seats to individuals from various groups according to the reservation standards established by the Government of India.  The table below shows the reservation of seats for different categories at Symbiosis constituent institutes.

Student Category	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribes	7.5%
Differently Abled	3%
Kashmiri Migrants (Supernumerary)	2 seats per program
International Candidates (Supernumerary)	15%

Conclusion

In conclusion, the SNAP 2025 eligibility criteria remain inclusive, allowing graduates from any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) to apply. Final-year students are also eligible. No age limit applies, ensuring diverse participation. Meeting these criteria is essential for aspiring candidates to pursue MBA programs under SIU.