SNAP 2026 registration closes on Wednesday, November 25, and the three tests fall on December 13, 19 and 26. That gives you three weeks to register and three chances to score, and it raises one practical question: which attempt should you actually choose?
Register, pay and download admit cards only on the official site: snaptest.org. The dates in this guide come from the official SNAP important dates page , which also notes that schedules and format may change. Recheck before you book your plans.
SNAP 2026 registration: deadline, fee and eligibility
Registration and fee payment both close on November 25. The SNAP 2026 fee is Rs 2,550 per test, plus Rs 1,000 for each program you apply to, with taxes extra. Both fees are non-refundable. Because you pay per test, three attempts cost Rs 7,650 before program fees and taxes.
For eligibility, Careers360 reports a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates), and final-year students can apply. Confirm the current rule on the SNAP site before you pay.
SNAP exam date: the three attempts
You can take SNAP up to three times, and only your best score counts. You do not have to take all three. Here is a simple way to choose.
● Steady mocks at your target score: one attempt may be enough. Pick the date that gives you the most prep time without leaving you no fallback.
● Mocks that swing from test to test: plan two attempts. Use SNAP 01 as a benchmark, then spend the days before SNAP 02 fixing the errors it exposes.
● Poor time management or heavy negative marking: plan two or three attempts, but only if you change something between them.
Two cautions. The gaps are short: six days between SNAP 01 and SNAP 02, and seven between SNAP 02 and SNAP 03. That is enough to fix habits, not to learn new topics. And do not make December 26 your only SNAP exam date. If something goes wrong that day, you have no second chance before the January 12 results.
CAT is on November 29, so SNAP 01 sits two weeks after it. If you are sitting CAT, give yourself a few days off, then use the rest of that fortnight on SNAP-specific mocks.
SNAP pattern: sections, marks and negative marking
The SNAP pattern for 2026 is 60 objective questions for 60 marks, each with four options. The official split is General English 10, Analytical and Logical Reasoning 20, Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency 20, and Ethics, Morality and Values 10. Each wrong answer costs 25% of a mark.
The full test structure is on the official SNAP syllabus page. Collegedunia reports no sectional time limits, so you set your own pace.
A paper of 60 questions in 60 minutes averages one minute per question. A common approach is to bank the English and Ethics questions first, since they are 20 of the 60 marks, then spend the bulk of your time on reasoning and quant. That is a suggestion, not an official rule.
On guessing, the arithmetic is simple. A blind guess among four options has an expected value of about +0.06 marks, so it barely helps. If you can eliminate one option, the expected value rises to about +0.17. Guess only when you have narrowed it down.
How to pick your date using mocks
Before you pay for a second or third test, run a short check. Take your last three full 60-minute mocks and note three numbers for each: total score, accuracy and questions attempted. If the scores sit close together and near your target, a single attempt is a reasonable bet. If one mock is far above the others, your real level is probably nearer the lower ones, so plan a second attempt. If accuracy is low because of negative marking, fix your guessing rule first, then book.
Then work backward from the date. With two weeks or more, you can alternate a mock day with an analysis day, the same rhythm that works for CAT. With a week or less, spend your time on error review, not new topics. This is a suggested routine, not an official one.
Finally, count the cost. Every extra test is Rs 2,550 plus taxes. A third attempt is worth paying for only if the second told you something specific to fix.
Does FIIB accept SNAP?
FIIB accepts a SNAP score only alongside another AICTE-approved entrance test score. SNAP alone is not enough for admission to FIIB. If FIIB is on your list, pair SNAP with a score from CAT, XAT, CMAT or another approved test.
Explore the FIIB PGDM program and PGDM-FM .
Your plan for the next three weeks
Complete your SNAP 2026 registration and select your preferred exam attempts before the November 25 deadline. Plan your preparation around the December 13, 19 and 26 test dates to maximize your score and meet Symbiosis MBA admission timelines. Which institutes and programs you register for decides where your score goes, and each institute sets its own later steps, so read their pages before you choose.
COMPARISON TABLE
SNAP 2026 key dates and the three attempts.
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment close | Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Official deadline |
| SNAP 01 admit card | Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Test timings come with the admit card |
| SNAP 01 test | Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Benchmark attempt; 14 days after CAT |
| SNAP 02 admit card | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | |
| SNAP 02 test | Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Repair attempt; 6 days after SNAP 01 |
| SNAP 03 admit card | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | |
| SNAP 03 test | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Last chance; 7 days after SNAP 02 |
| Result | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Scheduled |
Source: snaptest.org important dates. Schedule may change; confirm on the official site.
FAQs
What is the SNAP exam date for 2026?
SNAP 2026 has three computer-based tests: SNAP 01 on Sunday, December 13, SNAP 02 on Saturday, December 19, and SNAP 03 on Saturday, December 26, 2026. Each test lasts 60 minutes. Results are scheduled for January 12, 2027.
What is the last date for SNAP 2026 registration?
Registration and fee payment close on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, per the official SNAP site. Late registration is not allowed by SIU, according to Collegedunia, so do not leave it to the last day.
What is the SNAP pattern for 2026?
SNAP 2026 has 60 objective questions for 60 marks in 60 minutes: General English 10, Analytical and Logical Reasoning 20, Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency 20, and Ethics, Morality and Values 10. Each wrong answer costs 25% of a mark.
How many times can I take SNAP, and does the best score count?
You can take SNAP up to three times, and only your best score counts, with no normalization, per snaptest.org. You are not required to take all three. The fee is charged per test.
Which SNAP attempt should I choose?
If your recent mocks are steady and at your target, one attempt can be enough. If they swing, plan two. Treat SNAP 01 as a benchmark and SNAP 02 as the repair attempt. Avoid making December 26 your only attempt, because it leaves no fallback.
How much does SNAP 2026 cost?
The SNAP 2026 fee is Rs 2,550 per test plus Rs 1,000 per program, with taxes extra and no refunds, per snaptest.org. Three tests would cost Rs 7,650 before program fees and taxes.
Does FIIB accept SNAP?
FIIB accepts a SNAP score only alongside another AICTE-approved entrance test score. SNAP alone is not enough for FIIB admission, so pair it with a score from CAT, XAT, CMAT or another approved test and check FIIB’s admissions page.
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