{"id":80645,"date":"2026-08-22T17:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T11:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=80645"},"modified":"2026-08-22T17:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T11:56:07","slug":"snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern Changed: New Section Added, Preparation Strategy &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SNAP exam pattern 2026 has been changed. MBA aspirants preparing to take admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) should make themselves aware of the latest SNAP exam pattern. Based on the latest SNAP 2026 notification, the exam shall have a total of 4 sections. A new section named Ethics, Morality and Value has been introduced in the test. The total exam duration, total number of questions remains unchanged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SNAP exam pattern was last revised six years ago when the exam used to be of 150 marks and 120 minutes. Candidates who will be taking SNAP 2026 must gear up and prepare themselves accordingly to excel in the examination. They must create a strategy to complete the syllabus, take mock tests to improve accuracy and clear the cutoff marks. In this blog, we have shared the detailed SNAP 2026 exam pattern, marking scheme, preparation strategy and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join iQuanta\u2019s diversified student community for free and prepare with other 4.1L+ peers. Get access to 24*7 doubt-solving, mentorship, free webinars, etc., all at one single platform<\/mark><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/li.iquanta.in\/3FagB\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER.png 640w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER-150x40.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2026_Exam_Pattern_Highlights\" >SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2026_Important_Dates\" >SNAP 2026: Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_Exam_Pattern_2026_Revised\" >SNAP Exam Pattern 2026 Revised&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2025_vs_SNAP_2026_Exam_Pattern_What_Changes_Have_Been_Made\" >SNAP 2025 vs SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern: What Changes Have Been Made?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_Syllabus_2026_with_Important_Topics\" >SNAP Syllabus 2026 with Important Topics&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2026_Marking_Scheme\" >SNAP 2026 Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2026_Preparation_Strategy_After_the_Exam_Pattern_Change\" >SNAP 2026 Preparation Strategy After the Exam Pattern Change<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Understand_the_New_Exam_Structure\" >Understand the New Exam Structure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Know_About_New_Ethics_Morality_and_Values_Section\" >Know About New Ethics, Morality and Values Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Strengthen_Your_Core_Concepts\" >Strengthen Your Core Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Practise_Under_Timed_Conditions\" >Practise Under Timed Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Take_Regular_Mock_Tests\" >Take Regular Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Develop_Your_Own_Section_Attempt_Strategy\" >Develop Your Own Section Attempt Strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Which_Colleges_Accept_SNAP_2026_Scores_for_MBA_Admission\" >Which Colleges Accept SNAP 2026 Scores for MBA Admission?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#SNAP_2026_Exam_Test_Cities\" >SNAP 2026: Exam Test Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-2026-exam-pattern-changed\/#FAQs_SNAP_2026_New_Section_Added\" >FAQs: SNAP 2026 New Section Added<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2026-exam-pattern-highlights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2026_Exam_Pattern_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SNAP is a commonly taken MBA entrance test for admission to Symbiosis B Schools of India. The following table highlights the new SNAP Exam Pattern 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SNAP Exam Structure<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SNAP Exam Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of sections<\/td><td>General English<br>Quantitative-Data Interpretation &amp; Data Sufficiency<br>Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning<br>Ethics, Morality and Values (Added in 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration of exam<\/td><td>1 Hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of questions<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total marks<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language of paper<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of attempts&nbsp;<\/td><td>Three<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of examination<\/td><td>Computer-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks per questions<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sectional Timing<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>-0.25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2026-important-dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2026: Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/snap-notification-2026-out\/\"><strong>SNAP notification 2026<\/strong><\/a>, candidates can check the important dates mentioned in the table given below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SNAP 2026 Registration Starts<\/td><td>August 21, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SNAP 2026 Registration and Payment Closes<\/td><td>November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card Live On<\/td><td>SNAP 01: December 07, 2026 (Monday)<br>SNAP 02: December 11, 2026 (Friday)<br>SNAP 03: December 18, 2026 (Friday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SNAP Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2026<\/td><td>SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 (Sunday)<br>SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 (Saturday)<br>SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 (Saturday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of Result<\/td><td>January 12, 2027 (Tuesday)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-exam-pattern-2026-revised-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_Exam_Pattern_2026_Revised\"><\/span><strong>SNAP Exam Pattern 2026 Revised&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SNAP 2026 question paper will be expected to be divided across four sections. One new section, which is Ethics, Morality and Values, has been added from 2026 onwards. The total number of questions asked in the exam is 60 for a total of 60 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate. Overall, it is essential to attempt 2\/3 of the questions correctly for a good score. The following table has the details regarding the revised SNAT exam pattern 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks Per Correct Answer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative, Data Interpretation &amp; Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethics, Morality and Values<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>60<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2025-vs-snap-2026-exam-pattern-what-changes-have-been-made-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2025_vs_SNAP_2026_Exam_Pattern_What_Changes_Have_Been_Made\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2025 vs SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern: What Changes Have Been Made?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SNAP exam pattern has undergone a slight change from SNAP 2026 exam onwards. A new section which is Ethics, Morality and Values, has been added for 10 marks. Based on the latest exam pattern, the students need a wider range of topics to prepare from instead of focusing only on the three sections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of questions from General English has dropped from 15 to 10 questions, while Reasoning reduces from 25 to 20 questions. Quantitative, DI and DS retain their earlier 20-question share. The table below depicts the changes in the SNAP 2026 exam pattern as compared to the previous paper pattern.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Earlier SNAP Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SNAP 2026 Paper Pattern<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English<\/td><td>15 questions<\/td><td>10 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>25 questions<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative, DI &amp; DS<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethics, Morality and Values<\/td><td>Not separate<\/td><td>10 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>-0.25<\/td><td>-0.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Mode<\/td><td>CBT<\/td><td>CBT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-syllabus-2026-with-important-topics-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_Syllabus_2026_with_Important_Topics\"><\/span><strong>SNAP Syllabus 2026 with Important Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who will be taking the SNAP 2026 exam should make themselves familiar with the SNAP syllabus and important topics that are covered in it. Based on the revised exam pattern, the exam consists of four sections: General English, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, and the newly introduced Ethics, Morality and Values section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ethics, Morality and values has been newly introduced, therefore, the exact syllabus cannot be established. However, we have shared some of the concepts generally associated with ethics, morality and value-based decision-making in the following table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below highlights the important topics for each SNAP 2026 syllabus section-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SNAP Exam Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important SNAP 2026 Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English (Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability)<\/td><td>Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonyms and Synonyms, One-Word Substitution, Similar-Sounding Words, Para-Jumbles and Fill in the Blanks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS)<\/td><td>Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time, Speed and Distance, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical and Logical Reasoning (A-LR)<\/td><td>Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Column Graphs, Pie Charts and other data-based reasoning questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethics, Morality and Values<\/td><td>Stakeholder vs Shareholder Interests, Corporate Social Responsibility, Whistleblowing, Insider Trading, Financial Fraud, Employee Rights and Safety, Discrimination and DEI, Workplace Harassment Policies, Data Privacy, Sustainability, Global Supply Chains<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2026-marking-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2026_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2026 Marking Scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SNAP 2026 Marking Scheme remains the same as usual. No changes have been made in the SNAP marking scheme. Each correct answer fetches one marks while an incorrect answer leads to negative marking of 0.25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Response<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correct answer<\/td><td>+1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong answer<\/td><td>-0.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unattempted question<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum score<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2026-preparation-strategy-after-the-exam-pattern-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2026_Preparation_Strategy_After_the_Exam_Pattern_Change\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2026 Preparation Strategy After the Exam Pattern Change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the SNAP exam pattern has been changed, therefore, the study pattern also needs to be aligned based on the latest test. Candidates cannot rely on the old preparation strategy. We have shared some of the tips that will help you to prepare for the SNAP 2026 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-the-new-exam-structure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_the_New_Exam_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Understand the New Exam Structure\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin your SNAP 2026 exam preparation, you must familiarise yourself with the number of sections in the exam, number of questions asked, marking scheme, total exam duration, new section weightage. The exam preparation should focus on conceptual understanding and speed and question selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-about-new-ethics-morality-and-values-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_About_New_Ethics_Morality_and_Values_Section\"><\/span><strong>Know About New Ethics, Morality and Values Section<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new section of SNAP 2026 exam which is the New Ethics, Morality and Values section is for 10 marks. As it is a new section, therefore, aspirants should understand this section. Practice questions based on ethical dilemmas, workspace scenarios, questions involving fairness and responsibility, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strengthen-your-core-concepts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthen_Your_Core_Concepts\"><\/span><strong>Strengthen Your Core Concepts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should aim at building a strong foundation in all the sections. General English, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency section\u2019s basic concepts should be clear to every candidate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practise-under-timed-conditions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practise_Under_Timed_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Practise Under Timed Conditions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the SNAP exam has a time limit of 60 minutes, therefore, the candidates should practice mock tests or full length tests within the given time limit. This gives the candidates real time exam experience to make quick decisions during the exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-regular-mock-tests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Regular_Mock_Tests\"><\/span><strong>Take Regular Mock Tests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should make sure that they take regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/snap-mock-test\"><strong>SNAP 2026 mock tests<\/strong><\/a> to know their strengths, weaknesses, and improve speed and accuracy. They must do post-exam analysis too to understand their weak points and where they need to work more. For SNAP mock tests, one can take iQuanta\u2019s SNAP mock test series that\u00a0 offers full length mock tests and assess their overall preparation level.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-develop-your-own-section-attempt-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_Your_Own_Section_Attempt_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Develop Your Own Section Attempt Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SNAP exam allows candidates to manage the overall exam time across sections. Thus, every aspirant needs a different strategy and attempt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-colleges-accept-snap-2026-scores-for-mba-admission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Colleges_Accept_SNAP_2026_Scores_for_MBA_Admission\"><\/span><strong>Which Colleges Accept SNAP 2026 Scores for MBA Admission?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SNAP 2026 score is accepted by MBA and management institutes under the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). We have listed 17 colleges that accept SNAP scores across India to MBA programmes across Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik and Noida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MBA College Accepting SNAP Scores&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies &amp; Research (SICSR)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Digital &amp; Telecom Management (SIDTM)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Media &amp; Communication (SIMC)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM)<\/td><td>Nashik<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)<\/td><td>Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)<\/td><td>Nagpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)<\/td><td>Noida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS)<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snap-2026-exam-test-cities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAP_2026_Exam_Test_Cities\"><\/span><strong>SNAP 2026: Exam Test Cities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers the exam test cities for SNAP 2026 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sr. No.<\/td><td>State<\/td><td>City<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Guntur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Kakinada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Kurnool<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Vijayawada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Visakhapatnam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><td>Dibrugarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><td>Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>Patna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Bhilai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Raipur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Delhi NCR<\/td><td>Faridabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Delhi NCR<\/td><td>Ghaziabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Delhi NCR<\/td><td>Greater Noida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Delhi NCR<\/td><td>New Delhi \u2013 Gurugram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Delhi NCR<\/td><td>Noida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Goa<\/td><td>Panjim \u2013 Mapusa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Gandhinagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Rajkot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Surat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Vadodara<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Haryana<\/td><td>Ambala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>Solan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td>Jammu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Dhanbad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Jamshedpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Ranchi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Belagavi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Hubballi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Mangaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Mysuru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Ernakulam \u2013 Kochi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Kottayam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Kozhikode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>37<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Thrissur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>38<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Bhopal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>39<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Gwalior<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Indore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>41<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Jabalpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Amravati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>43<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>44<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Kolhapur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Mumbai \u2013 Navi Mumbai \u2013 Thane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Nagpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>47<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Nashik<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>48<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Pune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>49<\/td><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>Shillong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Bhubaneswar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>51<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Rourkela<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Amritsar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>53<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Chandigarh \u2013 Mohali<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>54<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Phagwara<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>55<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Patiala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>56<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Ajmer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>57<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Jaipur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>58<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Jodhpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>59<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Kota<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Udaipur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>61<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Chennai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>62<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Coimbatore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>63<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Madurai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>64<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Meerut<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>66<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Agra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>67<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Aligarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>68<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Bareilly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>69<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Kanpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Lucknow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>71<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Moradabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Prayagraj<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>73<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Varanasi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>74<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Dehradun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Roorkee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>76<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Asansol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>77<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Kalyani \u2013 Hooghly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>78<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Kolkata<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>79<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Siliguri<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes in the SNAP paper pattern 2026 are one of the biggest updates for SNAP aspirants. With the addition of the Ethics, Morality and Values section, candidates need to strategise their preparation instead of relying on the previous SNAP exam pattern. No changes have been made in the number of questions, marks and exam timing, though. Students should practice questions and take regular mock tests based on the latest SNAP 2026 exam pattern to acquaint themselves with the paper pattern. SNAP 2026 aspirants should aim to strengthen their core concepts with the aim to crack the exam. With the right preparation strategy, the new SNAP exam pattern should be seen as a new learning opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-shadow\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/snap-online-coaching\" style=\"border-radius:66px\">SNAP Online Coaching 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/snap-online-coaching\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-51.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-snap-2026-new-section-added\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_SNAP_2026_New_Section_Added\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: SNAP 2026 New Section Added<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787397122048\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is the newly added section in the SNAP 2026 exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ethics, Morality and Values is the newly added section in the SNAP 2026 exam pattern. As per the official information, there are 10 questions in the newly added section with + 1 marks assigned for making correct answer in the SNAP 2026 examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787397767802\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the top colleges accepting SNAP 2026 scores?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">MBA colleges such as Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies &amp; Research (SICSR), Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Symbiosis Institute of Digital &amp; Telecom Management (SIDTM), Symbiosis Institute of Media &amp; Communication (SIMC), etc accept SNAP 2026 scores. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787398270841\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the SNAP 2026 exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the SNAP 2026 exam pattern (latest), there are 4 sections, such as General English, Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Data Interpretation &amp; Data Sufficiency; and Ethics, Morality &amp; Values. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787398522455\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the time duration in the SNAP exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The duration of the SNAP exam is 1 hour. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787398586261\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the distribution of sections in the SNAP 2026 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total number of questions in the SNAP 2026 exam is 60. The distribution of questions as per the section is as follows: <br\/>1. General English: 10 Questions<br\/>2. Analytical &amp; Logical Reasoning: 20 Questions<br\/>3. Quantitative, Data Interpretation &amp; Data Sufficiency: 20 Questions<br\/>4. Ethics, Morality and Values: 10 Questions<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787398891450\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many questions are there in the SNAP 2026 new section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Ethics, Morality and Value section is covering 10 questions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SNAP exam pattern 2026 has been changed. MBA aspirants preparing to take admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed University) should make themselves aware of the latest SNAP exam pattern. Based on the latest SNAP 2026 notification, the exam shall have a total of 4 sections. 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