SNAP Exam Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Marks Required & Program-Wise Criteria

Before applying for the SNAP exam, candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements prescribed by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The basic eligibility criteria are common across most MBA programmes, although some specialized courses have additional academic or work experience requirements.

Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and minimum percentage criteria can appear for SNAP and apply to participating Symbiosis institutes based on their scores.

Note: The official SNAP 2026 notification and prospectus have not been released yet. The eligibility criteria mentioned below are based on the SNAP 2025 prospectus and should be treated as a reference until the official SNAP 2026 notification is released. 

SNAP Eligibility Overview

Before registering for SNAP, candidates should understand the key eligibility requirements, including educational qualification, minimum percentage, eligibility for final-year students, and rules for foreign degree holders.

SNAP Eligibility for Final-Year Students

Candidates appearing for the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply for SNAP. However, admission will remain provisional until they successfully complete their qualifying degree and secure the prescribed minimum percentage of marks required for the programme.

SNAP Eligibility for Foreign Degree Holders

Candidates who have completed their qualifying degree from a foreign university must obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The certificate is mandatory for admission to programmes offered by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). 

Programme-Wise SNAP Eligibility Criteria

Most MBA programmes accepting SNAP scores require a bachelor's degree from a recognized University or Institution of National Importance with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). 

MBA Programmes with Standard SNAP Eligibility 

The following programmes follow these standard eligibility requirements:

• MBA

• MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

• MBA (Information Technology)

• MBA (Digital Transformation)

• MBA (International Business)

• MBA (Digital and Telecom Management)

• MBA (Communication Management)

• MBA (Information Technology Business Management)

• MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management)

• MBA (Banking and Finance)

• MBA (Sports Management)

• MBA (Business Analytics) – SIBM Bengaluru

• MBA (Agri Business) – SIIB

• MBA (Agri Operations Management) – SIOM Nashik

• MBA (Data Sciences and Data Analytics) – SCIT

• MBA (Food and Agri Business Management) – SIBM Nagpur

MBA Programmes Requiring a Specific Education/Work Experience

Some specialised MBA programmes have additional eligibility requirements beyond the standard criteria. These are as follows:

Eligibility for Dual Degree MBA Programmes

Dual degree MBA programmes may have further eligibility conditions prescribed by the partner university in addition to the standard SNAP eligibility.

Important Points Regarding SNAP Eligibility

• Most MBA programmes require a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.

• SC/ST candidates are eligible with 45% marks.

• Final-year students can apply for SNAP.

• Foreign degree holders must obtain an AIU equivalence certificate.

• Certain programmes require specific educational backgrounds.

• Some specialized MBA programmes require prior work experience.

• Dual degree programmes may have additional academic, age, or English language requirements.