SNAP 2009

Overview - SNAP Test for Symbiosis Postgraduate Programmes

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission to all Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University [SIU] established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 vide notification No.F.9.12/2001 U.3 of the Govt. of India. It is a mandatory written test for admission into any Post-Graduate programme offered by the Constituent Institutes of SIU. However, it is only the first step. In addition, a candidate has to undergo the selection process of the desired Institute to qualify for the admission to the Post-Graduate programmes of that Institute. A student aspiring to do higher studies at SIU needs to do the following:

Stage-1: SNAP Test Register online at www.snaptest.org You need to upload a latest scanned photograph of own at the time of SNAP Online Registration. Follow the instructions for payment of Test fee of Rs. 1500/- on this website. Any Changes in the online application form may be made only till the closing date of Registration, November 24, 2009 Tuesday. No change is permitted in any data in any of the categories after Tuesday, November 24, 2009, under any circumstances. All disputes between candidate and the Symbiosis Test Secretariat shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Pune city and by Arbitrator only. From Dec 7, 2009, Monday onwards till Dec 20,2009, print “Admit Card” from the website.[www.snaptest.org] Bring the Admit Card along with Photo Identity proof to the Test Center. (Candidates should note that authenticated Admit Card is an important document without which the candidate will not be permitted to appear for further selection processes of the institutes. If the Admit card is lost, no duplicate Admit Card will be issued. It should be preserved till all processes are over). Appear for the Test. SNAP Score will remain valid for admission to all Post Graduate Programmes of SIU for the academic year of 2010-11. SNAP Test Structure SNAP Test duration is 120 minutes. SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. The four sections are: Sr.No. Section Total Marks 1. General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 40 2. Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 40 3. General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario 40 4. Analytical & Logical Reasoning 60 Total 180 How to Register For SNAP 2009 Step 1. Register for SNAP Test at www.snaptest.org You need to upload a latest scanned photograph of own at the time of online registration. This will generate your SNAP ID. For different modes of payment different ‘Payment Advice’ formats are created. Choose a payment mode and print a ‘Payment Advice’ form online. Step 2. Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1500/- according to the payment mode. You have 4 choices. PAYMENT THROUGH CASH: You may pay cash only at an Axis Bank branch. Print ‘Axis Bank Challan’ which is in 3 parts. Pay Rs. 1500/- in cash at any Axis Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two stamped parts of the ‘Axis Bank Challan’ to you. The ‘Student copy’ is your receipt. Sign the stamped ‘Symbiosis copy’ of the ‘Axis Bank Challan’ form of Axis Bank and send it to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat at the following Address, SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT, Symbiosis International University Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 411042 Phone: 020-39116226 / 27 Telefax: 020-39116228 PAYMENT THROUGH DEMAND DRAFT: Get a demand draft for Rs. 1500/- from any Nationalize Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune. Sign the single copy of the ‘Payment Advice’ for DD and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at the following Address, Please keep photocopy of the same for further references. SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT, Symbiosis International University Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune – 411042 Phone: 020-39116226 / 27 Telefax: 020-39116228 ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH CREDIT CARD: You may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online. Follow the instructions on the SNAP website. MONEY TRANSFER: You may transfer your SNAP test fee from Axis Bank to Symbiosis Test Secretariat account. Presently this facility is available only for Axis Bank account Holders. Following institutes are participating in the SNAP 2009.Choose as per your choice and pay Rs.1000/- as Institute Application fee to desire institutes. For payment details please contact to desire institute or visit institute’s website. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management [SIBM]. Pune. Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication [SIMC]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of International Business [SIIB]. Pune Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development. [SCMHRD]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management. [SITM]. Pune Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology [SCIT]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics [SIG]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management [SIOM]. Nashik Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences. [SIHS]. Pune Symbiosis Institute of Business Management [SIBM]. Bangalore The University will make the best efforts to send prospectus at the earliest possible time. Candidates are advised to contact University for prospectus purchased and any queries. The University will not be held responsible for non delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services. Also Symbiosis Test Secretariat will not be held responsible for any non delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services. Step 3. Admit Card should be printed from the website. This will be operative from December 07, 2009 and will remain open till December 20, 2009.Ensure the following. Print the Admit Card online. Bring the Admit card with the Photo Id Proof to the Test Center. An acceptable photo identity is any one of *Passport * Driving license *College / Institute identity card, *Credit card with photograph,* Voter ID Card. At the time of the written test, it is mandatory to produce photo identity as described above. Symbiosis Authorized Person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the photo-id. Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further selection processes of individual Institutes. [Please Note that no duplicate Admit Card will be issued in case it is lost by the candidate]. Important SNAP Registration Fee is non-refundable. Please note that claims for refund of the SNAP Registration fee will not be entertained on any account. At the time of filling online application form or while appearing for SNAP test, any attempt to impersonate or indulge in any other malpractice would automatically disqualify the candidate from admission processes of all post graduate programmes of Symbiosis International University and may also lead to any legal action deemed fit.

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2009 - IMPORTANT DATES

Last Date for Registration November 24, 2009 Tuesday Payment Closes on November 27, 2009 Friday SNAP Test 2009 December 20, 2009 Sunday Announcement of Result January 12, 2010 Tuesday

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