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The PO/MT-XVI notice explains the mandatory non-qualifying personality test, interview minimums, 80:20 Main-to-interview score, bank preferences and reserve list. Work through the sequence.

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The PO/MT-XVI notice fixes age on 1 July 2026 and the graduation result deadline on 21 July. Check the exact birth window, relaxations, degree proof and category certificate requirements.

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IBPS posted PO/MT-XVI Prelims result on 23 September and scores on 29 September. Read corrected scores, equi-percentile normalisation and why Prelims marks do not enter final merit.

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IBPS raised indicative PO/MT-XVI vacancies from 6,715 to 7,565. Read the 27 August official Annexure I bank and category table, the NR caveat, and what it means for bank preferences.

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The CRP PO/MT-XVI Main has four timed objective tests and a 30-minute descriptive paper. See the actual section marks, question-level penalty, practical pacing and document checklist.

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    <h2>Updates as of August 31, 2026</h2>
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        <p>Symbiosis released the SNAP 2026 notification and information bulletin on August 19, 2026, and registration opened August 21, 2026 on the official portal, snaptest.org, for admission to 29 MBA programmes across 17 Symbiosis institutes for the 2027-28 academic session.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-312026-cite" href="https://www.snaptest.org/">SNAP official site</a>
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        <p>SNAP registration closes November 25, 2026, with a test fee of Rs 2,550 per attempt; candidates may take up to three SNAP tests, on December 13, 19 and 26, 2026, with the best of the three scores used for admission consideration.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-312026-cite" href="https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/snap-registration">Careers360 B-school</a>
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        <p>SNAP admit cards for the three test dates are expected on December 7, 11 and 18, 2026 respectively, ahead of the exams on December 13, 19 and 26; the SNAP 2026 result is expected around January 12, 2027.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-312026-cite" href="https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/snap-exam-dates">Careers360 B-school</a>
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        <p>SNAP 2026 has added a new section, Ethics, Morality and Values, with 10 questions worth 10 marks and the usual 0.25-mark negative-marking scheme; it is the first time this section appears, so no past-year questions or detailed syllabus exist for it yet.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-312026-cite" href="https://www.careerlauncher.com/blogs/cat-mba/snap-exam-pattern-changed/">Career Launcher</a>
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    <h2>Updates as of July 11, 2026</h2>
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        <p>The SNAP 2026 notification is expected from Symbiosis International University in late July 2026, with registration opening around the first week of August 2026 and closing in mid-to-late November 2026 at snaptest.org. Nothing is officially confirmed yet, so treat these as tentative.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-112026-cite" href="https://www.mbauniverse.com/snap">SNAP 2026 Notification and Registration Outlook</a>
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        <p>SNAP 2026 is expected to be held online in three sessions in December 2026, tentatively on 5, 13 and 19 December, with candidates allowed to attempt the test up to three times and the best score considered. Confirm the final dates on snaptest.org before planning.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-112026-cite" href="https://www.careerlauncher.com/cat-mba/snap/notification/">SNAP 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative)</a>
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        <p>The official SNAP site currently lists 17 Symbiosis institutes, 29 MBA programme options and 79 test cities, and hosts the SNAP Bulletin, PG Prospectus 2026-27 and Test Day Guide for download. SNAP is the mandatory entrance test for all these institutes, including SIBM Pune and SCMHRD.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-112026-cite" href="https://www.snaptest.org/">SNAP — Official Website</a>
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        <p>The SNAP test fee has been Rs 2,250 per attempt plus Rs 1,000 for each institute or programme selected in the application form. The paper is a 60-minute computer-based test of 60 multiple-choice questions across three sections with no sectional time limit.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-112026-cite" href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-registration">SNAP Registration, Fees and Pattern</a>
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    <h2>Updates as of May 16, 2026</h2>
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        <p>SNAP 2025 results (for 2026-28 batch admissions) were released around January 9, 2026 by Symbiosis International University on snaptest.org. Final admissions for the 2026 batch have largely concluded.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-162026-cite" href="https://www.itm.edu/blog/snap-result-date/">ITM Blog, SNAP Result 2025-26</a>
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        <p>SIBM Pune expected SNAP cutoff for the 2026 batch is 97-98.5+ percentile (General category), with reserved categories ranging from 80-95+ percentile depending on quota.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-162026-cite" href="https://cracku.in/snap-2026-cutoff-for-sibm-pune/">Cracku, SNAP 2026 Cutoff for SIBM Pune</a>
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        <p>Symbiosis admission is based on combined performance in SNAP, GE (Group Exercise) and PI (Personal Interview), conducted online during February-March 2026.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-162026-cite" href="https://www.tarkashastra.co.in/blog/sibm-pune-admission-snap-cut-offs-wat-pi-process-selection-criteria/">Tarkashastra, SIBM Pune Admission</a>
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        <p>SNAP 2026 (for 2027-29 batch) notification is expected in August 2026 on snaptest.org. The test is typically conducted across three windows in December-January.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-162026-cite" href="https://www.snaptest.org/">SNAP Official (Symbiosis)</a>
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    <h2>Updates as of May 15, 2026</h2>
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        <p>SNAP 2025 was conducted by Symbiosis International in three test windows (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026) and final admissions for the 2026–28 batch have been confirmed. SNAP 2026 notification is expected in August 2026.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.snaptest.org/">SNAP Official (Symbiosis)</a>
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        <p>Application forms, admit cards, results and the latest official notifications for SNAP are released on the official portal. Candidates are advised to track the portal regularly and avoid third-party sources for date-sensitive updates.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.snaptest.org/">SNAP Official (Symbiosis)</a>
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        <p>The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for SNAP — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.prosyllabus.com/exam/snap/syllabus">ProSyllabus — SNAP Syllabus</a>
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        <p>Free section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for SNAP are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.prosyllabus.com/exam/snap/practice-quiz">ProSyllabus — SNAP Practice</a>
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        <p>Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to 16 Symbiosis institutes including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, and SIMS. SNAP is held three times a year and is known for its speed-based test format. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.prosyllabus.com/exam/snap">ProSyllabus — SNAP Overview</a>
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        <p>Cut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for SNAP change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.</p>
        <a class="snap-updates-cite" href="https://www.prosyllabus.com/exam/snap">ProSyllabus — SNAP Details</a>
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