SNAP Test 2010 Application Process

SNAP Test 2010 Application Process

All India Entrance Test for Symbiosis PG Programmes

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2010 -SNAP 2010 for selecting candidates to Symbiosis Postgraduate Programmes for the session commencing 2011

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP 2010) Test is a common written test for the admission to all the Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Written test is a mandatory for admission into any Post-Graduate programme offered by the constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

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 programme of that Institute. A student aspiring to do higher studies at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) needs to do the following:

Stage-1: SNAP Test 2010
• Register online at www.snaptest.org
• To upload a latest scanned photograph of own at the time of SNAP Online Registration.
• Follow the instructions for payment for Test fee of Rs. 1550/- on above website.
• Any Changes in the online application form may be made only up to the closing date of Registration i.e., Friday, 26 November 2010. No change is permitted after Friday, 26 November 2010, 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 Monday, 7 December 2010, onwards till Sunday, 19 December 2010, download and print "Admit Card" from the website.[www.snaptest.org]
• Admit Card along with Photo Identity proof to be carried to the Test Centre at the time of test.
(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 Admit card is lost, no duplicate Admit Card will be issued. It should be preserved till admission process is over).
SNAP Score will remain valid for admission to all Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for the academic year of 2011-12.

Stage-2: Submission of Application fee to the desired constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
• Fee of Rs.1000/- as Institute Application fee to the chosen institutes as instructions given on institute website.
• To apply to an institute a candidate must register for the SNAP 2010.
• The SNAP website allows a facility for online payment for application fee for many of its constituent institutes along with online payment of SNAP fee. Complete the application procedure of the desired institute.
• Candidate can also apply from the institute website.
• Candidate can apply for more than one institute.

Stage-3: Further selection process of the chosen institute
• The details regarding GD/PI please refer the SNAP 2010 prospectus.

Payment of Fees through Demand Draft / Cash.
• The candidates paying through cash or DD, should ensure that,
1. Axis Bank Challan for cash payment, or
2. Demand Drafts and Payment Advice Form for Demand Draft payment. Get a demand draft for Rs. 1550/- from any Nationalize Bank in favor of,
"Symbiosis Test Secretariat". Payable at Pune. Should reach to Symbiosis Test Secretariat by December 1, 2010 Wednesday.

Registration for SNAP 2010:

Step 1. Register for SNAP Test at www.snaptest.org

The Candidate is required 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. 1550/- according to the payment mode. The 4 choices are:-

PAYMENT THROUGH CASH:
* Pay cash only at an Axis Bank branch. After online SNAP 2010 registration print 'Axis Bank Challan' from SNAP website, this is in 3 parts. Pay Rs. 1550/- 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 the candidate stating that it is the 'Student copy' as a receipt.
* Sign the stamped 'Symbiosis copy' of the 'Axis Bank Challan' is required to be sent to Symbiosis Test Secretariat at the following Address,
SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune - 411042 Phone: 020-39116226 / 27 Telefax: 020-39116228

PAYMENT THROUGH DEMAND DRAFT:
* A demand draft for Rs. 1550/- from any Nationalize Bank in favour of "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" payable at Pune.
* Sign the single copy of the 'Payment Advice' form for DD and send it along with the DD to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at the following Address.The photocopy of the Demand Draft be kept for further references.

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT,
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune - 411042 Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Telefax: 020-39116228

ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH CREDIT CARD:

* The candidate may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online and follow the instructions on the SNAP website.

ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH NET BANKING:

* The candidate may transfer SNAP test fee to Symbiosis Test Secretariat account using Net Banking option too.

Step 3.
Admit Card should be printed from the SNAP website. This will be operative from 07th December 2010 and will remain open till 19th December, 2010.
Ensure the following.
* Print the admit Card online.

* Bring the Admit card with the Photo Id Proof to the Test Centre. 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 GD/PI processes. [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. No claim for refund of the SNAP Registration fee will not be entertained on for any reason.
• 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 to all post graduate programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and may also lead to any legal action deemed fit.

Test Cities for SNAP

SNAP Test is conducted in 30 cities. A candidate may choose one city of the following. The centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card, for candidate's information.

IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Closes on 26 November2010, Friday
Payment Closes on 27 November 2010, Saturday
SNAP Test 2010 19 December 2010, Sunday
Announcement of Result 12 January 2011, Wednesday

For more information visit-: http://www.snaptest.org/