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No, you cannot leave the test hall during the SNAP exam. Once the SNAP test starts, candidates are not allowed to step out for any reason, and anyone who leaves will not be permitted to re-enter. Plan accordingly before the 60-minute test begins.

Yes, a colour printout of the SNAP admit card is mandatory for the SNAP 2026 exam. Black-and-white printouts are not accepted. You must also affix a passport-size colour photograph, get the admit card stamped by the invigilator, and preserve it for future admission rounds.

There is no formal dress code for the SNAP 2026 exam. However, since candidates are frisked with metal detectors, avoid heavy jewellery, metal accessories, smartwatches and thick-soled footwear. Wear simple, comfortable clothing suited to the December weather, and avoid mehndi on palms as it may affect biometrics.

The ID proofs accepted for the SNAP 2026 exam are an original Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card (or full-page e-Aadhaar printout) or PAN Card. You must carry one original, valid photo ID; a soft copy or photocopy is not accepted at the centre.

Items not allowed in the SNAP exam include cell phones, laptops, calculators, beepers, smartwatches, digital diaries and other electronic gadgets, along with books, notes, loose papers, wallets, bags and metal items. Carrying any prohibited item inside the test hall can lead to disqualification.

On SNAP 2026 exam day, you must carry a colour printout of your SNAP admit card with a passport-size photo affixed, plus one original valid photo ID. Accepted IDs are Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card or Driving Licence. A soft copy of the ID is not accepted.

For the SNAP 2026 exam, you should report at your test centre about 90 minutes before your slot and occupy your assigned seat about 30 minutes before the start time. No entry is allowed once the test begins, so always follow the exact reporting time printed on your admit card.

The admission process for SNAP-accepting colleges involves registering for SNAP, filling separate application forms for each Symbiosis college, appearing for the SNAP exam, and being shortlisted by score for the GE-PI rounds. Final selection considers the SNAP score, GE-PI performance, academics and work experience.