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XAT vs SNAP: which should you prioritise?
Pattern, colleges and dates side by side.
Updated on 29 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by My MBA College editorial team · How we verify
Quick answer
Prioritise XAT if you want XLRI and a wide set of private B-schools and can handle Decision Making; prioritise SNAP if you are targeting Symbiosis (SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB). Many students take both: SNAP closes on 25 November, XAT reportedly on 6 December.
| XAT 2027 | SNAP 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date | 3 Jan 2027 | 13, 19, 26 Dec 2026 |
| Questions / time | 95 / 180 min | 60 / 60 min |
| Unique section | Decision Making | Speed-heavy reasoning |
| Attempts | 1 | Up to 3 |
| Top colleges | XLRI, XIMB, IMT, Great Lakes | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB |
Try both: XAT mock · SNAP mock.
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