Does SNAP 2026 have an Ethics, Morality and Values section?

Yes. The official SNAP 2026 bulletin lists 10 questions and 10 marks for this section.

How many questions are in SNAP 2026?

The official bulletin lists 60 questions across four sections, to be attempted in 60 minutes.

Can I apply to SIBM Pune or SCMHRD with only a CAT score?

For the MBA programmes discussed here, the institutes list SNAP as the entrance test. Check the current programme-specific admission page before applying.

Does paying the SNAP test fee apply me to SIBM Pune and SCMHRD?

No. The official bulletin requires separate programme registration and a programme fee for each option you select.

Are the cutoffs mentioned in the video official guarantees?

No. Treat percentile ranges as guidance only. Institute shortlists and selection criteria for the relevant admission cycle decide the actual outcome.

Rodha on SNAP 2026: New Ethics Section, SIBM Pune vs SCMHRD, and What to Verify

Rodha's latest SNAP 2026 video had crossed 1,000 views when checked on September 18. It asks a useful admissions question: if you are preparing for CAT, should you also take SNAP for SIBM Pune or SCMHRD? The video covers the new test pattern, each school's academic focus, placements, fees and likely shortlist pressure.

We checked the exam claims against Symbiosis's official SNAP 2026 bulletin and linked the institutes' own programme and placement pages below. This guide adds context for applicants: which figures are official, which are estimates, and what a student should verify before paying for more than one test or programme.

What does the Rodha video say?

The video positions SIBM Pune as the broader, long-established management option and SCMHRD as a strong choice for applicants interested in human resources, analytics and other specialised tracks. It uses recent placement outcomes and estimated SNAP percentiles to explain why the choice is about career fit as well as rank.

Its most important exam point is the new SNAP 2026 section on Ethics, Morality and Values. That is not a speculative change: the section appears in the official SNAP bulletin. The video is a useful orientation, but published cutoffs and fees can differ by programme and admission year. Treat any shorthand comparison as a starting point for checking the institute's current documents.

SNAP 2026 pattern: what the official bulletin confirms

SNAP 2026 is a 60-minute computer-based test with 60 objective questions worth one mark each. The official bulletin divides those questions among four sections. An incorrect answer attracts a 25% mark penalty. A candidate can sit up to three times, and the highest score is used for the final percentile calculation.

The fourth section changes how CAT-focused students should practise. CAT preparation covers verbal, quantitative and reasoning foundations, but it does not provide a direct equivalent to SNAP's Ethics, Morality and Values questions. Give this section its own practice time while maintaining speed and accuracy across the rest of the paper.

SNAP 2026 section	Questions	Marks
General English	10	10
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	20	20
Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency	20	20
Ethics, Morality and Values	10	10
Total	60	60

SIBM Pune or SCMHRD: which programme fits your goals?

SIBM Pune's official MBA page describes a two-year, full-time residential programme with specialisations including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Data Analytics. That breadth makes it relevant for applicants who want to explore several general management paths before narrowing their career direction.

SCMHRD publishes separate information for its MBA, MBA in Business Analytics and MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management. That matters when reading the video: the experience, eligibility and placement numbers for one programme should not automatically be applied to another. Applicants drawn to HR or analytics should compare each course's curriculum and recruiters, not the institute name alone.

Decision question	SIBM Pune	SCMHRD
Programme choice	Flagship MBA with multiple specialisations	MBA plus separately listed specialised MBA programmes
Best research starting point	Read the flagship MBA curriculum and admission page	Choose a specific programme, then read its curriculum and admission page
Placement comparison	Use the relevant SIBM Pune placement report	Use the placement report for the relevant SCMHRD programme and cohort
Application route	SNAP test plus separate programme registration	SNAP test plus separate programme registration

How to read the placement and cutoff claims

Rodha discusses reported averages and highest packages for both campuses. Those figures need careful labels. SIBM Pune's published placement report has reported an average CTC of Rs. 28.18 lakh, while SCMHRD publishes a separate report by cohort and programme. Even when both numbers are accurate, comparing different graduating batches or programme mixes can give a distorted result.

The video also cites indicative SNAP percentile ranges. Neither the SNAP bulletin nor an institute's admission page guarantees a fixed call at a stated percentile. Shortlisting depends on the current pool and the programme, and admission continues through institute-specific assessment. Use estimated cutoffs to set a preparation target, then check official shortlist and selection rules when the institutes publish them.

Likewise, tuition, hostel, deposits and taxes should be separated. A two-year fee estimate spoken in a video may omit accommodation or use an older batch's structure. Read the fee PDF for the programme and incoming batch you intend to join before comparing return on investment.

SNAP registration and programme fees

The official SNAP 2026 bulletin lists Rs. 2,550 per SNAP attempt and Rs. 1,000 per selected programme, with applicable government taxes extra. Paying only for the test does not complete an application to SIBM Pune or SCMHRD. You must select and pay for each programme you want considered.

This distinction is especially important if you are taking multiple SNAP attempts or applying to more than one Symbiosis school. Build the total application budget from the number of attempts and programme choices before you pay.

What should a CAT 2026 aspirant do after watching?

First, decide whether either institute and its particular programme is on your real shortlist. If it is, register for SNAP and the programme in time; the test registration and payment deadline is November 25, 2026. The three SNAP test dates are December 13, 19 and 26, after CAT's scheduled November 29 test.

Until CAT, keep your core mock and revision rhythm. Add brief timed SNAP drills for faster questions and deliberate practice for the new ethics section. After CAT, switch some mock time to full 60-minute SNAP papers. Analyse not only score but also whether you lost marks through haste, negative marking or weak judgement on the new section.

Check the official bulletin for the pattern and deadlines.
Choose SIBM Pune and SCMHRD programmes by curriculum and career fit.
Review each institute's current admission, fee and placement documents.
Budget separately for test attempts and programme registrations.
Practise the Ethics, Morality and Values section before the first SNAP mock.

Video and official sources

The video was published on September 17, 2026 and showed 1,738 views when checked on September 18. SNAP pattern, negative marking, attempts and registration fees were checked against the official 2026 bulletin. Programme and placement details should be rechecked on the institutes' own pages before applying.