The SNAP GEPI process is designed to evaluate your communication skills, clarity of thought, leadership traits, awareness of current affairs, and decision-making ability.

Step 1: Audio-Visual Group Discussion (AVGD)

Duration: ~15 minutes (2 minutes thinking + 13 minutes discussion)
Participants: 8-9 candidates
Panelists: 2

In this round, candidates are shown a visual stimulus (image or scenario) related to social, economic, or global issues. You are expected to interpret the image and discuss its implications logically.

Common themes include:
• Social inequality and child welfare
• Science vs religion
• Infrastructure and development
• Climate change and sustainability
• Technology and society

This round tests your observation skills, perspective, and ability to articulate ideas clearly.

Step 2: Group Discussion (GD)

Duration: ~10 minutes
Participants: 7-8 candidates
Panelists: 2

Candidates are given a topic usually based on current national or global issues  and asked to discuss it as a group.

Typical GD topics include:
• Relevance of international institutions
• Economic reforms and subsidies
• Industrial vs IT sector growth
• One-world government concept
• Demonetization and black money
• Public policy and governance

Focus is on logical reasoning, teamwork, leadership, and respectful debate.

Step 3: Personal Interview (PI) & Extempore

Duration: ~15 minutes
Panelists: 2-3

This round evaluates your motivation for MBA, career clarity, personality, and general awareness.

You may be asked to speak extempore on an abstract or current topic for 1-2 minutes.

Common interview areas:
• Academics and background
• Why MBA and career goals
• Leadership experiences
• Knowledge of SIBM
• Work experience (if any)
• Hobbies and interests

Extempore topics often cover business, economy, governance, or abstract themes.