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Best Study Material for SNAP 2025 - Check here the best books for SNAP 2025 preparation and other study material recommended by experts. Besides the books, the best source of SNAP exam preparation are previous year question papers, sample papers and mock test series.

If you are a SNAP 2025 aspirants, you must know which books and study material to refer for best results. Read this article for best study material for SNAP 2025. 

SNAP books

SNAP Books - For an effective SNAP preparation, aspirants should refer to books and study material exclusively designed for it. There are a number of SNAP preparation books and study material available online as well as offline. Aspirants must make a wise choice before purchasing them. They should refer to SNAP books that are recommended by experts only. SNAP 2025 exam will be held in December so candidates must start exam preparation now. Use the SNAP books for conceptual clarity and sample test series/mock tests for practice. 

The SNAP Test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) for admission to its various MBA/PGDM programmes offered by its 16 constituent institutes. Since, SNAP exam is conducted for MBA admission, its syllabus consists of Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude. Aspirants must ensure that the chosen SNAP books must have all the chapters and practice questions from these subjects. In this article, we shared the list of best study material for SNAP 2025 along with tips on how to prepare for SNAP 2025.

Table of contents
  • Best Study Material for SNAP 2025 Preparation
  • Best Books for SNAP Preparation: General English
  • Best Books for SNAP Preparation: Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
  • Best Books for SNAP Preparation: Reasoning
  • How to Prepare for SNAP 2025?
  • How to Prepare for SNAP 2025: Important Tips

Best Study Material for SNAP 2025 Preparation

The best source of SNAP preparation are:

  • SNAP books recommended by experts
  • Previous years' SNAP question papers
  • SNAP sample papers
  • SNAP mock test series

SNAP study material is provided by the coaching institutes, however if you plan to prepare for SNAP 2025 by self-study, you can purchase the SNAP books and mock test series online. Official SNAP mock test is also conducted for registered candidates. You must appear for it too. The SNAP sample papers are freely available on the internet.

Best Books for SNAP Preparation: General English

To make your choice easy, we have listed below best books for SNAP exam preparation. Given below is the table indicating best books for SNAP General English:

SNAP Preparation Book

Author/Publisher

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar & Composition

Wren & Martin

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Best Books for SNAP Preparation: Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Given below is the table indicating best books for SNAP Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation:

SNAP Preparation Book

Author/Publisher

How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT

Arun Sharma

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams

Pearson

Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT

Nishit K.Sinha

Q:   Can I prepare for SNAP by studying from CAT books?
A:

You can prepare basic concepts of Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability topics included in the SNAP syllabus by studying from CAT books. The syllabus of both exams is same for these topics so you can refer to CAT books for studying the concepts, fomulae and theorems. CAT is also a tougher exam, so if you practice CAT questions for conceptual clarity, you will be automatically preparing for SNAP as well.  

However, for SNAP specific preparation, you must refer to books published exclusively for SNAP preparation as the type of questions in SNAP are different from CAT. Some of them are:

  • Map the SNAP Symbiosis National Aptitude Test: 5 mock tests and sample papers by Arihant
  • SNAP Guide by Ramesh Publication House
  • Map the SNAP Test by Arihant
Q:   Which SNAP books should I read for General English section?
A:

For preparation of General English section of SNAP exam, candidates must study:

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 
  • High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
  • How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

 

Best Books for SNAP Preparation: Reasoning

Given below is the table indicating best books for SNAP Reasoning section:

SNAP Preparation Book

Author/Publisher

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Best Study Material for SNAP 2025: Previous Years' SNAP Question Papers

Besides, SNAP preparation books, the best study material are previous years question papers. Solving SNAP previous year question papers will give the candidates an idea of the types of questions asked in SNAP over the years. Since SNAP is an online exam, the previous years’ papers are not easily available. In that case, candidates can practice SNAP sample papers and mock test series which are same as the actual SNAP previous year papers. Listed below are the benefits of practicing SNAP previous years question papers, sample papers and mock test series.

  • The candidate will get to know the SNAP question paper pattern and marking scheme of the exam and weightage allotted to each section.
  • The candidate will get to solve a variety of SNAP questions; which in turn will prepare them for tough, hard, easy, lengthy and tricky questions.
  • Solving SNAP previous year papers will help the candidate in developing the skill of smart selection of questions in the actual exam.
  • By practicing more and more questions, the candidate will develop speed and accuracy in solving the questions and develop tricks and short cuts to save time in the actual examination.

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How to Prepare for SNAP 2025?

Apart from having SNAP preparation books and study material, the most important thing is to have a thorough knowledge of the exam pattern and syllabus. The SNAP Syllabus consists of four sections - General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.

Also Read: SNAP Exam Syllabus 2025

SNAP Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

As per the latest SNAP pattern, there are a total of 60 questions in the SNAP question paper and the time limit is 60 minutes. The questions are in MCQ format and candidates have to choose one correct option out of four. Check below an overview of SNAP 2025 exam pattern

SNAP Exam Pattern Highlights

Number of sections

3

Number of questions

60

Time limit

60

Type of questions

MCQs

Marking scheme

 

+1 for every right answer

- 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Total marks

60

How to Prepare for SNAP 2025: Important Tips

Those preparing for SNAP 2025 without coaching and relying on the SNAP books, must read these five most important tips and apply them in their exam preparation for best results:

  • Make a plan at two levels – monthly and weekly. In the monthly plan, divide the total number of months you have for SNAP preparation into – Syllabus completion with the help of SNAP books, mock test practice and revision. In the weekly plan, allot a certain number of hour for studying.
  • Start with the subject that is your weak point. Seek help from friends and mentors in online study groups to improve on the subject. Then move on to the subject you have a good grip on.
  • Attempt as many sample papers as you can to gain speed and accuracy. But do it only after you have completed the SNAP syllabus thoroughly and have grasped each concept well. If you start solving SNAP sample papers before completing the syllabus, the result will not be favourable which will cause unnecessary stress.
  • After you solve one SNAP sample paper, assess your performance and analyse your progress. With each new sample paper aim to increase your accuracy and speed.
  • It may happen that in the beginning you won’t perform well in SNAP mock tests. Don’t be disheartened. With practice, the scores will improve.
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Answered a week ago

The SNAP test address 60 questions in 60 minutes for admissions into MBA course at SIBM Hyderabad.  Take a look at the table below to understand the weightage given to different sections and no. of MCQs:

SNAP Sections

Number of MCQs

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability

15

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

Total

60

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Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

SNAP answer keys are not released officially. The examination body announces the result directly after exam. However, you can check unofficial SNAP 2025 answer keys at: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-answer-key

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Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

SNAP 2025 question paper was easy. All the test forms on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025 were similar in terms of topic wise composition and difficulty level.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates can check the table below to know expected Symbiosis Pune SNAP Cutoff 20205:

General- 97-98.5 percentile

SC- 85-87 percentile

ST- 80-82 perecntile

OBC- 92-94 percentile

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

SNAP score is vaild for one year only. If you have appeared for the exam in 2025, then the scores will be valid for admission to 2026 batch only. If you decide to drop a year, you will have to appear for the exam again, next year. 

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Aarushi Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

If your name does not reflect in the first list of candidates selected for admission through SNAP, then you must wait for second list. Colleges release wait list of candidates who are eligible for admission, if the seats remain vacant after first round of admission.

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Jasleen Dixit

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Minimum academic requirement for SIU admission through SNAP is graduation with at least 50% marks (45 % for reserved categories). Higher your academic score, higher the chances of getting selected.

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Sreetama Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

SNAP cut offs are released at the time of PI shortlisting. The cut offs are released individually by SIU institutes and are known through login only. Shiksha has shared previous year's cut offs for colleges on the website. Check here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-cutoff

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Aarushi Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The SICSR Pune SNAP Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the MBA/ PGDM programme. According to the SNAP Cutoff 2024, the qualifying percentile was 82 for candidates who want admission at this institute for studying the MBA/PGDM course.  The percentile mentioned above is for candidates belongin

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

SIU Pune SNAP Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However students can see the SIU Pune SNAP cutoff 2024 for admission to various MBA courses. According to the SNAP Cutoff 2024, admission to MBA course was available to those students who had secured more or at least 97 percentile in the exam. Thi

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Neerja Rohatgi

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