The SNAP 2020 exam pattern has been revised. SNAP exam will be held thrice and the total time duration and total number of questions in SNAP exam have been reduced. Read more.
Along with announcing the SNAP 2020 exam dates, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University or SIU announced some changes in the SNAP exam pattern. The SNAP 2020 exam pattern has been revised due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. The total time duration and total number of questions in SNAP exam have been reduced significantly. A major change has also been made in the marking scheme and question type.
The SIU announced that the SNAP 2020 would be conducted three times - On December 20, 2020, January 6, 2021 and January 9, 2021. Candidates can avail two attempts and the score of best of the two will be considered for MBA admission 2021-2023. The registration process will begin on September 23 and end on November 28, 2020.
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The SNAP exam pattern was revised in 2019 as well, when the General Awareness section was scrapped, total number of questions were reduced and the marking scheme was revised.
- Changes in SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern: Highlights
- SNAP Exam Pattern Changes in Last Three Years
- Change in SNAP Exam Pattern. What it means for test-takers?
Changes in SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern: Highlights
- The duration of SNAP exam has been reduced from 120 minutes to 60 minutes
- The exam timing has been changed from 2 PM to 4 PM to 11 AM to 12 Noon
- The total number of questions in the SNAP exam will be 60 and there will be no special questions this year
- General English section will have 15 questions, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency will have 20 questions and Analytical & Logical Reasoning will have 25 questions
- There will be no variable marking scheme. All questions will carry one mark each
- For each wrong attempt, 1/4thmarks will be deducted
- There is no change in SNAP exam syllabus
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SNAP Exam Pattern Changes in Last Three Years
Take a look at the table below to know the changes in SNAP exam pattern over the years.
| Features |
SNAP 2020 |
SNAP 2019 |
SNAP 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam section |
General English QA, DI-DS A-LR |
General English QA, DI-DS A-LR |
General English QA, DI-DS A-LR Current Affairs |
| Total Number of questions |
60 |
110 |
130 |
| Total marks |
60 |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Normal Questions |
Normal Questions Special Questions |
Normal Questions Special Questions |
| Number of attempts |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Total time limit |
60 minutes |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
| Section-wise questions |
General English: 15 QA, DI-DS: 20 A-LR: 25 |
General English: 34 QA, DI-DS: 40 A-LR: 36 |
General English: 35 QA, DI-DS: 35 A-LR:35 Current Affairs: 25 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for each right answer |
General English: 1.5 marks for each right answer A-LR: 1.5 marks for each right answer QA, DI-DS: 1 mark for each right answer for MCQs and 2 marks for each right answer for non MCQs.
|
+1 for each right answer for MCQs and +2 for each right answer for Non-MCQs |
| Negative marking |
1/4th of total marks per question |
1/4th of total marks per question |
1/4th of total marks per question |
| Section-wise marks |
General English: 15 QA, DI-DS: 20 A-LR: 25 |
General English: 51 QA, DI-DS: 45 A-LR: 54 |
General English: 40 QA, DI-DS: 40 A-LR: 40 Current Affairs: 30 |
Change in SNAP Exam Pattern. What it means for test-takers?
For the test-takers nothing changes as far as SNAP exam preparation is concerned. What they need to focus on now is exam-day preparation i.e. how to approach the SNAP question paper. They may have been practicing SNAP mock tests designed on the basis of last year’s question paper ( 120 minutes, 110 questions) but in SNAP 2020 they will have to negotiate 60 questions in 60 minutes.
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If you look at the revised exam pattern, handling the SNAP 2020 question paper will be most likely easier as there will be no Special Questions. Also, since SNAP has done away with differential marking, you won’t have the pressure of not skipping or getting more A-LR or English questions correct (the two sections carried 1.5 marks per MCQ before as opposed to QA, DI-DS which carried 1 mark per MCQ).
Now that the marks allotted to every question is same, you can strategise well on which question to attempt or skip without worrying for that extra 0.5 marks.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, if you are not confident of self study, do take coaching. It is also necessary for complete guidance and periodical analysis of progress and that whether your preparation is going in the right direction or not.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every attempt and slot, candidates get a different set of questions. Sectional break up and marking scheme are the same for all though.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University MBA applicants must track SNAP and MAT dates because these exams happen earlier. If you miss the registration for these national tests, you might lose a chance to apply here. Each exam has its own schedule for registration, hall tickets, and results. You
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
About 20-30 full-length and sectional mocks will be enough for you to crack SNAP exam with high scores. However, make sure you analyse every mock performance and learn from it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you can crack SNAP 2026 basis CAT 2026 preparation, but make sure you practice enough number of SNAP mocks and practice tests to score high.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Divide six months into two parts; first three months for syllabus coverage and last three months for mock test practice and revision.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Coaching certainly helps in exam preparation better. It provides direction, guidance and discipline. So, if you can't do self study, you should opt for coaching.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, three months can be enough to prepare for SNAP, if you have appeared for it earlier or as simultaneously preparing for CAT, XAT and other exams. But if you are planning to appear for SNAP for the first time and not preparing for other MBA entrances, then you should devote atleast 6 months.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, only studying the SNAP books will not be enough for preparation. You will have to practice sample questions, mock tests and previous years' questions too.
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