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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 a month ago
SIU does not accept any exam score other than SNAP for MBA admission. All domestic students, must appear for the SNAP exam if they wish to pursue MBA from SIBM or any of the 16 Symbiosis institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted in December. There are three sessions and questions are asked from- Englis
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There is usually not much change in the SNAP cut offs year on year. The average range of cut offs for MBA admission in SIU is 80-96 percentile. Check the table below for expected SNAP 2025 cut offs:
MBA College | SNAP 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|
SIBM, Pune | 96-98 |
SIIB, Pune | 92-94 |
SCMHRD, Pune | 95-97 |
SIBM, Hyderabad | 90-92 |
SIBM, Bangalore | 88-90 |
SIOM, Nashik | 85-87 |
SIDTM, Pune | 81-83 |
SICSR, Pune | 80-82 |
SIMS, Pune | 75-77 |
SCIT, Pune | 74-76 |
SSMC, Bangalore | 72-74 |
SIMC, Pune | 70-72 |
SSBF, Pune | 58-60 |
SIHS, Pune | 55-57 |
SSSS, Pune | 50-54 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) is compulsory for admission at SIMS Pune. Students must qualify SNAP exam before admission. SNAP is the entrance exam specifically designed for admissions to various MBA programs offered by SIU institutes, including SIMS. After the SNAP exam, it includes Grou
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, it's not possible to join Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences without SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) for the MBA programme. Symbiosis requires a valid SNAP score for admission to all its MBA programs, including those at SIHS. For other programmes SNAP score is not mandatory; students
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates seeking admission in the MBA programme of Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences need to pass SNAP. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is conducted in computer-based mode at test centres. The test includes 60 questions each of one mark. Aspirants who pass SNAP have to further qualify GEPI
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates have to appear for SNAP at the exam centre mentioned in their admit card. They will not be allowed to enter any other test centre under any circumstances. So, candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is released, check the test centre address and visit it once before t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Being a document of identification, SNAP admit card is an important document. It is advised to preserve the SNAP admit card even after the exam, as it may be required at the time of admission. So, keep a copy of your signed and stamped SNAP admit card until the admission process is completed or even
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The SNAP admit card is not sent by post to any candidate. SNAP is an online exam and every activity is online. The SNAP admit card is uploaded on the exam website and candidates have to log into their SNAP accounts to download it. Candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is relea
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
For admission to SCMHRD MBA courses, students must appear for the SNAP test. SCMHRD The application fee for the SNAP exam is INR 2,500. Moreover, apart from the exam, students are also required to apply for their preferred MBA course. The application fee to apply for each programme is INR 1,000.
Note
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
SNAP is the only accepted exam for admission to MBA courses offered by SCMHRD. As per official sources, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 is scheduled to be held in December 2025 on the following dates:
- Dec 7, 2025
- Dec 14, 2025
- Dec 21, 2025
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Contributor-Level 10