How to Prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
You can score well in SNAP 2025 exam with only six months of preparation. But for that you need to follow the right strategy. Get here key tips and detailed study plan on how to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months.
SNAP 2025 will be conducted in December, so now is the time to start exam preparation, if you haven't already. As SNAP is an easier exam, 5-6 months will be enough for preparation. If you are already preparing for CAT 2025 exam, then you can prepare for SNAP 2025 in lesser time as the syllabus of both exams are same. SNAP exam will be conducted thrice. Candidate can choose to appear for one, two or all three sessions. The best score of sessions attempted by a candidate will be considered for admission. So, the performance pressure is relatively less in SNAP.
The main aspects of SNAP preparation are syllabus coverage and practicing sample papers/mock tests. Six months will be enough for both. Read on to know how to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months.
For SNAP 2025 exam preparation, first of all, understand the SNAP exam pattern, syllabus and marking scheme. This will give you an idea about what you know and what you don’t. Once, that is done, get recommended SNAP study material and books for preparation. Also download MBA preparation apps and join online study groups.
- SNAP Syllabus
- SNAP Exam Pattern 2025
- SNAP Marking Scheme
- How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months: Strategy for July-August-September
- How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 2 months: Strategy for October-November
- How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in the Last Month
SNAP Syllabus
SNAP syllabus is the same as CAT and other MBA entrance exams – Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and English (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension). Download detailed SNAP syllabus for free below:
A good attempt of around 80 per cent of questions with 85-90 per cent accuracy is considered good score in SNAP. The SNAP exam has 60 questions only, so the number of attempts considered good are 40-45. Candidates must aim to solve a good number of questions in every section of SNAP, so that their overall score is good and they have a better chance of getting selected for admission. If you do not clear the SNAP cut off may not be eligible for admission to MBA programmers offered by SIU institutes. Meeting the minimum cut off is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). Thus, when preparing for SNAP, keep in mind a target score. The SNAP cut offs are lower for Reserved category candidates.
Freshers should start Quantitative Aptitude preparation with NCERT Mathematics books of Class 9 and 10 for getting fundamental understanding of the topics and concepts. Once they have grasped the concepts of Algebra, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Geometry and other topics of Arithmetic, then move on to books with advanced level of Quantitative Aptitude topics. Arun Sharma’s books on preparation for Quantitative Aptitude (also VARC and DILR books) are highly recommended as they are exhaustive and contain test papers of various difficulty levels. With the help of Arun Sharma books, you can understand the concepts and learn application to different type of Mathematical problems. In addition to that, you should refer to other Quant books and sample papers.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2025
According to the latest exam pattern of SNAP will have the following sectional breakup
| SNAP Sections |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
15 |
No |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
No |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
No |
SNAP Marking Scheme
- Every question will carry 1 mark.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25.
- Total marks will be 60
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SNAP English section has 15 questions and all are based on grammar and vocabulary, so it is very critical to have a good control on English Grammar. To strengthen English grammar, one should start with basics. Study from Wren & Martin for best results. You can also seek help from a mentor or study from English grammar apps.
SNAP exam preparation requires about 6 months so candidates must start studying for it from June onwards. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions and the first session is conducted in the first week of December, second session is conducted in the second week and the third session is conducted in the third week. So, while making a SNAP prep plan, candidates must keep in mind which exam session will they appear for. Those who have appeared for SNAP before or are preparing for other MBA entrance exams too, can start SNAP preparation from August-September.
To avoid negative marking in SNAP, choose questions carefully. There are 60 questions in SNAP and not all are mandatory. So, solve only those which you are confident of.
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How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months: Strategy for July-August-September
Start your SNAP 2025 preparation by working on the basic concepts of Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation. Use these three months to study the concepts and theories of all the topics listed under SNAP syllabus. Start with the subject you are weak at. Take notes, watch videos, read secondary material to clear your concepts. Memorize all the formulae and theorems.
For A-LR, first understand the type of logical reasoning questions and which trick is to be applied to which type of questions. Next, practice a good number of reasoning questions of a wide variety.
There is no Reading Comprehension in SNAP anymore, so it is relatively easier to prepare for English now. Focus on grammar and vocabulary. These two will help you sail through Fill in the blanks, idioms, antonym-synonym, one-word substitution, para jumble, sentence correction and odd word out.
Our advice: Make a weekly plan subject-wise and follow it with 100 per cent dedication.
Also Read:
- Detailed SNAP Preparation Plan 2025
- How to crack QA, DI-DS section of SNAP 2025
- 8 key tips to crack A-LR section of SNAP 2025
How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in 2 months: Strategy for October-November
Dedicate these two months to practicing previous year SNAP question papers, sample papers and SNAP mock tests. Since SNAP is a speed based test, practicing mock tests is of utmost importance as it helps the candidates in developing speed and accuracy in solving the questions. While SNAP question papers will help you in understanding the pattern and types of questions asked in the exam, weightage of topics and marking scheme; the SNAP sample paper will provide an exposure of variety of questions asked in SNAP exam. SNAP mock tests will help you to familiarize yourself with the online exam system as well as improve speed and accuracy.
But don’t forget to measure your performance after each SNAP mock test. The purpose of practicing mock tests and sample papers is to improve your performance in each topic included in the SNAP syllabus. Also, don’t get disheartened if you don’t do well in mock tests initially. Keep working towards it, you will start scoring well.
SNAP authorities also conduct mock tests for registered candidates in these months. You should definitely take one official SNAP mock test to understand the test form, exam structure and pattern and get familiar with online test environment before the actual exam.
Our advice: Don’t start with SNAP mock tests until you have completed the SNAP syllabus.
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How to prepare for SNAP 2025 in the Last Month
In the last one month before the exam, you'll need to improve upon all that you've studied before. So go through all the concepts, definitions, theorems and formulae. Keep aside 2-4 hours for revision each day and attempt one or two SNAP mock tests (not more than that). Go through tricks and shortcuts you can apply to solve questions accurately without having to spend time on calculation.
Our advice: Last few days before any exam are crucial. Don's push too hard. Stick to basics. Keep calm and stay positive.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The minimum marks of every SIU institute varies. While for SIBM Pune and SCHMRD the minimum cut off is usually 95-98 percentile, the cut offs for SSBF Pune is nearly 60.
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Answered a week ago
SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.
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There is no SNAP counselling fee to be paid. The fee is already charged in SNAP application fee per college selection.
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SNAP candidates are not required to apply separately for all SIU campuses. They can select colleges in the SNAP application form. However, they need to fill the PI-shortlist form separately for whichever colleges they get shortlisted.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
According to the latest SNAP exam pattern the paper will be divided into three sections. Every question will carry 1 mark and there is negative marking of 0.25.
· English has 15 questions
· Quants, DI-DS has 20 questions
· A-LR has 25 questions
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Between SNAP and NMAT, the former is considered easier in terms of difficulty level of the questions. However, SNAP is of 60 minutes in which candidates have to address 60 question. This makes SNAP more challenging than NMAT which is a test of longer duration (2 hours having 108 questions).
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Usually it is recommended that Arun Sharma series (Verbal, Quant, DI), R.S. Aggarwal's Reasoning/Quant books, and Word Power Made Easy, are enough for SNAP preparation. Sample questions papers, mock tests, sectional test series are also important.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP total marks is 60 so 40 to 45 marks can be considered a good score. It will convert into about 97-98 percentile. So, it the exam, candidates must aim to attempt 40 to 45 questions correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Two months may not be enough to prepare for SNAP exam, if you are attempting it for the first time. However, you can try with a very specific and focussed plan. Check SNAP question papers of previous years to know dominant subjects. Study only those thoroughly and practice mock tests side by side.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP syllabus is not difficult as it contains the same topics as other MBA entrance exams. But the key to SNAP preparation lies in practicing SNAP specific questions.
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SNAP is one of the few MBA entrance exams which is easy in terms of difficulty level. It is much easier The number of questions, as well as the exam duration are less that than other MBA entrance exams. The type of questions asked in SNAP as also pretty straightforward.
Moreover, SNAP exam is held thrice for candidates to repeat attempts, which allows candidates to improve their score if they want to. The SNAP syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exam and there are no questions on Reading Comprehension or Data Sufficiency. This makes the SNAP exam much easier to crack than other exams.
Since 2020, the exam is conducted for only 60 minutes and the total number of questions asked is also 60. The first section of SNAP question paper is General English, the second section is Analytical & Logical Reasoning and the third section is Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.