How to Prepare for SNAP 2025 in 6 months
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
Admit Card - 28 Nov '26
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:
Commonly asked questions
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.
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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Commonly asked questions
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 4 days ago
The official SNAP mock test does not require admit card. It is accessible to registered candidates. They can simply log in to their SNAP account, book a slot and appear for the official mock test.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Since, test city allotted once cannot be changed, you will have to appear for the SNAP exam in whichever city you have been allotted a test centre. However, it usually does not happen that candidate's do not get the city of their choice in SNAP.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
There is no option to select SNAP exam centre. It is allotted to candidate in the test city selected in SNAP application form. The basis of centre allotment is first come, first serve, wrt application submission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
There is no limit to register for SNAP exam, but in a given academic session you can register for the exam only once. You have to mention the number of attempts in the same registration form
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
SNAP 2026 exam centre details will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates should download it as soon as it is released and check their test city and centre.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
SNAP admit card 2026 will be released in online mode and uploaded in registered candidate's dashboard. They will have to log into their SNAP 2026 account and download it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
SNAP 2026 admit card for first session will be released in the last week of November. For second and third sessions, it will be released in the first week of December. The dates for SNAP 2026 admit card release will be out in August along with the exam schedule.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP 2026 registration dates will be announced in the first week of August and end by the third week of November. The examination body will announce exact schedule in the first week of August 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Candidates cannot ask for fee refund if they fill the form incorrectly or do not appear for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, one cannot join the SIMC Pune MBA programme until he/she appears for and clears the SNAP exam with valid marks. Students are only able to fill out the application form for the course after registering for the SNAP test. Only those students are shortlisted for further admission process, who meet
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