SNAP is a speed based exam and one needs to master time management to be able to solve maximum questions. Check here previous years' SNAP questions with solutions for pracfice and enhance your preparation level.
Previous years' SNAP sample questions with answers are the best source of exam preparation, at this point of time. The one-hour long SNAP test evaluates a candidate on General English, Quantitative & Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. While preparing for the exam, every aspirant aims at clearing it with flying colors. However, this is only possible when one follows the right SNAP preparation strategy and attempts a decent number of SNAP mock tests and sample papers.
To help you prepare for the exam and keep a periodical check on your progress, we have listed below some SNAP sample questions along with a downloadable PDF. You can practice the SNAP sample paper for free after downloading the PDF. But before that, let's take a look at key details of SNAP 2026.
SNAP Test Structure and Marking Scheme 2026
The SNAP exam pattern 2026 is same as last year. There will be 60 questions to be solved in 60 minutes.Check key highlights of the latest SNAP exam pattern below.
- The total marks of SNAP question paper is 60
- For each right answer, the candidates will be awarded 1 mark
- There is negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer
- The difficulty level of SNAP will be easy.
| SNAP Sections |
MCQs and Non-MCQs |
Total Marks |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| General English |
15 |
0 |
15 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
0 |
20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
0 |
25 |
| Total |
60 |
5 |
60 |
SNAP Questions for Practice with Solutions
Question 1: Find the correct match of grammatical function with usage for the word THEN.
| Sr. No. |
Function |
Sr. No. |
Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) |
Noun |
5) |
He was then the King of Nepal. |
| 2) |
Adjective |
6) |
I have not heard about him since then. |
| 3) |
Adverb |
7) |
He is not feeling well, then how can he possibly go for the picnic. |
| 4) |
Conjunction |
8) |
He was not a graduate then |
Options: (1) 1-8, 2-5, 3-7, 4-7
(2) 1-6, 2-5, 3-8, 4-7
(3) 1-7, 2-5, 3-6, 4-8
(4) 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5
Question 2: An alloy of gold and silver weighs 50gms. It contains 80% of gold. How much gold should be added to the alloy so that the percentage of gold is increased to 90?
Options: (1) 50gms
(2) 60gms
(3) 30gms
(4) 40gms
Question 3: Eustace Fernandes who passed away in 2010 was the much admired creator of?
Options: (1) Tom and Jerry
(2) Amul Girl
(3) Air India Maharaja
(4) Snow White
Question 4: Seven students Priya, Ankit, Raman, Sunil, Tony Deepak and Vicky take a series of tests. No two students get similar marks. Vicky always scores more than Priya. Priya always scores more than Ankit. Each time either Raman scores the highest and Tony gets the least, or alternatively Sunil scores the highest and Deepak or Ankit scores the least.
If Sunil is ranked sixth and Ankit is ranked fifth, which of the following can be true?
Options: (1) Vicky is ranked first or fourth
(2) Raman is ranked second or third
(3) Tony is ranked fourth or fifth
(4) Deepak is ranked third or fourth
Question 5: In the following series find the one number that is wrong
2, 3, 13, 37, 86, 167, 288
Options: (1) 3
(2) 13
(3) 37
(4) 86
Question 6: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The man has ______ the rules of ethical conduct; he is _____ a beast.
Options: (1) flaunted - literally
(2) ignored - basically
(3) broken - as
(4) flouted - virtually
Question 7: A group of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings; e.g. (opposite of right) and left (past tense of leave)
Options: (1) Synonyms
(2) Homonyms
(3) Heteronyms
(4) Acronyms
Question 8: Choose the correct option.
Ink: pen: paper
Options: (1) watch: dial: strap
(2) book: paper: words
(3) farmer: plough: field
(4) color: brush: canvas
Question 9: Who declares the ‘Credit Policy’ of India?
Options: (1) The Finance Ministry
(2) Reserve Bank of India
(3) The Commerce Ministry
(4) The Indian Bank’s Association
Question 10: A train travelling at 36 kmph crosses a platform in 20 seconds and a man standing on a platform in 10 seconds. What is the length of the platform in meters?
Options: (1) 240 meters
(2) 100 meters
(3) 200 meters
(4) 300 meters
SNAP sample questions solutions:
| 1. Option 2 | 2. Option 1 | 3. Option 2 | 4. Option 4 | 5. Option 2 |
| 6. Option 4 | 7.Option 2 | 8. Option 4 | 9.Option 2 | 10. Option 2 |
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP exam is a computer based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted test centre and take the test on a computer system.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Candidates should start preparation by June to be well prepared by December, the exam month.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. To avoid negative marking, candidates must not do guess work and do not attempt any question that they feel they can't solve correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
No, the question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every exam session, the SNAP question paper has a unique set of 60 questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Clearing SNAP exam is not the only requirement for admission to SIU MBA admission. Candidates have to also clear the Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) for selection.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
You can apply for multiple Symbiosis institutes, by selecting preferred colleges in the SNAP application form. Fee per college selection is INR 1000, to be paid along with exam registration fee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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 months 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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