SNAP 2018 pattern
The dates for SNAP 2018 have not been released yet by the officials, but going by the trends of the previous years’, the exam is likely to be conducted by third week of December. Candidates appearing for SNAP 2018 are advised to check the exam pattern before appearing for the exam.
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SNAP 2018 will be conducted in an online mode. Till 2017, SNAP was conducted in an offline mode, but in the year 2017, the exam conducting authorities moved away from the conventional paper-based test to computer-based test. This year too, the exam will be conducted online.
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Candidates are allotted 120 minutes to answer a total of 150 questions. SNAP exam paper is divided into 4 sections, each section carrying 40 marks except for General Awareness that carries 30 marks. Each correct answer attracts 1 mark, and every wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.
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Let us have a look at the detailed SNAP 2018 pattern:
- The duration of SNAP 2018 will be 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours
- The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode
- The exam will start at 2pm and conclude at 4pm
- The question paper will be divided into 4 sections
- Total number of questions will be 150
- Total marks will be 150
- Candidates need to answer Multiple Choice Questions
- 4 options will be provided with every question
- Candidates can choose only one correct answer
- There is 1/4th negative marking for every incorrect answer
The weightage of questions and marks is as follows:
| Sections |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
40 |
40 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
| General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario |
30 |
30 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
SNAP is conducted once a year. Keeping this in mind, test-takers must be well-prepared for the exam. Candidates appearing for SNAP 2018, can take a look at previous years’ SNAP Question & Sample papers.
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Important points about SNAP 2018
- There is no individual sectional cut-off in SNAP 2018
- Sections can be in any order in the exam paper
- There is no sectional constraint. Candidates can switch between different sections
- There is no sectional time limit
To excel in the exam, candidates are advised to go through SNAP syllabus. This will give the test-takers an idea of the topics from which questions might be asked in SNAP 2018.
SNAP 2018 dates are expected to be released in second week of August. Filling of SNAP 2018 application form will commence along with the release of notification and is expected to continue till November 24, 2018.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
It is possible but not advisable, as you may not score as desired. It is important to cover the SNAP syllabus too. You can solve questions in mock test correctly only if you understand the topics well.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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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Contributor-Level 7