SNAP 2018 pattern: Know total questions, marks & more
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
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 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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.
Contributor-Level 10