SNAP 2018 pattern: Know total questions, marks & more
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 admit card session 1
28 Nov '26
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.
Applications Open for SNAP 2018 - Know More
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.
Explore popular MBA colleges for you
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
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.
Applications Open for SNAP 2018 - Know More
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.
Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates
3 May '26
3 May '26
3 May '26
15 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
2 May '26 - 3 May '26
MAH CET
5 May '26
6 May '26
15 May '26
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.
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jul '26 | XAT 2027 registration dates |
Sep '26 | XAT 2027 mock test |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Registration Window |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window |
5 Aug '26 - 23 Sep '26 | CAT 2026 application |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam |
17 Oct '24 - 5 Dec '24 | IIFT 2025 registration and app... |
Jul '26 | IBSAT 2026 Registration |
Dec '26 | IBSAT 2026 Exam Date |
2 May '26 - 4 May '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 (1st Attempt)... |
9 May '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 (2nd Attempt) |
Oct '26 | CMAT 2027 registration and app... |
Jan '27 | CMAT 2027 exam |
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26 | MAT May 2026 Registration PBT |
1 Apr '26 - 8 Jun '26 | MAT May 2026 Registration CBT |
9 May '26 | TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA |
28 May '26 | Release of TANCET provisional ... |
Mar '25 | IRMASAT 2025 Final Result Anno... |
Feb '25 | IRMASAT Personal Interviews |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
No, you cannot get into Symbiosis International, Pune, with a SNAP cutoff of 70 if you belong to the General AI category.
According to the 2024 cutoff, the required percentile was 97 for this category. Hence, students need to secure a percentile of 97 or above to qualify for the next round of admiss
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP is of 60 marks. Every question carries 1 mark for correct attempt and -0.25 for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered question.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7