The exam date for SNAP 2018 has not been announced yet by the officials. However, the exam is likely to be conducted in the month of December, 2018. Candidates willing to appear in SNAP 2018 must start with their exam preparations. Before creating a preparation strategy, it is important to know SNAP exam syllabus.
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As of now, no changes in the SNAP 2018 syllabus or pattern have been notified by the authorities. Changes in the syllabus & pattern (if any) will be known once the notification is released by the officials. SNAP 2018 exam paper will consist of questions from 4 sections. The sections are as follows:
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- General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
- Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
- General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario
- Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Let us have a look at the detailed syllabus for SNAP 2018.
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Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Geometry
This section of the exam tests a candidate’s numerical aptitude. In order to excel in the exam candidates must keep a check on both speed and accuracy. Candidates having clear mathematical concepts can solve the questions of this section with ease. The topics covered under the sections are:
| Trigonometry |
Ratios and Proportion |
| Number system |
Percentage |
| Work and time |
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Algebra |
| Partnership |
Work, Pipes and Cisterns |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest |
Time-Speed-Distance |
| HCF &LCM |
Geometric Progression |
| Arithmetic progression |
Profit & Loss |
| Averages |
Arithmetic mean |
| Geometric mean |
Number Base System |
| Mensuration |
Venn diagram |
| Permutations & Combinations |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
This section evaluates a candidate’s capability to think accurately and make decisions within limited timeframe. The section is dominated by questions on analogies, diagrams and figures. Candidates can expect questions from the following topics:
| Data Interpretation based on text, graphs and tables |
Bar Graphs |
| Critical reasoning |
Column graphs |
| Syllogisms |
Assumption-Premise-Conclusion |
| Assertion and reasons |
Statements and conclusions |
| Line charts |
Statements and assumption |
| Identifying next number in series |
Visual reasoning |
| Identifying valid inferences |
Cause and Effect |
| Matrix arrangements |
Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments |
| Graphs representing Area |
Family tree - identifying relationship among group of people |
| Pie Chart |
Identifying Probably true |
| Coding and decoding Puzzles |
Symbol Based problems |
| Functions |
|
General English
This section in SNAP accesses a candidate’s command over English language. Test-takers are given passages which need to be read and questions based on the passage need to be answered. Also, grammar, verbal ability and vocabulary of the candidate’s is tested in this section. Some of the topics covered under this section are:
| One word substitution |
Syllogisms |
| Antonyms |
Sentence correction |
| Analogies |
Jumbled paragraphs |
| Sentence completion |
Odd man out |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Idioms |
| Comprehension of passage / Poem |
Sentence Correction |
| Contextual usage |
Fill In the Blanks |
General Awareness
Candidates need to be aware of the latest happening in and around the world. Also, candidates need to brush up their static GK. Reading the newspaper is one the best ways to stay abreast of the current affairs. Test-takers must keep themselves well-informed on the following topics:
| Famous award and prizes |
Current Affairs |
| Punch line of companies |
World Records |
| Science |
Sports |
| Business |
Automobiles |
| Books and authors |
Quotations |
| Finance |
Major corporate events |
| Entertainment |
Top officials of big companies |
| Geography |
History |
| International organizations |
Social issues |
| Politics |
|
SNAP is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU). The exam is a gateway for admission to postgraduate programs offered by 14 institutes that come under SIU.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
SIU does not accept any exam score other than SNAP for MBA admission. All domestic students, must appear for the SNAP exam if they wish to pursue MBA from SIBM or any of the 16 Symbiosis institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted in December. There are three sessions and questions are asked from- Englis
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Answered 2 months ago
There is usually not much change in the SNAP cut offs year on year. The average range of cut offs for MBA admission in SIU is 80-96 percentile. Check the table below for expected SNAP 2025 cut offs:
MBA College | SNAP 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|
SIBM, Pune | 96-98 |
SIIB, Pune | 92-94 |
SCMHRD, Pune | 95-97 |
SIBM, Hyderabad | 90-92 |
SIBM, Bangalore | 88-90 |
SIOM, Nashik | 85-87 |
SIDTM, Pune | 81-83 |
SICSR, Pune | 80-82 |
SIMS, Pune | 75-77 |
SCIT, Pune | 74-76 |
SSMC, Bangalore | 72-74 |
SIMC, Pune | 70-72 |
SSBF, Pune | 58-60 |
SIHS, Pune | 55-57 |
SSSS, Pune | 50-54 |
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