Updated on Aug 2, 2018 16:22 IST

SNAP 2018 Syllabus

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: 

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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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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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Nishtha Shukla

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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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