SNAP 2018 Syllabus: Prepare yourself for the D-Day
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
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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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