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SNAP 2020 exam was easy despite change in exam pattern and marking scheme. Check out SNAP 2020 analysis and expected cut offs.

SNAP 2020 exam was easy despite change in exam pattern and marking scheme. Check out SNAP 2020 analysis of first, second and third attempts along with expected cut offs.

SNAP 2020 analysis

SNAP 2020 analysis of first, second and third attempts are live now. SNAP 2020 exam is being conducted this year thrice amid COVID-19 safety guidelines. First attempt was conducted on December 20, second attempt was conducted on January 6 and the third attempt was conducted today (January 9). 

Overall, the SNAP 2020 question papers of both first and second attempts were easy. However, the question paper of third attempt was slightly tougher. Read below, the in-depth analysis of SNAP 2020 exam which includes, section-wise difficulty level, topic-wise questions, number of good attempts and expected cut offs.

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Table of contents
  • SNAP 2020 Analysis: Highlights
  • SNAP 2020 Analysis: First Attempt
  • Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: General English
  • Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
  • Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
  • SNAP 2020 Analysis: Second Attempt
  • SNAP 2020 Analysis Second Attempt: Section wise
  • SNAP 2020 Analysis: Third Attempt
  • SNAP 2020 Section wise Difficulty Level
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SNAP 2020 Analysis: Highlights

  • The duration of SNAP 2020 exam was 60 minutes
  • The total number of questions in SNAP 2020 question paper was 60
  • There will be no differential marking this year. Each question carries one mark
  • For each wrong attempt, 1/4th marks will be deducted
  • There was no Special Question (TITA) in SNAP 2020
  • There were no questions on Reading Comprehension and Data Sufficiency
  • Out of 60 questions, 38+ can be considered good attempts
  • Out of the three SNAP sessions, candidates can make two attempts
  • Best of the two scores will be considered for further selection process

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SNAP 2020 Analysis: First Attempt

Major changes have been made in the SNAP exam pattern this year, due to which the question paper is expected to be easier. Check out the question paper break up below.

Section

Total Questions

Total Marks

Difficulty Level

General English

15

15

Easy to Moderate

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

25

Easy

Quantitative, DI and Data Sufficiency

20

20

Easy

Total

60

60

Easy

Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: General English

Absence of Reading Comprehension made the General English section easy for candidates. The questions were based on Idioms and Phrases, Spelling Corrections, Parts of Speech, or Figures of Speech. Questions on collective noun and compound word were slightly tricky.

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About 10+ questions can be considered good attempt in this section.

Topic-wise break up

Given below is the table indicating topics included in this section of SNAP 2020 question paper and the number of questions asked:

Topics

Number of Questions

Fill in the Blanks

3

Fill in the Blanks - Prepositions

2

Idioms and Phrases

2

Identify - Parts of Speech

1

Figures of Speech

1

Synonyms

1

Grammar

1

Collective Noun

1

Compound Word

1

Para Jumble

1

Spelling

1

Total

15

Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: Analytical & Logical Reasoning

The Analytical & Logical Reasoning section of SNAP 2020 was very easy. The questions ranged from Coding-Decoding, Letter Series, Blood Relations, Input/Out, Calendars, Clocks, Syllogism, Analogies, Circular Arrangements (2 questions, not continuous, but of the same set), and Verbal Reasoning. Out of all the questions, there were a few not-so-easy number series questions.

In this section, About 16+ attempts in this section would be considered good attempt.

Topic wise break up

Given below is the table indicating topics included in this section of SNAP 2020 question paper and the number of questions asked:

Topics

Number of Questions

Coding-Decoding

3

Number Series

3

Input/Output

2

Clocks

2

Calendars

2

Circular Arrangements

2

Course of Action

2

Action

2

Miscellaneous Reasoning

2

Analogies

1

Letter Series

1

Blood Relations

1

Assumptions

1

Syllogisms

1

Total

25

Section wise SNAP 2020 Analysis: Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

This section of SNAP 2020 exam was also easy and the questions were straightforward. Out of 20 questions, nine were from Arithmetic. The P&C and Probability questions were easy too. There was only one Data Interpretation question and zero from Data Sufficiency.

15+ attempts would be considered good attempt in this section.

Topic wise break up

Given below is the table indicating topics included in this section of SNAP 2020 question paper and the number of questions asked:

Topics

Number of Questions

Percentages, Profit & Loss

3

Averages

2

Time, Speed and Distance

2

Number Theory

2

P&C

2

Probability

2

Number Series

1

Time & Work

1

Logs

1

Mensuration

1

Coordinate Geometry

1

Ratios

1

Data Interpretation

1

Total

20

SNAP 2020 Analysis: Second Attempt

The SNAP 2020 question paper of second attempt held on January 6, 2021 was on the similar lines as the question paper of first attempt. All the three sections were easy and doable in 60 minutes. Read key points about the second attempt in the SNAP analysis below.

SNAP 2020 Analysis Second Attempt Highlights

  • The overall difficulty level of second attempt of SNAP exam was easy to moderate
  • Like Paper 1, there were no Reading Comprehension passages in Paper 2
  • There were a few off-beat questions on English Grammar, a hallmark of SNAP exam
  • Like Paper 2, there were no Data Sufficiency questions in Paper 2
  • In A-LR section, there were questions on Coding-Decoding, Letter Series, Blood Relations, Calendars, Clocks, Syllogism, Analogies, Circular Arrangements and Verbal Reasoning
  • QA, DI-DS section was dominated by Arithmetic with nine questions
  • There were two Probability questions and one Data Interpretation

SNAP 2020 Analysis Second Attempt: Section wise

Check below, section wise break up of SNAP 2020 question paper of Day 2 and estimated good score.

Section

Difficulty Level

Good Score

General English

Moderate

9+

A- LR

Easy

17+

QA, DI & Ds

Easy

14+

Total

Easy

42+

SNAP 2020 Analysis: Third Attempt

SNAP 2020 exam in the third attempt was on the same lines as previous attempts but of slightly higher difficulty level. The exam pattern and marking scheme was same and there were no surprise questions.

SNAP 2020 Analysis Third Attempt Highlights

  • English section was easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty level
  • Vocabulary and Idioms and Phrases questions were very easy and could boost sectional score
  • A score of around 10 would be good for English
  • The Reasoning section was easy with only one question being challenging (Number Series).
  • A score of 17-18 would be considered good in Reasoning section
  • Quant section had 20 questions which were doable. a score around 15-18 would be considered good
  • Overall, in the third attempt of SNAP 2020, a score of around 41+ should be considered good

SNAP 2020 Section wise Difficulty Level

Check below section wise difficutly level of SNAP 2020 third attempt. In-depth SNAP analysis of the same will be posted here soon.

Sections

Number of questions

Difficulty level

General English

15

Easy

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

Moderate

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

Moderate

Total

60

Moderate

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