SNAP 2020 Analysis and Expected Cut Offs: First, Second and Third Attempts
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
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 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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- 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
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 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 6
Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.
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