SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoffs Available (Test 1)
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
SNAP exam analysis 2023 for Test 1 held today is available now. Check here in-depth SNAP 2023 analysis here along with expected cut offs for SIU admission.
SNAP 2023 exam analysis
SNAP 2023 analysis –SNAP 2023 Test 1 was conducted today from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. According to students who appeared for the exam, Quant was tough. Other sections were easy to moderate. Overall, candidates could attempt 45 to 50 SNAP questions out of 60 in the given time limit. SNAP 2023 Test 1 was similar to 2022 but was slightly tougher in comparison to previous years. The overall cut-offs may see a slight drop.
VARC had no RC passages or parajumbles. The LRDI section was as usual easy. The Quant section SNAP 2023 had Arithmetic dominating it.
Detailed SNAP analysis 2023 has been shared below. The SNAP exam analysis includes sections wise difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, types of questions and expected cut offs. Read SNAP 2023 exam analysis below:
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- SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Highlights
- SNAP 2023 Question Paper Break Up, Session 1
- SNAP 2023 Analysis: Sectional Difficulty Levels of Session 1
- SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: General English
- SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
- SNAP 2023 Expected Cut Offs for top institutes
SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Highlights
- SNAP exam was conducted at multiple exam centres in 94 cities across India.
- The SNAP question paper had 60 questions, doable in 60 minutes
- There were three sections - General English, A-LR, QA, DI-DS
- General English had 15 easy questions in MCQ format.
- A-LR section had 25 questions in MCQ format and the difficulty level was easy.
- QA, DI-DS had 20 questions in MCQ format and were of higher difficulty than English and Reasoning
- The overall difficulty level of SNAP 2023 Session 1 can be considered to be easy
- A score of around 43-45 should be considered good for this session
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SNAP 2023 Question Paper Break Up, Session 1
The SNAP exam is of 60 minutes without sectional time limit. Given below is the break-up of SNAP question paper 2023:
| SNAP Sections |
Number of MCQs |
Total Marks |
Good Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English (VARC) |
15 |
15 |
11-12 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
12-13 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
19-20 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
43-45 |
SNAP 2023 Analysis: Sectional Difficulty Levels of Session 1
Given below is the table indicating difficulty levels of the three sections of SNAP 2023:
SNAP cut offs are determined by:
- Number of candidates in exam
- Difficulty level
- Number of candidates who passed
- Pass percentage
- High percentile range
- Number of seats available
| SNAP Sections |
Highlights |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| General English (VARC) |
No Reading Comprehension |
Easy |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Lengthy. Many questions were to be skipped |
Tough |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
No set based questions |
Easy |
| Overall |
Easy |
Easy |
SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: General English
The General English section of SNAP 2023 was easy like last year. There were no RC questions. Vocabulary and grammar questions were easy. About 11-12 correct attempt can be considered good in this section. Check the topic wise break up of General English section of SNAP 2023 Session 1:
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| SNAP 2023 Test 1 English |
Number of questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Identify parts of speech (poem) |
2 |
Easy |
| Sentence with correct usage |
5 |
Easy |
| Fill in the Blanks |
3 |
Easy |
| Figures of speech |
2 |
Easy |
| Antonym |
1 |
Easy |
| Proverb-based |
1 |
Easy |
| Idiom-based |
1 |
Easy |
SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
This section of SNAP 2023 Test 1 was also easy. About 19-20 correct attempt can be considered good in this section. Check the topic wise break up of A-LR section of SNAP 2023 Test 1:
| SNAP 2023 Test 1 - A-LR |
Number of questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning |
||
| Syllogisms |
2 |
Easy |
| Statement & Course of Action |
2 |
Easy |
| Critical Reasoning – Inference |
2 |
Easy |
| Statement & Assumption |
3 |
Easy |
| Cause-Effect |
2 |
Easy |
| Logically correct sequence |
1 |
Easy |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning |
||
| Complete the series ( numbers, letters & combined) |
3 |
2 easy, 1 moderate |
| Circular arrangement |
2 |
2 easy |
| Clocks |
2 |
2 easy |
| Family Tree |
2 |
2 easy |
| Coding-decoding |
2 |
1 easy, 1 moderate |
| Miscellaneous |
2 |
1 easy, 1 moderate |
SNAP Exam Analysis 2023: Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
In this section of SNAP 2023 Test 1, the questions were slightly tough. About 12-14 correct attempts will be considered good in this section. Given below is the topic wise break up of QA, DI-DS section of SNAP 2023:
| SNAP 2023 Test 1 - QA, DI-DS |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic |
7 |
Easy |
| Modern Mathematics |
7 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Geometry |
3 |
Easy to moderate |
| Numbers |
1 |
Easy |
| Algebra |
1 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
1 |
Easy |
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SNAP 2023 Expected Cut Offs for top institutes
Based on the difficulty level of SNAP 2023 Test 1, experts have estimated SNAP percentiles for top four colleges here:
| Institute |
Raw Score for SNAP 2023 Test 1 |
SNAP Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 41-42 |
98 |
|
| 39-40 |
97 |
|
| 36-37 |
90 |
|
| 36-37 |
90 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The SNAP test address 60 questions in 60 minutes for admissions into MBA course at SIBM Hyderabad. Take a look at the table below to understand the weightage given to different sections and no. of MCQs:
SNAP Sections | Number of MCQs |
|---|---|
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 |
Total | 60 |
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
SNAP answer keys are not released officially. The examination body announces the result directly after exam. However, you can check unofficial SNAP 2025 answer keys at: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-answer-key
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
SNAP 2025 question paper was easy. All the test forms on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025 were similar in terms of topic wise composition and difficulty level.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates can check the table below to know expected Symbiosis Pune SNAP Cutoff 20205:
General- 97-98.5 percentile
SC- 85-87 percentile
ST- 80-82 perecntile
OBC- 92-94 percentile
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
SNAP score is vaild for one year only. If you have appeared for the exam in 2025, then the scores will be valid for admission to 2026 batch only. If you decide to drop a year, you will have to appear for the exam again, next year.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
If your name does not reflect in the first list of candidates selected for admission through SNAP, then you must wait for second list. Colleges release wait list of candidates who are eligible for admission, if the seats remain vacant after first round of admission.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Minimum academic requirement for SIU admission through SNAP is graduation with at least 50% marks (45 % for reserved categories). Higher your academic score, higher the chances of getting selected.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP cut offs are released at the time of PI shortlisting. The cut offs are released individually by SIU institutes and are known through login only. Shiksha has shared previous year's cut offs for colleges on the website. Check here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-cutoff
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SICSR Pune SNAP Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the MBA/ PGDM programme. According to the SNAP Cutoff 2024, the qualifying percentile was 82 for candidates who want admission at this institute for studying the MBA/PGDM course. The percentile mentioned above is for candidates belongin
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
SIU Pune SNAP Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However students can see the SIU Pune SNAP cutoff 2024 for admission to various MBA courses. According to the SNAP Cutoff 2024, admission to MBA course was available to those students who had secured more or at least 97 percentile in the exam. Thi
N
Contributor-Level 10
The date of SNAP cut off announcement is never communicated by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, as the selection process is conducted by the constituent institutes individually. However, it has been seen over the years that the SNAP cut off are released about a week after exam result declaration. The SNAP cut offs are available through login at the websites of SIU institutes as candidates who pass the SNAP exam, have to fill the personal interview form based on their score and college cut off. The SNAP cut off usually ranges between 55-98 percentile. The cut offs for SIMB Pune is the highest every year and the cut offs for SIHS Pune is the lowest.