SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoffs Available (Test 1)
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
Admit Card - 28 Nov '26
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:
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 4 days ago
SNAP is of 60 marks. Every question carries 1 mark for correct attempt and -0.25 for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered question.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The official SNAP mock test does not require admit card. It is accessible to registered candidates. They can simply log in to their SNAP account, book a slot and appear for the official mock test.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Since, test city allotted once cannot be changed, you will have to appear for the SNAP exam in whichever city you have been allotted a test centre. However, it usually does not happen that candidate's do not get the city of their choice in SNAP.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
There is no option to select SNAP exam centre. It is allotted to candidate in the test city selected in SNAP application form. The basis of centre allotment is first come, first serve, wrt application submission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
There is no limit to register for SNAP exam, but in a given academic session you can register for the exam only once. You have to mention the number of attempts in the same registration form
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP 2026 exam centre details will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates should download it as soon as it is released and check their test city and centre.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP admit card 2026 will be released in online mode and uploaded in registered candidate's dashboard. They will have to log into their SNAP 2026 account and download it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP 2026 admit card for first session will be released in the last week of November. For second and third sessions, it will be released in the first week of December. The dates for SNAP 2026 admit card release will be out in August along with the exam schedule.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
SNAP 2026 registration dates will be announced in the first week of August and end by the third week of November. The examination body will announce exact schedule in the first week of August 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
SNAP fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Candidates cannot ask for fee refund if they fill the form incorrectly or do not appear for the exam.
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