SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoffs Available (Test 1)
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
Registration - 1 Aug '25 - 20 Nov '25
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 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 a month ago
SIU does not accept any exam score other than SNAP for MBA admission. All domestic students, must appear for the SNAP exam if they wish to pursue MBA from SIBM or any of the 16 Symbiosis institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted in December. There are three sessions and questions are asked from- Englis
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There is usually not much change in the SNAP cut offs year on year. The average range of cut offs for MBA admission in SIU is 80-96 percentile. Check the table below for expected SNAP 2025 cut offs:
MBA College | SNAP 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|
SIBM, Pune | 96-98 |
SIIB, Pune | 92-94 |
SCMHRD, Pune | 95-97 |
SIBM, Hyderabad | 90-92 |
SIBM, Bangalore | 88-90 |
SIOM, Nashik | 85-87 |
SIDTM, Pune | 81-83 |
SICSR, Pune | 80-82 |
SIMS, Pune | 75-77 |
SCIT, Pune | 74-76 |
SSMC, Bangalore | 72-74 |
SIMC, Pune | 70-72 |
SSBF, Pune | 58-60 |
SIHS, Pune | 55-57 |
SSSS, Pune | 50-54 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) is compulsory for admission at SIMS Pune. Students must qualify SNAP exam before admission. SNAP is the entrance exam specifically designed for admissions to various MBA programs offered by SIU institutes, including SIMS. After the SNAP exam, it includes Grou
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, it's not possible to join Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences without SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) for the MBA programme. Symbiosis requires a valid SNAP score for admission to all its MBA programs, including those at SIHS. For other programmes SNAP score is not mandatory; students
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates seeking admission in the MBA programme of Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences need to pass SNAP. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is conducted in computer-based mode at test centres. The test includes 60 questions each of one mark. Aspirants who pass SNAP have to further qualify GEPI
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates have to appear for SNAP at the exam centre mentioned in their admit card. They will not be allowed to enter any other test centre under any circumstances. So, candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is released, check the test centre address and visit it once before t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Being a document of identification, SNAP admit card is an important document. It is advised to preserve the SNAP admit card even after the exam, as it may be required at the time of admission. So, keep a copy of your signed and stamped SNAP admit card until the admission process is completed or even
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The SNAP admit card is not sent by post to any candidate. SNAP is an online exam and every activity is online. The SNAP admit card is uploaded on the exam website and candidates have to log into their SNAP accounts to download it. Candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is relea
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
For admission to SCMHRD MBA courses, students must appear for the SNAP test. SCMHRD The application fee for the SNAP exam is INR 2,500. Moreover, apart from the exam, students are also required to apply for their preferred MBA course. The application fee to apply for each programme is INR 1,000.
Note
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
SNAP is the only accepted exam for admission to MBA courses offered by SCMHRD. As per official sources, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 is scheduled to be held in December 2025 on the following dates:
- Dec 7, 2025
- Dec 14, 2025
- Dec 21, 2025
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Contributor-Level 10