SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoffs Available (Test 1)
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 Registration Process
21 Aug '26 - 25 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 a week ago
A candidate can appear for upto three tests for both SNAP at SIU Pune. If a candidate appears for more than one test for either SNAP, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation and there will be no normalization.
G
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
However, the institute does offer special pathways to Indian students allowing them to register for classes even i
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Once you're created a login for SNAP 2026, use it to visit your dashboard and fill up the form. In the initial pages of SNAP form, you will find the option to select SIU colleges. You can select minimum to maximum 17 colleges. Choose as per your preference, college cut offs and suitability. Every se
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
SNAP is conducted three times in every annual session. SNAP 2026 is also being conducted thrice on - December 13, 19 and 26. Candidates can take the SNAP 2026 exam once, twice or thrice. Those who will appear for the exam more than once, can use best score of all attempts for SIU admission.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP 2026 exam | SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 |
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
It is possible but not advisable, as you may not score as desired. It is important to cover the SNAP syllabus too. You can solve questions in mock test correctly only if you understand the topics well.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
SNAP exam is a computer based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted test centre and take the test on a computer system.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Candidates should start preparation by June to be well prepared by December, the exam month.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. To avoid negative marking, candidates must not do guess work and do not attempt any question that they feel they can't solve correctly.
A
Contributor-Level 7
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