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SNAP 2023 question paper was of moderate difficulty level. The English section was easy whereas QA questions were slightly tough. Reasoning questions were easy and doable. The total number of question were 60. Check here SNAP 2023 question paper. Read more.

SNAP 2023 question paper was easy. The English section was easy whereas QA questions were slightly tough. Reasoning questions were easy and doable. Check here SNAP 2023 question paper and answers (memory based).

SNAP 2023 question paper PDF

SNAP 2023 question paper PDF

SNAP 2023 Question Paper was easy in terms of difficulty level. There was no change in the exam pattern from previous year. The SNAP 2023 slot 1 question paper had three sections – English, QA & DI-DS and A-LR. The total number of question were 60. English section had 15 questions, Quantitative Aptitude had 20 questions and Logical Reasoning had 25 questions. Quants section was dominated by Arithmetic and there was no Reading Comprehension in English. Here we have shared the structure of SNAP question paper and a few memory based answers for your reference and practice. 

SNAP exam 2025 will be held on December 6, 14 and 21, 2025. Those preparing for SNAP 2025 exam, must go through the questions asked in SNAP 2023 exam and practice those for gaining a hold on the topics. 

Table of contents
  • SNAP 2023 question paper – Sectional break up
  • SNAP 2023 Question Paper: Topics-wise distribution
  • SNAP 2023 Questions and Answers - Memory Based
  • SNAP 2023 Question Paper: Difficulty Level

SNAP 2023 question paper – Sectional break up

The SNAP 2023 paper was divided into three sections. Given below is the break up of the question paper.

SNAP Sections

Number of MCQs

Total Marks

General English (VARC)

15

15

QuantitativeData Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

20

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

25

Total

60

60

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many marks are deducted for skipping questions in SNAP?
A: 

There is no negative marking for skipping questions in SNAP. If a candidate skips a question, he will marked 0 on that.

Q:   Is it important to solve all the questions in SNAP?
A: 

SNAP question paper has 60 questions in all the sessions, English has 15 questions, QA, DI-DS has 20 questions and A-LR has 25 question. Candidates are not supposed to attempt all the questions. But they must attempt about 2/3rd of the total questions with maximum accuracy to be able to get a good score. SNAP sectional cut offs are important for selection to SIU, so don't ignore one section for another. 

Q:   Is it necessary to attempt all the questions in SNAP?
A: 

SNAP has 60 questions but it is not mandatory to attempt all of them. Candidates should, however, try to attempt about 2/3rd of total questions in each section for a good score, overall.

SNAP 2023 Question Paper: Topics-wise distribution

Every section of the SNAP question paper 2023 had a definite number of questions. These questions were of 1 mark each. Listed below are the topics on which SNAP 2023 questions were based.

SNAP Sections

Topics

Number of questions

Total Marks

General English

Sentence with no object, Poem, Parts of Speech, Correct Sentence, Preposition, Prefix, Modal verb,  Spelling, Compound Words, Tense, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms

15

15

(A-LR)

Statement Assumptions, Cause & Effect, Linear Arrangement, Truth or Lie, Blood Relations, Coding, Statement Argument, Course of Action, Clock, Syllogism, Number/Letter/Symbol/Word Series, Input/Output, Critical Reasoning

25

25

(QA, DI-DS)

Profit, Loss & Discount, Mixture, SI-CI, Percentage & Time, Speed and Distance, Linear Equation, log, Geometric and Arithmetic Progression, Digits, HCF, Circle, Triangle, Rectangular tank, Height and Distance, Matrix, P&C, Probability, Table based Data Interpretation

20

20

Total

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60

60

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SNAP 2023 Questions and Answers - Memory Based

Q: To select a group of an unbiased dice is ruled out if the dice shows 1 then group x is chosen. If 2 or 3 then group y and if 4, 5 or 6 then group z is chosen. Group x has 3 girls, 2 boys, group y has 3 girls and 4 boys. Group z has 4 girls and 5 boys. The dice is rolled and the group is chosen, if a girl is chosen find the probability that is it chosen from group y.

A. 90/293

B. 63/293

C. 7/90

D. None

Q: The letters of the word MINUTE be arranged so that the vowels occupy only odd positions.

A. None of the above

B. 48

C. 36

D. 32

Q: During an event 160 participants participated. They were grouped into male and female. There were 1240 apples to be distributed among them. If each email gets apples and each female gets 12 apples. Find number of females at the end.

A. 26

B. 28

C. 30

D. 24

Q: If a male population above Educational index for UP is 1.6 lakhs then find the total population of UP in approximate value.

A. 3.69

B. 2. 28

C. 2.96

D. 3.67

Q: Roy bought articles at Rs 20 per item. He sells them for Rs 2, Rs 4 and Rs 6. He intends to make a profit of at least of 40%. What will be the minimum number of articles he should sell?

A. 28

B. 25

C. 27

D. None of the above

Q: Imran sold mobile phone of Rs 17600 after discount of 12%, he earned a profit of 10 % if no discount is given find the profit percentage.

A. 12%

B. 22%

C. 25%

D. None of the above

Q: A and B work 5 hours a day and complete a certain work in 2 days. B&C work 5 hours a day and complete the same work in 4 days. A and C work 6 hours in a day and complete the same in 2 days. In how many days if A is working alone for 5 hours a day will finish the work?

A. 5

B. 12

C. 3

D. 15

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does SIU release the official SNAP question papers?
A: 

The official SNAP question paper is not released by the exam authority anymore. It used to be released along with the answer key after the exam until 2019. Since 2020, when the exam format changed from single session to three sessions, the SNAP question paper, response sheet and answer key release was stopped. Now, after the SNAP exam, the authorities directly release the scorecards.

However, unofficial SNAP answer keys are released by coaching institutes and mentors for candidates to analyse their performance. The unofficial answer keys are released on the same day as exam session contain SNAP questions and their solved answers. These-memory based question paper and answer key help candidates in assessing their performance by seeing which of their attempts were correct and which were incorrect.

Q:   What type of Quant questions are asked in SNAP?
A: 

The Quantitative Aptitude question of SNAP are easy to moderate in nature. Most of the questions are direct and not calculation intensive. The questions are usually asked from Arithmetic Geometry, Mensuration P&C/Probability Algebra and Numbers.

Q:   What are the important topics that usually dominate the SNAP question paper?
A: 

Candidates preparing for SNAP exam must study all the topics included in the SNAP syllabus i.e. General English and Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

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SNAP 2023 Question Paper: Difficulty Level

Check below section wise difficulty level of the SNAP question paper 2023.

SNAP Sections

Number of MCQs

Difficulty Level

General English (VARC)

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Easy

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

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Tough

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

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Easy

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Easy

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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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Aarushi Hazarika

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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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Anya B

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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.

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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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Pallavi Gupta

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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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Nitesh Vimal

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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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Sreetama Tyagi

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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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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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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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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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