SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis (Test 1, Slot 1 & 2 Available); Check Expected Cutoff for SIU
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 admit card session 1
28 Nov '26
SNAP exam analysis 2025 for Test 1 held today has been shared below. The review suggests that the SNAP exam was easy. Check here in-depth SNAP 2025 analysis here along with expected SNAP cut off 2025 for SIU admission.
SNAP Question Paper Analysis
SNAP 2025 exam analysis is out and it says the exam was easy. SNAP 2025 Test 1 was conducted today in two slots. The first session of SNAP 2025 Test 1 was conducted today from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and the second session was held from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The SNAP 2025 question paper was easy and the difficulty level was as expected. English had no RC. Grammar and Vocabulary questions were very easy. Analytical and Logical Reasoning had easy questions from syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relation, and usual topics. In Quants to most of the questions were easy. The SNAP 2025 exam analysis includes sections wise difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, types of questions and expected SNAP 2025 cut offs.
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SNAP 2025 answer key PDF and question paper - Test 1 Slot 1 and 2
- SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis: Highlights
- SNAP 2025 Question Paper Break Up, Session 1
- SNAP 2025 Analysis: Sectional Difficulty Levels of Session 1
- SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis: General English
- SNAP Exam Analysis 2025: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
- SNAP Exam Analysis 2025: Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
- SNAP 2025 Cut Offs for top institutes (Expected)
SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis: Highlights
- SNAP exam was conducted at multiple exam centres in 79 cities across India.
- The SNAP 2025 question paper had 60 questions
- The test had three sections - General English, A-LR, QA, DI-DS
- SNAP 2025 General English had 15 easy MCQs.
- A-LR section had 25 MCQs which were moderate.
- Quantitative Aptitude section was tougher than English and Reasoning
- Overall SNAP 2025 Test 1 was easy
- About 43-45 correct attempts will be considered good
Commonly asked questions
SNAP percentile means a candidate's rank against all test takers. It is calculated on the basis of marks scored. For example, total marks in SNAP is 60, so any candidate getting the highest score out of 60 will get 99.99 percentile. Many a times, more than one candidates get highest score so their percentiles are same.
SNAP cut off is not released along with SNAP result. The SNAP accepting colleges release the admission cut offs for PI shortlisting about 15-20 days after result announcement. The SNAP cut offs of every institute is different and determined independently by their admission panel. The SNAP cut offs are usually out by February first week, every year.
Minimum eligibility criterion for SNAP is 50 percent score in graduation for General category candidates. However, if you belong to any of the Reserved categories and have a minimum of 45 percent of in graduation you can apply for SNAP.
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 2025 Question Paper Break Up, Session 1
The SNAP 2025 Test 1 was easy. Check below sectional break up and number of good attempts:
| Section |
Number of questions |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
15 |
11-12 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
19-20 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
15-16 |
SNAP 2025 Analysis: Sectional Difficulty Levels of Session 1
Given below is the table indicating difficulty levels of the three sections of SNAP 2025, Test 1:
| SNAP Sections |
Highlights |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| General English (VARC) |
Grammar and Vocabulary |
Easy |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Calculation intensive |
Moderate |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
Dominated by Critical Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Overall |
Time management was key |
Easy |
Commonly asked questions
You can use the score of session in which you have got highest percentile.
No other exam score apart from SNAP is accepted by the SIU institutes for MBA admissions. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University have to appear for the SNAP exam and clear it. The SNAP exam is conducted in the month of December every month.
SNAP score is in fact valid for admission to only the 16 SIU institutes. No other private or government MBA institute accepts SNAP for admissions.
Yes, it is mandatory to clear the SNAP GE-PI-WAT round for admission. Candidates planning to pursue full-time MBA from SIU institutes must know that they need not only good score in SNAP exam but also in the GE-PI-WAT round. The GE-PI-WAT round is conducted a month after the announcement of SNAP result. Those who make it to the PI shortlist need are invited for GE-PI-WAT round. If a candidate does not attend it, they are disqualified from admission.
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.
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SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis: General English
The English section of SNAP 2025 Test 1 was the easiest. There were no RC passages as usual. Check below topic wise break up.
| Question types |
Number of questions |
Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Analogies (Vocab-based) |
2 |
Easy |
| FIB – 1 and 2 blanks – Grammar/Vocab |
9 |
Easy |
| Grammar (Parts of speech, Passive voice) |
2 |
Easy |
| Synonyms |
1 |
Easy |
| Vocabulary (root) |
1 |
Easy |
SNAP Exam Analysis 2025: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Given below is the table indication topic wise weightage of A-LR section of SNAP 2025 question paper. This section was overall moderate.
| SNAP A-LR Topics |
Number of questions |
Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning |
||
| Syllogisms |
1 |
Easy |
| Course of Action, Ethical Course of Action |
3 |
Easy |
| Critical Reasoning – Weaken |
1 |
Easy |
| Implicit Statements |
2 |
Easy |
| Cause Effect |
1 |
Easy |
| Statement Arguments |
1 |
Easy |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning |
||
| Complete the series (2 numbers, 2 combined) |
4 |
1 Easy, 1 Medium, 2 Difficult |
| Linear Arrangement |
2 |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
| Matrix Arrangement |
2 |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
| Family Tree |
2 |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
| Calendar |
2 |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
| Clocks |
1 |
1 Easy |
| Binary Logic |
1 |
1 Difficult |
| Coding |
2 |
2 Easy |
Commonly asked questions
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.
SNAP Exam Analysis 2025: Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
SNAP 2025 question paper of Test 1 had slightly tough Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency questions. Check below topic wise break up of the section.
| SNAP 2025 Quant Topics |
Easy |
Medium |
Difficult |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic |
3 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
| Modern Mathematics |
3 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Geometry |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Numbers |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Algebra |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
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SNAP 2025 Cut Offs for top institutes (Expected)
Based on the difficulty level of SNAP 2025 Test 1, here’s an estimation of cut offs for MBA admission to SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and other top colleges:
| SNAP 2025 cutoff |
|
|---|---|
| 98+ %ile |
|
| 97.5+ %ile |
|
| 94-96 %ile |
|
| 91-93 %ile |
|
| 86-90 %ile |
|
| 83 %ile |
|
| 82 - 85 %ile |
|
Also Read:
- SNAP 2025 cut offs (expected)
- SNAP score vs percentile 2025
- SNAP answer key 2025 (memory based)
- SNAP selection process 2025
- How to prepare for SNAP GE-PI-WAT?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
No, you cannot get into Symbiosis International, Pune, with a SNAP cutoff of 70 if you belong to the General AI category.
According to the 2024 cutoff, the required percentile was 97 for this category. Hence, students need to secure a percentile of 97 or above to qualify for the next round of admiss
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 a month 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
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