SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis (Test 1, Slot 1 & 2 Available); Check Expected Cutoff for SIU
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
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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 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
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.
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.
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 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
The minimum marks of every SIU institute varies. While for SIBM Pune and SCHMRD the minimum cut off is usually 95-98 percentile, the cut offs for SSBF Pune is nearly 60.
There is a minimum of one test centre in each SNAP city. However, in big cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, etc. there can be two test centres.
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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 |
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 |
|
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 week ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
No, the question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every exam session, the SNAP question paper has a unique set of 60 questions.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Clearing SNAP exam is not the only requirement for admission to SIU MBA admission. Candidates have to also clear the Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) for selection.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
You can apply for multiple Symbiosis institutes, by selecting preferred colleges in the SNAP application form. Fee per college selection is INR 1000, to be paid along with exam registration fee.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, if you are not confident of self study, do take coaching. It is also necessary for complete guidance and periodical analysis of progress and that whether your preparation is going in the right direction or not.
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Contributor-Level 7
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