SNAP 2026 syllabus has been prescribed by the SIU keeping in mind the fundamental skills required to excel in the field of management, be it product, marketing, data analysis, sales or finance, English communication, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation and reasoning are key to problem solving.
Section wise SNAP syllabus 2026
SIU conducts SNAP exam for admission to its MBA programmes offered at 16 constituent institutes. SNAP 2026 will be conducted in December and preparation for it should start latest by July. Those planning to appear for the exam, must check the syllabus before making a preparation plan. Each topic will require deep diving so it is essential to understand the requirement before taking the plunge. We have shared here SNAP 2026 syllabus in detail with recommended books.
- SNAP 2026 Syllabus Highlights
- SNAP 2026 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- SNAP 2026 Syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- SNAP 2026 Syllabus for English
- Best Books for SNAP Syllabus Coverage
SNAP 2026 Syllabus Highlights
All the questions in SNAP are MCQ based. Earlier this exam used to have TITA questions, but since 2020, only MCQs are seen in the question paper. Check below sectional break up and SNAP difficulty level.
| Section |
Number of questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| English |
15 |
Easy |
| QA, DI-DS |
20 |
Easy to moderate |
| A-LR |
25 |
Easy to moderate |
SNAP 2026 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
SNAP Quants questions are usually easy and doable. The single Data Interpretation set can however be time consuming. The dominant topics is Arithmetic so the focus should be on it.
| SNAP syllabus: QA, DI-DS |
||
|---|---|---|
| Algebra |
Geometry |
Trigonometry |
| Mensuration |
Logarithm |
|
| Linear Equations & Quadratic Equations |
Set Theory |
Arithmetic |
| Progressions |
Surds and Indices |
|
| Inequalities |
||
| Mixtures & Alligations |
Co-ordinate Geometry |
Series |
| Graphs-Pie Chart |
Bar Graphs |
Tables |
SNAP 2026 Syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Despite being an easy test, SNAP often poses challenge due to lack of time in attempting the desired number of questions. Check below key reasoning topics included in SNAP syllabus 2026.
| SNAP syllabus: A-LR |
||
|---|---|---|
| Family Tree/Blood Relations |
Coding/Decoding |
Analogy & Series |
| Seating Arrangement |
Direction Sense |
Mathematical Reasoning |
| Clocks & Calendars |
Syllogisms |
Meaningful Word/Matrix |
| Critical Reasoning |
Visual Reasoning |
Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning |
SNAP 2026 Syllabus for English
SNAP has no Reading Comprehension. All 15 questions are grammar and spelling based. It is quite possible to attempt all 15 questions correctly in the exam. Check below important English topics included in SNAP syllabus 2026.
| SNAP syllabus: General English |
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|---|---|---|
| Sentence Completion |
Analogies |
Active Voice and Passive Voice |
| Synonyms and Antonyms |
One Word Substitution |
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| Contextual Usage |
Odd One Out |
|
| Fill in the Blanks |
Idioms and Syllogisms |
Vocabulary |
The SNAP General English syllabus is similar to that of other MBA entrance exams. It includes passages, Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Parajumbles and Fill in the Blanks. This is the shortest section of SNAP having only 15 questions. Most of the questions are usually based on English grammar. For the past 2 years, no Reading Comprehension passage is seen in the exam. However, candidates still need to practice Reading Comprehension passages as it has not been completely scrapped. Preparation for the exam as per the SNAP syllabus requires not much time to prepare if your English is strong. But if it is not, then you must start studying English much earlier as developing hold on a language requires time.
SNAP syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude includes topics of Data Interpretation as well. Candidates have to study Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Number System, Logarithm, Linear Equations & Quadratic Equations, Set Theory, Arithmetic, Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Inequalities, Permutation & Combination, Probability Functions, Mixtures & Alligations, Co-ordinate Geometry, Series, Graphs-Pie Chart, Bar Graphs and Tables as part of SNAP Quantitative Aptitude syllabus.
The SNAP Quantitative Aptitude section includes Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. The total number of questions in this section is 20 and the section is dominated by Arithmetic. Since the past two years, no Data Sufficiency questions have been asked. So, candidates must focus more on Quantitative Aptitude while preparing for the SNAP exam. This section is all about accuracy so have complete clarity of concepts and theorems.
Best Books for SNAP Syllabus Coverage
For detailed preparation of SNAP syllabus 2026, the following books are highly recommended.
| SNAP Books for A-LR Prep |
SNAP Books for Quant Prep |
SNAP Books for English Prep |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP Symbiosis MBA Admission Test by Priyanka Prakashan
Logical Reasoning by Macaw Books
Analytical & Logical Reasoning & Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R S Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Varun Gupta
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
Quantitative Aptitude by Shambhu Nath Jha & RPH Editorial Board
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal |
Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal
General English for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts
Competitive General English by Kiran Prakashan
Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
According to the latest SNAP exam pattern the paper will be divided into three sections. Every question will carry 1 mark and there is negative marking of 0.25.
· English has 15 questions
· Quants, DI-DS has 20 questions
· A-LR has 25 questions
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Between SNAP and NMAT, the former is considered easier in terms of difficulty level of the questions. However, SNAP is of 60 minutes in which candidates have to address 60 question. This makes SNAP more challenging than NMAT which is a test of longer duration (2 hours having 108 questions).
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Usually it is recommended that Arun Sharma series (Verbal, Quant, DI), R.S. Aggarwal's Reasoning/Quant books, and Word Power Made Easy, are enough for SNAP preparation. Sample questions papers, mock tests, sectional test series are also important.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
SNAP total marks is 60 so 40 to 45 marks can be considered a good score. It will convert into about 97-98 percentile. So, it the exam, candidates must aim to attempt 40 to 45 questions correctly.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Two months may not be enough to prepare for SNAP exam, if you are attempting it for the first time. However, you can try with a very specific and focussed plan. Check SNAP question papers of previous years to know dominant subjects. Study only those thoroughly and practice mock tests side by side.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
SNAP syllabus is not difficult as it contains the same topics as other MBA entrance exams. But the key to SNAP preparation lies in practicing SNAP specific questions.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
SNAP is any easy exam but the time is too less to attempt all 60 questions. There is also negative marking in the exam, so candidates must practice about 30-40 full length and sectional mock tests to gain speed and accuracy. In the exam, they must stay away from any question whose answer they are no
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
To effectively prepare for SNAP exam about 6 months are required. Candidates can start early too, but not later than when six months are left for the SNAP exam date. 6 months will give candidates to cover all the topics of SNAP syllabus and practice mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SNAP test address 60 questions in 60 minutes for admissions into MBA course at SIBM Hyderabad. Take a look at the table below to understand the weightage given to different sections and no. of MCQs:
SNAP Sections | Number of MCQs |
|---|---|
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 |
Total | 60 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
SNAP answer keys are not released officially. The examination body announces the result directly after exam. However, you can check unofficial SNAP 2025 answer keys at: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-answer-key
Contributor-Level 10
The syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP exam includes topics such as Family Tree/Blood Relations, Coding/Decoding, Analogy & Series, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense, Mathematical Reasoning, Clocks & Calendars, Syllogisms, Meaningful Word/Matrix, Critical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning. The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP carries maximum number of questions i.e. 25. Candidates have to choose the questions they can answer correctly, otherwise they will be given negative marks. So, SNAP aspirants must practice ample number of sample questions from these topics. The more they will practice, the better they will get at solving reasoning questions as it is all about knowing the patterns and unravelling the puzzles. Since, this section carries maximum marks, you cannot be ill prepared for it.