SNAP is an easy exam, but you need to be quick in marking the correct optipn, only then you will be able to score high. SNAP 2025 will be conducted on Deember 6, 14 and 20, 2025. Those appearing in SNAP Test 1, check here, some last minute exam preparation tips for SNAP 2025 exam.
SNAP 2025 Test 1 will be held on December 6, SNAP 2025 Test 2 will be held on December 14 and SNAP 2025 Test 3 will be held on December 20, 2025. As the time closes in, candidates should start planning for the exam day. Many of you would be appearing for CAT 2025 before SNAP 2025, so you will get a fair idaa of where you stand. Use the experience of CAT to make SNAP exam strategy. But at the same time, keep in mind that structure of SNAP is very different from that of CAT.
Preparation for SNAP will not end until the exam day. Ther are a few things one must take care of before the SNAP 2025 exam day. Keeping this in mind, Shiksha has prepared a list of last minute tips for SNAP 2025 to help you perform well in the exam. Read on.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2025
First of all, understand the SNAP test pattern. The SNAP question paper 2025 will consist of three sections and there will be no sectional time limit. Check sectional break up:
| SNAP 2025 sections |
Number of Questions (MCQ) |
Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
15 |
15 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
The key to excel in SNAP 2025 is keeping a tab on time and accuracy; something you can achieve only by practising. A day before the exam you need not go back to your study material. Instead plan how are you going to tackle the SNAP 2025 exam. Take a look at some tips for SNAP below:
Commonly asked questions
SNAP exam preparation requires about 6 months so candidates must start studying for it from June onwards. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions and the first session is conducted in the first week of December, second session is conducted in the second week and the third session is conducted in the third week. So, while making a SNAP prep plan, candidates must keep in mind which exam session will they appear for. Those who have appeared for SNAP before or are preparing for other MBA entrance exams too, can start SNAP preparation from August-September.
Freshers should start Quantitative Aptitude preparation with NCERT Mathematics books of Class 9 and 10 for getting fundamental understanding of the topics and concepts. Once they have grasped the concepts of Algebra, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Geometry and other topics of Arithmetic, then move on to books with advanced level of Quantitative Aptitude topics. Arun Sharma’s books on preparation for Quantitative Aptitude (also VARC and DILR books) are highly recommended as they are exhaustive and contain test papers of various difficulty levels. With the help of Arun Sharma books, you can understand the concepts and learn application to different type of Mathematical problems. In addition to that, you should refer to other Quant books and sample papers.
A good attempt of around 80 per cent of questions with 85-90 per cent accuracy is considered good score in SNAP. The SNAP exam has 60 questions only, so the number of attempts considered good are 40-45. Candidates must aim to solve a good number of questions in every section of SNAP, so that their overall score is good and they have a better chance of getting selected for admission. If you do not clear the SNAP cut off may not be eligible for admission to MBA programmers offered by SIU institutes. Meeting the minimum cut off is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). Thus, when preparing for SNAP, keep in mind a target score. The SNAP cut offs are lower for Reserved category candidates.
SNAP 2025: Last Minute Exam Tips
1. Emphasise on planning
With SNAP exam round the corner and months of regular practice, you should have a fair idea at what questions you should attempt and what to leave, by now. Dedicate the last two days of your SNAP exam preparation to planning. Once you have an idea of what and when you should attempt, solving the question paper becomes easy.
2. Work only on your weaknesses
It is certain that you must have attempted several SNAP mock tests by now. Practicing mock tests help you assess your strengths and your weaknesses. Rather than focusing on everything, focus only on your weaknesses at this point of time. Since you will be already knowing your strong areas, focusing on your weaknesses will give you the confidence of facing the SNAP 2025 exam.
3. Accuracy and speed
Since both speed and accuracy will play an important role in cracking SNAP, it is necessary that you analyse where and why you are lagging. Attempt only those questions which you can solve with 100 per cent accuracy, because each wrong answer will cost you 0.25 marks. In SNAP 2025, you will be expected to solve 60 questions in 60 minutes; which means you will get approximately one minute for each question. Do not waste your time on a question you find difficult. If you can't solve it within a minute, leave it and move on. Solving all 60 questions is not mandatory.
4. Brush up the basics of English Grammar
Practicing SNAP verbal ability section entirely might be a difficult task now, thus you must focus on brushing up only the basics of grammar and must highlight the common errors they usually make in usage of grammar. Revising the basics will keep your concepts clear and will be extremely helpful when you would be appearing for SNAP 2025.
5. Glance through new idioms/phrases
Glance through new idioms, phrases, slangs so that you are better informed for handling verbal ability section. Also, pay attention to the usage of words (etymology and context), so that you can score maximum marks in the Verbal Ability section.
6. Revise analytical and logical reasoning; Don't start afresh
SNAP aspirants must ensure that they revise the analytical and logical reasoning sections only if they have been practicing it regularly in the past months – do not start fresh. If you have not been practicing for these sections, it is strictly advisable to leave the section altogether. Starting this section at this moment will only leave you puzzled.
7. Keep calm and stay confident
Keeping calm during SNAP is essential to not miss minute points which may get you score better than expected. Read the instruction manual properly. Even if you find the SNAP question paper difficult, don't panic. Keep a calm mind and solve the question you know you can.
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Student Forum
Answered a week 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 2 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 2 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.
Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 weeks 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
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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