SNAP 2024: Last Minute Exam Tips and Strategy
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 ( SNAP )
Registration - 1 Aug '25 - 20 Nov '25
SNAP is an easy exam, but you need to be quick and accurate in solving questions, only then you will be able to score high. Candidates must prepare for SNAP test day in advance. Those appearing for SNAP 2024 Test 1 on December 8, check here, some last minute exam preparation tips for SNAP 2024 exam.
SNAP 2024 exam is the next national level MBA entrance exam of this season after CAT 2024. So, those who registered for both CAT and SNAP, already have the experience of online exam environment and stress around it. Candidates would have also learnt from their CAT 2024 experience what to do and not do in SNAP 2024. However, no matter how well one is prepared or experience one is, it is normal to be a little nervous on the exam day. Despite nervousness, aspirants put in all their efforts and give their best shot even till the last minute.
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SNAP 2024 Test 1 will be held on December 18, the SNAP 2024 Test 2 will be held on December 15 and SNAP 2024 Test 3 will be held on December 21, 2024. So, in order to avoid last minute jitters, there are a few things one must take care of before the SNAP 2024 exam day. Keeping this in mind, Shiksha has prepared a list of last minute tips for SNAP 2024 to help you perform well in the exam. Read on.
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.
Yes, SNAP is conducted in online mode. Candidates have appear for the exam in computer based test mode at a designated test centre which is allotted to them on the basis of city preferences mentioned by them in the SNAP application form.
To take the SNAP test, they have to log into the computer system using their application details or login credentials. They have to answer the questions using the computer mouse. They have to use the mouse to click on the option they think is correct. All the rough work is to be done on the paper provided in the test lab.
Three SNAP attempts are allowed to every candidate. They can attempt the exam once, twice or thrice. The best score of the three attempts will be taken into consideration for admission shortlist by SIU institutes.
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SNAP Exam Pattern 2024
First of all, understand the SNAP test pattern. The SNAP question paper 2024 will consist of three sections and there will be no sectional time limit. Take a look at the latest SNAP Exam Pattern below:
| SNAP 2024 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 2024 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 2024 exam. Take a look at some tips for SNAP below:
SNAP 2024: 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 in planning. Once you have an idea of what and when you should attempt, solving the question paper becomes easy.
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.
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 2024 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 2024, 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 the 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 2024.
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
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
SIU does not accept any exam score other than SNAP for MBA admission. All domestic students, must appear for the SNAP exam if they wish to pursue MBA from SIBM or any of the 16 Symbiosis institutes. The SNAP exam is conducted in December. There are three sessions and questions are asked from- Englis
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There is usually not much change in the SNAP cut offs year on year. The average range of cut offs for MBA admission in SIU is 80-96 percentile. Check the table below for expected SNAP 2025 cut offs:
MBA College | SNAP 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|
SIBM, Pune | 96-98 |
SIIB, Pune | 92-94 |
SCMHRD, Pune | 95-97 |
SIBM, Hyderabad | 90-92 |
SIBM, Bangalore | 88-90 |
SIOM, Nashik | 85-87 |
SIDTM, Pune | 81-83 |
SICSR, Pune | 80-82 |
SIMS, Pune | 75-77 |
SCIT, Pune | 74-76 |
SSMC, Bangalore | 72-74 |
SIMC, Pune | 70-72 |
SSBF, Pune | 58-60 |
SIHS, Pune | 55-57 |
SSSS, Pune | 50-54 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) is compulsory for admission at SIMS Pune. Students must qualify SNAP exam before admission. SNAP is the entrance exam specifically designed for admissions to various MBA programs offered by SIU institutes, including SIMS. After the SNAP exam, it includes Grou
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, it's not possible to join Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences without SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) for the MBA programme. Symbiosis requires a valid SNAP score for admission to all its MBA programs, including those at SIHS. For other programmes SNAP score is not mandatory; students
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates seeking admission in the MBA programme of Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences need to pass SNAP. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is conducted in computer-based mode at test centres. The test includes 60 questions each of one mark. Aspirants who pass SNAP have to further qualify GEPI
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates have to appear for SNAP at the exam centre mentioned in their admit card. They will not be allowed to enter any other test centre under any circumstances. So, candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is released, check the test centre address and visit it once before t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Being a document of identification, SNAP admit card is an important document. It is advised to preserve the SNAP admit card even after the exam, as it may be required at the time of admission. So, keep a copy of your signed and stamped SNAP admit card until the admission process is completed or even
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The SNAP admit card is not sent by post to any candidate. SNAP is an online exam and every activity is online. The SNAP admit card is uploaded on the exam website and candidates have to log into their SNAP accounts to download it. Candidates must download their SNAP admit card as soon as it is relea
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
For admission to SCMHRD MBA courses, students must appear for the SNAP test. SCMHRD The application fee for the SNAP exam is INR 2,500. Moreover, apart from the exam, students are also required to apply for their preferred MBA course. The application fee to apply for each programme is INR 1,000.
Note
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
SNAP is the only accepted exam for admission to MBA courses offered by SCMHRD. As per official sources, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2025 is scheduled to be held in December 2025 on the following dates:
- Dec 7, 2025
- Dec 14, 2025
- Dec 21, 2025
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Contributor-Level 10
SNAP is one of the few MBA entrance exams which is easy in terms of difficulty level. It is much easier The number of questions, as well as the exam duration are less that than other MBA entrance exams. The type of questions asked in SNAP as also pretty straightforward.
Moreover, SNAP exam is held thrice for candidates to repeat attempts, which allows candidates to improve their score if they want to. The SNAP syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exam and there are no questions on Reading Comprehension or Data Sufficiency. This makes the SNAP exam much easier to crack than other exams.
Since 2020, the exam is conducted for only 60 minutes and the total number of questions asked is also 60. The first section of SNAP question paper is General English, the second section is Analytical & Logical Reasoning and the third section is Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.