Students’ Speak: Important instructions for aspirants appearing for SNAP

By: Kandarp Patel

We should be aware that the exam pattern of SNAP is changed this year. And SNAP 2019 will be taken in computer-based mode.

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is one of the important exams being held for students planning Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Countdown to SNAP 2019 has started as it is on December 15. So will not take much time of yours, but in this article, we will discuss some important instructions of SNAP 2019, which you might or might not be aware of it. 

SNAP was started in 1978 and it was first conceived by Dr. S B Mujumdar. From 2002, it was a deemed university. The most attractive thing about SNAP is that it can get you admission to SIBM Pune, listed in the top 20 B-schools of India. Apart from this, SNAP is accepted in 15 B-schools and in these 50 programmes are offered. (SIBM Bangalore, SIBM Hyderabad, SCMHRD, SIIB, SICSR, SIOM, SITM, SSMC, SSBF, etc.) 

We should be aware that the exam pattern of SNAP is changed this year. And SNAP 2019 will be taken in computer-based mode. Major changes that have taken place include: 

• Change in no. of sections (3 instead of 4) 
• No. of questions is now 110
• No sectional cut-off or time limit
• 25% negative marking per question

Exam pattern 

This year onwards, five special questions (non-MCQs) or we can say type in the answer (TITA) questions of two marks each have been introduced. 

Preparation tips 

Below is a section-wise question type which are asked in SNAP and which you need to focus on. 

1. Verbal Section

• Synonyms 
• Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition) 
• Figure of speech 
• Types of Phrases (Latin, Greek, German, French, Italian, etc) 
• Sentence correction and misspelled English words 
• Active and passive voice 
• Proverbs 
• 2 Reading Comprehensions (RCs): 1,000 and 600 words 
• 2018 VARC: Easy to moderate 

2. Logical & Analytical Reasoning 

• Pattern & Series recognition 
• Magic square questions 
• Figure obtained by folding paper 
• Coding-Decoding, DS questions, Input-Output 
• Linear Arrangement (7 question set) 
• TITA Questions (Most rewarding) 
• 2018 LR: Moderate 

3. Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 

• Arithmetic Questions (Percentages & TSD): 10 questions 
• Geometry & Mensuration (3+5 questions) 
• Permutation & Combination: 4 questions 
• Linear Equations: 3 questions 
• 2018 QUANT: Easy-Moderate 

Overall strategy 

• Give at least 1-2 mocks. 
• Solve SNAP 2018 completely (or give it as a mock). 
• Target strong and easy questions on the day of exam. 
• Try to attempt TITA questions. 
• You should be very choosy about questions. 

Suggested time distribution

• VA: 30-45 minutes
• LR: 45-55 minutes
• Quant: 30-45 minutes 

Important instructions for SNAP 2019 

• Keep admit card handy
• Report at the centre on time: Latest by 12 noon 
• Carry your identity proof (anyone from below mentioned) 

- Driving license 

- College identity card 

- Voter ID card 

- Pan card 

- Aadhaar card 

• After entering the centre, your check-in procedure will take place, which includes capturing your photograph and figure print. 
• After the check-in procedure, you can check the test-taking instructions. 
• At 2 pm, “I am ready to begin” link will be activated, which candidates need to click in order to start the exam. 
• You have to mark the answer choices with the help of mouse only and do not use the keyboard as using it, the terminal will be locked.
• Carry some rough sheets or papers with you along with your stationery kit. 

About the Author:

Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.