By: Abdullah Salman
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP 2019 will be held on December 15 while the exam result is expected to be released on January 10, 2020.
The Computer-based Test (CBT) is conducted by Symbiosis International Deemed University for the intake of management programmes for their 16 branches. One of the most important things a student must know of is that there will be 1/4th negative marking for every incorrect answer you submit while there will be zero negative markings for all the unattempted answers.
Here are some important tips that every student appearing for the exam must follow:
- Don’t pick up any new topics and also don’t build any last minutes strategies that might not fit your nature and acumen.
- Usually, take one mock test a day until before the day of the
- Take sufficient rest before the exam.
- Most importantly eat healthy before and also on the day of the exam.
- Work more on your strengths rather than on your weak areas.
- The more you practice and analyse the mock paper questions, you will realize that the questions which you made a mistake in, you could have attempted them correctly. Thereby, you should work on those questions seriously.
- On the day of the exam, make sure you attempt first those topics that you are good at with rather than wasting time on the questions for which you don’t know the answer or that is lengthy and time-consuming. Make sure you are taking all the required documents, hall ticket, etc. and reach the venue at least half an hour prior to reporting time so that you don’t get your self into stress.
- Attempt last five years’ SNAP/XAT papers and also SNAP/XAT mock test is helpful.
- Sit at the same place and the same timing of the SNAP/XAT exam slot during your mock tests.
- Remember one thing that the secret to crack is “Speed & Accuracy”.
About the Author:
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jul '26 | XAT 2027 registration dates |
Sep '26 | XAT 2027 mock test |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Registration Window |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window |
Aug '26 | CAT 2026 application process |
Nov '26 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
17 Oct '24 - 5 Dec '24 | IIFT 2025 registration and app... |
Jul '26 | IBSAT 2026 Registration |
Dec '26 | IBSAT 2026 Exam Date |
12 Jun '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 Result (Secon... |
30 May '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 Result (First... |
Oct '26 | CMAT 2027 registration and app... |
Jan '27 | CMAT 2027 exam |
14 Jun '26 | MAT May 2026 CBT |
11 Jun '26 | MAT May 2026 CBT Admit Card |
27 May '26 - 26 Jun '26 | TANCET Scorecard Download Wind... |
4 Jun '26 - 30 Jun '26 | TANCET counselling registratio... |
Mar '25 | IRMASAT 2025 Final Result Anno... |
Feb '25 | IRMASAT Personal Interviews |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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.
E
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days 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 weeks ago
Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every attempt and slot, candidates get a different set of questions. Sectional break up and marking scheme are the same for all though.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University MBA applicants must track SNAP and MAT dates because these exams happen earlier. If you miss the registration for these national tests, you might lose a chance to apply here. Each exam has its own schedule for registration, hall tickets, and results. You
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
About 20-30 full-length and sectional mocks will be enough for you to crack SNAP exam with high scores. However, make sure you analyse every mock performance and learn from it.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, you can crack SNAP 2026 basis CAT 2026 preparation, but make sure you practice enough number of SNAP mocks and practice tests to score high.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Divide six months into two parts; first three months for syllabus coverage and last three months for mock test practice and revision.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Coaching certainly helps in exam preparation better. It provides direction, guidance and discipline. So, if you can't do self study, you should opt for coaching.
S
Contributor-Level 7