SNAP Exam Analysis 2025 (Test 1, 2 & 3): Check Detailed Paper Analysis

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 21:19 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

SNAP 2025 was conducted in three sessions. SNAP 2025 exam analysis reveals that the question paper of Test 1 and Test 2 were easy and attempting 50 questions was possible. However, in SNAP 2025 Test 1, Quants section had lengthy questions. SNAP 2025 Test 3 was easy with zero suprises.

Overall, the SNAP 2025 question paper was much easier than previous years. Read further below for detailed SNAP exam analysis 2025 having section wise difficulty level, topic wise weightage and number of good attempts.

Table of contents
  • SNAP 2025 Analysis: Highlights
  • SNAP 2025 Analysis: Section Wise
  • SNAP Cut Offs 2025
  • SNAP Previous Years' Analysis
  • SNAP Analysis FAQs
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SNAP 2025 Analysis: Highlights

SNAP 2025 was easy in terms of difficulty level. The SNAP exam question paper had three sections - English, QA-DI-DS and A-LR. Check below key highlights of SNAP question paper 2025 for pattern, structure and difficulty level  - Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3.

  • SNAP 2025 exam was of 60 minutes
  • There were 60 MCQs in every session
  • The overall difficulty level of SNAP 2025 was easy
  • There was no RC passage in English section
  • About 40-43 correct attempts will be considered good score

Check below the break up of SNAP 2025 question paper:

SNAP Sections 

Number of MCQs

Difficulty Level

General English (VARC)

15

Easy

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

Easy to Moderate

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

Moderate

Total

60

Easy

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SNAP 2025 question paper PDF, answer key slot 1

SNAP 2025 question paper PDF, answer key Test 2

SNAP 2025 question paper PDF, answer key Test 3
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is SNAP final merit list prepared?
A: 

SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff marks for SIU admission through SNAP?
A: 

The minimum marks of every SIU institute varies. While for SIBM Pune and SCHMRD the minimum cut off is usually 95-98 percentile, the cut offs for SSBF Pune is nearly 60.

Q:   Is SNAP syllabus difficult?
A: 

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.

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SNAP 2025 Analysis: Section Wise

SNAP 2025 Analysis: English 

According to the the SNAP exam analysis 2025, English section was easy and about 11-12 correct attempts will be good enough. There was no RC passage this year too. Check below, composition of English section of SNAP 2025:

Question types

Number of questions

Level of difficulty

Analogies (Vocab-based)

2

Easy

FIB – 1 and 2 blanks – Grammar/Vocab

9

Easy

Grammar (Parts of speech, Passive voice)

2

Easy

Synonyms

1

Easy

Vocabulary (root)

1

Easy

SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis: Analytical and Logical Reasoning

In SNAP 2025 exam, the A-LR section was easy and about 19-20 correct attempts were considered good enough. Check below, composition of A-LR section of SNAP 2025:

Question types

Number of questions

Level of difficulty

Verbal Reasoning

Syllogisms

1

Easy

Course of Action, Ethical Course of Action

3

Easy

Critical Reasoning – Weaken

1

Easy

Implicit Statements

2

Easy

Cause Effect

1

Easy

Statement Arguments

1

Easy

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Complete the series (2 numbers, 2 combined)

4

1 Easy, 1 Medium, 2 Difficult

Linear Arrangement

2

1 Easy, 1 Medium

Matrix Arrangement

2

1 Easy, 1 Medium

Family Tree

2

1 Easy, 1 Medium

Calendar

2

1 Easy, 1 Medium

Clocks

1

1 Easy

Binary Logic

1

1 Difficult

Coding

2

2 Easy

SNAP 2025 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

According to the SNAP exam analysis 2025 by experts, the Quantitative section was easy. Check below, composition of Quantitative Aptitude section of SNAP 2025:

SNAP 2025 Quant Topics

Easy

Medium

Difficult

Total

Arithmetic

3

4

0

7

Modern Mathematics

3

1

1

5

Geometry

3

0

0

3

Numbers

1

1

0

2

Algebra

2

1

0

3

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in the SNAP exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which one is easy SNAP or NMAT?
A: 

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).

Q:   What is the latest SNAP exam pattern?
A: 

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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SNAP Cut Offs 2025

The SNAP cut offs are determined by insttutes basis previous years' admission record and current year's performance of test takers. Take a look at SNAP cut offs (raw score) for some of the SIU institutes below: 

Institute

Raw Score for SNAP 2025

Percentile

SIBM-Pune

41-42

98 

SCMHRD

39-40

97

SIIB

36-37

90 

SIBM Bengaluru

36-37

90

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is SNAP final merit list prepared?
A: 

SNAP final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate's entrance exam score, academic profile, work profile and GE-PI performance.

Q:   Does SIU release the official SNAP question papers?
A: 

The official SNAP question paper is not released by the exam authority anymore. It used to be released along with the answer key after the exam until 2019. Since 2020, when the exam format changed from single session to three sessions, the SNAP question paper, response sheet and answer key release was stopped. Now, after the SNAP exam, the authorities directly release the scorecards.

However, unofficial SNAP answer keys are released by coaching institutes and mentors for candidates to analyse their performance. The unofficial answer keys are released on the same day as exam session contain SNAP questions and their solved answers. These-memory based question paper and answer key help candidates in assessing their performance by seeing which of their attempts were correct and which were incorrect.

Q:   How many SNAP mock tests will be enough?
A: 

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.

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SNAP Previous Years' Analysis

SNAP 2024 analysis

Quantitative Aptitude section of SNAP 2024 was time consuming due to calculation intensive questions. Check below key topics from which questions were asked.

SNAP 2024 exam analysis Test 1

SNAP 2024 exam analysis Test 2 SNAP 2024 exam analysis Test 3

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SNAP 2023 Analysis

The question paper had questions from major topics of Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and English. There were no Data Sufficiency and Reading Comprehension questions.

SNAP 2023 Student Reactions and Reviews

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SNAP 2022 exam analysis

As per the SNAP 2022 exam analysis by experts, about 45 questions were easily doable in 60 minutes. Only the Quantitative Aptitude section was of slightly higher difficulty level.

SNAP 2022 Session 3 analysis and expected cut offs SNAP 2022 Session 1 analysis and expected cut offs SNAP 2022 Session 2 analysis and expected cut offs

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SNAP 2021 analysis 

The question paper was overall was easy but Quantitative Aptitude section was tough. Some candidates found it lengthy and some found it calculation intensive.
SNAP 2021 analysis - session 1 SNAP 2021 analysis - session 2 SNAP 2021 analysis - session 3

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is clearing SNAP exam the only requirement for SIU MBA admission?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to apply for multiple Symbiosis institutes through SNAP?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I crack SNAP 2026 basis CAT 2026 preparation?
A: 

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.

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SNAP Analysis FAQs

Check below some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SNAP analysis:

Q:   What is the SNAP syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the SNAP syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is there any SNAP counselling fee?
A: 

There is no SNAP counselling fee to be paid. The fee is already charged in SNAP application fee per college selection.

Q:   Are SNAP candidates required to apply separately for all SIU campuses?
A: 

SNAP candidates are not required to apply separately for all SIU campuses. They can select colleges in the SNAP application form. However, they need to fill the PI-shortlist form separately for whichever colleges they get shortlisted.

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Answered 2 weeks 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.

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Esha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks 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.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP has maximum weightage of 25 questions and 25 marks. 

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Anya B

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 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. 

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 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. 

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Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a month 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.

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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.

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Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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.

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Nitesh Vimal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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.

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Sreetama Tyagi

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