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Q: What is the SNAP syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?

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?

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: What is the difficulty level of SNAP question paper?

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.

Q: Which section of SNAP question paper has maximum number of questions?

Until 2019, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section of SNAP exam used to have the maximum number of questions (40), but from SNAP 2020, the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section has maximum number of questions (25). Now, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section has only 20 questions. The main topics from which questions are asked in this section are, Family Tree/Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Clocks & Calendars, Critical Reasoning, Coding/Decoding, Direction Sense, Syllogisms, Visual Reasoning, Analogy & Series, Mathematical Reasoning, Meaningful Word/Matrix and Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning. To prepare for this section of SNAP, candidates must practice a lot of sample questions of all difficulty levels –easy, medium and tough. There are no formulae or concepts on Logical Reasoning so the preparation is majorly dependent on practice.

Q: What is a good score in SNAP?

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.

Q: How many attempts are allowed in SNAP exam?

Every candidate can make three attempts in SNAP exam. The SNAP exam is conducted in three sessions in a gap of one or two weeks. Candidates can mention their number of attempts in the SNAP application form. However, they will have to pay application fee per session. Thus, candidates who are sure of making multiple attempts only then they should apply for multiple sessions as the fee amount is non-refundable. The scores of best attempt will be taken into consideration for shortlisting of candidates for Group Exercise, Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test. Ideally candidates must take all three attempts as the difficulty level of the sessions could be different and it may so happen that one session is easy and candidates can score high in that.

Q: Does SIU release the official SNAP question papers?

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.

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SNAP 2024 analysis - Alll the three sessions of SNAP 2024 exam were easy. In comparison, Test 2 was tougher than Test 1. Check below detailed SNAP exam analysis 2024 for Test 1, 2 and 3. The SNAP question paper had three sections - English, QA-DI-DS and A-LR. The questions in all three sections were direct and easy however, 60 minutes felt less as Reasoning questions were a bit time taking. Check below analysis of SNAP question paper 2024 to get an idea of the pattern, structure and difficulty level.

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SNAP 2024 Analysis: Highlights
Section wise SNAP 2024 Analysis
SNAP Expected Cut Offs 2024
SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis: Highlights
SNAP Exam Analysis: Previous Years

SNAP 2024 Analysis: Highlights

SNAP 2024 exam was of 60 minutes
There were 60 MCQs in every session
The overall difficulty level if SNAP 2024 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 2024 question paper:

SNAP Sections	Number of MCQs	Total Marks
General English (VARC)	15	15
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25
Total	60	60

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Section wise SNAP 2024 Analysis

SNAP 2024 analysis, Test 1 - The first session of SNAP 2024 was easy. There was no change from last year. English section was easy, A-LR section was moderate and Quants section was tougher than the rest two. English section was dominated by Grammar and Quants section was dominated by Geometry.

SNAP 2024 analysis Test 2 - As per the SNAP exam analysis 2024, Test 2 was tougher than Test 1. Quant was moderate to high difficulty level. It was time consuming. Logical Reasoning was vague. There were lengthy questions. In Critical Reasoning, there were tricky questions. English had questions different from Test 1 but not very different. 2 questions on Venn Diagram and one question on Heights and Distances (requiring 3D imagination) were lengthy.

SNAP 2024 analysis Test 3 - The third and final session of SNAP 2024 exam was of moderate difficulty level. It was same as Test 1 SNAP 2024 question paper and easier than Test 2 question paper. General English section was easy. A-LR was lengthy due to a few questions. Binary logic and seating arrangement questions were long. If one had chosen questions wisely, it would not have posed challenge. Quant was moderate but many questions that were doable.

Check here sectional break up of SNAP 2024 for General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Analysis:

SNAP 2024 Analysis: General English

Questions in this section of the SNAP 2024 question paper were very easy and there were no lengthy questions:

English Topics	Number of questions
Sentence fillers	3
Error spotting	2
Parts of speech	3
Idioms and phrases	2
Figures of speech	1
Sentence structure	2
Parajumble	1
Compound word	1

SNAP 2024 Analysis: Analytical Logical Reasoning

The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section of SNAP 2024 was also easy, but required time. Check below the break up of A-LR section:

A-LR Topics	Number of questions
Alphanumeric series	3-4
Syllogism	2
Critical Reasoning	8-9
Clocks	1
Calendar	2
Binary Logic	2
Arrangement	2
Blood Relation	2

SNAP 2024 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

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

Quantitative Aptitude Topics	Number of questions
Arithmetic	5-6
Geometry, Mensuration	3-4
P&C/Probability	2-3
Algebra	4-5
Numbers	2-3

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SNAP Expected Cut Offs 2024

Take a look at expected SNAP cut offs (raw score) for some of the SIU institutes below:

Institute	Raw Score for SNAP 2024	Percentile
SIBM-Pune	41-42	98
SCMHRD	39-40	97
SIIB	36-37	90
SIBM Bengaluru	36-37	90

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SNAP 2023 Exam Analysis: Highlights

The SNAP 2023 exam was of 1 hour. 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. Check the sectional-break up of SNAP 2023 below:

SNAP Sections	Number of MCQs	Total Marks	Good Score
General English (VARC)	15	15	11-12
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20	12-13
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25	19-20
Total	60	60	43-45

SNAP 2023 Analysis- Section Wise Difficulty Level

SNAP Sections	Highlights	Level of Difficulty
General English (VARC)	No Reading Comprehension	Easy
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Dominated by Arithmetic and Modern Maths	Tough
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	12 questions on verbal reasoning, 13 on non-verbal reasoning	Easy
Overall	Easy	Easy

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Q: How many attempts are allowed in SNAP exam?

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SNAP Exam Analysis: Previous Years

Read here SNAP 2022 exam analysis for session 1, 2 and 3. The SNAP analysis 2022 includes in-depth discussion of the question paper, overall difficulty level, sectional difficulty levels, topic-wise weightage, types of questions and expected cut offs. 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. Check below highlights of SNAP 2022 exam:

SNAP 2022 was conducted at multiple exam centres in around 90 cities across India.
The SNAP question paper 2022 had 60 questions.
There were three sections - General English, A-LR, QA, DI-DS.
General English had 15 questions in MCQ format.
A-LR had 25 questions in MCQ format which were easy
QA, DI-DS had 20 questions in MCQ format
A score of around 40-42 should be considered good in SNAP 2022

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SNAP 2022 Question Paper Break Up

The SNAP exam is of 60 minutes without sectional time limit. Given below is the break-up of SNAP 2022 question paper:

SNAP Sections	Number of MCQs	Level of Difficulty (expected)
General English (VARC)	15	Easy
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	Moderate to Tough
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	Easy
Total	60	Easy to Moderate

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Sets Triangle Statistics Probability Number System Permutations and Combinations Algebra Mensuration Binomial Theorem Straight Lines Relations and Functions Sequences and Series Conic Sections Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry Types of Triangles Pythagoras Theorem Isosceles Triangle Equilateral Triangle Algebraic expressions Algebraic identities Linear Algebra Algebraic Equations Basic of Algebra Algebra questions Sets Triangle Statistics Probability Number System Permutations and Combinations Algebra Mensuration Binomial Theorem Straight Lines Relations and Functions Sequences and Series Conic Sections Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry Types of Triangles Pythagoras Theorem Isosceles Triangle Equilateral Triangle Algebraic expressions Algebraic identities Linear Algebra Algebraic Equations Basic of Algebra Algebra questions Personal Interview (PI)Group Discussion (GD)Reading Comprehension Pronouns with Exercises Parajumbles with Exercises Prepositions with Exercises Subject-Verb Agreement Types of Clauses Examples of Articles Phrases Modifiers Parts of Speech Errors in Tenses Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Venn Diagrams Percentages Number Systems Approximation & Conversion Techniques

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Does SIU accept any other exam score than SNAP?

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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What is the expected SNAP cut offs 2025 for SIU institutes?

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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

Anya B

Contributor-Level 6

Is SNAP compulsory for Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies?

Answered 2 months 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

Abhishek Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Can I join Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences without SNAP entrance exam?

Answered 2 months 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

Jagriti Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Is SNAP compulsory for admission at Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences?

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

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Can I appear for SNAP exam at any test centre?

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

Anyam Kalra

Contributor-Level 6

Do I need to preserve SNAP admit card even after the exam?

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

Esha Singh

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Is SNAP admit card also sent by post to candidates?

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

Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

What is the SNAP application fees for SCMHRD MBA admissions?

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.

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Shailja Rawat

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What is the SNAP exam date for admission to MBA at SCMHRD?

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: