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Q: How do I analyse my performance after solving SNAP mock test?

After attempting every SNAP mock test, check how many questions you could solve accurately in the given time. Analyse questions of which topics took more than one minute to solve, how much time it took to read Reading Comprehension passages, how tricky were the Logical Reasoning questions and which were the questions you could not attempt at all. You need to assess three things, time taken on every type of question, accuracy achieved on every question and the number of questions completed in 60 minutes. The next step is to note the trend of your performance viz. the topics and chapters. The topics that are difficult for you, need more attention or revision before the next mock test attempt. You should aim to achieve better score with every consequent SNAP mock test.

Q: How many SNAP mock tests should I attempt in a day?

Candidates should solve only one full-length SNAP mock test in a day. After each mock test, they should assess their performance and identify the gaps to fill during preparation. Also, they should not solve SNAP mock test daily. Give yourself a breather for revision of the chapters that posed challenge in the previous mock test. Work on those problem areas and then pick another mock test. Ideally, candidates must solve about 30 SNAP mock tests to crack the exam with good scores so, start practicing the mock tests from two months before the exam date and continue to solve a mock test in a gap of one day until you reach their desired score. Stop once you reach the desired score. However, do attempt one SNAP mock test in the last week before the exam to keep the confidence level high.

Q: I am a fresher. Which SNAP book should I refer to for Quantitative Aptitude preparation?

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.

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: Which SNAP books should I read for General English section?

For preparation of General English section of SNAP exam, candidates must study the following books: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay Apart from these books, candidates need to develop reading habit to improve comprehension, writing and vocabulary, which will be immensely helpful at the time of selection for Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview. To improve English language, you should read books, novels, magazines, business research papers, newspapers. You should also watch English series, movies and TV programmes to learn new words and expressions.

Q: What is the syllabus of General English section of SNAP?

The SNAP General English syllabus is similar to that of other MBA entrance exams. It includes passages, Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Parajumbles and Fill in the Blanks. This is the shortest section of SNAP having only 15 questions. Most of the questions are usually based on English grammar. For the past 2 years, no Reading Comprehension passage is seen in the exam. However, candidates still need to practice Reading Comprehension passages as it has not been completely scrapped. Preparation for the exam as per the SNAP syllabus requires not much time to prepare if your English is strong. But if it is not, then you must start studying English much earlier as developing hold on a language requires time.

Q: Is studying from SNAP books enough for exam preparation?

It is advised that candidates must not rely only on SNAP books but also practice previous years SNAP question papers and mock tests. For English, they must read various fiction and non-fiction books. SNAP authorities provide official mock tests a month before the exam and candidates must practice the SNAP mock tests at least once. Yes, SNAP preparation books recommended by the experts have sample questions with solved answers. All the books mentioned above have sample questions and their process to solve and answers so that candidates can understand and practice well. The questions range from easy to tough and are of various types which help candidates in preparation. However, you should nor rely on the sample questions of course books only. You should practice official as well as unofficial SNAP mock tests of different difficulty levels and types.

Q: From when should I start solving SNAP mock tests?

SNAP mock test is an important part of exam preparation but they should know when to start practicing it. The candidates should start solving mock tests only after completing the SNAP syllabus. October-November is the ideal month to start solving mock tests for SNAP exam preparation as the exam is conducted in December. Those preparing for other entrance exams simultaneously, can practice SNAP mock test without completing the syllabus also as they would be already familiar with the topics, concepts, theorems, etc. Those who have attempted SNAP before, can start their preparation by attempting a SNAP mock test to see how much do they remember. Candidates should start solving the full length SNAP mock tests only when they are confident about every chapter and topic included in the SNAP syllabus.

Q: Is one month enough to prepare for SNAP?

One month is too less a time to prepare for not only SNAP but also any other exam. You need at least three months to prepare for the SNAP exam, but even for that you need to be familiar with the SNAP syllabus. If you’ve studied Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Ability for MBA entrance exams, then you can prepare decently for SNAP in such a short span of time. All you would need to do is, practice sample questions and mock tests. Practice of sample questions and SNAP mock tests will improve your skills to handle Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Ability questions with speed and accuracy. You will also need some time to revise all the chapters which you will do a few days before the exam. So, instead of starting to prepare for SNAP just a month before the exam, get on to it at least three months before.

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SNAP books are the best source of study material to crack the exam with high scores. Aspirants planning to appear for the SNAP exam 2025 must study from the recommended books only. So, for SNAP 2025 preparation get hold of popular SNAP books and study material that are recommended by experts and toppers.

The SNAP exam is one of the popular MBA entrance exams of India conducted by SIU. The difficulty level of exam is easy to moderate and has same syllabus as other MBA entrance exams. However, it is important to study SNAP relevant books for focused preparation. In this article, we have shared important details required for SNAP 2025 preparation and section-wise list of best books for SNAP.

SNAP Study Material: Key Aspects

For SNAP 2025 preparation choose books that have a good number of practice questions along with solutions.
Refer to SNAP books and study material that target specific topics and chapters
Even though SNAP syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus, don't rely only on CAT books for SNAP preparation
Refer to SNAP specific books that will give you exam specific knowledge and understanding
Previous years' SNAP question papers are essential study material that you should have and practice

Table of content

SNAP Books for General English
SNAP Books for QA and DI-DS
SNAP Books for Analytical and Logical Reasoning
SNAP 2025: Section Wise Weightage
SNAP Preparation Tips 2025
FAQs Related to SNAP Books and Preparation 2025

SNAP Books for General English

The General English section of SNAP 2025 exam will include topics such as Passages, Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Parajumbles, Fill in the Blanks. This section also includes Reading Comprehension, which makes it imperative for aspirants to develop reading habit from the very beginning of SNAP exam preparation. Listed below are the most popular SNAP books for General English preparation:

SNAP Preparation Books	Author/Publisher
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT	Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Nishit K Sinha
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren & Martin

Also Read: How to ace in General English section of SNAP 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which SNAP books should I read for General English section?

Q: What is the syllabus of General English section of SNAP?

Q: Is studying from SNAP books enough for exam preparation?

SNAP Books for QA and DI-DS

In SNAP, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency are clubbed together thus, the pressure of solving separate sections is not there. However, the pressure to cover all the topics of the three subject remains. Major topics from which the questions are asked in QA and DI-DS section of SNAP are Number, Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Modern Math, Tables, Pie Charts and Venn Diagram. There is usually only one DI question.

Aspirants must not ignore topics such as Mixtures & Alligations, Surds & Indices, Set Theory, Co-ordinate Geometry, Progression, Inequalities, Series, etc. because the SNAP 2025 question paper may have questions from these areas.

To prepare Quantitative Aptitude topics of the exam, you can refer to the SNAP books listed below:

SNAP Preparation Books	Author/Publisher
How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT	Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams	Pearson
Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT	Nishit K.Sinha

Also Read: How to crack QA, DI-DS section of SNAP 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: I am a fresher. Which SNAP book should I refer to for Quantitative Aptitude preparation?

Q: What is the SNAP syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?

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

SNAP Books for Analytical and Logical Reasoning

The Analytical and Logical Reasoning (A-LR) section of SNAP exam includes topics such as Family Tree – Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Clocks & Calendars, Critical Reasoning, Coding – Decoding, Direction Sense, Syllogisms, Visual reasoning, Analogy & Series, Mathematical Reasoning, Meaningful Word, Matrix, Verbal and Miscellaneous Reasoning. To prepare for Reasoning topics of the exam, the following SNAP books are recommended:

SNAP Preparation Books	Author/Publisher
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT	Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT	Nishit K Sinha
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning	RS Aggarwal

Also Read: 8 key tips to crack Analytical & Logical Reasoning section of SNAP 2025

Apart from the abovementioned books, SNAP 2024 aspirants can also refer to the following books:

Map the SNAP Symbiosis National Aptitude Test: 5 mock tests and sample papers by Arihant
SNAP Guide by Ramesh Publication House
Map the SNAP Test by Arihant

DILR Preparation Tips for MBA Exams

Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips for MBA Exams

VARC Preparation Tips for M BA Exams

SNAP 2025: Section Wise Weightage

The SNAP exam has 60 questions. Maximum weightage is given to Analytical and Logical Reasoning, followed by Quantitative Aptitude. The English has least number of questions and there is no Reading Comprehension. Total time duration of SNAP is 60 minutes without sectional time limit. Check the table below for SNAP section wise weightage:

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: How do I analyse my performance after solving SNAP mock test?

Q: How many SNAP mock tests should I attempt in a day?

SNAP Preparation Tips 2025

SNAP exam preparation is to be done in a focussed manner. Even though SNAP is an easy exam, you cannot score 95+ percentile if your preparation is not upto the mark. Check here a few tips for SNAP 2025 preparation strategy:

General English: For SNAP General English, candidates must focus on vocabulary and grammar. Most of the questions are based on word usage and fill in the blanks. So, having a strong vocabulary is essential. Practice sample test series and vocabulary quizzes.

QA-DI-DS: This section has 20 questions and most of the questions are from Quantitative Aptitude. There is usually 1 or 2 data interpretation questions which is often doable. The preparation strategy for SNAP QA-DI-DS can be divided into covering the syllabus and practicing mock tests.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Cracking reasoning questions is all about practice. The more questions you practice of different types, the better you gain control on Reasoning. For this section of SNAP, prepare with top books and study material having exam specific Analytical and Logical Reasonig questions.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: From when should I start solving SNAP mock tests?

Q: Is one month enough to prepare for SNAP?

FAQs Related to SNAP Books and Preparation 2025

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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

Nishtha Shukla

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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

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Is SNAP compulsory for Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies?

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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 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

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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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: