SNAP Previous Year Question Papers with Answers: Download PDFs
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 ( SNAP )
SNAP 2026 Registration Process
21 Aug '26 - 25 Nov '26
SNAP question paper and sample paper practice is essential to score high in the exam. Since SNAP has some unique features, it is best prepared by practicing previous years’ papers. Candidates planning to appear for SNAP 2026 must refer and solve a number of previous years SNAP question papers and sample papers. Shiksha has provided on this page below, SNAP sample paper PDFs free of cost. Download and practice questions to score well.
- SNAP is an easy exam but practice of sample papers is necessary tor managing 60 MCQs in 60 minutes
- SNAP sample paper practice can be done alongside syllabus coverage
- Candidates must analyse each question after solving the SNAP sample paper
Latest Update: What is SNAP Ethics, Morality and Values? Check Syllabus
- SNAP Sample Paper PDFs with Answer Keys
- SNAP Question Paper Pattern 2026
- Benefits of Solving SNAP Sample Papers
- FAQs on SNAP Sample Papers
SNAP Sample Paper PDFs with Answer Keys
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SNAP Question Paper Pattern 2026
SNAP question paper 2026 will be divided into four sections. A new section - Ethics, Morality and Values- has been added to the exam which carries 10 marks. The weightage of English and Reasoning sections have been reduced to accomodate the new section. All the questions will be in MCQ format. Check this table for sectional break up of the SNAP 2026 exam:
| SNAP Sections |
Number of MCQs |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English (VARC) |
10 |
10 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Ethics, Morality and Values |
10 |
10 |
| Total |
60 |
60 |
SNAP Question Papers: Important Points
- Every question will have 4 answer options.
- Candidates will have to choose 1 option as their answer on the computer screen.
- Every section will carry 1 mark for correct attempt
- There is negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect attempt.
- Total time for the exam will be 60 minutes without sectional time limit
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Commonly asked questions
There is no definite number of mock test that the candidate should practice. It totally depends on the candidate’s ability and strength viz a viz the SNAP syllabus. Some candidates need less number of SNAP mock tests to reach the optimum level of preparation whereas some candidates need more number of SNAP mock tests to reach the optimum level.
At the same time, it is recommended that on an average, candidates should practice at least 25-30 SNAP mock tests to perform well in the exam. Candidates should also analyse each and every mock test performance to know their progress. With every consecutive mock test, they should be able to score higher than previous mock test. Every candidate must decide upon the number and quality of mock tests based on their preparation level. They neither should solve less mock tests nor over-do it.
Yes, you can appear for SNAP 2026. There is no cap on number of attempts in SNAP. One can appear for the exam, any number of times until they get their desired score. However, it is very important to prepare well for SNAP. Only then one can improve score in the subsequent attempt. One should note down their shortcomings in the first attempt and work on them so that they can make up in the second attempt.
Candidates preparing for SNAP exam must study all the topics included in the SNAP syllabus i.e. General English and Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
Benefits of Solving SNAP Sample Papers
Practice of SNAP sample papers is essential to develop speed and accuracy. The exam is of 60 minutes only and candidates have to be quick in answering questions. You will not know how to solve which type of question, if you do not have prior practice of similar type of questions. To be able to manage time efficiently, you need to practice SNAP sample questions.
- Solving SNAP sample papers and previous years’ question papers help in gaining speed in solving questions.
- You will get a clear understanding and practice of most important topics of SNAP.
- It will help you in planning - what and how to prioritise. If the dominant topics are your weak areas, you can dedicate more time to them.
- Solving SNAP sample papers will help you in familiarizing yourself with all possible question types - easy, tough, tricky, lengthy
- Sample papers practice will help you in self evaluation, i.e. which topics you’ve mastered and which are still to be mastered.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
SNAP 2025 question paper was easy. All the test forms on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025 were similar in terms of topic wise composition and difficulty level.
SNAP answer keys are not released officially. The examination body announces the result directly after exam. However, you can check unofficial SNAP 2025 answer keys at: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-answer-key
FAQs on SNAP Sample Papers
Check below some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SNAP Sample 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.
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.
SNAP question paper has 60 questions in all the sessions, English has 15 questions, QA, DI-DS has 20 questions and A-LR has 25 question. Candidates are not supposed to attempt all the questions. But they must attempt about 2/3rd of the total questions with maximum accuracy to be able to get a good score. SNAP sectional cut offs are important for selection to SIU, so don't ignore one section for another.
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.
The official answer key of SNAP is not released. It used to be released till 2019, but since 2020, when the exam was revised to three session mode, the examination body does not release the official SNAP answer key. Since, the format of the exam now is such that it gives the candidate a chance to improve their score, only the scorecards are released finally.
Candidates can however get the unofficial and memory based answer keys from MBA preparation coaching institutes and study groups. These memory based SNAP answer keys help candidates in assessing their performance by providing them possible answers to questions by which they can calculate the number of correct and incorrect attempts.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Once you're created a login for SNAP 2026, use it to visit your dashboard and fill up the form. In the initial pages of SNAP form, you will find the option to select SIU colleges. You can select minimum to maximum 17 colleges. Choose as per your preference, college cut offs and suitability. Every se
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SNAP is conducted three times in every annual session. SNAP 2026 is also being conducted thrice on - December 13, 19 and 26. Candidates can take the SNAP 2026 exam once, twice or thrice. Those who will appear for the exam more than once, can use best score of all attempts for SIU admission.
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SNAP 2026 exam | SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
It is possible but not advisable, as you may not score as desired. It is important to cover the SNAP syllabus too. You can solve questions in mock test correctly only if you understand the topics well.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
- For every correct option 1 mark is awarded
- Forr every incorrect option 0.25 marks are deducted
- No deduction for unanswered questions
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
SNAP exam is a computer based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted test centre and take the test on a computer system.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, six months are enough to prepare for SNAP exam. Candidates should start preparation by June to be well prepared by December, the exam month.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
SNAP has negative marking of 0.25. To avoid negative marking, candidates must not do guess work and do not attempt any question that they feel they can't solve correctly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, the question papers of all SNAP sessions are not same. In every exam session, the SNAP question paper has a unique set of 60 questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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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