SNAP Previous Years Question Papers (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020): PDF Download

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SNAP question papers of previous year's play a crucial role in exam preparation. SNAP 2025 aspirants must check the SNAP 2024 question paper to know the latest test pattern and question types. They should solve a number of previous years SNAP question papers, too. SNAP 2025 exam will be held on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025. So, this is the time to start practicing official question papers of SNAP.

Shiksha has provided here SNAP question papers PDFs for practice. You can download the previous years' SNAP question papers free of cost for practice.

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SNAP Questions Papers
SNAP Preparation Guides
SNAP 2024 Question Paper
Why Solving SNAP Question Papers is Important?
Previous Year SNAP Question Papers (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Download previous year SNAP question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download SNAP previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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Sample Practice Papers PDFs for SNAP

SNAP SAMPLE PAPER 2025

SNAP sample paper 2023

SNAP sample paper 2024

SNAP SAMPLE PAPER 2022

SNAP Sample Questions for Practice with Solutions

DILR Questions with Answers for Practice

VARC Questions with Answers for Practice

Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers for Practice

SNAP Preparation Guides

Important MBA Entrance Exams You Should Not Miss

How to Prepare for SNAP

How To Prepare for MBA Entrance Exams

Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exam - Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Quantitative Aptitude

Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Verbal Ability

SNAP 2024 Question Paper

SNAP question paper 2024 of Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3 had unique sets of questions. However, the difficulty level of all the SNAP 2024 session was same. There were 60 MCQs in each session, to be solved in 60 minutes.

SNAP Question Paper 2024: Expected Difficulty Level

SNAP 2024 question paper had questions from the following topics. When preparing for SNAP 2025, candidates must give special attention to these topics.

SNAP Sections	Topics	Difficulty Level
General English (VARC)	Sentence Fillers, Error Spotting, Parts of Speech, Idioms and Phrases, Figures of Speech, Sentence Structure, Parajumble, Compound Word	Easy
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, P&C/Probability, Algebra, Numbers	Moderate
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Alphanumeric series, Syllogism, Critical Reasoning, Clocks, Calendar, Binary Logic, Arrangement, Blood Relation	Easy
Total	60	Easy

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Commonly asked questions

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.

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.

Why Solving SNAP Question Papers is Important?

SNAP question paper is the most reliable source of knowing the exam pattern. Here are a few reasons to why you should solve SNAP previous year question papers during your preparation:

Solving SNAP previous year papers will help you in gaining familiarity with the types of questions asked in the exam.
It will help in understanding sectional and topic wise weightage in the SNAP exam. You can note the important topics and their question types.
Practicing SNAP exam paper will give you a better idea of how and what to focus.
Knowing the sectional and topic wise weightage will help you plan better in terms of SNAP syllabus coverage.
Solving SNAP question papers will help you to gain control over all types of questions - easy, moderate and tough.
By solving previous year SNAP question papers and sample papers, you will be able analyse your preparation level.
Solving SNAP sample papers will improve the overall efficiency. Attempting sample papers will teach how to maintain speed and accuracy in solving the test paper.

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SNAP Sample Papers Practice

Along with question papers and mock tests, candidates must also practice SNAP sample papers of various difficulty levels. Sample papers help in developing control on the topics. SNAP is an objective type test and one needs to be quick in calculation. Even the 15 vocabulary questions of English section, need either quick thinking or sharp memory. SNAP sample papers help you in mastering how to answer questions accurately but without thinking for too long.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the SNAP answer key released after exam?

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.

Q: How many SNAP mock tests and question papers should I solve for a good score?

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.

Previous Year SNAP Question Papers (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

SNAP 2023 Question Paper

SNAP 2023 question paper was easy. There were no surprise questions. As usual, RC was missing which made English section way easier and quicker to crack. Shared below is the sectional break up and difficulty level of SNAP 2023 question paper:

SNAP Sections	Topics	Difficulty Level
General English (VARC)	Sentence with no object, Poem, Parts of Speech, Correct Sentence, Preposition, Prefix, Modal verb, Spelling, Compound Words, Tense, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms.	Easy
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Profit, Loss & Discount, Mixture, SI-CI, Percentage & Time, Speed and Distance, Linear Equation, log, Geometric and Arithmetic Progression, Digits, HCF, Circle, Triangle, Rectangular tank, Height and Distance, Matrix, P&C, Probability, Table based Data Interpretation.	Tough
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Statement Assumptions, Cause & Effect, Linear Arrangement, Truth or Lie, Blood Relations, Coding, Statement Argument, Course of Action, Clock, Syllogism, Number/Letter/Symbol/Word Series, Input/Output, Critical Reasoning	Easy
Total	60	Easy

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SNAP 2022 Questions Paper

The SNAP 2022 questions paper was overall easy but Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation-Data Sufficiency section had conceptual questions which can be termed as tough. There were no RC question in English and no Data Sufficiency questions in QA-DI-DS. All the three sessions of SNAP 2022 followed same pattern and difficulty level. Check the break-up of SNAP exam paper 2022 below:

SNAP Sections	Topics	Number of questions	Total Marks
General English	Fill in the Blanks, Parts of Speech, Preposition, Prefix, Model Verb, Active-Passive Voice, Synonyms, Tense, Poem, Sentence with no objection, Correct spelling and Compound words	15	15
(A-LR)	Statement Assumptions, Cause & Effect, Linear Arrangement, Truth or Liar based, Blood Relations, Coding, Statement Argument, Statement Course of Action, Clock, Syllogism, Number/symbol Series, Input/Output, Analytical Reasoning/ Critical Reasoning	25	25
(QA, DI-DS)	Arithmetic, Algebra, Data Interpretation, Numbers, Geometry, Mensuration, Height and Distance, Matrix, P&C	20	20
Total	--	60	60

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SNAP 2021 Questions Paper

The SNAP 2021 questions paper was divided into three sections: General English (GE), Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation-Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS). The General English section had 15 MCQs, A-LR g section had 25 MCQs and QA, DI-DS section had 20 MCQs. Check SNAP question paper 2021 break up below:

SNAP Sections	Topics	Number of questions	Total Marks
General English	Fill in the Blanks, Grammar, Figures of Speech, Parts of Speech, FIB - Prepositions, Synonyms, Para Jumble, Idioms and Phrases, Collective Noun, Compound Word, Spelling, etc.	15	15
(A-LR)	Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Input/Output, Clocks, Calendars, Action, Circular Arrangements, Course of Action, Syllogisms, Analogies, Letter Series, Blood Relations, Assumptions, etc.	25	25
(QA, DI-DS)	Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Travel, Speed & Distance, Number Theory, P&C, Probability, Time & Work, Ratios, Number Series, Logs, Mensuration, Geometry, Data Interpretation, etc.	20	20
Total	--	60	60

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SNAP 2020 Question Paper

In 2020, SNAP exam pattern was revised majorly. It was in 2020, when SNAP became a 60-minutes-three session test. Along with the duration, number of questions were also reduced and the marking scheme was revised. GK section was scrapped in 2020.

SNAP question paper 2020 was of moderate difficulty. There were 60 questions in total. The surprise element of SNAP 2020 question paper was the absence of RC passages. Check out the question paper of SNAP 2020:

SNAP 2020 Question Paper Structure	Details
Number of sections	General English Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Number of attempts allowed	2
Duration of exam	60 minutes
Number of questions	General English : 15 Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: 20 Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 25
Total marks	60
Medium of paper	English
Mode of examination	Online
Difficulty level	Moderate

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Prior to 2020, SNAP question paper had more than 100 questions and differential marking system. There was no facility of dual attempts to which is why the exam was tougher than it is now. Check below the details of previous year SNAP question papers.

SNAP 2019 Question Paper

SNAP 2019 question paper was of moderate difficulty. There were 110 questions which were a mixed bag. Check out the question paper pattern of SNAP 2019:

SNAP Question Paper Structure	Details
Number of sections	General English Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Suffiency Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Duration of exam	120 minutes
Number of questions	110 (105 Normal Questions, 5 Special Questions)
Total marks	150
Medium of paper	English
Mode of examination	Online
Difficulty level	Moderate

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Commonly asked questions

Q: I did not score well in SNAP 2024, can I appear for SNAP 2025 to improve score?

Yes, you can appear for SNAP 2025. 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.

Q: Is it important to solve all the questions in SNAP?

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.

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