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It is possible to crack SNUSAT exam without coaching if a candidate has proper preparation strategy and strong determination. With right study material, good practice and proper understanding of the topics, it is possible for a candidate to crack this exam in first attempt.

Refer to following books to prepare well for SNUSAT exam:

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R S Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
High School Grammar	Wren & Martin
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	AK Gupta

Yes, Shiv Nadar University conducts SNUSAT exam in CBT mode. Candidates have to reach the exam centre on exam day and answer questions in computer based test mode.

Shiv Nadar University asked candidates applying for BTech programs and BS Computer Science to appear for APT exam.  As per official website, the APT subject combinations application for these subjects are Physics and Mathematics.

Yes, there is no restriction in the order of sections in which a candidate can appear for SNUSAT exam. Shiv Nadar University conducts SNUSAT in three phases.

The SNUSAT entrance exam is conducted by Shiv Nadar University in English medium. Candidates will have to read the question and answer them in CBT mode.

Registered candidates can download their SNUSAT hall ticket after they have completed their slot booking on official website. The steps to download admit card are as follows:

• Visit SNUSAT website, snu.edu.in
• Access login dashboard using username & password
• Book exam slot with preferred time and location
• Click download SNUSAT 2026 admit card tab

Candidaed can book their slot for SNUSAT exam 48 hours before the exam date. The steps to book slotare as follows:

1. Visit Shiv Nadar University website, snu.edu.in
2. Access dashboard using login details
3. Navigate to book slots for the SNUSAT exam
4. Choose your preferred test state, city, centre, date and slot
5. Confirm the chosen slot

SNUSAT exam is conducted in three rounds or phases. Shiv Nadar University will conduct the upcoming phase 3 on April 12, 2026. The registration window for SNUSAT phase 3 will end on March 31, 2026.

Yes, there is sectional time limit in SNUSAT exam. According to SNUSAT exam pattern, the sectional time limit for Quantitative Reasoning is 45 minutes and for Logical Reasoning is 45 minutes.

Shiv Nadar University will conduct SNUSAT 2026 exam for phase 3 on April 12, 2026. Candidates who will register for phase 3 by March 31, 2026, will be able to appear for the exam.

Shiv Nadar University conducts SNUSAT in three phases. As per previous year, the SNUSAT registration process for first phase begins in November. Students who wish to get admission at SNU based on their SNUSAT exam scores must apply for the exam. The last date to complete SNUSAT registration process for each phase is declared by the university on official website.

Following are the SNUSAT registration last dates 2026 for all phases:

• SNUSAT Early Phase 1 Application Last Date: November 2025
• SNUSAT Early Phase 2 Application Last Date: January 31, 2026
• SNUSAT Early Phase 3 Application Last Date: March 31, 2026

No, candidates cannot pay their SNUSAT application fee in offline mode. As SNUSAT application form is released online, candidates have to pay their application via online via internet banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.

Shiv Nadar University may change the eligibility criteria for SNUSAT exam if it sees any requirement to do so. If the SNUSAT eligibility criteria is changed, the university will intimate about the same on its official website.

Check below to know last date of scheduling SNUSAT exam for all three phases:

• SNUSAT Phase 1: January 03, 2026
• SNUSAT Phase 2: February 03, 2026
• SNUSAT Phase 3: April 03, 2026

Candidates must make sure to upload their photograph and signture in size and format as prescribed by Shiv Nadar University. Check below to get those specifications:

Elements	Photograph	Signature
Format	JPEG or PNG	JPEG or PNG
Dimensions	200 px tall and 150 px wide	no specification
File size	512 KB	512 KB

A candidate's passport size photograph in SNUSAT online form should be of 512 KB in JPEG or PNG format. The dimensions should be 200 px tall and 150 px wide. Apart from these, candidates must keep following things in mind:

• white or light-coloured background
• eyes should be open and clearly visible
• shoulder tops and face should be visible
• should be a front-facing picture
• should not be more than six months old
• candidates mustn't wear sunglasses, caps or any accessories in the photograph 

SNUSAT exam has two sections, Quantitative reasoning and Logical Reasoning. Both sections have a time limit of 45 minutes. Therefore, to complete SNUSAT exam, candidates have 90 minutes.

Shiv Nadar University offers admission into the following departments of the university:

• School of Engineering (SoE)
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SoHSS)
• School of Natural Sciences (SoNS)
• School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SoME)

The BTech courses are offered exclusively by the School of Engineering under Shiv Nadar University. B.Tech course admission requires the candidates to appear for both SNUSAT and APT. Applicants who are interested in other schools need not take the APT. However, those who wish to apply for any programme within the School of Engineering must take two subject tests in Physics and Maths, each lasting for 45 minutes.

SNUSAT Admission Process SNUSAT and APT admission process include multiple steps, that is registration, slot booking, appearing for the exam, and PI Personal Interview . Followed by the result declaration. The SNUSAT admission process is mentioned below;

1. SNUSAT application form submission
2. SNUSAT slot booking
3. Appearing for SNUSAT and APT exams
4. Release of SNUSAT result
5. Personal Interview
6. Release of the admission offer
7. Payment of admission fee

For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/university/shiv-nadar-university-snu/snusat-exam).

The SNUSAT exam is conducted in physical mode at Pearson VUE centres. Candidates must appear for the exam in designated test centres that are identified by Pearson VUE. Candidates will find their test centre mentioned on the admit card, Those failing to appear at the designated exam centres will not be allowed to take the SNUSAT exam.

Section-wise SNUSAT Syllabus:

1- Abstract Reasoning: Number Series, Clock, Sitting Arrangement, Letter Series, Matrix, Linear Arrangement, Series Missing Numbers, Cubes, Matrix Arrangement, Odd One Out, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Puzzles, Blood Relation, Direction and Distance, Venn Diagram, Calendar, Ranking, Statements and Conclusions, Tables, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Column Graphs, Cause and Effects, Graphs Representing Area, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram, Critical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Bar Graphs.

2- Verbal Ability: Strong and Weak Arguments, Logical Sequence of Words, Logical Deduction, Statements Assumptions, Analogies, Course of Action, Statements and Conclusions, Syllogism, Causes, and Effects, Statements and Inferences, Odd One Out, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Similar sounding words, Para jumbles, Vocabulary, Incorrect Sentences.

3- Quantitative Ability: Number System Percentage, Installment Payments, Work, Pipes, and Cisterns, Algebra Permutation & Combination, Discount, Geometry, Quadratic and Linear Equation, Average, Coordinate Geometry, Profit & Loss, Arithmetic Progression, Mensuration Alligation & Mixtures, Time and Work, Probability Time-Speed-Distance. 4- Essay Writing: Current Affairs Women Empowerment, Environmental Pollution, Corruption, HealthSocial Media and its impact, Video Games, Swacch Bharat, Importance of Education, Sports, Time Management, Science & Technology.

For more information, you may visit the Shiksha SNUSAT exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/university/shiv-nadar-university-snu/snusat-exam-syllabus).

The SNUSAT-APT is a subjective online entrance exam, which tests your knowledge of class 11th and 12th. The English section asks you to write an essay in the paper so that you will have to type as it's an online exam. So, the essay part can be considered as subjective, rest every section of the paper is multiple choice questions.

SNUSAT exam has MCQ type questions in Logical reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Candidates need to solve 20 questions in each section of SNUSAT

No. There is no negative marking in SNUSAT exam. Therefore, candidates must answer all the questions irrespective of knowledge of correct answer.

Shiv Nadar University accepts admission to courses based on four different routes for BMS and BSc Economics & Finance. These four routes include:

• Route 1: SNUSAT Please click here for details.

• Route 2: College Board SAT – Candidates can apply with a valid SAT score.

• Route 3: ACT Candidates can apply with a valid ACT Score

• Route 4: CUET + Screening Form + Class 12th Marks.

Candidates can get admissin to Shiv Nadar University based on any of the four routes. Those who are appearing for CUET will have to fill the screening form to apply for SNU admissions. Along with CUET scores, the varsity will take into account, Class 12 scores.

Shiv Nadar University Chennai is a top-ranked university. The accepted entrance exam for admission to various courses is TNEA, GATE,  SNUCEE, and others. Shiv Nadar University conducts SNUSAT which is a university-level entrance examination. This exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses offered on its campus. Students may find the SNUSAT exam tough but worry not do attempt the SNUSAT question papers before going for the actual exam. This can help to secure good marks in the exam.