SNUSAT Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Q: What are the type of questions as per SNUSAT exam pattern?

The SNUSAT exam is an important assessment for candidates who are seeking admission to Shiv Nadar University. SNUSAT exam has a total of four sections. Out of all the sections, the exam consists of three sections with multiple-choice questions. However, one section of the exam is subjective in nature, and candidates are required to type an essay on the topic provided within a time limit of 15 minutes. It is important for candidates to prepare adequately for this section as it can significantly impact their overall score in the exam.

Q: Do I need to appear for APT exam for admission into Shiv Nadar University?

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.

Q: What is the duration of SNUSAT exam?

SNUSAT exam is conducted with four sections. Each section has a time duration as mentioned below: Verbal Reasoning: 30 minutes Quantitative Ability: 36 minutes Abstract Reasoning: 40 minutes Essay: 15 minutes Analysing the section wise time duration, the overall exam duration for SNUSAT is 121 minutes. Candidates need to answer all the questions in a section within the stipulated time frame.

Q: Are there any negative marks in SNUSAT entrance exam?

The SNUSAT exam does not have any negative marking. This means that candidates can attempt all the questions without any fear of losing marks for incorrect or unattempted questions. The exam is designed to assess the candidate's knowledge and aptitude, and negative marking can be a deterrent for some students to attempt questions they are not sure about. This is why the SNUSAT exam does not have any negative marking and allows the candidates to attempt all the questions with confidence.

Q: What is the mode of 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.

Q: Do I need to appear for SNUSAT if I appear for CUET exam?

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.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BBA BTech BA BSc

Updated on Sep 25, 2025 14:06 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

SNUSAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Shiv Nadar University will release the SNUSAT exam pattern soon. Candidates can check the SNUSAT 2025 exam pattern at the official website of Shiv Nadar University, Noida. The test pattern of the exam outlines the structure of the SNUSAT 2025 question paper, type of questions, marking scheme and other elements of the test structure. As per the SNUSAT exam pattern 2025, the exam will be conducted online from test centres identified by Pearson VUE. SNUSAT 2025 and APT is a combined three-hour test. SNUSAT, which is common for all the courses, is a two-hour test; while the APT is a course-specific test conducted for one hour.

Read further to know complete information on SNUSAT 2025 exam pattern.

Q: Are there any negative marks in SNUSAT entrance exam?

Q: What is the mode of SNUSAT exam?

Q: Do I need to appear for SNUSAT if I appear for CUET exam?

Table of content

SNUSAT Exam Pattern 2025: Overview
Academic Proficiency Test (APT) 2025
SNUSAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Sectional Time Limit
SNUSAT Exam Pattern 2025: Key Takeaways
Best Books for SNUSAT Preparation 2025

SNUSAT Exam Pattern 2025: Overview

SNUSAT exam 2025 is a scholastic aptitude test, that comprises questions with Class 10 difficulty standards. Check below the key features of SNUSAT exam pattern:

Exam Pattern Elements	SNUSAT Exam Details
Mode of exam	Computer-based test from exam centre
Test duration	120 minutes
Exam medium	English
Question type	MCQs and Subjective
Number of sections	Four sections, namely; - Verbal Reasoning - Quantitative Ability - Abstract Reasoning - Essay Writing
Total number of questions	100

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the type of questions as per SNUSAT exam pattern?

Q: Do I need to appear for APT exam for admission into Shiv Nadar University?

Q: What is the duration of SNUSAT exam?

Academic Proficiency Test (APT) 2025

SNUSAT will be followed by APT which will be conducted for 60 minutes. Here is the course-wise details of APT:

Course	Subjects	Duration
BSc Research (Economics)	Maths + Critical Writing	60 minutes Maths - 40 minutes Critical Writing - 20 Minutes
BA Research (English)	Critical Writing	60 minutes
BA Research (History)	Critical Writing	60 minutes
BA Research (Sociology)	Critical Writing	60 minutes
BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)	Critical Writing	60 minutes
B Sc Research (Biotechnology)	Biology+ Chemistry + Physics	60 minutes (20+20+20)
B Sc Research ( Chemistry)	Mathematics+Chemistry + Physics	60 minutes (20+20+20)
B Sc Research (Physics)	Mathematics+ Chemistry + Physics	60 minutes (20+20+20)
B Sc Research (Mathematics)	Mathematics+ Critical Thinking	60 minutes (40+20)
B Tech	Physics + Mathematics	60 minutes (20+40)

SNUSAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Sectional Time Limit

Candidates will have to attempt questions one at a time as the system only displays the questions in a specific manner. The table below mentions the SNUSAT sectional time limit:

Sections	Duration (in minutes)
Verbal Reasoning	30
Quantitative Ability	36
Abstract Reasoning	40
Essay	15

SNUSAT Exam Pattern 2025: Key Takeaways

Space below mentions key features of the SNUSAT 2025 exam:

All the questions except the SNUSAT Essay and Critical Writing in APT will be Multiple Choice Type
There will be no negative marking for wrong answers
It will be a conducted as a computer-based test from centres
Candidates can choose the order of section while taking the exam

Best Books for SNUSAT Preparation 2025

Refer to the table below to know the best books for SNUSAT preparation.

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exam	Abhijit Guha
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
Manorama Year Book	Manorama
Lucent General Knowledge	Lucent Publication
High School Grammar	Wren & Martin
The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	Dinesh Khattar
Shortcuts in Reasoning	Disha Publications
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	R S Aggarwal