A complete overview of the

SNAP exam
SNAP Exam - Symbiosis
National Aptitude (SNAP)
Online Test 2019
https://www.snaptest.org
 About SNAP

• SNAP is national level MBA entrance exam conducted by

the Symbiosis International University (SIU).
• Over 60k students appear for SNAP across 92 cities. This
is because B-schools under SIU rank amongst the top 10
to 20 B-schools in our country.
• To excel in such a competitive exam, it is important to
have a complete understanding of the paper pattern,
syllabus, and effective ways to prepare for it.
• To help you out with this, we have written a complete
overview of the SNAP test.
 SNAP Paper Pattern 2019

• Previously, SNAP consisted of 150 MCQ questions.

However, SIU changed the paper pattern last season. The
latest SNAP paper pattern is as follows:

• The total number of questions came down from 150 to

130 questions. Also, non-MCQ questions were introduced.
 SNAP Paper Pattern 2019

• The paper comprised of 110 MCQ questions and 20 non-MCQ

questions.

• Each MCQ question is of 1 mark each while non-MCQ, also

known as special questions are of 2 marks each.

• Negative marking is applicable. This means you will lose a

1/4th mark for every wrong MCQ question. For every wrong
special question, you will lose 0.5 marks.

• The duration of this test is 120 mins i.e. 2 hrs.

• There are no sectional cut-offs.

 Nature of Questions / Topics and
Marks Allotted

Normal Special Total Total

Section Questions Questions Questions Marks

General English: Reading

Comprehension,Verbal Reasoning, 30 5 35 40
Verbal Ability

Quantitative, Data Interpretation

30 5 35 40
& Data Sufficiency

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

30 5 35 40

Current Affairs 20 5 25 30

Total 110 20 130 150

 SNAP Syllabus

The SNAP test 2019 is divided into four

sections -

1. Verbal Ability
2. Quantitative Aptitude,
3. Analytical & Logical Reasoning
4. General Knowledge.

Let’s look at the syllabus for each section

slide by slide.
 Verbal ability

Verbal ability is a section that is designed to measure a candidate's

ability to: quickly and accurately comprehend written information. The
MCQ and special questions comprise of the following topics mentioned
below.
• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Sentence Completion
• Sentence Correction and Error Spotting
• Jumbled Paragraphs
• Vocabulary based questions
 Quantitative Aptitude

A. Math is divided into further subsections :

1. Arithmetic - Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time
and work, etc
2. Geometry

3. Number system - Unit's digit, digital root, divisibility rules, real

numbers, prime numbers, natural numbers & whole numbers
4. Algebra - Expressions and Inequalities, equations and functions,
etc.
5. Higher Math - Set theory, probability, permutation and

combination etc.
 Quantitative Aptitude

B. Data interpretation consists of

1. Pie Charts
2. Tables
3. Bar Graphs
 General Knowledge

▪ GK is an essential part of SNAP. It comprises of 25 questions; 20 MCQ

and 5 non-MCQ.

▪ The ideal way of preparing for current affairs is to read daily and update

yourself with what has happened throughout the week.

▪ You should also be well-informed about history, geography,

sports and famous brands.

▪ Manorama yearbook is an absolute must for current affairs.

There are various books available for static GK.

 Thank You !!
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