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SNAP exam pattern 2024 has 60 questions, divided in three sections, to be solved in 60 minutes. Sections in SNAP exam pattern are: a) General English (GE), b) Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) and c) Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR). Each Section has different number of questions and there is no sectional time limit. Read Section-Wise tips and strategies, and Mock Tests for your SNAP preparation below.
Institutes including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune and others. SNAP 2024 Question Paper has 3 sections, namely– General English, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability; Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Below are shared the key highlights of SNAP Exam Pattern:
SNAP 2024 Highlights
| SNAP Exam Particulars | Key Details |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2024 Exam Conducting Body | Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune |
| SNAP official Website | snaptest.org |
| SNAP Full Form | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test |
| MBA colleges Accepting SNAP 2024 | 17 Symbiosis Institutes offering MBA programs including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIOM Nashik among others |
| SNAP 2024 Exam Dates | On 3 Dates in December 2024: December 8, 2024 December 15, 2024 December 21, 2024 |
| SNAP 2024 Testing Mode | Computer Based Online Exam at Test Centres |
| SNAP Exam Time Duration | 1 hour (60 Minutes) |
| Total Questions in SNAP Exam 2024 | 60 |
| SNAP 2024 Scoring Scheme | +1 Mark for each Correct answer, 0.25 Mark negative marking for wrong answer |
| Sectional Division of the SNAP Exam | 3 Sections: (1) General English- RC,VR,VA: 15 MCQs (2) Quant, DI, DS: 20 MCQs (3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 MCQs |
| Sectional Time Limit | No, Attempt any Question from any section |
| SNAP Application Fee | Rs. 2250 |
| SNAP 2024 Test Cities | 90-95 |
SNAP Exam 2024 Pattern with Sectional composition, along with SNAP Marking Scheme 2024, is given below. SNAP Exam Total Marks are 60 (1 mark for each correct answer).
SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern
| Sections in SNAP 2024 | Total Questions (All MCQ Type) | SNAP 2024 Marking Scheme | Negative Marking in SNAP | Maximum Marks you can score in SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | +1 mark for each correct answer | - ¼ Mark for each wrong answer | 15 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | +1 mark for each correct answer | - ¼ Mark for each wrong answer | 20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | +1 mark for each correct answer | - ¼ Mark for each wrong answer | 25 |
| Total | 60 | -- | -- | 60 |
The General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability section in SNAP carries overall 25% Weightage in the exam. Out of total 60 questions, 15 questions are based on this section. This section in SNAP paper is divided into 4 parts. The 1st part covers topics on Verbal Ability (English Grammar); 2nd Part covers Verbal Reasoning; 3rd part is on Reading Comprehension passages. However, some times, there are no RC Passages in this section and the questions are based on Verbal Ability and Verbal Reasoning. Below is shared the topic wise General English sectional pattern with number of questions in the exam and actual SNAP questions that appeared last year in the exam to help you familiarise with the type of questions in SNAP:
Exam Wise Section wise Topics & Types of Questions Table
Year: SNAP 2023
Section: General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
| Sub-section/ Topic | Type of Questions | Description | No of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Verbal Reasoning | Error Correction | Direct Grammar Based Questions with correct usage | 5 |
| -- | Poem based questions | Parts of speech and tenses identification from Poem | 2 |
| -- | Vocabulary | Antonyms (1 Q); Figures of Speech, Proverbs, Idioms (4 Qs); | 5 |
| -- | Fill in the Blanks | Sentence with One Blank (1 Q); Sentences with three Blanks (2 Qs) | 3 |
| Reading Comprehension | No RC Passage based question | -- | 0 |
| Total Questions | Includes VA, VR, RC | -- | 15 |
SNAP Quantitative, DI and DS Section carries overall 33% Weight in SNAP exam. Out of total 60 questions in SNAP, 20 questions are based on Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Major topics on which questions are based include Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number system, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency among others. Below is shared the topic wise questions for SNAP on Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency with number of questions in the exam and actual questions that appeared last year.
Exam Wise Section wise Topics & Types of Questions Table
Year: SNAP 2023
Section: Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
| Sub-section/ Topic | Type of Questions | Description | No of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Includes Arithmetic, Modern Math, Geometry; Number system; Algebra and other topics | Arithmetic (6 Qs); Modern Math (6 Qs); Geometry (3 Qs); Numbers (2 Qs); Algebra (1 Q) | 18 |
| Data Interpretation | Individual Questions | Questions in Set: 0 Individual questions on Data Interpretation | 2 |
| Data Sufficiency | No question on Data Sufficiency | -- | 0 |
| Total Questions | Includes QA, DI, DS | -- | 20 |
SNAP Analytical & Logical Reasoning Section carries overall 42% Weight in SNAP exam. Out of total 60 questions in SNAP, 25 questions are based on Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Below are shared the topic wise questions for SNAP on Reasoning section with number of questions and actual questions that appeared last year.
Exam Wise Section wise Topics & Types of Questions Table
Year: 2023
Section: Analytical & Logical Reasoning
| Sub-section/ Topic | Type of Questions | Description | No of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | Syllogisms, Statement-Action, Statement- Conclusion, Critical Reasoning, Statement & Assumption, Cause-effect, Word Arrangement | Syllogisms (2 Qs); Statement & Course of Action (2 Qs); Conclusion - Critical Reasoning (3 Qs); Statement & Assumption (1 Q); Cause-effect (1 Q); Word Arrangement (2 Q) | 11 |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Series, Clocks, Calendars, Linear Arrangement, Coding-decoding, Family Tree, Odd man out, Sequential Output, Numerical puzzle | Series Completion (2 Qs); Clocks (2 Qs); Calendars (1 Q); Linear Arrangement (2 Qs); Coding (2 Qs); Family Tree (2 Qs); Odd man out (1 Q); Sequential Output (1 Q); Numerical puzzle (1 Q); | 14 |
| Total Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | -- | 25 |
After following similar pattern for many years, SNAP exam pattern was changed due to Covid 19 pandemic. Now, SNAP has fewer questions as compared to previous years. Following are the key changes in SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 as compared to earlier exams:
SNAP Exam Pattern: Key Changes over the years
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Particulars
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SNAP 2023
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SNAP 2022
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SNAP 2021
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Number of SNAP Exams
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3 Exams (In Dec 2023)
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3 Exams (In Dec 2022)
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3 Exams (In Dec 2021 & Jan 2022)
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Duration
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60 Minutes
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60 Minutes
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60 minutes
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Total no. of questions
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60
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60
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60
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General English
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15
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15
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15
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Quantitative, DI & DS
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20
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20
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20
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning
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25
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25
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25
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Current Affairs
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--
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--
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--
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Special Answer Questions
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--
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Nil
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Nil
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SNAP exam pattern as compared to CAT, XAT has many similarities. A comparative analysis of SNAP Vs other leading MBA entrance exams is shared below:
7.1 SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 V/s CAT
SNAP exam pattern 2024 and IIM- CAT have many similarities which give the opportunity to the candidates to synchronize their sectional and overall exam preparation. Still SNAP pattern has a few dissimilarities as compared to CAT:
SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern V/s CAT 2024
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Component
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SNAP 2024
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IIMs CAT 2024
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Total Questions
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60
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66
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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1 hour
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2 hours
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Type of Questions
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60 MCQs
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48 MCQs,
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-
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Nil Non-MCQs
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18 Non-MCQs
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Answer Options for MCQs
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4
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4
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Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer
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1 for MCQs
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3 for All questions
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Negative Marking
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25% for all questions
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MCQs with 1/3 negative marking;
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-
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-
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No negative marking for Non-MCQs
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Moderate
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Difficult
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Number of Sections
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3
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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General English, RC,VR,VA-15
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension- 24
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning-25
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -20
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-20
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Quantitative Ability-22
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Current Affairs-Nil for SNAP 2024
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Not Applicable, only 3 Sections
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections
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Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit
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No, has to follow pre defined sectional order
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Each section with 40 minute time limit
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes.
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20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of other B-schools.
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7.2 SNAP Pattern 2024 Vs XAT 2025
Similarities and dissimilarities in SNAP exam pattern and XLRI XAT exam are more yet many similar points in both the exam pattern help the test takers to prepare for them simultaneously:
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Component
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SNAP 2024
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XLRI – XAT 2025
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Total Questions
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60
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101
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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1 hour
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3 hours 10 minutes
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Type of Questions
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60 MCQs
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100 MCQs + 1 Essay Writing Test
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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4
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5
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Marks Awarded for each correct answer
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1 for each correct answer for MCQs (Normal Questions)
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1 for MCQs
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Negative Marking
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25% for each wrong answer
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75 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 25 MCQs on GK
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Moderate to Difficult
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High
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Number of Sections
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4
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3 (Main sections)
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Number of Sections
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All have weightage
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2 (GK & Essay Writing- Test score has no weightage in %ile calculation)
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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General English, RC,VR,VA-15
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English Language & Logical Reasoning- 26
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning-25
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Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 28
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-20
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Decision Making-21
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Current Affairs- Nil for SNAP 2024
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General Awareness-25
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-
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-
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Essay Writing -1
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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No
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes.
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XLRI, XIMB, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, BIMTECH
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7.3 SNAP Pattern 2024 Vs NMAT 2024
SNAP exam pattern and NMAT pattern have many similarities and dissimilarities. However, there are more similarities that can help the aspirant to prepare simultaneously for both the exams:
SNAP Test Pattern 2024 V/s NMAT 2024
| Component | SNAP 2024 | NMAT 2024 |
| Total Questions | 60 | 108 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs | All MCQs |
| Answer Options for MCQs | 4 | 5 |
| Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer | 1 | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 25% | No negative marking |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Number of Sections | 4 | 3 |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | General English, RC,VR,VA- 15 | Language Skills-36 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning- 25 | Logical Reasoning-36 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency- 20 | Quantitative Skills-36 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Current Affairs-Nil for SNAP 2024 | Not Applicable |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit | Yes, but once chosen has to follow the sectional order |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes | NMIMS, VIT, XIMB, K J Somaiya, IBS-ICFAI, |
| - | - | MISB Bocconi, Alliance University |
The SNAP Exam Pattern PDF is a comprehensive guide for MBA aspirants preparing for the SNAP Test. SNAP Exam Pattern PDF outlines the key topics across three sections: General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The syllabus includes grammar, vocabulary, RCs, arithmetic, algebra, number systems, and reasoning topics like puzzles, series, and syllogisms. Downloading SNAP Syllabus 2024 PDF provides easy access to detailed section-wise topics and important sub-topics to focus on.
Q. What is the SNAP 2024 Marking Scheme
A. SNAP awards +1 Mark for each correct answer and imposes penalty of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. The obtained score is converted into percentile score
Q. Can I attempt any section in SNAP within overall time limit?
A. Yes, you can choose and attempt any question from any section within the overall time limit of one hour for SNAP exam
Q. Where can I get SNAP Exam Pattern PDF?
A. You can download SNAP exam pattern Pdf from snaptest.org or from MBAUniverse.com