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SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Exam on 3 Dates in December 2024; Check Overall & Sectional Composition, Scoring pattern
SNAP 2024 is the mandatary entrance exam for MBA admission 2025 in 15 Symbiosis colleges. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, the SNAP exam conducting body, releases the updated SNAP exam pattern, with the release of SNAP exam notification in August. SNAP exam 2024 will be held on three dates in the month of December 2024. SNAP exam pattern was revised during Covid-19 pandemic and since then same exam pattern is being followed. The expected SNAP exam 2024 dates are December 10, 17 & 22. SNAP is an Online computer based test and is conducted at more than 90 exam centres in India.
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SNAP 2024 is the mandatory exam for MBA admission in 15 Symbiosis 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. For the convenience of the test takers to understand the structure of SNAP exam, and prepare accordingly, it may be noted that SNAP exam pattern is similar to other leading national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT and NMAT. SNAP has moderate difficulty level. You need to ensure high score in each of the three sections as there is also a sectional score cut off in SIBM Pune and other Symbiosis colleges for shortlisting. 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 |
| Top MBA colleges under SNAP 2024 | 15 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 |
| Importance of Taking SNAP 2024 exam | Mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for admission to all Symbiosis Colleges |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate as compared to CAT, XAT, SNAP |
| Required SNAP exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges | 88-97 Percentile |
| Exam application process | Online |
| How to Register for the Exam? | Visit SNAP official website and complete registration |
| SNAP 2024 Exam Application Fee | Expected Rs.2250/- (The SNAP registration fee will apply for each SNAP exam separately) |
| Number of Times you can Take the SNAP exam 2024 | Three |
| SNAP 2024 Test Cities | 90-95 |
| SNAP 2024 Preparation Books | How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay; How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma; ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma; How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma |
SNAP Exam 2024 Pattern with Sectional composition is given below. The table shares the SNAP exam 2024 pattern from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, time duration and marking scheme in SNAP exam
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 |
| Current Affairs | Discontinued | -- | -- | -- |
| 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 |
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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 |
You may also download the SNAP Exam Pattern PDF from snaptest.org or from other websites like MBAUniverse.com. Below are the salient points of SNAP exam pattern 2024
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Key instructions for SNAP exam day are shared below:
7.1 Documents to Carry to Exam Centre
You must carry only the following 3 items with you in the SNAP testing room namely,
7.2 Important Do’s for SNAP Exam Day
7.3 Key Don’ts for SNAP Exam Day
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
| Particulars | SNAP 2023 | SNAP 2022 | SNAP 2021 | SNAP 2020 | SNAP 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SNAP Exams for admission to MBA programmes in Symbiosis Institutes | 3 Exams (In Dec 2023) | 3 Exams (In Dec 2022) | 3 Exams (In Dec 2021 & Jan 2022) | 3 Exams (In Dec 2020 & Jan 2021) | 1 Exam |
| Duration | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Total no. of questions | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 110 |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 34 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 35 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 36 |
| Current Affairs | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Special Answer Questions | -- | Nil | Nil | Nil | 5 |
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:
9.1 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
9.2 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:
9.3 SNAP Pattern 2024 Vs NMAT by GMAC 2024
SNAP exam pattern and NMAT by GMAC 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 | IIMs CAT 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 60 | 66 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | 60 MCQs | 48 MCQs, |
| - | Nil Non-MCQs | 18 Non-MCQs |
| Answer Options for MCQs | 4 | 4 |
| Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer | 1 for MCQs | 3 for All questions |
| Negative Marking | 25% for all questions | MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; |
| - | - | No negative marking for Non-MCQs |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate | Difficult |
| Number of Sections | 3 | 3 |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | General English, RC,VR,VA-15 | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension- 24 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning-25 | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -20 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-20 | Quantitative Ability-22 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Current Affairs-Nil for SNAP 2024 | Not Applicable, only 3 Sections |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit | No, has to follow pre defined sectional order |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | Each section with 40 minute time limit |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes. | 20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of other B-schools. |
| Component | SNAP 2024 | XLRI – XAT 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 60 | 101 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 1 hour | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Type of Questions | 60 MCQs | 100 MCQs + 1 Essay Writing Test |
| Answer Options for each MCQ | 4 | 5 |
| Marks Awarded for each correct answer | 1 for each correct answer for MCQs (Normal Questions) | 1 for MCQs |
| Negative Marking | 25% for each wrong answer | 75 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 25 MCQs on GK |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult | High |
| Number of Sections | 4 | 3 (Main sections) |
| Number of Sections | All have weightage | 2 (GK & Essay Writing- Test score has no weightage in %ile calculation) |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | General English, RC,VR,VA-15 | English Language & Logical Reasoning- 26 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning-25 | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 28 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-20 | Decision Making-21 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Current Affairs- Nil for SNAP 2024 | General Awareness-25 |
| - | - | Essay Writing -1 |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit | Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | No |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes. | XLRI, XIMB, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, BIMTECH |
| Component | SNAP 2024 | NMAT by GMAC 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 |
Q. In how many days SNAP exam will be conducted
A. SNAP exam will be conducted on three days in December 2024. On each date SNAP will be a single slot exam
Q. In how many SNAP exams I can apply and appear?
A. You can apply for one, two or all the three SNAP exams. However, this option to apply and appear in SNAP exams should be exercised at the time of filling in SNAP application form
Q. Do I need to pay to appear in each SNAP exam?
A. Yes, the SNAP registration and application fees should be separately paid for each SNAP exam
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. What is the Mode of SNAP 2024 exam?
A. SNAP is a computer based test and is conducted at test centres.
Q. Is SNAP a difficult exam?
A. No, as compared to CAT and XAT SNAP has moderate difficulty level
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. If I appear in all the three SNAP exams, which of my scores will be considered by SIBM Pune for shortlisting?
A. The best of three SNAP exam scores will be considered for shortlisting
Q. What is the SNAP exam time?
A. SNAP exam time is displayed in the SNAP admit card. Going by the past trends the SNAP exam time may remain from 2 PM to 3 PM or 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Q. Where can I get SNAP Exam Pattern PDF?
A. You can download SNAP exam pattern Pdf from snaptest.org or from MBAUniverse.com
