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By: Avantika Bhardwaj on Sep 06, 2023
SNAP Exam Pattern for the academic year 2023 has not undergone any drastic changes. The examination conducting authority SIU (Symbiosis International University) brings some changes in the pattern every year thus, keeping the legacy of constant changes. There have been some changes introduced in the SNAP Exam Pattern while compared to the last year's. SNAP Exam is scheduled to be conducted thrice i.e. on 10th December 2023, 17th December, 2023, and 22nd December, 2023. Candidates willing to take exam can apply for maximum two of the options available. Earlier the exam duration was 2 hours which has now been reduced to 1 hour.
SNAP Exam Pattern has been revised for the academic year 2023. SNAP Exam is an online test that comprises of two types of questions namely Normal questions and Special Questions. There have been a few changes in the pattern which differentiate SNAP 2022 from SNAP 2013. The test is being conducted in 94 cities across the country.
Exam Pattern of SNAP 2023 |
Important Points |
Total Number of Questions |
60 |
Sections of Question Paper |
3 (English, QA and DI, Reasoning) |
Total Number of Normal Questions (MCQ Type) |
60 |
Total Number of Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type) |
No Non-MCQ Type Questions |
Scoring Pattern |
1 Mark for Each Correct Answer |
Scoring Pattern (Special Questions) |
No Special Questions |
Negative Marking |
• 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer of Normal Question (MCQ) |
Question Pattern of Normal Questions |
4 options for Normal Questions with 1 correct answer |
Question Pattern of Special Questions |
No Special Questions |
Total Number of SNAP 2023 Test Cities |
94 |
Sections in SNAP Exam |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
As per the information received by the conducting body i.e. SIU, SNAP Exam Pattern of 2023 will be different from the other MBA entrance examinations conducted for admission to MBA programs.
Mentioned below are the overall key changes introduced in the exam pattern of SNAP Exam:
The table given below compares SNAP Exam Pattern for SNAP 2023 to SNAP 2022:
Particulars |
SNAP Exam 2023 |
SNAP Exam 2022 |
Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
60 minutes |
SNAP Test Timing |
11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
|
No. of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Number of Questions |
60 |
60 |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
15 |
34 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
35 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
36 |
Special Questions |
- |
5 |
Point to Consider for SNAP 2023 Exam Pattern:
SIU used to conduct SNAP Exam through pen and paper-based mode but in the year 2017, the exam mode was changed to Computer based mode. The special type questions were introduced last year only and now the exam pattern has been totally changed.
The question paper will consist of only multiple-choice type questions which need to be answered in the given timeline.
Following are the segments in which the question paper is divided:
Total Number of Questions |
60 |
SNAP Exam Duration |
60 Minutes i.e. 1 hour |
Maximum Marks |
60 marks |
Know more about SNAP Eligibility
Symbiosis International University (SIU), also known as SIBM Pune introduces changes in SNAP Exam Pattern almost every year. It is important for aspirants to be aware of all the changes brought in SNAP 2020 Exam Pattern in order to ease their exam preparation. The reason to bring these changes in SNAP Exam Pattern could be outbreak of pandemic COVID-19 situation.
Below are the changes brought in SNAP Exam since 2018:
SNAP Exam Detail and Pattern |
SNAP 2023 |
SNAP 2019 |
SNAP 2018 |
Total Number of Questions |
60 |
110 |
130 |
Composition of Questions |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability – 15 questions Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency – 20 questions Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 25 questions |
English – 34 questions Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation – 35 questions Reasoning – 36 questions Special questions – 5 questions |
English – 35 questions Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation – 35 questions Reasoning – 35 questions Current Affairs – 25 questions
|
Normal Questions |
60 |
105 |
110 |
Special Questions |
- |
5 |
20 |
Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct answer |
+1 mark for each correct answer in Quant and Current Affairs +1.5 marks for each correct answer in English and Reasoning sections +2 marks for each correct answer of special questions |
+1 mark for each correct answer +2 marks for each correct answer of special questions |
Negative Marking |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
Choice of Answer Options |
4 for normal questions only |
4 for normal questions only |
4 for all the questions |
Number of Test Cities |
94 |
90 |
92 |
Just like the other National Level Management Entrance Examinations held across the country i.e. CAT/XAT/MAT, the exam pattern of SNAP Exam is divided in three different sections namely, Quant, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and English. Current Affairs section has now been removed from the exam pattern along with reduction in total number of questions in the paper. Mentioned below is the sectional scoring pattern for SNAP Exam yet to be conducted in 2023.
Sections in SNAP Exam 2020 |
Number of Questions in each section |
Marking Scheme |
Negative Marking |
Maximum marks one can score |
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
15 |
+1 mark for each correct answer |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
+1 mark for each correct answer |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
+1 mark for each correct answer |
-25% of the total mark for each wrong answer |
25 |
Total Questions |
60 |
- |
- |
60 |
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