What is the marking scheme of SNAP?

As per the SNAP marking scheme, 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 (1/4) marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Therefore, candidates should avoid attempting the questions they find tricky and not take a chance.

What is a good score in SNAP?

A score of generally 40 and above is considered a good SNAP score. The higher the score, the better the chances of getting into the desired program at a specific campus. The SNAP 2024 good score is an estimated score that can maximize the number of candid

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 - Revised Test Structure, Section Wise Pattern & Marking Scheme

The SNAP exam Pattern is prescribed by the conducting body - Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). The exam pattern of SNAP is similar to that of the other MBA exams, i.e., an MCQ based test paper to be solved in a limited time. SNAP is considered to have the most student friendly test structure.

The SNAP Exam has 3 sections - General English (GE), Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR). The conducting body for SNAP also conducts mock tests for its registered candidates on their website snaptest.org to familiarize the applicants with the SNAP Exam Pattern. Read further to know about the SNAP test exam pattern including important details like the SNAP Marking Scheme, sectional time limit,,and weightage.

The pattern of SNAP exam has seen some significant changes over the years and the major change was the reduction in the overall time limit and the number of questions asked. Earlier, the SNAP Test was conducted for 2 hours (120 mins.) which has now been reduced to just 1 hour (60 minutes). The SNAP exam is set to be conducted on 8, 15, and 21st December 2024.

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SNAP Exam Pattern Key Highlights

Below mentioned are the key highlights of the SNAP Exam. Candidates are advised to check these highlights to understand the test pattern and structure of the SNAP exam.

SNAP Exam Structure	Details
Number of sections	General English Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Duration of exam	60 minutes
Number of questions	60
SNAP Total marks	60
Language of paper	English
Number of attempts	Three
Mode of examination	Computer-based
SNAP Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking in SNAP	-0.25 (1/4th) for every incorrect answer

SNAP Pattern: Section-Wise Breakup & Time Limit

The SNAP Exam has 3 sections to be completed, namely General English (GE), Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR). To obtain a good score in SNAP it is essential to attempt a good number of questions and not take any chances with the tough questions. There is a negative marking in SNAP for incorrect answers but not for unattempted questions. Hence, it is safer to not attempt a question that you find difficult rather than making an unsuccessful attempt. Check the section-wise breakup of questions tabulated below.

SNAP Pattern: Sectional Breakup

SNAP Sections	Number of MCQs	SNAP Total Marks
General English (VARC)	15	15
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25
Total	60	60

SNAP Pattern: Sectional Time Limit

The total time given to solve the SNAP Exam is 60 minutes or 1 hour. There is no sectional time limit to attempt the questions and the applicants can solve the paper as per their preferred strategy. No breaks are allowed in between the exam. However, it is to be noted that PwD students are given extra time to solve the test. To have a control over time in the exam, candidates should solve SNAP mock tests conducted by the exam body.

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SNAP Question Paper and Difficulty Level

The SNAP Exam is easy in comparison to the other MBA exams and can be solved easily in the time-frame of 60 minutes. There is no sectional time limit for the exam, so the students can easily attempt the paper according to their own strategy. It is also not mandatory to solve all the questions. So the students can skip questions which they find tough to solve. Given below is the SNAP paper pattern and the difficulty level for each section.

SNAP Sections	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
General English	15	Easy to Difficult
Quantitative, DI & DS	20	Tough
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	Easy to Moderate
Total	60	Easy to Difficult

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 - Past Year Trends

The SNAP exam pattern was revised in 2020 due to the COVID regulations. Check the comparison of SNAP Pattern pre and post the COVID times.

Particulars	SNAP Pattern in COVID times (2020 & 2021)	SNAP Pattern in Non-COVID times (before 2020)
Number of SNAP exam slots	3	1
SNAP Exam Time Duration	60 minutes	120 minutes
Total Number of Questions	60	110 – 115
Total number of questions (General English- Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Reasoning)	15	30
QA, DI - DS	20	30
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	30
Current Affairs	-	20
Special Questions	-	5

SNAP Exam Pattern - Changes Over the Years

The Symbiosis International University has made significant changes in the SNAP Exam Pattern over the past 3 to 4 years. Check the changes made in these years tabulated below.

Particulars	SNAP 2023	SNAP 2022	SNAP 2021	SNAP 2020	SNAP 2019	SNAP 2018
Sections included in the SNAP exam	General English, QA, DI – DS, A - LR	General English, QA, DI – DS, A - LR	General English, QA, DI – DS, A - LR	General English, QA, DI – DS, A - LR	General English, QA, DI – DS, A - LR	General English, QA, DI – DS, A – LR, Current Affairs
Number of SNAP Exams for admission to MBA programs in Symbiosis Institutes	3 Exams	2 Exams	2 Exams	2 Exams	1 Exam	1 Exam
Duration	60 Minutes	60 Minutes	60 minutes	60 minutes	120 minutes	120 minutes
Total no. of questions	60	60	60	60	110	130
SNAP Total Marks	60	60	60	60	150	150
SNAP Section-Wise Marks	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 51 QADI – 45 ALR - 54	GE – 40 QADI – 40 ALR – 40 Current Affairs - 30
Marking Scheme	+1 for the correct response	+1 for the correct response	+1 for the correct response	+1 for the correct response	GE & LR -> +1.5 for the correct response QA -> +1 for the correct response Non – MCQs -> +2 for the correct response for correct answer	+1 for the correct response in MCQs +2 for the correct response in Non-MCQs
Negative Marking	¼ or 0.25 per question	¼ or 0.25 per question	¼ or 0.25 per question	¼ or 0.25 per question	¼ or 0.25 per question	¼ or 0.25 per question
SNAP Section-Wise Questions	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 15 QADI – 20 ALR - 25	GE – 34 QADI – 40 ALR - 36	GE – 35 QADI – 35 ALR – 35 Current Affairs - 25
Special Answer Questions	--	--	--	--	5	5

SNAP Marks Calculation

Check how the SNAP Marks are calculated with the help of a simple example. The formula to calculate the marks is Total correct questions x Marks per question - (Total Incorrect Questions x Negative Marking per question)

Suppose a candidate has attempted 45 questions out of which 10 are incorrect then their score will be 42.5.

45 x 1 - (10 x 0.25) = 45 - 25 = 42.5 Marks

SNAP Final Merit List

On the basis of the SNAP Results, the candidates will be shortlisted for the further admission rounds - GE, PI, and WAT. Each institute will conduct the admission process separately for each course. The merit list will be displayed on the official website along with the cutoffs. Check the criteria and weightage for each criteria used to prepare the final merit list.

Components	Weightage (%)
SNAP Score (Out of 60, scaled down to 50)	50
Group Exercise (GE)	10
Personal Interview (PI)	30
Written Ability Test (WAT)	10
Total	100

SNAP Pattern - How to Prepare for SNAP 2024?

The SNAP Exam is a speed based test with a set number of questions to be solved in a limited time. The key here is to work on solving the questions with speed and accuracy. Ideally, a time period of 6 months should be enough to prepare for the SNAP exam. The first three months should focus on covering the syllabus, while the remaining 3 months should be covered in revision and practicing mock tests and sample papers. Below are a few tips to prepare SNAP 2024.

Make short notes & flashcards of all the important topics, facts, and figures
Practice as many mock tests as possible and time yourself to improve your speed
Start with chapters or topics that are familiar to you and gradually move to the topics that are tough to understand
Refer good books for SNAP preparation and utilize sample papers
Solve SNAP previous year question papers to get an idea about the kind of questions asked in the exam and prepare accordingly

Also Check: SNAP Exam Eligibility Criteria | SNAP Preparation Tips

SNAP Exam Pattern - A Comparative Analysis

For the candidate's reference and ease we have provided a comparative analysis of the SNAP, CAT, XAT, and NMAT Exam Patterns. Check the comparison below.

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 Vs CAT Exam Pattern 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,
Type of Questions	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;
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 the overall time limit	No, has to follow a 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

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 Vs XAT Exam Pattern 2025

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
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

SNAP Exam Pattern 2024 Vs NMAT Exam Pattern 2024

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,
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score		MISB Bocconi, Alliance University

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pattern of the SNAP exam?

SIU has officially released the SNAP Pattern on its website. The exam will consist of 3 sections - General English (GE), Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR). There are a tot

Is the SNAP exam difficult?

SNAP is considered to be an easier exam than CAT. As compared to exams like CAT, XAT, etc. the SNAP exam is of easy to moderate level of difficulty.

How many questions to attempt in SNAP?

In SNAP, there is no limit on how many questions must be attempted. However, to score decent marks in the exam, a candidate should solve at least 30 - 35 questions to be able to participate in the further rounds. There are 15 English questions, 20 QA ques

Can I give 3 attempts in SNAP?

Yes. the SNAP exam is conducted 3 times in a year and the candidates can choose to opt for all the three sessions. The best SNAP score can then be used for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by the participating institutes.

Does SNAP have negative marking?

The SNAP exam format includes objective-type questions with four options each and 25% negative marking for each wrong answer.