The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, or SNAP 2025, is set to take place on three different dates: December 6, December 14, and December 20 . This exam is for students who want to join MBA programs at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes. Each test session will have a different set of questions. This means one test might be easier or harder than another. Students have the option to take the SNAP exam more than once. The university will consider your best score out of all your attempts for admission. It is a good idea for students to appear for at least two sessions of the SNAP exam to improve their chances.
As you get ready for SNAP 2025, it is very helpful to practice with question papers from past years. Doing this helps you understand how difficult the exam usually is. It also gives you an idea of the types of questions that may appear this year. Practicing old papers is a good way to get ready and feel more confident for the actual exam.
SNAP 2025 Exam Difficulty Levels
The SNAP exam is generally known to be easier compared to other big MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, or MAT. Based on what happened in previous years, here is what students can expect for the difficulty level of SNAP 2025 tests. Understanding this can help you plan your preparation better for each section.
| SNAP Exam | SNAP 2025 Test 1 | SNAP 2025 Test 2 | SNAP 2025 Test 3 |
| Overall difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to Tough |
| Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) | Tough | Tough | Moderate |
Important Topics for SNAP 2025
The question paper for all three SNAP sessions usually has a similar set of topics. Only one or two question types might change between tests. Knowing these topics helps you focus your studies. Here are the important topics that are expected to be covered in the SNAP 2025 exam, broken down by section and test session:
| Section | SNAP 2025 Test 1 Topics | SNAP 2025 Test 2 Topics | SNAP 2025 Test 3 Topics |
| English Comprehension | Sentence fillers, Error spotting, Parts of speech, Idioms and phrases, Figures of speech, Sentence structure, Parajumble, Compound word | Sentence fillers, Error spotting, Parts of speech, Idioms and phrases, Figures of speech, Sentence structure, Parajumble, Compound word | Fill in the blanks, Parts of speech, Idioms and phrases, Figures of speech, Compound word, Passive voice, Vocabulary |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) | Alphanumeric series, Syllogism, Critical Reasoning, Clocks, Calendar, Binary Logic, Arrangement, Blood Relation | Critical Reasoning (passage-based), Quant-Based Alpha Numeric, Cause & Effect, Analogy, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Calendar, Number Series, Binary (3 People, 3 Statements), Coding-Decoding, Clocks, Logical Connectives, Arrangements (Ascending-Descending) | Alphanumeric Series, Syllogism, Critical Reasoning, Calendar, Binary Logic, Blood Relation, Logical Order, Miscellaneous |
| Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) | Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination/Probability, Algebra, Numbers | Numbers - HCF (Word Problem), Modern Math (P&C -1, Venn diagram-2), Simple Interest - Compound Interest, Profit Loss & Discount, Bar Graph, Pie chart, Allegation/Mixtures, Number Series, Average, Trigonometric Ratios, Heights & Distance | Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Modern Math, Algebra, Numbers |
Students appearing for SNAP 2025 should spend their last week of preparation solving previous year's question papers. This practice helps you revise and remember what you have learned, especially for Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. It also improves your ability to apply these concepts quickly during the exam.
Good Attempts in SNAP 2025
The SNAP exam has 60 questions that must be solved in 60 minutes . It is not necessary to try and answer every question. The exam has negative marking, which means you lose marks for wrong answers. Because of this, you should only answer questions that you are very sure about. Here is an estimate of how many questions would be considered a 'good attempt' in each section for SNAP 2025. This can help you set a target for yourself during the exam.
| SNAP Test 1 English | 12-13 | SNAP Test 2 English | 11-12 | SNAP Test 3 English | 8-10 |
| SNAP Test 1 A-LR | 12-13 | SNAP Test 2 A-LR | 16-17 | SNAP Test 3 A-LR | 12-15 |
| SNAP Test 1 QA, DI-DS | 15-16 | SNAP Test 2 QA, DI-DS | 19 | SNAP Test 3 QA, DI-DS | 15-18 |
| SNAP Test 1 Total | 43-45 | SNAP Test 2 Total | 48 | SNAP Test 3 Total | 41-45 |
