The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a computer-based test held for candidates who are seeking admission to the MBA program in any institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
As per expectations, the format of the paper was the same as last year with 60 questions, divided across three sections, to be attempted in 60 minutes. Overall the SNAP Test 1 was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty. Given below is the section-wise difficulty level and good scores.
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Sections |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Good Score Test 1 |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
12 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Easy |
16-18 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Easy-Moderate |
14-15 |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
Easy-Moderate |
43 |
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The timeline for SNAP 2023 has been released on the official website along with the eligibility criteria, test cities, and exam pattern. Given below is the timeline of the exam events:
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Event |
Timeline |
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Registration End Date |
23rd November 2023 |
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Payment End Date |
23rd November 2023 |
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Admit Card Availability |
4th December 2023 for Test 1 9th December 2023 for Tests 2 & 3 |
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Exam Dates |
10th December 2023 17th December 2023 22nd December 2023 |
|
Result Announcement |
10th January 2024 |
Last year, the SNAP Test result was mandatory for admissions to MBA programs in 16 colleges under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Here is the list of the colleges and their programs for SNAP-
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Names of the Institutes |
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SCIT |
SIBM, Bengaluru |
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SICSR |
SIIB |
SIHS |
SSBF |
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SIDTM |
SIMS |
SIBM, Nagpur |
SIBM, Hyderabad |
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SIMC |
SIOM |
SIBM Noida |
SSSS |
The paper had 60 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes and was divided into three sections General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Unlike the first 2 slots that had one time only, SNAP 2022 Slot 3 was held in two timings from 2 to 3 pm and 4:30 to 5: 30 pm. Continuing to follow the pattern of SNAP 2021, all slots of SNAP 2022 did not have any reading comprehension questions in the General English section.
|
Section |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Level of Difficulty |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Easy |
|
Quantitative, DI, and Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Moderate-Difficult |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
SNAP 2021 followed a similar structure to that of SNAP 2020 and the test had no surprises or changes in the paper. The first slot of SNAP was held on 19th December 2021, the second slot was conducted on 8th January 2022 and the last slot was on 16th January 2022.
In all three slots of SNAP 2021, the candidates were required to attempt 60 questions in 60 minutes. The General English section did not have any Reading Comprehension questions. On the other hand, the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency was a little tricky compared to last year. The overall difficulty level of SNAP 2021 Slot 3 was in line with Slot 1 and Slot 2 with a moderate level of difficulty.
|
Section |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Level of Difficulty |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
Easy- moderate |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Moderate |
|
Quantitative, DI and Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Moderate- difficult |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
Moderate |
The SNAP 2020 Notification had sprung the biggest surprise: reduced time. From 2 hours, the test duration had been reduced to 1 hour, with no sectional timing. Another surprise revealed in the Notification was about SNAP being conducted on three different days - with students being allowed to appear for any 2 of the three exam dates (though one had to pay twice!); with the better score being counted towards selection.
The first SNAP was conducted on December 20, 2020, the second SNAP was conducted on January 6th, 2021 and the third SNAP was conducted on 9th January 2021. The test was held smoothly. The paper had the same interface as that of CAT. SNAP of Day 3 was similar to that of Day 1 and Day 2 SNAP in terms of the paper pattern.
|
Section |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Level Of Difficulty |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Easy |
|
Quantitative, DI and Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Easy |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
Easy |
Candidates can attempt SNAP 2023 three times. If a candidate attempts more than one exam, the highest score across the exams will be accepted as the final score and no normalization will take place.
The syllabus of the SNAP exam focuses on the following topics- General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency.
Slot 3 of SNAP 2022 was the most difficult one. A good score in this slot would be between 36 and 38.
Here's a brief slot-wise analysis:
The ideal SNAP score varies based on your desired college. For top ones like SIBM Pune, one should aim for a score of 42-45.
SNAP is generally an easy exam with both section-wise and overall difficulty being easy to moderate. Unlike CAT, SNAP is considered more approachable, and there's no sectional cutoff to worry about.
