|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Questions |
Marks |
Time (Minutes) |
Difficulty Level |
Doable Questions |
|
English |
15 |
15 |
60 |
Easy |
12 |
|
|
AR & LR |
25 |
Analytical Reasoning – 15, Logical Reasoning – 10 |
25 |
Easy |
19 |
|
|
QA, DI, DS |
20 |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
14 |
||
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
60 |
Easy-Moderate |
45 |
The English section in SNAP day 2 Slot 2 was easy, with a strong emphasis on Fillers and light grammar-based questions. Topics like idioms, contextual vocabulary, and sentence jumbles were straightforward and scoring. Overall, about 12 questions were doable, offering a great scoring opportunity.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Sentence Jumble |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
2 |
Idiom |
3 |
Easy |
3 |
|
3 |
Filler |
8 |
Easy-Moderate |
6 |
|
4 |
Contextual Vocab |
2 |
Easy |
1 |
|
5 |
Parts Of Speech |
1 |
Difficult |
0 |
|
6 |
Figure of speech |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
7 |
Passive Voice |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Total |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
12 |
The AR & LR section was easy, but slightly lengthier due to reasoning variety. Questions from Course of Action, Cause-Effect, Syllogisms, and Statement-based logic were very approachable, helping students build early momentum.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Course of Action |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
2 |
Cause Effect |
2 |
Easy |
1 |
|
3 |
Analogy |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
4 |
Syllogism |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
5 |
Statement Assumption |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
6 |
Decision Making |
2 |
Moderate |
2 |
|
7 |
Critical Reasoning |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
8 |
Series |
2 |
Easy - Moderate |
1 |
|
9 |
Blood Relation |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
10 |
GK |
- |
- |
- |
|
11 |
Numeric Series |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
12 |
Arrangement |
2 |
Moderate |
0 |
|
13 |
Coding Decoding |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
14 |
Calendar |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
15 |
Clocks |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
|
16 |
Decision Making |
2 |
Moderate |
2 |
|
Total |
25 |
Easy |
19 |
The QA–DI–DS section was easy with a strong dominance of Arithmetic and basic Algebra, ensuring high scoring potential. Questions were formula-based, with topics like P&C, Coordinate Geometry, TSD, Profit & Loss, and Trigonometry presented in simple formats.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
P & C |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
2 |
Log |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
3 |
SI CI |
1 |
Moderate |
`1 |
|
4 |
Coordinate Geometry |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
5 |
Set Theory |
- |
- |
- |
|
6 |
Average |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
|
7 |
Series |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
8 |
TSD |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
9 |
Profit & Loss |
2 |
Easy |
1 |
|
10 |
Trigonometry |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
11 |
Number System |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
12 |
Area |
2 |
Easy |
1- |
|
13 |
Percentage |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
Total |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
14 |
|
SNAP Previous Years |
Net Correct for 97%ile |
Net Correct for 98%ile |
|
SNAP 2020 Cut Off |
43.5 |
46 |
|
SNAP 2021 Cut Off |
40.1 |
41-41.5 |
|
SNAP 2022 Cut Off |
34.5 |
36 |
|
SNAP 2023 Cut Off |
42.5 |
44.25 |
|
SNAP 2024 Cut Off |
39.5 |
41.5 |
|
College |
Cut-off %ile |
|
SIBM, Pune |
97 – 98 |
|
SCMHRD Pune |
95 – 97 |
|
SIIB Pune |
91 – 94 |
|
SIBM Bangalore |
90 – 92 |
|
SIOM Nashik |
86 – 90 |
|
SITM Pune |
83 |
|
SICSR Pune |
82 – 85 |
|
SIMS Pune |
77 – 80 |
|
SIMC Pune |
73 |
|
SSMC Bengaluru |
75 |
|
SCIT Pune |
75 – 78 |
|
SIBM Hyderabad |
60 |
|
SIHS Pune |
55 |
|
SSSS Pune |
65 |
|
SSBF Pune |
60 |
Similar to the previous year's exam pattern, the marking scheme is expected to be on similar lines this year. The overall paper comprises of MCQs with four alternatives to choose from.
Here is an overview of the marking scheme for SNAP 2025
|
SNAP 2025 Question Type |
For Correct Answers |
For Incorrect Answers |
|
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
+1 |
-0.25 |
The overall breakup of SNAP 2024 Test 3 paper with the section-wise marking scheme and difficulty level of the exam has been tabulated below.
|
Sections |
Number of Questions |
Questions
|
Maximum Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Doable Attempts |
|
General English |
15 |
Vocabulary - 3 Grammar - 10 Fill in The Blanks - 2 |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
10-11 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
Analytical Reasoning - 11 Logical Reasoning - 14 |
25 |
Easy-Moderate |
21-22 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
Arithmetic - 10 Numbers - 2 Trigonometry - 1 Algebra - 2 Modern Math - 2 Geometry - 1 DI - 1 Puzzle - 1
|
20 |
Easy-Moderate |
16-17 |
|
Total |
60 |
|
60 |
Easy-Moderate |
48-50 |
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. SNAP 2023 observed a slightly higher level of difficulty in both Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency sections. On the other hand, General English was easier compared to SNAP 2023 Test 2. Overall, the level of difficulty remained easy to moderate.
|
Section |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Level of Difficulty |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
Easy |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Moderate |
|
Quantitative, DI, and Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
Moderate-Difficult |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
|
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 |