SNAP Exam Pattern 2023
SNAP 2023 Exam Pattern is one of the crucial foundations of exam preparation for aspirants. SNAP Exam is conducted in online mode since 2019 and lot of changes have been introduced in it since then. One of the major changes is that the SNAP exam wil be conducted three times of different test dates starting from 20th December 2023, and will be held further on 6th January 2021, and 9th January 2021.
Aspirants planning to take up SNAP Exam can find all the key changes for the online test below. Know what changes you need to incorporate in the exam strategy while preparing for one of the highly coveted MBA entrance exams:-
SNAP 2023 - Exam Pattern Highlights
|
S.No. |
SNAP Exam Pattern |
Highlights |
|
1 |
Exam Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune |
|
3 |
SNAP Exam Duration |
60 minutes (11:00am to 12:00pm) |
|
4 |
Mode of Examination |
Computer-based Exam (Online) |
|
5 |
No. of sections |
Four (General English, QA&DI, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs) |
|
6 |
No. of questions |
60 |
|
7 |
Type of Questions |
Normal Questions (MCQs) – 60 |
|
8 |
Options per question |
For each MCQ there will be 4 option choices |
|
9 |
Marking Scheme |
Differential marking scheme per section |
|
10 |
Negative marking per question |
¼ mark per questions |
SNAP 2023 Exam Pattern
Find out the SNAP Exam pattern to understand the structure of the exam. Accordingly, you can prepare a strategy to crack the exam with a high percentile. You must go through the SNAP syllabus to know the important topics in it.
Exam Duration
SNAP exam will be conducted for the duration of 1 hour (60 minutes) in single shift on the D-day.
Number of Questions
From this year onwards Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test carries 60 questions to test the aptitude of the candidates. This means that candidates would be required to answer lesser questions to score a good percentile.
Change introduced: In 2019, candidates were required to solve 115 questions (110 MCQs + 20 Non-MCQs) in 120 minutes in the SNAP exam. Therefore, the exam conducting body has reduced the total count of the questions this year.
Type of Questions
Unlike the previous years where SNAP exam was a mix of Normal Questions (MCQs) and Special questions (non-MCQs), this year candidates will have to solve 60 objective type questions only to score a good percentile. Each Normal Question will give four options choices to the candidate from among which one will be the correct option.
SNAP 2023: No. of questions per Section
|
Sections |
Number of questions |
Special questions |
Marks |
|
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
15 |
nil |
15 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
nil |
20 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
nil |
25 |
|
Total |
60 |
-- |
60 |
SNAP 2023: Marking Scheme Changed
A few changes have also been introduced in the Marking scheme of the SNAP exam as well. SNAP 2023 will not see differential marking scheme for various sections and composition of questions this year.
The normal questions will carry 1 marks each and for each incorrect option ¼ mark will be deducted.
SNAP Exam Negative Marking
Each wrong answer will attract negative marks of 25% for Objective Questions.
SNAP 2023 Marking Scheme
|
Section |
Marks per Normal Question |
Total Marks |
|
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
1 |
15 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
1 |
20 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
1 |
25 |
|
Total Marks |
-- |
60 |
Candidates are advised to prepare for the non-MCQ questions with complete dedication as these questions hold more weightage in the exam. These questions also hold potential to help the candidates score good percentile in the exam, if answered correctly.
How SNAP exam differs from other MBA entrance exams?
SNAP exam is an important MBA entrance exam that you must appear for, if you are planning to join top MBA institute in the state of Maharashtra. The B-schools affiliated to SIU offer niche MBA specialisations that are high in demand considering the market scenario and the demand for skilled professionals in niche domains. However, scoring a high percentile in SNAP needs dedication from the candidates who are simultaneously preparing for the other MBA entrances. So, if you wish to secure a seat in top B-schools that are not IIMs, then SNAP is the next options that you can consider.
Take a look at this comparative table that will tell you few parameters on the basis of which SNAP exam differs from other MBA entrance exams:
|
Parameter |
SNAP Exam |
CAT Exam |
NMAT Exam |
|
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Online |
Online |
|
No. of questions |
60 |
100 |
108 |
|
Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
|
No. of Sections |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Type of Questions |
MCQs |
MCQs and non-MCQs |
Only MCQs |
|
Marking Scheme |
+1 per question |
+3 for all questions |
+1 for all questions |
|
Negative Marking |
25% of marks allotted per question |
-1 for MCQs No negative marking for non-MCQs |
No negative marking |
|
Sectional time limit |
No |
Yes (40 mins for each section) |
Yes Language Skill (28 mins) Quantitative Skill (52 mins) Logical Reasoning (40 mins) |
|
Difficulty Level |
Moderate |
High |
Moderate |
|
Top Colleges |
SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIBM among others |
IIMs |
NMIMS, SPJIMR, Xavier University Bhubaneswar, among others |