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Candidates may be wondering how to prepare for the SNAP exam<\/strong><\/a>, as it will happen in December. SNAP is one of the top management exams<\/strong><\/a> that is conducted by SIU Pune. The candidates preparing for the exam must be searching for study material for the examination. SNAP is an exam that should be studied properly by the candidates to crack it. To prepare well for the exam, candidates should know about the syllabus, exam details, and other details related to it. It is an exam that is not as difficult as the CAT exam<\/strong> or XAT, but you should be prepared well. Continue reading this blog as we discuss the preparation tips, the best books you can refer and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Must Read: <\/strong>SNAP Exam Pattern 2024: Latest Paper Pattern & Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SNAP exam details need to be understood by the candidates when they are preparing for it. Here, is the exam overview table for SNAP that will help you understand more about the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/td>SNAP<\/td><\/tr>
Full Name<\/td>Symbiosis National Aptitude Test <\/td><\/tr>
Exam Conducting Body<\/td>Symbiosis International University (SIU) <\/strong><\/a>Pune<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Syllabus<\/td>General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Frequency <\/td>3 Times in a year<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Level<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Date<\/td>December 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Application Fees<\/td>INR 2,250<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website <\/td>www.snaptest.org<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SNAP Exam 2024: Latest Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, the SNAP exam will be conducted thrice in December. Registration for the SNAP exam will be expected to start from the second week of August 2024 and will continue till November last. The students need to do the registration online for the exam before the deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the result of the examination will be announced in January 2025 followed by GD, PI and WAT process in February. Once the Group Discussion (GD)<\/strong>, Personal Interview (PI) <\/strong>and WAT are conducted, a final merit list will be released in March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Pattern of SNAP Exam <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are preparing for the SNAP exam, it is crucial to understand its exam pattern. Knowing about the exam pattern can help you better plan for the examination. Studying each section properly can lead you to score well in the examination. The candidates should properly understand how they can make improvements in the subjects in which they are weak. All the subjects should be well prepared by the candidates to get good marks in SNAP. Here is the exam pattern for the SNAP exam that will help you answer the question \u201cHow to Prepare for SNAP Exam.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Number of Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong>, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Analytical and Logical Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, and Verbal Reasoning,)<\/td>15<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The candidate will get 1 mark for each correct answer and 1\/4th marks will get deducted for the wrong answer. However, there is no negative marking for the unattempted questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>SNAP Application Process 2024: Dates, Application Fee, Steps To Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAP Cut-Offs 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SNAP cut-offs differ depending on the course and college. The table below shows the estimated cut-offs from previous years for various programs. Use this table as a guide for your exam preparation and to aim for your preferred institute, as the official cut-offs are not released by the colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIU Institute<\/strong><\/td>SNAP cut-off (percentile)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SIBM, Pune<\/td>98.5<\/td><\/tr>
SCMHRD, Pune<\/td>96<\/td><\/tr>
SIIB, Pune<\/td>93<\/td><\/tr>
SIBM, Bangalore<\/td>90<\/td><\/tr>
SIOM, Nashik<\/td>87<\/td><\/tr>
SICSR, Pune<\/td>82<\/td><\/tr>
SITM, Pune<\/td>83<\/td><\/tr>
SIMS, Pune<\/td>77<\/td><\/tr>
SCIT, Pune<\/td>76<\/td><\/tr>
SSMC, Bangalore<\/td>75<\/td><\/tr>
SIMC, Pune<\/td>73<\/td><\/tr>
SSBF, Pune<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
SIHS, Pune<\/td>58<\/td><\/tr>
SIBM, Hyderabad<\/td>58<\/td><\/tr>
SSSS, Pune<\/td>55<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How To Prepare for SNAP Exam: Section-Wise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SNAP exam mainly consists of three sections in which questions from different topics come. So, we will discuss how to prepare for the SNAP exam section-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The section contains questions based on mathematical calculation in which the use of formulas is required. It is a mix of questions from quantitative (QA), data interpretation, and data sufficiency <\/strong><\/a>(DI-DS) that check your concepts, so it is important to revise them regularly. The QA part consists of 12 to 14 questions, while the DS-DI has 6 to 8 questions in the SNAP examination. Different topics of mathematics with variations in difficulty level come in the examination which should be practiced well. The questions in the section are lengthy, so you should also be prepared by keeping in mind the time taken to solve each question. Let\u2019s check the topics related to the section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency<\/td>Quantitative Aptitude, Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic(Averages, Percentage, Interest, Profit-Loss, Ratio, Time- Speed-Distance, etc.) Linear Equation<\/strong>Quadratic Equation<\/strong>, Matrix, Permutation and Combination<\/strong> Binomial Theorem<\/strong><\/a>, Logarithm Progressions Surds and Indices, Inequalities, Geometry, Probability Functions, Set Theory, Coordinate geometry, Trigonometry, Allegations and Mixtures, Mensuration,
Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency, Graphs-Pie ChartTables<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Analytical and Logical Ability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The section has the highest weightage in the examination so it should be prepared well. Questions in the section are usually based on visualization, problem-solving, computing, and logical ability. Most of the questions are from the topics of reasoning so proper practice and use of tricks are required. Understand the tricks and their implementation to solve the questions quickly. Here are the topics that you must prepare well to score well in the section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Analytical and Logical Ability<\/td>Analogy, Critical Reasoning, Clocks and Calendars, Direction Sense<\/strong><\/a>, Critical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Clocks and Calendars, Miscellaneous Reasoning, Blood Relations<\/strong><\/a>, Seating Arrangements<\/strong>, MatrixSeries, Meaningful words, Mathematical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Direction Sense<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The section is majorly divided into three parts that are Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Reasoning. It is a lengthy section and contains many subjects so proper practice is required in it. For reading comprehension read as many passages as possible and the articles on various topics through various sources. Verbal ability and verbal reasoning can be prepared by practising questions related to them and understanding their concepts. Here is the list of topics that you need to prepare for the SNAP exam in the General English section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General English<\/td>Reading Comprehension (RC), Passages, Topics related to opinion, facts, Current Affairs and Literature.
Verbal Ability, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary usage, Fill in the Blanks, Jumbled Paragraphs<\/strong><\/a>, Correcting Errors, Grammar Usage – Active and Passive Voice, Conditionals, indirect narration, etc.
Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Critical Reasoning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>SNAP Eligibility Criteria: Details, Qualification, Age Limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for SNAP Preparation Exam Day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SNAP exam does not have a sectional time limit, so you can start with the section you feel most comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n