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SNAP Exam Syllabus 2024 - Check the Section Wise Syllabus, Test Structure, Best Books

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The SNAP Syllabus 2024 has been released on the official website of SNAP - snaptest.org. The SNAP Exam Syllabus will consist of topics namely General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Analytical Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning. The syllabus of the exam is prescribed by the Symbiosis International University (SIU) which is the examination conducting body. It is very important for MBA aspirants to first be fully aware of the SNAP Exam Syllabus and then start preparing for the examination accordingly. 

The SNAP 2024 Exam is scheduled to be conducted in three sessions in the month of December 2024 and SNAP Registration is currently ongoing. The last date to fill SNAP Exam Form is is 22nd November and the exam is scheduled to be conducted on 8, 15, and 21 December 2024. These SNAP Exam Dates have been released on the official website as well - snaptest.org.

The test is conducted by the Symbiosis International University, Pune, every year and the syllabus for SNAP test is prescribed and designed by the university. The syllabus is easy and can be easily covered in 6 months.

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The SNAP question paper consists of 60 MCQ type questions and the duration to solve these questions is 60 minutes i.e. 1 hour. The exam conducting authorities also conduct SNAP Mock tests before the exam to familiarize the students with the SNAP Exam Pattern and the kind of questions that can be asked in the exam. To perform well in the exam, it is necessary that the students are aware of the important topics and books for the SNAP exam, and most important they should be aware of the SNAP exam syllabus. Read the full article below to understand the section-wise SNAP syllabus, important topics and questions, and the recommended books in each section to prepare well.

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SNAP Syllabus Highlights

The syllabus for SNAP test is same as all other MBA exams. However, unlike other exams, SNAP does not include Reading Comprehension (RC) passages which makes the exam a little less time consuming. Check the highlights of the SNAP syllabus tabulated below.

Particulars

SNAP Syllabus Details

SNAP Exam Mode

Online

Number of Sections

3 – Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS), General English (GE), and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR)

Duration

60 mins. / 1 hour

QA, DI – DS Important Topics

Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation

A – LR Important Topics

Column Graphs, Pie Charts, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles

General English Important Topics

Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks

SNAP Total Marks

60

Marking Scheme

+1 for the correct answers

-0.25 for the incorrect answers

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SNAP Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

The Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section has 20 MCQs in the SNAP exam. To be able to crack this section candidates must work on strengthening their core and basic mathematical concepts, formulas, and theorems. Check the detailed syllabus for the section below.

SNAP syllabus for QA, DI-DS

Algebra

Geometry

Trigonometry

Mensuration

Number System

Logarithm

Linear Equations  & Quadratic Equations

Set Theory

Arithmetic

Progressions

Binomial Theorem

Surds and Indices

Inequalities

Permutation & Combination

Probability Functions

Mixtures & Allegations

Co-ordinate Geometry

Series

Graphs-Pie Chart

Bar Graphs

Tables

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SNAP Syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning

The Analytical and Logical Reasoning section consists of 25 MCQ questions in the exam. The key to crack this section is to solve as many questions as possible with 100% accuracy in less time. Candidates should work on their verbal ability and reasoning skills by practicing mocks and sample papers to crack the section. The detailed syllabus for the exam is covered below.

SNAP syllabus for A-LR

Family Tree/Blood Relations

Coding/Decoding

Analogy & Series

Seating Arrangement

Direction Sense

Mathematical Reasoning

Clocks & Calendars

Syllogisms

Meaningful Word/Matrix

Critical Reasoning

Visual Reasoning

Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning

SNAP Syllabus for General English

The General English section has 15 questions in the exam in MCQ format. To ace this particular section candidates should build on their grammar and practice reading to improve vocabulary. Candidates can refer to books like Wren n Martin or Word Power Made easy. Check the topics covered under this section given below.

SNAP syllabus for General English

Sentence Completion

Analogies

Active Voice and Passive Voice

Sentence Correction

Synonyms and Antonyms

One Word Substitution

Jumbled Paragraphs

Contextual Usage

Odd One Out

Fill in the Blanks

Idioms and Syllogisms

Vocabulary

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SNAP Syllabus - Best Books for SNAP Preparation 2024

To cover the topics mentioned in the SNAP test syllabus, it is important that the candidates choose the right books to prepare. The syllabus for SNAP and CAT is similar, so candidates can refer to the CAT preparation books as well. Some of the best books to refer for each section are listed below.

SNAP Preparation Books for Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

To prepare for the QA, DI - DS section, candidates may refer to the following books.

SNAP Books

Author

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Varun Gupta

Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

Quantitative Aptitude

Shambhu Nath Jha & RPH Editorial Board

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R S Aggarwal

SNAP Preparation Books for Analytical & Logical Reasoning

To prepare for the A - LR section, candidates may refer to the following books.

SNAP Books

Author

SNAP Symbiosis MBA Admission Test

Priyanka Prakashan

Logical Reasoning

Macaw Books

Analytical & Logical Reasoning & Other Management Entrance Tests

Peeyush Bhardwaj

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

R S Aggarwal

SNAP Preparation Books for General English

To prepare for the General English section, candidates may refer to the following books.

SNAP Books

Author

Objective General English

R.S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal

General English for Competitive Exams

Disha Experts

Competitive General English

Kiran Prakashan

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi

Objective English for Competitive Examination

Hari Mohan Prasad

SNAP 2024 Exam Pattern at A Glance

To prepare for the SNAP exam it is not only necessary to be aware of the syllabus, but candidates should also be aware of the SNAP exam pattern 2024. By knowing the exam pattern candidates can effectively optimize their SNAP Preparation strategy.

  • Candidates can appear for 1, 2, or 3 SNAP sessions
  • The best score of all the attempts will be taken into consideration for PI shortlisting
  • The SNAP question paper of every session will be unique
  • The difficulty level of the exam sessions may vary
  • The total number of questions in the SNAP 2024 question paper will be 60
  • The total marks for the SNAP exam 2024 will be 60
  • There will be no TITA questions in the SNAP 2024 exam
  • All the questions in MCQ format will carry 1 mark each
  • There is a negative marking of 25 percent for each wrong answer

SNAP Question Paper Pattern

The SNAP exam is divided into 3 sections. There are no subjective questions in the test paper of SNAP, and the maximum questions are asked from the reasoning section. Check the sectional weightage for each section below.

SNAP Sections

Number of MCQs

Sectional weightage (%) in SNAP

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability

15

25

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

20

33

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

25

42

Total

60

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some important topics covered in the SNAP syllabus??

The highest weightage in the SNAP syllabus is given to the Analytical Reasoning section with 25 MCQ questions. It is followed by the QA section with 20 questions, and then General English with 15 questions. Some important topics covered in these sections are - Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation (QA section); Column Graphs, Pie Charts, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles (LR section); Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks (GE section).

What is the sectional composition of the SNAP question paper??

For the sectional composition of the SNAP exam, the QA section has 20 questions, the Logical Reasoning has 25 questions and English has 15 questions. There is no sectional time limit to solve the SNAP test.

How many attempts are allowed in the SNAP test??

The SNAP test is conducted on 3 dates in a year. Candidates can take 3 attempts at the SNAP exam. The best SNAP score can then be used for admission to MBA programs. The SNAP exam will be conducted on 8, 15, and 21 December 2024 this year.

How to avoid negative marking in SNAP??

To avoid a negative marking in SNAP, candidates should first attempt as many mock tests as possible and focus on difficult questions. In case you are unsure about a question or find it tricky, it is best to skip the question or mark for review later.

is the SNAP exam conducted in online mode??

The SNAP test is conducted only online through a computer-based-test (CBT). There is no other way to attempt the SNAP exam.

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