One of the online competitive MBA entrance tests in India is the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP 2024), which is administered by Symbiosis International University. The test will be administered across three days, and a candidate may show up for the SNAP exam a maximum of twice on any two of the three specified dates.
The second, third, and fourth weeks of December 2024 are when the SNAP exam will take place. The test will take place in 94 places around the country of India, and the results will be released in the second week of January 2025.
A candidate who is applying to SNAP 2024, is eligible to apply to 26 programmes among 15 institutes that are part of Symbiosis International University.
Important Dates
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Date
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Registration Commences on
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1st Week of August 2024
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Registration Closes on
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4th Week of November 2024
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Payment Closes on
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4th Week of November 2024
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Admit Card Live on
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December 05, 2024 for SNAP Test 01,
December 10,
2024 for SNAP Test 02 and
December 15,
2024 for SNAP Test 03
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SNAP Online Test 2024
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SNAP Test 01 - 2nd Week of December
,SNAP Test 02 - 3rd Week of December
,SNAP Test 03 - 4th Week of December
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Announcement of Result
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2nd Week of January 2025
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SNAP 2024 Exam Highlights
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Particulars
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Details
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Name of Exam
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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
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SNAP Conducting Body
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Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune
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SNAP Official Website
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Frequency of SNAP exam
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Once every year
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SNAP Application Process
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Online
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SNAP Application Fees
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Rs. 1950/-
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Minimum Marks Eligibility
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50% and 45% in Graduation for GN & Reserved category respectively
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Duration of SNAP Exam
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60 minutes
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SNAP Exam Syllabus & Test Pattern
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3 sections in MCQ format:
General English
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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Number of Questions
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60 approximately
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Medium of Exam
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English (Exam is conducted in CBT mode)
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Admission
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15 Symbiosis MBA colleges
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Courses Offered
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MBA
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SNAP Eligibility Criteria 2024
- Graduate from any recognized / statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Programmes which require specific discipline/ subject specialization need to be checked for eligibility as given by the respective Institute.
- Final year students can also apply.
- A candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2024
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Details of SNAP 2024
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Duration of SNAP 2023
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One hour i.e., 60 minutes
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Mode of SNAP 2023
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Online (Computer-based test)
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Types of questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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No. of sections
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1. General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
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2. Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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3. Analytical & Logical Reasoning
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Negative marking scheme
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For each wrong answer deduction of 25% marks i.e., ¼ mark will be deducted
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Section Wise SNAP Exam Pattern 2024
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Sections
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No. of MCQs
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Total No. of Questions
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Total Marks
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General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
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15
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15
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15
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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20
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20
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20
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning
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25
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25
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25
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Total
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60
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60
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60
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SNAP Syllabus 2024 for General English
This section is further divided into three sections including Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.
- This section will have 15 questions, holding a weightage of 1 mark each.
- This section aimed at testing candidates’ overall English language skills and proficiency, including English vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
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Syllabus for general English
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Fill in the Blanks
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Syllogisms
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Analogies
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Contextual usage
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Sentence Correction
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Synonyms and Antonyms
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Verbal Reasoning
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Comprehension of passage or poems
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Picking Odd one out
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Sentence completion
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Idioms and Phrases
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Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences
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Foreign language words used in English
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Sentence correction
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Different usage of the same word
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One word substitution
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SNAP Syllabus for Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
This section syllabus comprises questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Although Questions on Data Interpretation are just a few in number, they are consuming as compared to questions asked on Quant. Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency:
- This section consists of 20 questions, carrying 20 marks.
- The purpose of this section is to measure candidates’ conceptual knowledge of Mathematics, and their ability to draw inferences by analyzing the data.
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Quantitative Ability
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Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency
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Number System Arithmetic - Percentage, Profit-Loss, Interest, Time- Speed-Distance, Averages, Ratio etc. Algebra Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations Logarithm Progressions Binomial Theorem Surds and Indices Inequalities Permutation and Combination Probability Functions Set Theory Mixtures and Alligations Geometry Coordinate Geometry Trigonometry Mensuration
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SeriesGraphs-Pie ChartTablesBar Graph
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SNAP Syllabus 2024 for Analytical and Logical Ability
Questions related to articulation, computing, visualization, and problem solving, will be asked in the exam. Questions will be asked in the set form or in the individual style as well based on the kind of the problem. Some important Topics:
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Syllabus 2024 for Analytical and Logical Ability
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Identifying valid inferences
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Critical reasoning
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Data Interpretation based on text, graphs, and tables
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Visual reasoning
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Cause and Effect
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Puzzles
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Identifying Probably true
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Assumption-Premise-Conclusion
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Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Charts, Graphs representing Area and Venn diagrams
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Functions
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Syllogisms
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Symbol Based problems
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Probably false
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Assertion and reasons
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Family tree (identifying relationships among groups of people)
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Statements and Assumptions
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Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments
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Matrix arrangements
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Identifying next number in series
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Definitely false kind of statement
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Linear arrangements
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Sequencing
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Coding and Decoding
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Statements and conclusions
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SNAP 2024 Expected Cut off
SNAP Cut off 2024Â is the minimum percentile to be eligible for admission to the respective SIU college. The 16 Symbiosis colleges will start releasing their SNAP cut off percentile as SNAP 2024 results are out.
Based on the analysis of previous years, we have curated the expected SNAP 20234 Cut off score for MBA admission 2025.
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MBA college
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SNAP 2024 Expected Cut off
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SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Pune
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96-98
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SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development)
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95-97
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SIIB (Symbiosis Institute of International Business)
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92-94
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SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Bangalore
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88-90
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Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) Nashik
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85-87
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SICSR(Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research)
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80-82
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SITM (Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management)
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81-83
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SIMS (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies)
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75-77
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SIMC (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication)
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70-72
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SCIT (Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology)
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74-76
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SIHS (Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences)
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55-57
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SSMC (Symbiosis School for Media & Communication) Bangalore
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72-74
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SSBF (Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance)
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58-60
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SSSS (Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences)
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50-54
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SIBM (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) Hyderabad
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90+
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