SNAP 2015: paper pen format to ensure data accuracy in questions; more aspirant friendly exam

Paper pen based format in SNAP test is proposed to continue not only for SNAP 2015 but for future exams also till the zero error in computer based format especially while copying the Data Interpretation questions is ensured. According to Dr R Raman Convener SNAP 2015 & Director SIBM Pune SNAP 2015 will be a paper-pen based exam and most probably SNAP 2016 would also be paper-pen based.

14 Symbiosis B-schools affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) will shortlist the students for admission to their flagship MBA 2016-18 programme on the basis of scores obtained in paper pen based SNAP 2015 to be held on Dec 20, 2015 in 30 cities across the country.

In a highly advanced technological environment when exams are gradually switching over to computer based pattern, Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2015 and the future ones also are proposed to remain paper pen based. The thought behind keeping SNAP a conventional paper based exam is more to benefit the test takers so that they make fewer mistakes as compared to Computer based exam.

Sharing with MBAUniverse.com the vision behind continuing SNAP 2015 and future SNAP tests on Paper based format Dr R Raman Convener SNAP 2015 & Director SIBM Pune says With an online exam, there are higher chances to make mistakes especially while copying data in Data Interpretation questions. Also making notes, marking questions which are important is also not very convenient.Until the online pattern of exam is proved & tested for ease, and convenience for aspirants, SNAP will remain paper-pen based only.

DI an important component of SNAP 2015
There will be 40 questions on Quant Data Interpretation and Data sufficiency in SNAP 2015. The importance of this section is as high as any other section in the exam. In case, while copying the data like graphs, bars, tables, comparative analysis charts and others get some deviations or even a single mistake of presentation, on computer based format the entire question set goes wrong. SIU therefore, as of now is not in favour to switch the SNAP test over to computer based exam.

Components of SNAP 2015
The paper pen mode with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), SNAP 2015 will be of 2 hours duration from 2 PM to 4 PM to be held in a single day on December 20, 2015. Last date to apply to appear in SNAP 2015 is November 24, 2015. Candidates are allowed mark their answers with blue or black ball pen on OMR sheet.

There will be 4 sections in SNAP 2015 and the total maximum marks would be 180 while maximum marks for each section would be as follows
Section
Expected number
of questions

Marks per
right answer

Total maximum marks
for the section

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
40
1
40

Quantitative Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
40
1
40

General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario
40
1
40

Analytical & Logical Reasoning
30
2
60

Total max marks
180

Candidates have the facility to attempt any section in any order within overall allotted time of 2 hours.

Negative marking
SNAP 2015 will contain objective type questions. Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response. Each wrong answer attractsone fourth negative marks.
Scores of SNAP 2015 will be accepted by 14 Symbiosis B-schools namely Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM - Pune); Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR); Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD); Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB); Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM); Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS); Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune(SIMC, Pune); Symbiosis Institute of Operation Management(SIOM, Nashik); Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology(SCIT); Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences(SIHS); Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM, Bengaluru); Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SIMC, Bengaluru); Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF); Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad)

Online registration for SNAP 2015 is proposed to close on November 24, 2015. SNAP 2015 test fee is Rs.1500/ and can be paid online through Master of Visa credit Card or through net-banking, in cash at any Axis Bank or Indian Bank branch in your city.

SNAP 2015 test takers will have the option to choose one of the following 30 test cities while going for the registration process. Agra; Ahmedabad; Allahabad; Bengaluru; Bhopal; Bhubaneshwar; Chandigarh; Chennai; Delhi; Faridabad; Gurgaon; Guwahati; Hyderabad; Indore; Jaipur; Jamshedpur; Kanpur; Kochi; Kolkata; Kolhapur; Lucknow; Mumbai; Nagpur; Nashik; Noida; Patna; Pune; Surat; Vashi and Visakhapatnam.
SNAP 2015 will be convened by Symbiosis International University(SIU) Pune for admission to MBA programmes in 14 Symbiosis institutes for the batch 2016-18 on Sunday, December 20, 2015 across the country.