SNAP 2022

Latest Update

• SNAP 2022 Exam expected dates are December 18, 2022; Jan 8 & 16, 2023
• 16 Symbiosis colleges including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIOM Nashik & Others, will accept SNAP 2022 score for MBA admission 2023: Check Key Highlights
• SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern Changed: Check Complete SNAP Test & Scoring Pattern 

SNAP test is the mandatory entrance exam for Symbiosis MBA admission 2023. SNAP score and percentile is used for MBA admission 2023 by the 16 SNAP score accepting Symbiosis MBA colleges including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIOM Nashik among others. All these Symbiosis MBA colleges will release their individual shortlist one by one.

Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune will release SNAP 2022 Notification with the important SNAP 2022 Exam Dates and other important SNAP dates in August 2022. Besides, the SNAP 2022 Notification will also consist of the key changes in the SNAP exam details. Since last two years, Symbiosis International University is conducting SNAP exam on three different dates in December  and January with changed pattern. All the three SNAP exams are expected to be of moderate difficulty level.

In this article, you will read all about SNAP 2022, its eligibility criteria, SNAP Application process, key points to plan your SNAP 2022 preparation journey, including important SNAP dates, syllabus & pattern, how to prepare, top Symbiosis colleges, past SNAP toppers interviews and much more. You will also find important links to Free SNAP previous questions papers. So, read through till the end.

1. What is SNAP Exam?
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP, is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 16 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Every year around 1 lakh students from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities and even Law take SNAP Test to get into of the 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges. SNAP 2022 will be the 6th computer based exam in the history of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune. Earlier it was a paper based test. 

• SNAP full form is Symbiosis National Aptitude Online Test.
• SNAP is the common, mandatory MBA entrance test for admission to the 16 Symbiosis Institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune.
• The list of SNAP score accepting colleges includes some of the top MBA colleges in the country like Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune which is highly ranked among top management institutes in India and is ranked #20 in Govt of India, MHRD NIRF Ranking 2021-Management.

2. SNAP Exam 2022: Highlights
One of the most important MBA entrance exams – SNAP 2022 has following key highlights:

3. SNAP 2022 Important Dates and Schedule
All the SNAP exam details with important changes are made available with the release of SNAP notification. The SNAP 2022 important dates are officially announced by SIU Pune. Following are the SNAP exam dates for registration, admit card and SNAP exam 2022:

4. SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern: Sections, Question paper
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune which conducts SNAP annually, will release the SNAP pattern 2022. In 2017, SNAP changed its exam format as Computer Based Test from earlier Paper Based Test. The very next year in 2018, SNAP pattern was changed again with introduction of special questions. The SNAP 2019 exam structure was changed again with fewer number of questions. The SNAP Test 2020 structure was changed further due to Covid-19 pandemic to 60 questions and one hour duration exam which is being followed for SNAP 2022 also.

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4.1 SNAP Exam Details 2022: Key changes

• Candidate can appear in SNAP 2022 upto two times
• Test timing is different for the 3 SNAP exam dates.
• Best of the performance of candidate out of the attempts he/ she has made will be considered for final percentile calculation.
• The candidate had to decide well in advance and latest by the last date to apply, if he/she planned to give SNAP once or two times

4.2 Scoring Pattern:

• +1 mark for each correct answer and ¼ negative marking for each incorrect answer.
• To provide latest updates on SNAP 2022, Symbiosis International University will open free subscription process. You need to fill your name, mobile number, Email and City to get update on SNAP 2022
• Over the years, SNAP has changed its question paper pattern from paper based to computer based. To get a high percentile (90+) requires 3-4 months of serious preparation.
• The difficulty level for the exam is expected to remain same as of last year, despite all the changes in the pattern.
• SNAP Cut off as expected by Experts at MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, is between 93 to 96 percentile for SCMHRD Pune and SIBM Pune.

5. SNAP 2022 Syllabus
SNAP Syllabus 2022 covers the sectional test composition, number of questions, type of questions, important topics, scoring pattern in SNAP Test. Those who are preparing as per the revised SNAP Syllabus and pattern of exam stand better chance to score high in SNAP 2022 and get into their preferred Symbiosis institute. 

5.1 Composition of SNAP Exam Syllabus 2022

SNAP Syllabus 2022 is subdivided into sections and sub-sections. This sectional sub-division in SNAP syllabus makes SNAP 2022 as an exam with more than 5 effective sections as the three sections are further sub- divided into sub-sections. SNAP 2022 exam syllabus is thus based on the past test patterns which contain questions from all these sections.

Section 1: SNAP 2022 Syllabus for General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability  

• Section Highlights: This section comprises all the components of English Language and the major parts covered are English Language, Reading Comprehension Passages, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability.
• Number of Questions: 15
• Normal Questions (MCQs): 15
• Special Questions (Non-MCQs): Nil
• Maximum available score: 15 Marks
• Sectional Weightage in SNAP Syllabus: 25%

Important Topics in SNAP 2022 Syllabus:

Reading Comprehension (RC) Passages: 5-6 Questions

• 2 RC Passage followed by 5-6 questions
• RC topics are based on Facts, Opinion, Literature, Current Affairs among others
• The SNAP Syllabus on RC passages does not throw difficult questions
• RC Based questions are directly related to the RC passage contents

Verbal Ability (VA): 5-6 Questions

• Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms, Phrases, Vocabulary usage
• Jumbled Paragraphs
• Correction of Errors in sentences,
• Core Grammar usage – Conditionals, Active Passive, Indirect Narration etc.

Verbal Reasoning: 3-4 Questions

• Critical Reasoning
• Analogy
• Identifying Parts of Speech

Section-2: SNAP Syllabus 2022 for Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency

• Section Highlights: This section syllabus comprises questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Although Questions on Data Interpretation are limited, they sometimes prove lengthier than questions on Quant and consume major part of the time.
• Number of Questions: 20
• Normal Questions (MCQs): 20
• Special Questions (Non-MCQs): Nil
• Maximum available score: 20 Marks
• Sectional Weightage in SNAP Syllabus: 33%

Major Topics in the SNAP 2022 Syllabus are:

Quantitative Ability: 12-14 Questions

• 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
• Co-ordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Mensuration

Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency: 6-8 Questions 

• Series
• Graphs-Pie Chart
• Tables
• Bar Graph

Section-3: SNAP Syllabus 2022 for Analytical and Logical Ability

• Section Highlights: This section has highest weightage in percentile calculation in SNAP exam. The question topics include areas like computing, visualization, articulation, and problem solving, topics. The questions may be in the set form or may be individual ones depending upon the shape of the problem.
• Number of Questions: 25
• Normal Questions (MCQs): 25
• Special Questions (Non-MCQs): Nil
• Maximum available score: 25 Marks
• Weightage: 42%

SNAP MBA Syllabus 2022 Topics: SNAP syllabus 2022 contains following important topics in this section

• Family Tree – Blood Relations
• Seating Arrangement
• Direction Sense
• Clocks & Calendars
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Analogy
• Series
• Coding – Decoding
• Meaningful Word, Matrix
• Visual reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Critical Reasoning
• Verbal and Miscellaneous Reasoning

Section-3: SNAP Syllabus for Current Affairs

• Section Highlights: This section is scrapped from SNAP 2022 syllabus. It was present till SNAP exam 2019. Now with shorter duration SNAP exam, SIU Pune has removed the Current Affairs section from SNAP Exam Syllabus and has made it easier for the candidates. Earlier the Current Affairs Syllabus in SNAP was limited to the current affairs of last 2 years.
• Number of Questions: Nil
• Normal Questions (MCQs): Nil
• Special Questions (Non-MCQs): Nil
• Maximum available score: Nil
• Sectional Weightage in SNAP Syllabus 2022: Nil  

SNAP Syllabus Topics:  The questions asked in this section were based on Economics, finance, national and international current affairs. Major topics covered for this section in SNAP Syllabus are:

• Business & Economics
• Personalities & Awards
• Sports
• International Events
• Science & Technology
• Geography
• Missions of the Countries
• Miscellaneous

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6. SNAP 2022 Preparation: How to Prepare for SNAP?
SNAP Preparation guide how to start SNAP preparation at home as per the revised exam pattern, is focused on following points:

• Check SNAP Exam Pattern: You must be aware about the Changed SNAP 2022 exam pattern
• Read the complete SNAP 2022 Syllabus: Important topics & Changes
• Choose the best Books for SNAP preparation
• Plan your SNAP Preparation Time and learn How to prepare for SNAP in 6 months, 3 months or 2 months?
• Understand How to start SNAP preparation at home?
• Make a Choice between How to prepare for SNAP with or without coaching: Pros & Cons
• Solve SNAP Previous Test papers & Mocks: How to attempt and analyse? 
• Learn Strategy to score 95+ percentile in SNAP with Tips from Toppers

6.1 How to start SNAP preparation?
SNAP preparation should be started at home with preparation books and study material. SNAP toppers studying at Symbiosis Pune and SCMHRD advise to start self-preparation at home without being dependent on any coaching. SNAP preparation tips to start SNAP preparation at home are:

• Go through the revised SNAP exam pattern
• Read thoroughly the SNAP syllabus 2022
• Pick out your strong and weak areas in all the four sections
• Gather the best books and preparation material for SNAP preparation
• Improve on your weak areas and monitor the improvement regularly
• Take as many SNAP Mocks during your SNAP 2022 preparation and do the analysis of each Mock. Without analysis of Mock, attempting a mock test may not be useful.
• If you are weak in VARC, reading different articles and novels, conversing in English with friends and even watching English TV series and movies will be helpful.
• Write down whatever new words you encounter after reading at least 5-6 newspaper articles every day
• Data Interpretation (DI) is considered a bit more time consuming. Start practicing on DI questions. Use approximation techniques for quick calculations.

6.2 SNAP Exam Preparation Books
A few of the best books for SNAP recommended by toppers to prepare for SNAP 2022 are:

6.2.1 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for English Section: VARC

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
• ‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha
• Latest RC Passages and practice questions provided by Study centres like TIME, CL among others
• Editorial and short articles published in English news papers
• ‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
• ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• Regularly solve the Verbal Ability questions from your study material especially on Para summary, Jumbled Paragraphs
• There is also number of SNAP preparation books PDF free download available online for SNAP 2022 aspirants
• Use the study material of best online coaching for SNAP 2022

6.2.2 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for Quant and DI

• ‘How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma, published by MGH Education
• ‘Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ – by Nishit K.Sinha, Published by Pearson
• ‘The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams’
• Quant study modules by TIME, CL, IMS

6.2.3 SNAP Exam Preparation Books for Reasoning

• ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)

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7. SNAP 2022 Eligibility Criteria
SNAP 2022 Eligibility criteria comprise two major SNAP Exam Eligibility requirements. The first part in the SNAP Eligibility criteria is the SNAP exam eligibility to appear in SNAP 2022 entrance exam and the second part of SNAP 2022 Eligibility is the post SNAP exam eligibility with cut offs as required by each of the 16 Symbiosis colleges for MBA admission. The Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune announces the SNAP 2022 Eligibility Criteria as well as the eligibility criteria to apply for admission in each of the 16 Symbiosis Institutes. Read More

8. SNAP 2022 Registration & Application Process
SNAP Registration and application process starts on August 31, 2022. The last date to apply for the exam closes on November 30, 2022. You can register online on the official SNAP 2022 Exam website and can pay the exam fee of Rs.1950/- online or by DD. The SNAP exam fee includes the fee for exam application form and for registration. 

8.1 Step by Step SNAP 2022 Registration Process
Registration and Application form for SNAP 2022 can be filled up in four steps:

• Step-1: Register as New User & Fill in Personal Details
• Step-2: Make Payment of Rs.1950/- online (For one Exam. For 2 SNAP exams fee is Rs.3900/-)
• Step-3: Register for MBA programmes of preferred Symbiosis Institutes
• Step-4: Make Payment for Symbiosis MBA Programmes Application Fee

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9. Top Colleges accepting SNAP Score for MBA Admission 2023
16 Symbiosis MBA colleges in India accept SNAP score 2022 for MBA admission 2023. All the MBA colleges in India accepting the SNAP test score are affiliated to Symbiosis International University, Pune. These Symbiosis institutes offer SIU University MBA degree in different streams. The SNAP cut offs in the MBA colleges will vary from institute to institute. Apart from the overall SNAP cut offs, the SNAP accepting colleges also consider sectional SNAP cut offs in shortlisting the candidates. Following are the MBA colleges accepting SNAP score:

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10. SNAP 2022 Selection Procedure

There are 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges for which SNAP test is conducted for MBA admission 2023. The application process in Symbiosis institutes has opened with the start of SNAP registration process. You need to apply for MBA admission 2023 by paying Rs.1000 for each programme in your preferred Symbiosis institutes before they close their last date to apply.  

Candidates aspiring to join MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS) program offered by the Symbiosis Institutes have to appear for the SNAP entrance exam 2022. To appear in SNAP 2021 exam, one has to register for SNAP Test & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of program by paying separate program registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would need to attend the GE-PI-WAT process conducted by each of these institutes individually. The registration process for the exam and institutes is now simplified. Aspirants can now complete the exam registration as well as Institute program registrations in the same portal

SNAP Test Admit Card needs to be downloaded from SNAP official website. It will remain available for download till the SNAP exam date.  

11. SNAP Test: Salient features
Let’s look at some of the salient features of SNAP Test 2022:

Gateway to 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges: SNAP is the only exam, the scores of which are accepted by all the 16 Symbiosis institute across the country for MBA admission. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores are SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others.

Moderate Difficulty Level: SNAP 2022 is a moderate difficulty level test divided in three core sections of  General English; Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data sufficiency; Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The duration of the exam is reduced to one hour.

No Sectional Cutoff:  SNAP 2022 exam scores do not have sectional cut off. So it offers you the opportunity to play on your strength be it Quants, LR/DI or English and maximize the score. However, qualifying score in each of the 3 sections has to be obtained.

Leads to University MBA degree: All the SNAP exam accepting Symbiosis institutes are affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune and as such award University MBA degree which is recognized worldwide.

SNAP, Similar to CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT: SNAP 2022 exam is an online computer-based test on the pattern of CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT. As per the past trends, it is expected that SNAP will have lower difficulty level than CAT and XAT and similar difficulty level with NMAT and CMAT.

Low Cost Exam: SNAP is the low cost MBA entrance exam as it provides admission opportunity in 16 Symbiosis B-schools with the SNAP registration and application fee of Rs.1950/-. SNAP exam, SNAP Registration and SNAP exam application fee taken together comes to little above Rs.100 per Symbiosis MBA college.

Simplified Application Process: You can apply to Symbiosis Institutes through SNAP Application Form. Aspirants can now apply for the programmes in each Symbiosis Institute through the SNAP exam portal by paying the Institute application fee of Rs.1000/- per programme.  

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is an important National Level MBA Entrance test for MBA admission in 16 Symbiosis MBA colleges accepting SNAP 2022 score. It is considered as one of the major entrance exams after CAT and XAT.  

Some of the top MBA colleges in India like Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM), Pune; SIIB Pune; SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore among others accept only SNAP Test scores for MBA admission.

Thousands of MBA aspirants will register and apply and will test their skills on SNAP 2022 Exam Date for admission to various Symbiosis institutes. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune, the authority which conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) exam, releases the SNAP Notification with all the details.

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