SNAP 2018 exam pattern has been overhauled. Symbiosis International University (SIU) has brought about number of major changes in SNAP 2018 exam structure and to a large extent SNAP has moved on the lines of CAT exam. With effect from 2018, SNAP will not only consists of Objective Type MCQ questions but will also have Non MCQs.
Some of the important changes introduced in SNAP 2018 testing pattern are as below:
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Changed Components for SNAP 2018
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SNAP 2018 Pattern
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Total Questions
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130
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Sectional Composition of Questions in SNAP 2018
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English-35; QA & DI-35; Reasoning-35; Current Affairs-25
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Normal Questions (MCQ Type)
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110
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Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type)
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20
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Scoring Pattern (Normal Questions)
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+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer of Normal Questions (110 MCQs)
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Scoring Pattern (Special Questions)
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+2 Marks for Each Correct Answer of Special Questions (20 Non MCQs)
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Negative Marking
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-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer of Normal Question
-0.50 Mark for each wrong answer of Special Question
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Choice of Answer Options (Normal Questions)
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4 for Normal Questions only
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Choice of Answer Options (Special Questions)
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No Choice. Must Write the answer in the given space on computer screen using virtual key board
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Number of SNAP 2018 Test Cities
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92
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NAP 2018 Exam Pattern
Accordingly following are the key components of SNAP Exam 2018:
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Sr. No.
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SNAP 2018
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1.
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Exam Mode
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Online Computer Based Test
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Duration
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120 minutes
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Total Questions
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130
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Total Maximum Marks
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150
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Number of Sections
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4
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Number of attempts in a year
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Single
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Type of questions
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110 MCQs followed by 4 answer options
20 Non MCQs with No answer option
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Marking Pattern
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+1 for each correct answer for MCQs
+2 for each correct answer for Non-MCQs
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Negative Marking
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Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.
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Sectional Cut off
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There is no individual sectional cutoff.
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Facility to choose order of sections
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There is no pre-fixed order for sections. The exam allows switching freely among different sections.
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Top colleges accepting exam score
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SIBM Pune, SCHMRD, SIIB, SIBM Bengaluru and all the institutes affiliated to Symbiosis International University
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SNAP 2018 Exam Sectional Structure with Questions and Scoring Pattern
Similar to other major National Level MBA entrance exams such as CAT/XAT, SNAP has three common sections – Quant, LR/DI and English. Current Affairs will an additional section in SNAP Exam Pattern 2018. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is the Mandatory Entrance Exam for admission to MBA programmes in 15 Symbiosis Institutes which are affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune. Read More about SNAP
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Section
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Normal Questions (MCQ Type)
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Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type)
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Total Questions
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Total Marks
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General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
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30
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5
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35
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40
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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30
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5
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35
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40
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning
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30
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5
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35
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40
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Current Affairs
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20
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5
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25
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30
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Total
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110
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20
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130
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150
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Important Points
- SNAP 2018 will be conducted in 2 hours duration from 2PM to 4PM on December 16, 2018
- SNAP is the only exam in which candidates are allowed to submit the test and can leave early. After 2.45 PM candidates are allowed to leave the testing room provided they have submitted the test
- After submission of the test candidate will not be allowed to re-enter the test hall.
In 2017 SNAP pattern was changed from Paper Based Test to Online Computer Based Test. However, SNAP 2018 is totally overhauled with more changes than before.
SNAP Exam Pattern 2017: Sectional Composition
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Section Name
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Number of questions
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Allotted time in minutes
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RC &Verbal Ability
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40
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N/A
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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40
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N/A
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Analytical & Logical
Reasoning
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40
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N/A
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Current Affairs
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30
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N/A
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Total
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150
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120 Minutes
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SNAP Exam Pattern 2016: Sectional Composition
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Section Name
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Number of questions
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Allotted time in minutes
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RC &Verbal Ability
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40
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N/A
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Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
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40
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N/A
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Analytical & Logical
Reasoning
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40
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N/A
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Current Affairs
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30
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N/A
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Total
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150
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120 Minutes
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SNAP Exam Pattern 2018 V/s CAT
SNAP Exam Pattern and IIMs CAT Exam have many similarities which give the opportunity to the candidates to synchronise their sectional and overall exam preparation. However, SNAP 2018 Exam Pattern will have a few dissimilarities as compared to CAT exam:
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Component
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SNAP 2018
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IIMs CAT
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Total Questions
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130
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100
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2 hours
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3 hours
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Type of Questions
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110 MCQs
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72-75 MCQs,
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20 Non-MCQs
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25-28 Non-MCQs
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Answer Options for MCQs
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4
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4
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Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer
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1 for MCQs
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3 for All questions
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2 for Non MCQs
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark for MCQs
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MCQs with 1/3 negative marking;
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0.50 mark for Non-MCQs
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No negative marking for Non-MCQs
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Moderate
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Difficult
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Number of Sections
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4
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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General English, RC,VR,VA-35
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension- 34
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning-35
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -32
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-35
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Quantitative Ability-34
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Current Affairs-25
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Not Applicable, only 3 Sections
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections
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Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit
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No, has to follow pre defined sectional order
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Each section with 1 hour time limit
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes. Read More
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20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of other B-schools. Read More
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SNAP Exam Pattern 2018 Vs XAT
SNAP Exam Pattern and XLRI XAT Exam have many similarities like common section on General Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation among others which help the SNAP and XAT test takers to prepare for them simultaneously:
| Component | SNAP 2018 | XLRI - XAT |
| Total Questions | 130 | 98 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 2 hours | 3½ hours |
| Type of Questions | 110 MCQs | 97 MCQs (1 is subjective Essay Writing test) |
| Answer Options for each MCQ | 20 Non-MCQs | 5 |
| Marks Awarded for each correct answer | 4 | 1 for MCQs |
| 1 for MCQs | 3 for Essay Writing | |
| Negative Marking | 2 for Non MCQs | 72 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 25 MCQs on GK and Essay writing test |
| Exam Difficulty Level | 0.25 mark for MCQs | High |
| Number of Sections | 0.50 mark for Non-MCQs | 3 (Main sections) |
| Moderate | 2 (GK & Essay Test score not counted) | |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | 4 | English Language & Logical Reasoning- 24 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | General English, RC,VR,VA-35 | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 27 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning-35 | Decision Making-21 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-35 | General Awareness-25 |
| Current Affairs-25 | Essay Writing (Subjective) | |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit | Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | No |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes. Read More | XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB |
SNAP 2018 Exam Pattern V/s NMAT by GMAC
SNAP Exam Pattern and NMAT by GMAC Exam have many similar sections and questions on same pattern. The candidates preparing for both the exams may coordinate their sectional and overall exam preparation. A comparative analysis detailing the key features of SNAP and NMAT by GMAC is shared below:
| Component | SNAP | NMAT by GMAC |
| Total Questions | 150 | 120 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | All MCQs | All MCQs |
| Answer Options for MCQs | 4 | 5 |
| Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer | 1 | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark | No negative marking |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Number of Sections | 4 | 3 |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | General English, RC,VR,VA- 40 | Language Skills-32 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning- 40 | Logical Reasoning-40 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency- 40 | Quantitative Skills-48 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Current Affairs-30 | Not Applicable |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit | Yes, but once chosen has to follow |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | Yes, varying time limit of 22 minutes to 60 minutes |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes | NMIMS, VIT, XIMB, IBS-ICFAI, |
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