SNAP 2016, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is scheduled to be held for MBA admissions to 13 institutes under Symbiosis International University (SIU) on December 18. We take a look at the exam pattern, section wise topics and any changes from the previous year.
SNAP is a 120-minute objective type pen and paper based test. Each of the multiple choice questions providing four options. The test, divided into four sections, carry 25% negative marks for every wrong answer. Candidate must use blue or black ball point pen.
Analytical & Logical Reasoning (40 marks)
The Analytical & Logical Reasoning section has 40 questions. The level is moderate to difficult. Questions could be asked from any of the following topics: Coding-Decoding, Letter-Series, Venn diagram, Cubes, Facts Inference Judgment (FIJ), Blood Relations, Double Line Distribution, Odd Man Out and Verbal Analogy.
Quantitative & Data Interpretation (40 marks)
The level is moderate to difficult. Watch out for some tricky Data Interpretation sets. Questions would be from the following topics: Data Analysis, Geometry, Variance, Logs, Time and Distance and Percentage.
Current Affairs (30 marks)
The level is easy. The 30 questions would be on happenings in the past two years plus static General Knowledge questions. It would cover a variety of topics including sports, advertisements and brands, personalities, business and politics. Questions relating to India’s Constitution, history, geography and economics may also be asked.
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
The number of questions in this section is 40 with the difficulty level of easy to moderate. The section tests Verbal Abilities and Reading Comprehension. It includes one Reading Comprehension passage, which might be simple to comprehend and with direct questions.
Questions would cover Synonyms, Antonyms, Substitute, Sentence Equivalence. The grammar part will have Active & Passive Voice, Parts of Speech and Punctuation.
Preparation Tips
Candidates should attempt mock tests at least twice a week and complete them within the stipulated time. While the overall difficulty level is lesser than other management tests like CAT, XAT, and IIFT, it would be better to be well prepared than become over confident and lose out.
Practice makes perfect, especially in the case of quantitative section. Try and develop speed coupled with accuracy. Set aside a fixed number of hours every day for studying, draw up a schedule and stick to it.
