Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
SNAP 2017 Registration, Exam Dates, Pattern
The SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is a university level
examination regulated by Symbiosis University. This exam is mandatory
for those aspirants seeking for admission in management courses (MBA)
offered by associated institutions of Symbiosis International
University. After clearing this test, candidates have to go through the Personal Interview and Written Ability Test
round organized by each of these institutions for admission. Here in
this article, candidates can check authentic information related to SNAP 2017 registration, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus and eligibility.
Important Dates for SNAP TEST 2016
- Start of Registrations: 22 August, 2016
- Last Date to Register: 22 November, 2016
- SNAP Test Date: 18 December, 2016
- Results: January, 2017
SNAP 2017 Registration
How To Register/Apply
To apply for it you need to visit the official site
Once you hit the apply online link, you will have to fill the form correctly and completely.
If you want to make any changes in it then you have to do it before the last date of the registration.
You also need to upload your scanned photograph and signature.
Once you hit the apply online link, you will have to fill the form correctly and completely.
If you want to make any changes in it then you have to do it before the last date of the registration.
You also need to upload your scanned photograph and signature.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who want to take admission in this university they must be graduate.
- For General category candidates, minimum 50% is required and for ST and SCs 40% is required.
- Candidates belong from NRI/OCI/PIO/FN can also apply for this examination.
- Candidates who are graduated from a foreign university or the institution they need to show certificate from the AIU – Association of Indian Universities.
SNAP Exam Pattern
- No of Questions: The question paper will contain total 180 objective type questions.
- Type of Exam: Each question will contain four optional answers, candidates have to choose the right answer.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct response will carry 1 mark.
- Negative Marking: Each incorrect response will lead to 25% negative marks.
- Duration: The exam duration will be two hours (120 minutes).
- Candidates note down use only blue or black ball point pen to answer.
| Sections | Total Marks |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 40 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 40 |
| General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario | 40 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 60 |
| Total | 180 |
SNAP Test Cities:
The SNAP test may be conducted in these cities such as Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kolhapur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, NOIDA, Patna, Pune, Surat, Vashi and Visakhapatanam.SNAP Preparation Tips:
Prepare a good time-table for your exam preparations. Divide your time equally for all the subjects. Include little time breaks between long hours of study. Prepare for the exam as per the prescribed syllabus. Select the best books for exam preparations. Practice sample papers and previous years question papers for better preparations.SNAP 2017 Syllabus
Before preparing for exams candidates should have complete knowledge about the syllabus. The SNAP syllabus comprises of various topics such as General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability), Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, General Awareness (General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario), Analytical and Logical Reasoning.Quantitative Ability
Geometry, Ratios and Proportion, Percentages, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Algebra, Profit & Loss, Averages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF & LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS, Mensuration, Allegation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Set Theory, Venn Diagram, Installment Payments, Clocks, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Trigonometry, Vectors, Binomial Expansion, Co-ordinate geometry, Logarithm, Calendar, Maxima & Minima Progression, Surds & Indices, Complex numbers, Etc.Reasoning
Data Interpretation based on text, graphs and tables. Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn diagram, etc. Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, Identifying valid inferences ,Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions, Family tree – identifying relationship among group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding ,Sequencing ,Identifying next number in series, Etc.General English
Comprehension of passage (Poems can also come)Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms, Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Jumbled paragraphs (6 sentences with first and last fixed),Sentence Correction, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, Odd man out, Idioms, One word substitution, Different usage of same word, Etc.General Awareness
Current Affairs, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events Famous award and prizes, World Records, Books and authors, Science, History, Geography, International organizations, Important quotations, Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics, Etc.SNAP 2017 Admit Card
The SNAP admit card will be released by the authority from the 2nd December, 2016 and available till exam date. Candidates can download SNAP admit card through the official site. It is compulsory to bring admit card along with photo identity proof at the time of the test. Candidates make sure to paste latest passport size, colored photograph on the admit card. Candidates are advised to keep the admit card safe till the admission procedure.SNAP 2017 Result
The exam authority will provide the result to students on 9th January, 2016. Candidates can check SNAP result through the official site. After result declaration, candidates will be shortlisted for Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test on the basis of SNAP Score. The final merit list will be prepared on the following basis:
Weightage for Final Merit List
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| SNAP Score out of 180 marks scaled down to 50 marks | Group Exercise (GE) | Personal Interaction (PI) | Writing Ability Test (WAT) | Total |
| 50 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 100 |
Admission Procedure
The admission procedure comprises of three stages GE-PIWAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test). After these stages, a final merit list will be prepared on basis of marks scored in SNAP and GE-PIWAT. Students will be informed for admission on the basis of merit list. After that, students have to report to the respective institution to confirm their admission.
Disclaimer: Career
Guidance is not an official website for SNAP ; we are here just
providing you details about SNAP exam 2017.
Note: Above mentioned dates are tentative,
they are subject to change. We will update changes if any.
