FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019

July is that time of the year when students all over India gear up for various MBA entrance exams in 2019. A good score acts as an entry ticket for studying in the top business schools in our country. If you are planning to appear for such an entrance exam, Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) should be on your list.

If you are interested in pursuing a master's programme from any one of SIU's coveted institutes, it is essential that you know the different facets of the exam. It will give you an idea about the exam, and help you prepare the right way. Hence, we listed down FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019 to help you out with your queries. Let's have a look.

1. What is SNAP?

SNAP is an annual aptitude test for MBA, conducted by SIU for securing admission in Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Symbiosis Centre For Management And Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), and Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), SITM, SICSR, SCIT, SIMS, SIMC and others. The prospect of joining these top B-schools motivates over 60K students across 92 cities to appear for the SNAP test.

Now, let’s look at its syllabus.

SNAP Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into 4 sections -

a. Verbal Ability

b. Quantitative Aptitude

c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

d. General Knowledge.

Let’s discuss each section in detail

a. Verbal ability

This section consists of the following topics -

• Reading Comprehension

• Synonyms and Antonyms

• Sentence Completion

• Sentence Correction and Error Spotting

• Jumbled Paragraphs

• Vocabulary based questions

This section tests your knowledge of the English language and the ability to comprehend written information. You can prepare for this section by solving at least two reading comprehensions (RCs) every day, ranging in different subjects. It will also help you improve your vocabulary and answer vocab-related questions such as synonyms, antonyms, word meanings, idioms completion, etc.

b. Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative aptitude is divided into two sections:

1. Maths

2. Data Interpretation.

• Math is divided into further subsections

1. Arithmetic - Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time and work, etc

1. Geometry

1. Number system - Unit's digit, digital root, divisibility rules, real numbers, prime numbers, natural numbers, and whole numbers

1. Algebra - Expressions and Inequalities, equations and functions, etc.

1. Higher Math - Set theory, probability, permutation and combination etc

• Data interpretation consists of

1. Pie Charts

2. Tables

3. Bar Graphs

In this section, you need to attempt maximum questions within the given time limit. Therefore, you should practise shortcut methods and memorize formulas which will help you solve these questions quickly. Try solving at least 5-10 questions a day, so that you can cover the entire syllabus before the exam.

c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

This section consists of the following topics

• Blood Relations

• Linear arrangements

• Matrix arrangements

• Statement and Conclusions

• Cause and Effect

• Assertion and Reasoning

• Direction

• Clocks & Calendars

• Coding-Decoding

• Syllogisms

This section will measure your thinking capacity and mental speed through puzzles, number series, analogies and more. You need to practise these questions every day to solve them in the SNAP test without spending much time.

d. General Knowledge.

Since GK has no specific portion, you have to be aware of the key events that have happened in a calendar year. Therefore, update yourself with the events of the day. Plus, be well-informed about history, geography, sports and famous brands. These questions come under static GK.

Now that you have a brief idea about the syllabus of SNAP, let’s understand how it is different from other exams.

2. How is SNAP different from other MBA entrance exams 2019?

• Unlike other exams, SNAP focuses on overall cut-off instead of sectional cut-off. Therefore, you can focus on your favourite section to improve your overall percentile.

• You can only apply in SIU’s B-schools through SNAP score.

• As compared to other exams, you can easily avail SNAP’s mocks from different exam portals. It will aid your preparation.

• SNAP lays more emphasis on MCQ questions than on non-MCQ questions. It means that the exam’s difficulty level is from easy to moderate. Therefore,

• students with proper preparation can solve these MCQs quickly.

3. How is an MBA admission in Symbiosis beneficial to you?

Symbiosis is known to change the life of its students for the better. You can be one of them. Here’s how -

Opportunity to study in a premier B-school

Excelling in SNAP can help you enrol in one of the SIU’s highly ranked B-schools in India. Here, you will not only study with the best minds in the country but also be subject to new ideas and perspectives.

Experience the Symbiosis culture

Symbiosis is known for its student-friendly culture. It aims to create a feel-good factor around the campus. It includes conducting various cultural activities, in which you cannot only participate but also have fun. You will also be provided with peer training to help you get accustomed to the campus.

Placements

Symbiosis is known for its 100% placement record. Moreover, a top company will potentially recruit you. A few of these companies are:

• Asian Paints

• Hindustan

• Coca Cola Beverages

• Cummins India

• GSK Healthcare

• ITC

• J.P

• Morgan Services

• Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd

• Nestle

• Pidilite Industries

• Wipro

• Syngenta India

• Tata Steel

• HSBC India

• ICICI Bank

• Idea

Your starting salary will range between Rs 14 lacs and Rs 16 lacs p.a. You can also be offered a PPO by the company you interned in. Remember, this figure might differ depending on the company and the position they are hiring for.

4. When can you fill the SNAP Application form 2019?

The registrations for SNAP application form 2019 will commence on August 28th ‘19 and end on November 25th ‘19. We have also prepared a list of other tentative important dates. Mark them in your calendar!

Last date to Pay Exam Fee

November 27, 2019 (tentative)

Start date for Admit Card download

December 1, 2019 (tentative)

End date for Admit Card download

December 15, 2019 (tentative)

Exam date

December 15, 2019, from 2PM to 4 PM

Result date

January 10, 2020. (tentative)

These are the mostly asked FAQs by students. We hope by now you have a much better understanding of SNAP entrance test 2019, and thus be able to create an exam strategy for it. All the best!

Candidates aspiring to join Mba / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS) programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (Snap) Online Test 2019.