The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a computer-based test held for candidates who are seeking admission to the MBA program in any institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Overall, the SNAP 2024 paper was termed as easy to moderate on its level of difficulty. SNAP 2024 paper, although expected, was termed easier than its predecessors. However, candidates should go through the detailed SNAP 2024 exam analysis to get a brief overview of the test, calculate their expected score, and plan their options accordingly.
With each easy paper, the cut-offs are expected to be on the higher side. The top colleges accepting SNAP scores, such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD, had cut-offs of 97 %ile and above. Mid-level colleges affiliated with SIBM are expected to have cut-offs of around 85 to 97 %ile.
The exam pattern for SNAP 2024 Test 02 is exactly the same as that of SNAP 2023. Just like last year, this year's paper consists of a total of 60 questions, divided among three sections.
Some key points that an aspirant must remember about the SNAP 2024 exam pattern are as follows:
|
Sections |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|
General English |
15 |
15 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
|
Total |
60 |
60 |
Similar to the previous year's exam pattern, the marking scheme is expected to be on similar lines this year. The overall paper is comprised of MCQs with four alternatives to choose from.
Here is an overview of the marking scheme for SNAP 2024-
|
SNAP 2024 Question Type |
For Correct Answers |
For Incorrect Answers |
|
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
+1 |
-0.25 |
All the test takers are advised to go through the detailed SNAP exam analysis 2024 to estimate their performance and evaluate possible options for them.
Given below is a detailed section-wise SNAP 2024 exam analysis for your reference:
The overall breakup of SNAP 2024 Test 2 paper with section-wise marking scheme and difficulty level of the exam has been tabulated below.
|
Sections |
Number of Questions |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Doable Attempts |
|
General English |
15 |
Vocabulary - 6 Grammar - 9 PJ & SJ - 0 |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
11-12 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
Analytical Reasoning - 17 Logical Reasoning - 8 |
25 |
Easy-Moderate |
19 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
Arithmetic - 10 Numbers - 3 Trigonometry - 2 Modern Math - 3 DI - 2 |
20 |
Moderate |
16-17 |
|
Total |
60 |
|
60 |
Easy-Moderate |
48 |
Overall, SNAP 2024 is a paper that looked easier at the first impression, but it is not. The cutoffs are likely to drop this year by a few notches.
The General English section of the SNAP exam was easy to moderate in terms of the exam’s difficulty level. Scoring around 11-12 marks would be considered a good achievement, especially if you pay attention to the topic-wise weightage.
Below is a breakdown of the topics covered in the SNAP 2024 Test 02 General English section:
|
S. No |
Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Doable Questions |
|
1 |
Grammar |
9 |
Easy-Moderate |
7-8 |
|
2 |
Vocabulary |
6 |
Moderate |
3-4 |
|
Total |
|
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
11-12 |
Based on the SNAP 2024 Test 02 Exam Analysis, this section was somewhat easy to moderate. If you covered at least 75% of the SNAP exam syllabus, scoring around 19 marks would be considered a good performance in this section.
Below is a breakdown of the topics covered in the SNAP 2024 Test 02 Analytical & Logical Reasoning part:
|
S. No |
Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Doable Questions |
|
1 |
Critical Reasoning (passage-based) |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
2 |
Quant-Based Alpha Numeric |
2 |
Easy |
1 |
|
3 |
Cause & Effect |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
4 |
Analogy |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
5 |
Syllogism |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
6 |
Blood Relation |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
7 |
Calendar |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
8 |
Number Series |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
9 |
Binary (3 People, 3 Statements) |
2 |
Moderate-Difficult |
1 |
|
10 |
Coding-Decoding |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
11 |
Clocks |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
12 |
Logical Connectives |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
13 |
Arrangements (Ascending-Descending) |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
14 |
Alpha Numeric |
1 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
Total |
|
25 |
Easy-Moderate |
19 |
In the SNAP test 02 exam, the majority of questions were from the topics, Ratios, Mixture & Allegation and Modern Maths, and there were no questions on percentages and time & work. The difficulty level of this section was moderate, and a good score would be around 16 to 17 marks.
Below is a breakdown of the topics covered in the SNAP 2024 Test 02 Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency section:
|
S. No |
Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Doable Questions |
|
1 |
Numbers - HCF( Word Problem) |
1 |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
2 |
Modern Math (P&C -1, Venn diagram-2) |
3 |
Moderate |
2 |
|
3 |
SI - CI |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
4 |
PLD |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
5 |
Data Interpretation - Bar Graph, Pie chart |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
|
6 |
Ratio (Allegation/Mixtures) |
5 |
Moderate |
3-4 |
|
7 |
Number Series |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
8 |
Average |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
9 |
Trigonometric Ratios |
1 |
Moderate-Difficult |
0-1 |
|
10 |
Heights & Distance |
1 |
Moderate-Difficult |
0-1 |
|
Total |
|
20 |
Moderate |
16-17 |
SNAP is known to be the most student-friendly exam among all the management entrance exams as it allows candidates to solve 60 questions in 60 minutes with usually easy to moderate level of difficulty.
Refer to the below table to understand the difficulty level of SNAP 2024 Test 2 as follows:
|
Section |
Difficulty Level |
|
General English |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Moderate |
As an overall takeaway, the difficulty level of SNAP 2024 Test 02 paper was somewhere between easy to moderate. Students found the exam doable; therefore, the cut-off is expected to be on the higher side.
In the SNAP 2024 Test 02 paper, a rough estimate of approximately 47 to 48 correct attempts will be considered a good score, based on our mentor's analysis and student reviews, in accordance with the SNAP 2023 analysis.
Refer to the table below to gain insights into the ideal scores and doable attempts in SNAP 2024 Test 02 as follows:
|
Section |
Good Attempts |
Good Score |
|
General English |
11-12 |
11-12 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
19 |
19 |
|
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
16-17 |
16-17 |
|
General English |
||
|
Sub-Topic |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
|
Grammar |
5 |
9 |
|
PJ & Sentence Comp. |
3 |
0 |
|
Vocabulary |
7 |
6 |
|
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
||
|
Sub-Topic |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
|
Critical Reasoning (passage-based) |
4 |
2 |
|
Decision Making |
1 |
0 |
|
Statement Assumption; Cause & Effect |
3 |
2 |
|
Analogy |
2 |
2 |
|
Syllogism |
2 |
2 |
|
Blood Relation |
4 |
2 |
|
Clocks & Calendar |
3 |
3 |
|
Series ( Number, Alpha Numeric, Symbol Series) |
4 |
3 |
|
Row Arrangement |
1 |
2 |
|
Direction Sense |
1 |
0 |
|
Binary Logic |
0 |
2 |
|
Misc. |
2 |
5 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency |
||
|
Sub-Topic |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
|
Arithmetic |
7 |
10 |
|
Algebra |
3 |
0 |
|
Geometry |
1 |
0 |
|
Modern Maths |
1 |
3 |
|
Number System |
5 |
3 |
|
Trigonometry |
2 |
2 |
|
DI |
1 |
2 |
Based on students' reactions and other parameters, including difficulty level, SNAP 2024 cut-offs are expected to be around 96-98 %ile.
|
Colleges Accepting SNAP scores |
SNAP 2024 Cutoff |
|
SIBM, Pune |
98+ %ile |
|
SCMHRD, Pune |
97.5+ %ile |
|
SIIB, Pune |
94-96 %ile |
|
SIBM, Bangalore |
91-93 %ile |
|
SIOM, Nashik |
86-90 %ile |
|
SIDTM, Pune |
83 %ile |
|
SICSR, Pune |
82 – 85 %ile |
Also Check: SNAP 2024 Test 1 Analysis | SNAP 2024 Test 3 Analysis