SNAP 2024 exam will be held on December 8, 15 and 21, 2024. With just three weeks left for the SNAP 2024 it is time to practice some sample questions. Check here previous years' SNAP questions with solutions for pracfice and enhance your preparation level.
Previous years' SNAP sample questions with answers are the best source of exam preparation, at this point of time. The one-hour long SNAP test evaluates a candidate on General English, Quantitative & Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. While preparing for the exam, every aspirant aims at clearing it with flying colors. However, this is only possible when one follows the right SNAP preparation strategy and attempts a decent number of SNAP mock tests and sample papers.
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Q: What are the important topics that usually dominate the SNAP question paper?
Candidates preparing for SNAP exam must study all the topics included in the SNAP syllabus i.e. General English and Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
Some of the important topics of SNAP General English section are Passages, Syllogisms, Analogies, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, Parajumbles and Fill in the Blanks.
Some of the important topics of SNAP Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section are Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance and Data Interpretation.
Some of the important topics of SNAP Analytical and Logical Reasoning are Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding and Puzzles.
SNAP aspirants must focus on these topics during exam preparation to score well. Most of the questions will be asked from these topics only.
Q: Are the question papers of all SNAP sessions same?
The question papers of all SNAP sessions are same but the questions are different. The pattern, structure, difficulty level and marking scheme are the same for all SNAP sessions but every question paper has unique questions. This is done so that no candidate has any advantage or disadvantage when they appear for the next attempt. Candidates preparing for the SNAP exam, must keep in mind that the different sessions could be of different difficulty level. If their first attempt was easy, the second attempt may not be easy. So, it is important continue to prepare and practice during the gap between two SNAP sessions. The best score of all the sessions will be taken into consideration for SIU personal interview shortlisting.
Q: What is the sectional composition of SNAP question paper?
SNAP question paper has three sections – General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The General English section has the minimum number of questions and Analytical & Logical Reasoning has maximum number of questions. Check the table below for sectional composition of the SNAP question paper. Out of the three, the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section is usually tougher than the other two sections. However, since there is no such criteria of sectional cut offs in SNAP, candidates don’t have the pressure of solving a high number of questions in all the sections. Check the table below for sectional weightage of SNAP question paper.
SNAP Sections | Number of MCQs | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 15 | 15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
SNAP 2024 exam is scheduled on December 8, 15 and 21, 2024. Aspirants must be busy practicing SNAP mock tests. The examination authority also conducted official SNAP mock tests for practice. Candidates must continue practicing SNAP mock test series and previous year SNAP question papers till a day before their SNAP Test date.
The SNAP conducting body provides SNAP mock tests free to aspirants to familiarise themselves with the latest exam pattern and improve their preparation level. All registered candidates can take the SNAP official mock test at the exam website in remote proctored mode. But if you want to test your abilities, you can practice SNAP questions as well. Shiksha brings to you a list of sample questions from previous years’ SNAP question papers for practice. The answers are provided at the end of the questions.
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SNAP Test Structure and Marking Scheme 2024
The SNAP exam pattern 2024 is same as last year. It is held on three days in computer based test mode. Aspirants can make three attempts and the best score of all attempts will be taken into consideration. Check key highlights of the latest SNAP exam pattern below.
- The total marks of SNAP question paper is 60
- For each right answer, the candidates will be awarded 1 mark
- There is negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer
- The difficulty level of SNAP will be easy.
| SNAP Sections |
MCQs and Non-MCQs |
Total Marks |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| General English |
15 |
0 |
15 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
20 |
0 |
20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
0 |
25 |
| Total |
60 |
5 |
60 |
Q: Does SIU release the official SNAP question papers?
The official SNAP question paper is not released by the exam authority anymore. It used to be released along with the answer key after the exam until 2019. Since 2020, when the exam format changed from single session to three sessions, the SNAP question paper, response sheet and answer key release was stopped. Now, after the SNAP exam, the authorities directly release the scorecards.
However, unofficial SNAP answer keys are released by coaching institutes and mentors for candidates to analyse their performance. The unofficial answer keys are released on the same day as exam session contain SNAP questions and their solved answers. These-memory based question paper and answer key help candidates in assessing their performance by seeing which of their attempts were correct and which were incorrect.
Q: Which section of SNAP question paper has maximum number of questions?
Until 2019, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section of SNAP exam used to have the maximum number of questions (40), but from SNAP 2020, the Analytical and Logical Reasoning section has maximum number of questions (25). Now, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section has only 20 questions. The main topics from which questions are asked in this section are, Family Tree/Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Clocks & Calendars, Critical Reasoning, Coding/Decoding, Direction Sense, Syllogisms, Visual Reasoning, Analogy & Series, Mathematical Reasoning, Meaningful Word/Matrix and Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning. To prepare for this section of SNAP, candidates must practice a lot of sample questions of all difficulty levels –easy, medium and tough. There are no formulae or concepts on Logical Reasoning so the preparation is majorly dependent on practice.
Q: How many sections are there in SNAP question paper?
As per the latest SNAP exam pattern, the question paper comprises three sections – General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. The total number of questions in SNAP is 60 which is to be solved in 60 minutes. The General Awareness section was scrapped in 2020. Sectional break up is as follows:
- General English: 15 questions
- Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 questions
- Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: 20 questions
The marking scheme of all three sections is same. One mark is awarded for correct attempt and 0.25 marks is deducted for incorrect attempt. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in SNAP. Candidates can solve 75 percent of the questions accurately to expect a 98-99 percentile.
SNAP Questions for Practice with Solutions
Question 1: Find the correct match of grammatical function with usage for the word THEN.
| Sr. No. |
Function |
Sr. No. |
Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) |
Noun |
5) |
He was then the King of Nepal. |
| 2) |
Adjective |
6) |
I have not heard about him since then. |
| 3) |
Adverb |
7) |
He is not feeling well, then how can he possibly go for the picnic. |
| 4) |
Conjunction |
8) |
He was not a graduate then |
Options: (1) 1-8, 2-5, 3-7, 4-7
(2) 1-6, 2-5, 3-8, 4-7
(3) 1-7, 2-5, 3-6, 4-8
(4) 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5
Question 2: An alloy of gold and silver weighs 50gms. It contains 80% of gold. How much gold should be added to the alloy so that the percentage of gold is increased to 90?
Options: (1) 50gms
(2) 60gms
(3) 30gms
(4) 40gms
Question 3: Eustace Fernandes who passed away in 2010 was the much admired creator of?
Options: (1) Tom and Jerry
(2) Amul Girl
(3) Air India Maharaja
(4) Snow White
Question 4: Seven students Priya, Ankit, Raman, Sunil, Tony Deepak and Vicky take a series of tests. No two students get similar marks. Vicky always scores more than Priya. Priya always scores more than Ankit. Each time either Raman scores the highest and Tony gets the least, or alternatively Sunil scores the highest and Deepak or Ankit scores the least.
If Sunil is ranked sixth and Ankit is ranked fifth, which of the following can be true?
Options: (1) Vicky is ranked first or fourth
(2) Raman is ranked second or third
(3) Tony is ranked fourth or fifth
(4) Deepak is ranked third or fourth
Question 5: In the following series find the one number that is wrong
2, 3, 13, 37, 86, 167, 288
Options: (1) 3
(2) 13
(3) 37
(4) 86
Question 6: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The man has ______ the rules of ethical conduct; he is _____ a beast.
Options: (1) flaunted - literally
(2) ignored - basically
(3) broken - as
(4) flouted - virtually
Question 7: A group of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings; e.g. (opposite of right) and left (past tense of leave)
Options: (1) Synonyms
(2) Homonyms
(3) Heteronyms
(4) Acronyms
Question 8: Choose the correct option.
Ink: pen: paper
Options: (1) watch: dial: strap
(2) book: paper: words
(3) farmer: plough: field
(4) color: brush: canvas
Question 9: Who declares the ‘Credit Policy’ of India?
Options: (1) The Finance Ministry
(2) Reserve Bank of India
(3) The Commerce Ministry
(4) The Indian Bank’s Association
Question 10: A train travelling at 36 kmph crosses a platform in 20 seconds and a man standing on a platform in 10 seconds. What is the length of the platform in meters?
Options: (1) 240 meters
(2) 100 meters
(3) 200 meters
(4) 300 meters
SNAP sample questions solutions:
| 1. Option 2 | 2. Option 1 | 3. Option 2 | 4. Option 4 | 5. Option 2 |
| 6. Option 4 | 7.Option 2 | 8. Option 4 | 9.Option 2 | 10. Option 2 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The expected cutoff for SIMS Pune is usually around the 90th to 95th percentile for General category students. This means that candidates scoring equal to or above the SNAP cutoff percentile will be eligible to participate in an in-person assessment. It's recommended to check the official SIBM Benga
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Answered a month ago
Students looking to apply for the MBA programme offered at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Pune (SIMS) need to register and appear for the SNAP 2024 exam. The application fee for the exam is INR 2250. Students can either pay the fee through online mode or through a
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SIIIB Pune accepts SNAP scores for the admission to its management courses. SIIIB Pune cutoff 2024 is expected to be released soon after the SNAP 2024 results. If we go with trend of previous year SIIIB Pune cutoff 2020 and 2019, then we can assume a cutoff equal to 93 or not more than 95 for most o
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Answered 2 months ago
SIBM Pune SNAP Cutoff 2024 will be released after the SNAP results are out. The institute accepts SNAP results for MBA admissions. In 2020, the SNAP percentile Cutoff to get PGDM admission was 98.5.
SIBM Pune XAT Cutoff 2019 was 98.5 percentile in SNAP.
Looking at the previous year cutoff, the estim
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Answered 2 months ago
The table below shows the top specialisations offered by several MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores in India:
| Top Specialisations | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
| Finance | 27 |
| Sales & Marketing | 24 |
| Human Resources | 21 |
| Operations | 18 |
| IT & Systems | 12 |
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Answered 2 months ago
Joining MBA colleges in India that accept SNAP scores can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees:
| Low-cost MBA Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology and Management | INR 78,000 |
| BSSS Institute of Advanced Studies | INR 78,000 |
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Answered 2 months ago
The SNAP application fee for SIMC Pune admission is INR 2,250, whereas for every SIU institute, candidates have to pay INR 1000. For example, if they select Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication in the SNAP application form, they have to pay INR 1000. After qualifying for the SNAP entrance
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Answered 2 months ago
The academic calendar of SIMC Pune MBA 2024-2026 has been started from March 2024. Currently, admissions are open for MBA (Communication Management) for the batch 2025-2027. The SNAP 2024 application began on August 5, 2024, and will conclude on November 22, 2024. The SNAP 2024 exam dates are Dece
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, SNAP scores are enough for admission to the MBA course at SIMS Pune. Candidates who are planning to get admission to an MBA course at SIMS Pune need to apply for the SNAP first. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts the MHT CET entrance examination. Fees for the MBA programme a
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No, candidates are not allowed to get admission to an MBA in Communication Management at SIMC Pune. Students must take the SNAP exam conducted by Symbiosis International University. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts MHT CET entrance examination scores for admission to limited se
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Can I get SIMS Pune, MBA with 88% in SNAP?