SNAP 2015: Test Pattern & Exam Syllabus

No new changes have been announced in SNAP 2015 test pattern. SNAP 2015 will be held on December 20, 2015. The last date to apply for the same is November 24, 2015.

The exam will continue to be a two-hour paper with four sections:

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 syllabus is quite similar to other national-level MBA entrance tests such as CAT, CMAT and so on. The tests focuses on the aptitude of a candidate for management programmes. SNAP is conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) and is the gateway for admissions to postgraduate programmes in 13 institutes under SIU. 

 

Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Geometry

Mathematics under this section is not very complicated. Generally, there are no high-end calculation based questions involved. The core topics are:

•          Trigonometry
•          Ratios and Proportion
•          Number system
•          Percentages
•          Work and time
•          In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Algebra
•          Partnership
•          Work, Pipes and Cisterns
•          Simple Interest & Compound Interest
•          Time-Speed-Distance
•          HCF &LCM
•          Geometric Progression
•          Arithmetic progression
•          Profit & Loss
•          Averages
•          Arithmetic mean
•          Geometric mean
•          Number Base System
•          _­Mensuration
•          Venn diagram
•          Permutations & Combinations

 

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Based on last year’s paper analysis, this section can be lengthy. Problems consists of both mathematical and non-mathematical reasoning. Candidates need to focus on time spent and selection of questions here. Core topics:

•          Data Interpretation based on text, graphs and tables.
•          Column graphs
•          Bar Graphs
•          Functions
•          Statements and conclusions
•          Pie Chart
•          Graphs representing Area
•          Critical reasoning
•          Coding and decoding Puzzles
•          Identifying valid inferences
•          Assumption-Premise-Conclusion
•          Assertion and reasons
•          Line charts
•          Syllogisms
•          Identifying next number in series
•          Statements and assumption
•          Visual reasoning
•          Symbol Based problems
•          Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments
•          Cause and Effect
•          Identifying Probably true
•          Matrix arrangements
•          Family tree - identifying relationship among group of people

 

General English

This section focuses on verbal ability such as vocab, grammar and so on. It also consists of reading comprehension passages with straight forward questions.

Core topics:

•          Comprehension of passage / Poem
•          Verbal Reasoning
•          Sentence correction
•          Syllogisms
•          Odd man out
•          Contextual usage
•          Analogies
•          Fill In the Blanks
•          One word substitution
•          Jumbled paragraphs
•          Sentence Correction
•          Antonyms
•          Sentence completion
•          Idioms

 

General Awareness

•          Current Affairs
•          Famous award and prizes
•          International organizations
•          Major corporate events
•          Sports
•          Business
•          Punch line of companies
•          Entertainment
•          World Records
•          Automobiles
•          Science
•          Top officials of big companies
•          History
•          Finance
•          Geography
•          Books and authors
•          Quotations
•          Social issues
•          Politics