SNAP 2013 will be held on 16th Dec 2012. If you plan to make it to the best colleges in Symbiosis University, then preparations for it would be on in full swing!

But if you’re clueless about how to go about studying for SNAP, here’s what you should be focussing on:

First a brief about SNAP 2013:

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP 2013 is the common written test that has to be taken by students wanting to gain admission to all the Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University for the academic session of 2013-15. Clearing SNAP however is just the first step. On clearing it, one has to undergo the selection process of the desired Institute to qualify for the admission to the Post-Graduate programme of that Institute.


SNAP 2013 Exam Dates

SNAP 2012 Exam Pattern

Before charting out a preparation strategy, it is very important to understand the structure of the exam. So here goes:

• SNAP Test duration is 120 minutes.
• SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response.
• You should use Blue or Black ball point pen only to mark answers.
• Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks. 

How to Prepare for SNAP 2012: A few Preparation Tips for SNAP 2012


SNAP differs from CAT in many ways. It is slightly less difficult compared to CAT with additional features like a GK section and a logical reasoning section which has a higher weightage than the other sections. Also one has to mark answers on the OMR sheet with a pen, so one has to be doubly sure before marking an option as you can’t go back and erase them. The ease in the difficulty level in SNAP is balanced out with the increased number of questions. Your SNAP results depend on a few factors:

Here are a few tips to help you crack SNAP 2013 easily:

a. Work on your Speed: As you can see from the pattern of SNAP, you would have to attempt (if not answer) 180 questions in 2 hours. CAT 2011 pattern differed: You had to attempt 120 questions in 2 hours 20 minutes. Thus SNAP is basically a speed-based test unlike exams like CAT, XAT which are accuracy-based tests. If you sit down with a SNAP question paper and try to solve it without any time constraints, you’d be able to solve almost all the questions. SNAP is not usually a difficult paper. The questions are fairly easy. What matters is your speed. Half your preparation would be done if you can considerably increase your test-taking speed. There is no sectional cut-off in SNAP 2012, so attempt as many questions as you can!

b. Don’t Compromise on Accuracy:  Go back & refer to the exam pattern of SNAP. It talks about 25% marks being deducted for every wrong answer. Negative marking can play havoc with your SNAP score if you don’t tread carefully. Do not compromise on the accuracy of your answers in the process of trying to attempt the maximum number of questions.

c. Answer to points a. & b. is Practice: First of all you should get your basics right. If you had taken CAT this year, it can be assumed that you have already covered your fundamentals. If you have not, then make the NCERT textbooks your Bible. Cover all concept in Mathematics taught till class X. Having done that, remember the clichéd saying “Practice makes you Perfect”. It’s clichéd because it’s true! Practice as many mock tests as possible, especially ones that simulate the SNAP pattern. You can find some mock tests for SNAP here on Campuswalkin. You can access more tests from coaching centres like IMS, Career Launcher, TIME etc.

d. The GK section is the deal-maker in SNAP: This section usually has the lowest cut-off among the 4 sections, yet even the best test-takers have to struggle to cross this hurdle. Gear up for GK well in advance. Preparation for this section should start at least a year before. In fact, the preparation for GD (Group Discussion)and GK (General Knowledge) can go hand-in-hand. You need to keep yourself abreast of all the current affairs & matters of national and international interest. This will not only help you in the GK section but will also help you form an opinion during the group discussion sessions. If you have joined any coaching institute, you will be provided with ample study material for GK. The Manorama yearbook or any annual edition of a GK book should suffice. SNAP has been known to have an affinity for business GK. Be well-versed with the same.

e. Don’t Relax after CAT! The Exam Season is not Over: Most students preparing for MBA entrance exams take the entire lot of exams: CAT, XAT, SNAP, IIFT, MAT etc. The usual trend observed is that the student stops working hard after CAT is over. Though the topics covered are more or less the same in all these exams, there are always minor differences in each exam. So don’t stop studying after CAT. Stay motivated & keep practicing sample tests for SNAP.


To sum up, always remember that SNAP is more about speed & cracking the GK section. Keep fine-tuning these & you’ll be ready to face SNAP 2012!


Nishatha Abraham Bijeesh

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