SNAP 2021 Preparation Guide
SNAP Preparation Guide 2021 - Once you decide to appear for any competitive exam, the first step to accomplish your goal is the right preparation strategy. Proper planning and consistent preparation is the key to crack SNAP. It is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to MBA programme in various SNAP 2021 participating institutes. The preparation guide for SNAP includes how one should step up so that they are able to solve the questions with ease on the day of the exam. The general knowledge section has already been scrapped from SNAP and it has come as a relief to many aspirants. Students can sail through the exam by keeping in mind their strengths and weaknesses. SNAP 2021 will be conducted in various slots starting from the last week of December. To get detailed insights on SNAP preparation guide 2021, read the article by Careers360 below.

SNAP Preparation guide 2021
Be well versed with the SNAP exam pattern and syllabus
Before one ventures into preparing for SNAP, it is important that the candidates understand what the SNAP exam pattern is like. This includes understanding the different types of questions that will be asked in SNAP 2021, what is the duration of the exam, mode of exam, total number of questions, marking scheme and more. As part of the SNAP 2021 preparation guide, if the candidate is well versed with the exam pattern, he or she will be able to draw a clear cut plan. Moreover, knowing the syllabus of SNAP 2021 will enable the candidates to know what are the sections and topics from which the questions will be asked. This will assist the candidates to identify their strong and weak areas. They will know how much time they will have to devote to each topic and section.
SNAP 2021 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Sections | Questions | Marks | Important topics |
Quantitative, data interpretation & data sufficiency | 20 | 20 | Data Interpretation based on text, graphs, and tables, Symbol Based problems, Syllogisms, Coding and decoding puzzles, Critical reasoning, Column graphs and Bar graphs |
Analytical & logical reasoning | 25 | 25 | Simple interest and Compound interest, Venn diagram, HCF & LCM, Geometric and Arithmetic progression, Ratios and Proportion, Trigonometry |
General English | 15 | 15 | Jumbled paragraphs, Analogies, Contextual usage, Sentence correction, Idioms and Syllogisms, Sentence completion |
Total | 60 | 60 |
Establish your study agenda
For full-time employed professionals or students, procrastination can be an unending spiral as it may require them to complete their task immediately. It generally makes it difficult for them to schedule their study plan. Therefore, avoid procrastination to ace the examination.
If you are a working professional or student it is necessary to formulate a study plan to optimally use your day for the preparation of SNAP 2021. Divide your time the right way. Set hourly, daily weekly, and monthly goals. If you follow the SNAP preparation guide, then one must remember that your strategy should be a blend of achieving short and long term goals.
Choose the right study material
While you prepare for SNAP 2021 it is important to have the right study material and books. There are numerous books in the market that you can refer to different subjects. Some of the best books for SNAP preparation are:
For VARC:
‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
For Quantitative, data interpretation & data sufficiency
‘Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT’ – by Nishit K.Sinha
‘How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
For Analytical & logical reasoning
‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha
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SNAP 2021 Preparation Guide: Time Management
From May to July
In this period you should be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus of SNAP. Analyze your strong and weak areas and tackle your difficult areas by referring to good reference books for SNAP. In these months you must focus on being thorough with your fundamentals. These months act as a foundation for your preparation of SNAP.
From August to October
These are the most crucial months of your preparation. Now you have to start solving past years' question papers and SNAP sample papers. As per the SNAP 2021 preparation guide, you need to solve diligently the question papers and analyze where you are making mistakes. The early you fix the mistakes, the better it is for you in the long run. This will help in the long run as in the last stages of the preparation, candidates will be able to just revise and not panic as they had rectified their mistakes in the early stages of their preparation.
Meanwhile, another part of the SNAP preparation guide is that candidates can determine at this stage whether they want to do self-study or take coaching. If one decides to do self-study then it has to be done in a very systematic way and the individual has to be self-disciplined. Moreover, if you decide to join coaching, then you must join it only after you have completed the syllabus completely. Coaching should be taken to learn tricks of the trade and should not be perceived as something where an individual will be made to learn everything within a span of a few months and he or she will simply crack the exam.
Also from October onwards, candidates must start solving SNAP question papers and must focus on speed and practice. Solve as many as questions possible by picking SNAP sample papers. Enroll with various coaching institutes for their mock test series and analyze the preparation level. Once you have finished the mock test analyses by taking note of the questions in which you took more time to solve and which took less time.
From November till D-Day
When SNAP is just round the corner focus on your accuracy. To determine one’s understanding of verbal, quantitative, and logical reasoning sections, you must take a full-fledged mock test. Taking SNAP mock test will help you assess your strong and weak areas. Further, it will help you analyze the areas which you solved quickly and the ones with which you faced difficulty and were time-consuming. These points can be considered while making an efficient study plan.
Once you formulate the study plan, taking the mock test can be of the following advantage:
Will help you familiarize yourself with the exam environment and format of the exam.
Will help you analyze the time that should be taken to complete the question paper
Will help you utilize the 60 minutes to solve 60 questions.
Also, this is the time to revise and not take up any new topic as you might just end up pressing the panic button. Take up the flash notes that you prepared earlier and quickly revise from them. These pointers will assist in recalling what you had studied in depth during the course of preparation.
Take note of the negative marking factor
Students must know the marking scheme of SNAP 2021. As per the marking scheme:
For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded
For every wrong answer, 25% (0.25) of the total marks will be deducted
The paper will be of total 60 marks
As SNAP involves negative marking for both special and MCQs, students must not attempt any question which they are not sure of. If you find a question to be difficult and time-consuming, leave that question and move to the next question without wasting any time. Increase your speed and accuracy by practicing a number of questions from sample papers and mock tests.
SNAP Preparation Guide - Exam Day Guidelines
According to the SNAP preparation guide, there are certain instructions that the candidates must follow on the day of the exam. Let us check the Do's and the Don’ts for SNAP 2021:
Ensure that you report at the SNAP 2021 test centre at least one hour before the commencement of the exam
Make sure that you carry the SNAP 2021 admit card as entry will not be granted for those not carrying it
Any request for change of SNAP test centre will not be entertained at any cost
Along with the SNAP admit card, it is essential to carry any one of the following valid photo identity proof such as-
-Passport
-Voter Id card
-Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar card print out
-PAN Card etc
-Biometric data will be taken at the test centre, hence female candidates must not apply henna on their hands.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SNAP 2021 Preparation Guide
Question: What is the duration of SNAP 2021 exam?
Answer:
The duration of SNAP is 60 minutes.
Question: How many questions are there in SNAP paper?
Answer:
There are a total of 60 question sin SNAP exam.
Question: Is there any sectional time limit in SNAP?
Answer:
No there is no sectional time limit in SNAP 2021.
Question: Can I prepare for SNAP in one month?
Answer:
SNAP is considered to be of easy to moderate level. So if candidates have strong hold of concepts, they can easily crack SNAP by studying in one month.
Question: Is there any negative marking in SNAP 2021 exam?
Answer:
Yes, for every wrong answer, 25% (0.25) of the total marks will be deducted.
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Questions related to SNAP
I have scored 92.14 %ile in snap 2020-21 and gepiwat went average. I have work ex of 39 months. Chances of converting SIOM nashik??
Yes, I believe having a percentile of 92.14 in SNAP 2021, and an average GD-PI/WAT, besides having a strong profile with a work experience of 39 months, you still have fair chances in securing admission at SIOM Nashik. Trust your Preparation and hope for the best.
For more information about SIOM Nashik do follow the link below
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/symbiosis-institute-of-operations-management-nashik
i got 70 any chance to get college in mass communications
Hello Dear,
As per the details mentioned by you, your query is not clear. Please mention more details of the institute and the examination in which you appeared and get 70 marks. Please elaborate your question and feel free to ask your doubts here for quick resolution of your query. The cut off depends upon the number of seats available, the difficulty level of paper and number of candidates writing the examination. And, hence varies every year depending on these factors.
Good Luck
I want to know about xat, snap and nmat exam.
Hello Disha,
Xavier Aptitute Test (XAT) is the admission test for admission to MBA/PGDM program in XLRI and other top MBA colleges.
SNAP is a postgraduate entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission into the 28 programme offered at its 16 institutes.
NMAT is a national level MBA entrance test conducted for admission to NMIMS University and other reputed B-Schools in India.
Hope it helps.
Good Luck!
I got 94.5 percentile in SNAP. Can I get a call from scmhrd pune?
Hello Dear,
If we analyze the last yea cutoff your SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SCMHRD) chances are less SCMHRD is expected to have a cutoff of 97-98 percentile. But don’t get your hopes down, as there may be variations in the percentile required for calls, this year. SCMHRD is a fantastic college full of brilliant students with both work experience and freshers. For more information you can visit the following link.
Good Luck
I have got 92.9 percentile in snap. Can i expect a call from sibm Pune or scmhrd
Hello Aspirant,
The cutoffs are decided based on various factors like number of applicants, number of seats available, difficulty level of the exam etc.The expected percentile cutoff for SIBM, Pune is 98.5 and for SCMHRD, Pune is around 96. So in your case chances may be little low for a call from both institutes but the cutoffs may vary slightly so you can apply and try , other factors like past academic record, work experience etc will be considered. If you get a call, then do take Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds seriously as they are considered for final selection.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/snap-cutoff
All the best