Tips and Strategies to ace SNAP Exam

Updated on 06 November 2020

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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national level MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (Pune) for admission to its various management programs offered at its affiliated institutes, including SCMHRD and SIBM. After CAT, it is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, and more than 50,000 students take the exam every year. Here we will discuss tips & strategies to ace SNAP exam.

Before proceeding you must know that the overall level of difficulty of SNAP is less than that of CAT, IIFT and XAT. From 2017 onwards, the SNAP exam is being held online. Further, SNAP has removed the GK section also.

Examination Pattern

Knowing the exam patter is one of the most effective SNAP preparation strategy. SNAP is an examination consisting of 3 sections i.e. General English, Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Analytical & Logical Reasoning. There is no sectional time therefore students have enough time to solve questions within 120 minutes. The question paper consists of 110 questions in MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and non-MCQs. There is a penalty for every wrong answer.

Tips & strategies to ace SNAP Exam

SNAP is a nationwide postgraduate entrance exam hence a lot of candidates put their 100% efforts to get qualified for one of the prestigious colleges. It is of no doubt that with thousands of students appearing for the exam, you should have an edge over other students to ace the exam. Here are some of the best snap exam tips for the SNAP exam.

1. Preparation Books

There are many good books available in the markets to boost your SNAP preparation strategy. Some of the best books which will help you ace your SNAP exam are -

1(i). Map the SNAP Test by RK Jha

1(ii). Map the SNAP Test by Arihant.

1(iii). Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal

1(iv). Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma

1(v). Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

2. Practice Mock Tests

It is rightly said that “Practice makes a man perfect”. Practicing mock test will help you to evaluate yourself and help you know the pattern of the exam. Practice as many mock tests before exam as it will increase speed and time management skills which is must for candidates appearing for SNAP exam. The only way we develop speed and accuracy is to do mock tests. After each mock test, candidates can analyze their strengths and weaknesses in the area and can work accordingly on it.

3. Make a Study Plan

A good study plan is the only way which will help you ace your SNAP. Prepare topic wise chapters and analyze which topics need more attention and prepare those topics again. It will help you manage your time effectively.

4. Smart Preparation

Start your preparation in a smarter way. Make notes and shortcut techniques which come handy when giving mocks and any exam. Shortcut techniques save a lot of time on complicated questions.

5. Prioritize

Prioritize which topics or questions are easy and will consume less time, those should be attempted first. The questions which are easy but calculative should be solved later.

6. Avoid any new topic at last

It is advisable to students to not start with any new topics at last, rather they should practice revising old topics to get a better grasp at it. Do not read anything new in the last moment because it is hard to remember without proper revision.

This was the complete SNAP Exam guide that one needs to know. Follow these tips & strategies that will help you crack the exam in your first attempt itself. Good luck!

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