If you are interested in pursuing a master's programme from any one of SIU's coveted institutes, it is essential that you know the different facets of the exam. It will give you an idea about the exam, and help you prepare the right way. Hence, we listed down FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019 to help you out with your queries.

1. FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019
July is that time of the year when students all over India gear up for various​ ​MBA
entrance exams 2019​.​ A good score acts as an entry ticket for studying in the top
business schools in our country. If you are planning to appear for such an entrance
exam, Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International
University (SIU) should be on your list.
If you are interested in pursuing a master's programme from any one of SIU's coveted
institutes, it is essential that you know the different facets of the exam. It will give you an
idea about the exam, and help you prepare the right way. Hence, we listed down FAQs
about SNAP entrance exam 2019 to help you out with your queries. Let's have a look.
1. What is SNAP?
SNAP is an annual ​aptitude test for MBA​, conducted by SIU for securing admission in
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Symbiosis Centre For
Management And Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), and Symbiosis Institute
of International Business (SIIB), SITM, SICSR, SCIT, SIMS, SIMC and others. The
prospect of joining these top B-schools motivates over 60K students across 92 cities to
appear for the SNAP test.
Now, let’s look at its syllabus.
SNAP Syllabus

2. The syllabus is divided into 4 sections -
a. Verbal Ability
b. Quantitative Aptitude
c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning
d. General Knowledge.
Let’s discuss each section in detail
a. Verbal ability
This section consists of the following topics -
● Reading Comprehension
● Synonyms and Antonyms
● Sentence Completion
● Sentence Correction and Error Spotting
● Jumbled Paragraphs
● Vocabulary based questions
This section tests your knowledge of the English language and the ability to
comprehend written information. You can prepare for this section by solving at least two
reading comprehensions (RCs) every day, ranging in different subjects. It will also help
you improve your vocabulary and answer vocab-related questions such as synonyms,
antonyms, word meanings, idioms completion, etc.
b. Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative aptitude is divided into two sections:
a. Maths
b. Data Interpretation.
● Math is divided into further subsections
1. Arithmetic​ - Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time and work, etc
2. Geometry

3. 3. Number system​ - Unit's digit, digital root, divisibility rules, real numbers, prime
numbers, natural numbers, and whole numbers
4. Algebra​ - Expressions and Inequalities, equations and functions, etc.
5. Higher Math​ - Set theory, probability, permutation and combination etc
● Data interpretation consists of
1. Pie Charts
2. Tables
3. Bar Graphs
In this section, you need to attempt maximum questions within the given time limit.
Therefore, you should practise shortcut methods and memorize formulas which will help
you solve these questions quickly. Try solving at least 5-10 questions a day, so that you
can cover the entire syllabus before the exam.
c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning
This section consists of the following topics
● Blood Relations
● Linear arrangements
● Matrix arrangements
● Statement and Conclusions
● Cause and Effect
● Assertion and Reasoning
● Direction
● Clocks & Calendars
● Coding-Decoding
● Syllogisms
This section will measure your thinking capacity and mental speed through puzzles,
number series, analogies and more. You need to practise these questions every day to
solve them in the SNAP test without spending much time.
d. General Knowledge.

4. Since GK has no specific portion, you have to be aware of the key events that have
happened in a calendar year. Therefore, update yourself with the events of the day.
Plus, be well-informed about history, geography, sports and famous brands. These
questions come under static GK.
Now that you have a brief idea about the syllabus of SNAP, let’s understand how it is
different from other exams.
2. How is SNAP different from other MBA entrance exams 2019?
● Unlike other exams, SNAP focuses on overall cut-off instead of sectional cut-off.
Therefore, you can focus on your favourite section to improve your overall
percentile.
● You can only apply in SIU’s B-schools through SNAP score.
● As compared to other exams, you can easily avail SNAP’s mocks from different
exam portals. It will aid your preparation.
● SNAP lays more emphasis on MCQ questions than on non-MCQ questions. It
means that the exam’s difficulty level is from easy to moderate. Therefore,
● students with proper preparation can solve these MCQs quickly.
3. How is an MBA admission in Symbiosis beneficial to you?
Symbiosis is known to change the life of its students for the better. You can be one of
them. Here’s how -
Opportunity to study in a premier B-school
Excelling in SNAP can help you enrol in one of the SIU’s highly ranked B-schools
in India. Here, you will not only study with the best minds in the country but also
be subject to new ideas and perspectives.
Experience the Symbiosis culture
Symbiosis is known for its student-friendly culture. It aims to create a feel-good
factor around the campus. It includes conducting various cultural activities, in

5. which you cannot only participate but also have fun. You will also be provided
with peer training to help you get accustomed to the campus.
Placements
Symbiosis is known for its 100% placement record. Moreover, a top company will
potentially recruit you. A few of these companies are:
● Asian Paints
● Hindustan
● Coca Cola Beverages
● Cummins India
● GSK Healthcare
● ITC
● J.P
● Morgan Services
● Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
● Nestle
● Pidilite Industries
● Wipro
● Syngenta India
● Tata Steel
● HSBC India
● ICICI Bank
● Idea
Your starting salary will range between Rs 14 lacs and Rs 16 lacs p.a. You can also be
offered a PPO by the company you interned in. Remember, this figure might differ
depending on the company and the position they are hiring for.
4. When can you fill the SNAP Application form 2019?
The registrations for ​SNAP application form 2019​ will commence on August 28th ‘19
and end on November 25th ‘19. We have also prepared a list of other tentative
important dates. Mark them in your calendar!
Last date to Pay Exam Fee November 27, 2019 (tentative)
Start date for Admit Card download December 1, 2019 (tentative)

6. End date for Admit Card download December 15, 2019 (tentative)
Exam date December 15, 2019, from 2PM to 4 PM
Result date January 10, 2020. (tentative)
These are the mostly asked FAQs by students. We hope by now you have a much
better understanding of ​SNAP entrance test 2019​, and thus be able to create an exam
strategy for it. All the best!