SNAP 2018: Check the revised Exam pattern for the exam

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is close hand and the registration window is open for the aspirants. The registration process has begun from August 28, 2018, and will close on November 26, 2018. This time Symbiosis has come up with some update in SNAP exam pattern and marking scheme. According, to the official notification, SNAP 2018 will be conducted in online mode only. The computer-based test will be of 120 minutes duration as before, however, the number of questions is reduced this time for the convenience of the applicants. The online SNAP test will be held on December 16, 2018, in 92 cities across the country.

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is a national level management entrance examination conducted for admission in 15 Symbiosis MBA colleges. It is one of the most important competitive entrance examinations after CAT and XAT. Some of the leading B-Schools of the country accept only SNAP test score for admission viz. Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM), Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore and more.

Revised Test Structure

The revised Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test 2018 will have 130 questions to test the knowledge and aptitude of the aspirants. Previously, SNAP Test had 150 questions to attempt which implies that this time candidates have to attempt lesser questions to score good percentile. The added benefit is the time limit for 130 questions remains the same i.e. 120 minutes. Candidates will get enough time to complete the test and give their best performance. SNAP 2018 is introduced with special questions which are of subjective nature and each section will have 5 of these questions, where each question will carry 2 marks.

This year multiple choice questions have been introduced in the test similar to CAT and other management entrance exam. There will be 110 MCQs and 20 subjective questions in the question paper, where each section will have 30 objective questions and 5 theoretical questions.

Let’s have a look at the revised structure and marking scheme of the exam and then we will discuss further.

Marking Scheme

• Besides the revised exam pattern, few modifications are introduced in the marking scheme as well. All the normal questions carry 1 mark and the special questions carry 2 marks each.
• For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted for normal questions and 0.50 marks for each special question.

NOTE: Candidates have to attempt the special questions very attentively. In each section, special questions will have blank space for the answer. Candidates have to fill the answer by using the virtual keyboard.

Quick Comparison between SNAP 2017 and 2018