SNAP 2025 question paper with solutions PDF available for download

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SNAP 2025 question papers with solutions are available in PDF format for preparation.
The SNAP exam is a 60-minute objective test with 60 questions across three sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, DI & DS.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer, with 1 mark awarded for each correct response.
For SNAP exams from 2019 onwards, Symbiosis does not release official papers; memory-based PDFs compiled by experts are provided.
Admission to MBA/PGDM programs in Symbiosis institutes requires appearing for SNAP, but a PG Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie does not.

The SNAP 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF is now available, offering prospective MBA/PGDM candidates insights into the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). This resource is crucial for understanding the exam’s structure, question types, and difficulty levels for admission to over 16 Symbiosis institutes.

The SNAP exam is a mandatory entrance test for MBA/PGDM admissions at Symbiosis institutes, with the exception of vocational courses like a PG Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie, which do not require a SNAP score. The test is conducted across 30 cities nationwide in objective mode.

SNAP Exam Pattern and Scoring

The SNAP exam is a speed-based test with a total duration of 60 minutes, featuring no sectional time limit. It comprises 60 questions distributed across three sections: General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation (DI) & Data Sufficiency (DS). Each correct answer fetches +1 mark, while each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of -0.25 marks, emphasizing the importance of accuracy alongside speed and time management.

The General English section in SNAP 2025, for instance, carried 20 questions worth 20 marks and was rated Easy to Moderate. The test follows a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format, with four options provided for each question.

SNAP Paper Pattern (Official)
Section	Questions	Total Marks
General English	15	15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25
Quantitative, DI & DS	20	20

Previous Year Papers and Exam Trends

Previous year SNAP papers, dating from 2013 to 2026, are available for download as PDFs. However, Symbiosis International University (SIU) has not released official question papers from 2019 onwards. As a result, papers for these years are memory-based or reconstructed by experts to aid preparation.

The SNAP 2025 exam was rated Moderate overall, with specific sections like Quant+DI/DS and LR also rated Moderate, while English was Easy–Moderate. Good attempts for SNAP 2025 ranged from 41–51, with a 98 percentile score estimated between 45–48. Notably, Slot 3 of SNAP 2025 was considered the easiest, and Slot 1 presented the toughest Analytical & Logical Reasoning section.

SNAP Previous Year Papers Trends
Year	Overall	Quant+DI/DS	LR	English	No. of Qs	Good Attempts	98%ile Score	Unique Feature
2025	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Easy–Mod	60	41–51*	45–48	Slot 3 easiest; Slot 1 toughest LR
2024	Easy–Mod	Moderate	Easy–Mod	Easy	60	43–51*	44–46	Vocab-heavy English; straightforward LR
2023	Mod–Diff	Moderate	Moderate	Easy–Mod	60	40–45	40–42	Toughest LR in recent years; 2 lengthy DI sets
2022	Moderate	Moderate	Easy–Mod	Easy	60	42–48	43–45	Balanced; no surprises; vocab-driven English
2021	Moderate	Easy–Mod	Moderate	Easy	60	41–46	40–43	Multi-slot introduced; variation across slots
2020	Moderate	Moderate	Easy–Mod	Easy	60	38–42	38–40	First online year; short, speed-based Qs
2019	Mod–Diff	Mod–Diff	Moderate	Easy–Mod	110	75–85	73–78	Last paper before format change to 60 Qs
2018	Moderate	Moderate	Easy–Mod	Easy	130	80–90	76–82	Old format; last officially released paper

Admission Considerations and Cutoffs

Admission to Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) for a ward of defence may include concessions in the admission process. However, the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI) call is based on multiple factors, including SNAP percentile, academic performance, and work experience. While SIBM Noida does not release official cutoffs, top MBA colleges typically require SNAP percentiles above 90 for admission.

The SNAP exam is a separate test for admission to Symbiosis institutes, requiring its own distinct application process. The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is conducted across three slots every December for admission to MBA programmes at various Symbiosis institutes, including SIBM Pune and Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune.

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