SNAP 2019 Syllabus

SNAP 2019 Syllabus – Candidates who are planning to appear for SNAP 2019 must start their preparation with the right syllabus. The SNAP 2019 Syllabus is more or less similar to other entrance examinations. Though most of its topics are similar to NMAT exam. Moreover, the exam will come after exams like CAT, IIFT, and NMAT. So, until the SNAP takes place, you will have already covered the important topics of the exam. Since SNAP is a gateway to get admission in prestigious institutes like SIBM, you must check the SNAP 2019 Syllabus thoroughly. Once you know all the topics, you will able to know the areas where you to focus on. Analyse your weak & strong areas and make the study timetable according to it. To download and check the complete SNAP 2019 Syllabus, read the complete article below.

The Symbiosis International University does not release any official syllabus for the exam. As this is the common aptitude test, the topics are under the sky. Though in the article below you will find all the important topics from the previous year question papers. You can filter the topics which are new to you and start practicing them. Candidates must practice these topics to know the exam pattern of SNAP. Moreover, you must start reading newspapers daily to crack general knowledge section of the paper.

“SNAP is less difficult as compared to CAT and XAT. Though you must maintain the speed and accuracy due to strict time limit”

SNAP 2019 Exam Pattern

Before checking syllabus, you must carefully look at the exam pattern of SNAP 2019. The exam is a computer-based test with no sectional limit for each section. Also, this year the no. pof questions are reduced to 115. Therefore, check the detailed exam pattern of SNAP from the below:

Overview of the exam

Mode of Examination – online (Computer-based test)
Language of paper – English
Duration of Test – 120 Minutes (2 hours)
Total number of questions- 110 and + 5 special Questions
Type of Questions – Objective Type (MCQs)

Marking scheme

Negative Marking – There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Marks per questions:

General English – Each question carries 1.5 marks
Analytical & Logical reasoning – Each question carries 1.5 marks
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency – Normal question carries 1 markwhereas +2 marks of each Special question shall be awarded.
Current affairs– Each question carries 1 mark

Section-wise distribution of questions

Section	No. of ques	Total marks
General English	30	30 x 1.5 = 45
Analytical & Logical reasoning	30	30 x 1.5 = 45
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	30 (+5 special ques.)	30 x 1 = 30 05 x 2 = 10
Current affairs	20	20 x 1 = 20
Total	110	150

SNAP 2019 Syllabus for General English

Candidates for this section have to improve their reading speed, vocabulary and grammar to crack this section. There for the important topics to focus are written below.

Reading Comprehension
Antonyms
Synonyms
Different usage of the same word
Fill in the Blanks
Jumbled Paragraphs
Manias & Phobias
Sentence correction
Para jumbles
Sentence completion
Odd One out
One word Substitution
Idioms
Verbal Reasoning

SNAP 2019 Syllabus for Mathematical Ability

This section is the combination of Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. For this section, you must clear your basics and improve the calculation speed. The major topics that this section covers is written below.

Number Systems
LCM and HCF
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Speed, Time and Distance
Work, Pipe and Cisterns
Averages
Ratio & Proportion
Probability
Linear and Quadratic Equation
Progressions – AP, GP, HP
Inequalities
Permutation & Combination
Sets & Functions
Coordinate geometry
Trigonometry
Mensuration
Calendar and Clock
Logarithm
Vectors

Data Interpretation

Text
Graphs – Column, Bar
Tables
Line charts
Pie Chart
Venn diagram, etc.

SNAP 2019 Syllabus for Analytical & Logical reasoning

This section is similar to the logical reasoning of NMAT, MAT exam. The topics are general and can be mastered easily. The important topics are given below.

Linear arrangements
Matrix arrangements
Puzzles
Syllogisms
Functions
Statement and Conclusion
Cause and Effect
Family tree – identifying relationships among the group of people
Symbol Based problems
Coding and decoding
Assertion and Reasoning
Sequencing
Identifying next number in series

SNAP 2019 Syllabus for Current Affairs

For this section, apart from reading newspaper, you must focus on static GK also. You must know the famous punchlines, first inventor, smallest-largest etc.

Current Affairs of last 12 months
Business
Punch line of companies
Top officials of big companies
Major corporate events
Famous award and prizes
World Records
Books and authors
Science
Social Issues
History
Finance
Geography
International organizations
Indian Polity and Constitution

Best Books for SNAP 2019 Preparation

Studying from the best resources plays an important role in preparation. However, it is recommended that candidates must consult the books which have the best quality. Therefore, check the books for SNAP preparation from below:

Books	Author/Publisher	Buy here
SNAP solved papers	Gautam Puri	Click Here
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test Guide	RPH Editorial Board	Click Here
Map the SNAP Solved Paper	Arihant Experts	Click Here
SNAP 2018 Simplified	Disha Experts	Click Here