SNAP Exam Syllabus 2024: Check Test Syllabus and Preparation Tips (Section-wise)

The SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) Exam is conducted by SIU (Symbiosis International (deemed) University), and it has a syllabus that is also set by the same institute. The SNAP exam is one of the most popular entrance exams among the other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, etc and it also opens the door to the top-rated SIU-affiliated universities.  

The syllabus of the SNAP exam is divided into three major sections that include General English (Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability), Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. The exam has 60 questions in multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 60 minutes. There is no sectional limit for the exam. Let’s know about the syllabus of the SNAP exam 2024 in detail, preparation tips sectional wise and other important topics for this entrance exam.

An Overview of SNAP Exam 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus of the SNAP exam is similar to the other entrance exams for MBA/PGDM or other management exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, and so on. Here is the overview of the SNAP Exam 2024 Syllabus: 

The SNAP Exam 2024 is divided into 3 major sections. They are as follows: 

1. Syllabus of General English (Verbal Reasoning & Verbal Ability)

The first section of the SNAP exam is the General English section. Earlier, there were 3 topics in this section that includes a reading comprehension, verbal reasoning and verbal ability section. However, in the SNAP exam 2024, there is only two sections in the General English verbal reasoning and verbal ability section. 

Preparation Tips for General English (Verbal Reasoning & Verbal Ability)

The General English section is one of the simplest section of the SNAP section that holds 15 questions of 1 mark each. Therefore, it is the section where you have more chances to score more or maybe full marks. However, it is important to prep this section with a strategic study framework. Here are the few prep tips for the General English section that consists of verbal reasoning and verbal ability questions. 

1. Understand the syllabus and exam pattern of the General English (Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability). 
2. Try to focus on the logical questions such as analogy, para jumbles, and other reasoning questions. 
3. Try to improve your reading ability by reading newspaper, magazines, books on different topics such as science, literature etc, since it will help you to read your question paper on time and thoroughly. 
4. Boost your vocabulary by learn new words. Try to incorporate those words into your daily-routine conversations. 
5. Sharpen your grammar by focusing on the topics such as verb agreement, tenses, and reading books related to grammar. You can also take help of the online English grammar quizzes. 
6. Try to solve last years’ question papers and mock tests and improve your time management.   
7. Practice these questions on a regularly and stay up to date with the important exam-related info.  

2. Syllabus of Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

The second section of the SNAP exam is the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section. This section covers quantitative and data interpretation related questions such as Algebra, Arithmetic, Set Theory, Geometry, Tables, Number System, Bar Graphs, Graphs-Pie Chart, Series and more. Here is the detailed tabular representation of the SNAP Exam 2024: Syllabus of QA, DI-DS. 

Preparation Tips for Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS)

The SNAP Syllabus: QA, DI-DS section is one of the trickest of the SNAP section that holds 20 questions of 1 mark each. Therefore, it is the section where you have more chances to score more or maybe full marks if you have correct preparation. However, it is important to prep this section with a strategic study framework. Here are the few prep tips for the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) section that consists of quantitative and data interpretation-related questions. 

1. Understand the syllabus and exam pattern of the QA, DI-DS. 
2. Focus on improving the data interpretation skills including tables, graphs, and charts, and solve logical reasoning questions related to data sufficiency.
3. Focusing on the core topics of quantitative ability of arithmetic such as percentages, averages, profit and loss, ratios and proportions, time and work, speed and distance, and partnerships.
4. Try to focus on the core topics of quantitative ability of algebra such as Linear equations, quadratic equations, inequalities, progressions (AP, GP, HP), and functions.
5. Keep your strong hold on the geometric and mensuration-related topics such as circles, triangles, polygons, areas, volumes, and coordinate geometry.
6. Make sure that you have practiced enough of the topics related to modern mathematics such as probability, permutations and combinations, set theory, and logarithms. 
7. You can solve the quantitative problems from the books and mock tests. 
8. Try to improve the time management skills by attempt the previous years’ question papers. 
9. Always make a strategic study time table and try to stick to it. 

3. Syllabus of Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) 

The third and last section of the SNAP exam is the Analytical & Logical Reasoning section. This section is also quite tricky but with the good . This section covers quantitative and data interpretation related questions such as Family Tree/Blood Relations, Coding/Decoding, Analogy & Series, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense, Mathematical Reasoning, Clocks & Calendars, Syllogisms, Meaningful Word/Matrix, Critical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning and so on. Here is the detailed tabular representation of the SNAP Exam 2024: Syllabus of A-LR. 

Preparation Tips for Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR)

The Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) section is the toughest section of the SNAP section that holds 25 questions of 1 mark each. And you can snatch good marks with a proper and strategic frmaework. However, it is important to prep this section with a strategic study framework. Here are the few prep tips for the Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) section that consists of Family Tree/Blood Relations, Coding/Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Meaningful Word/Matrix, Syllogisms, Clocks & Calendars and so on. Let’s know about the 

1. Understand the syllabus and exam pattern of the Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR).
2. Try to focus on the analytical and logical questions such as analytical reasoning, puzzle-based questions, blood relations, seating arrangement, syllogisms, statement conclusions, and more. 
3. Focus on improving the data interpretation skills including tables, graphs, and charts, and solve logical reasoning questions related to data sufficiency.
4. Focusing on the core topics of logical and analytical-related questions Logical puzzles (sitting arrangement, linear arrangement, etc., Blood relations and direction sense, number series and coding-decoding, venn diagrams and critical reasoning, clocks and calendars, data-based reasoning and much more. 
5. Try to focus on the core topics of seating arrangement, blood relations, and puzzles, always try to draw diagrams or tables.
6. To improve your series and coding-decoding questions, quickly spot common patterns (e.g., addition, subtraction, alphabetical shifts, etc.). 
7. Keep revise the number patterns and logical sequences will help you solve these questions faster and on time. 
8. You can solve the analytical and logical reasoning-related problems from the books and mock tests. 
9. Try to improve the time management skills by attempt the previous years’ question papers. 
10. Always make a strategic study time table and try to stick to it.