There are four sections in SNAP 2017 with a total number of questions to be 150 with total marks as 150 awarding 1 marks for each correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates must note that paper pattern for 2016 was changed and the below-mentioned test pattern is also based on previous year pattern. Any change in the test pattern of SNAP 2017 will be updated here once the official notification is released.

Important Points:

• SNAP Test duration is of 120 minutes
• SNAP Test is an objective type test conducted in pen-paper mode.
• Each question has 4 responses.
• Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.
• Candidate must use Blue or Black ball point pen only.

Test Structure for SNAP 2017:

Section 1:

• Subject: General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability.
• No. of Questions: 40.
• Section Marks: 40.
   

Section 2:

• Subject: Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
• No. of Questions: 40.
• Section Marks:  40
   

Section 3:

• Subject: Current Affairs (at least past 2 years).
• No. of Questions: 30.
• Section Marks:  30.
   

Section 4:

• Subject: Analytical & Logical Reasoning.
• No. of Questions: 40.
• Section Marks:  40.

SNAP 2017 Exam Pattern:

Though there is no set syllabus for the SNAP 2017 following the syllabus which is generally followed by other management exams and after having a close analysis of previous year question paper by various experts we can conclude for you following broad topics. These are those topics about whom as a management candidate you must be aware of.

Quantitative Ability

Geometry, Ratios and Proportion, Percentages, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Algebra, Profit & Loss, Averages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF & LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS, Mensuration, Allegation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Set Theory, Venn Diagram, Installment Payments, Clocks, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Trigonometry, Vectors, Binomial Expansion, Co-ordinate geometry, Logarithm, Calendar, Maxima & Minima Progression, Surds & Indices, Complex numbers, Etc.

Reasoning

Data Interpretation based on text, graphs and tables. Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn diagram, etc. Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, Identifying valid inferences ,Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions, Family tree – identifying relationship among group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding ,Sequencing ,Identifying next number in series, Etc.

General English

Comprehension of passage (Poems can also come)Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms, Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Jumbled paragraphs (6 sentences with first and last fixed),Sentence Correction, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, Odd man out, Idioms, One word substitution, Different usage of same word, Etc.

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events Famous award and prizes, World Records, Books and authors, Science, History, Geography, International organizations, Important quotations, Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics, Etc.