SNAP Exam 2025 : Complete Preparation Guide for Beginners

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is a national-level MBA Entrance Exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU). Through this exam, students can get admission for MBA/PGDM courses in SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB and other Symbiosis Institutes.

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This exam tests your English, Quantitative Aptitude and Analytical & Logical Reasoning performance. If you are about to start preparing for SNAP 2025, then this Complete Preparation Guide will prove to be very useful for you.

To prepare for Quantitative Ability, students should have a strong hold on basic mathematics. For Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, continuous practice and learning shortcut tricks is helpful. To prepare for Verbal Ability & RC, it is important to focus on daily reading and vocabulary.

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SNAP Exam 2025 Pattern

👉 This exam requires both speed & accuracy to score high.

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How to Start SNAP 2025 Preparation?

1. Understand the exam pattern and syllabus

The first step of preparation is to understand the syllabus and pattern of SNAP well. This will let you know which topics to focus more on.

2. Strengthen the basics

• Work on Grammar Rules, Vocabulary, and Reading Skills.
• Practice basic math topics like Arithmetic and Algebra daily.
• Start with basics of Puzzles and Coding-Decoding in Reasoning.

3. Choose the right study material

Instead of getting confused with a lot of books, read only a few selected books:

• English: Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis), Wren & Martin Grammar
• Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning (R.S. Aggarwal)
• Quant/DI: Quantitative Aptitude (R.S. Aggarwal), Cracku Material

4. Practice time management

60 questions in 60 minutes means only 1 minute for each question. So practice by setting a timer and solve the easy questions first.

5. Give mock tests and analyze

• In the initial days, give 1 mock test in a week.
• In the last month, give 2-3 mock tests in a week.
• Analyze each mock test – which section is strong and where improvement is needed.

SNAP 2025: Section-wise Preparation Tips

🟢 General English

• Read newspapers and articles daily.
• Focus on Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction.
• Reading Comprehension is no longer included in SNAP, so focus more on Vocabulary and Grammar.

🟢 Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• Practice Setting Arrangement, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding.
• Solve small logical quizzes daily.
• Start with easy questions and then gradually move to high-level questions.

🟢 Quantitative Aptitude & DI

• Focus on Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.
• Solve questions from Tables, Graphs and Charts for Data Interpretation.
• Revise formulas again and again.

SNAP Exam 2025 : Last Month Strategy

Week 1: Do a quick revision of all the important topics.

Week 2: Give 3-4 full-length mocks and work on time management.

Week 3: Do extra focus on weak areas.

Week 4: Give 2-3 mocks and revise formulas and grammar rules.

👉 Do not start a new topic in the last week. Focus only on revision and confidence building.

SNAP Exam Day Tips

• Get a good sleep a day before the exam.
• Reach the exam center on time.
• Keep your admit card and ID proof with you.
• Solve easy questions first and leave difficult questions for later.
• Don't panic, give the paper by staying calm and focused.

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