SNAP Exam Pattern 2025 Revised: Check the Updated Format, Marking Schemes, and Key Changes

SNAP Exam Pattern 2025 remains mostly unchanged, compared to the last year. It will evaluate your language skills, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning abilities through MCQs within a specified time frame. The SNAP 2025 exam is scheduled for December 2025, allowing candidates to participate in three separate sessions. A major update to the SNAP exam pattern is the removal of the General Knowledge section, which will no longer be included in future exams. SNAP syllabus will comprise sections on General English (GE), Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS), and Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR). It is a computer-based test, where candidates have to answer many MCQs within the given time. Make sure to thoroughly understand the updated SNAP exam pattern 2025, including question type, exam duration, marking scheme, and number of questions.

SNAP Exam Pattern 2025 Overview

Here are the key updates in the SNAP 2025 exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (Online)
Question Paper Language	English
Exam Duration	60 Minutes
No. of Section	General English Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
Total No. of Questions	60
Total Marks	60
Questions Type	MCQs

SNAP Exam Pattern: Section-Wise

SNAP exam pattern is similar to most of the other MBA entrance exams conducted in India. It evaluates your language abilities, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning skills. There are mainly three sections in the SNAP exam 2025 and each section comprises various sub-parts.

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the section-wise SNAP 2025 exam pattern:

Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability	15	15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	20	20
Total	60	60

Section-Wise SNAP Exam Pattern and Difficulty Level

The table below provides a detailed overview of the SNAP 2025 exam pattern, covering section-wise information and difficulty levels:

Section	Exam Pattern	Important Topics	Difficulty Level
General English: RC, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability	No. of Questions: 15 MCQs: 15 Non-MCQs: Nil Maximum Score: 15 Weightage: 25%	RC will have 5 to 6 questions. The topics will be based on Literature, Facts, Opinions, and Current Affairs. Verbal Ability (VA) will have 5 to 6 questions. Some of the important topics are: Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms, Phrases, Vocabulary, Para Jumbled, etc. Verbal Reasoning will have 3 to 4 questions. Important topics include Critical Reasoning, Analogy, and Identifying Parts of Speech.	Easy to Moderate
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	No. of Questions: 20 MCQs: 20 Non-MCQs: Nil Maximum Marks: 20 Weightage: 33%	Quantitative Ability (12 to 14 questions): Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Linear Equations, Logarithm, Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Permutation & Combination, Set Theory, Mixture & Allegation, Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Mensuration, etc. Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency (6-8 Questions): Series, Graphs-Pie-Chart, and Tables	Easy
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	No. of Questions: 25 MCQs: 25 Non-MCQs: Nil Maximum Marks: 25 Marks Weightage: 42%	Topics Include: Family Three, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense, Clock & Calendars, Analogy, Series, Syllogisms, Critical Reasoning, etc.	Easy

SNAP Marking Scheme 2025

The SNAP 2025 marking scheme plays a crucial role in the overall exam structure. Refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the SNAP 2025 marking scheme:

Particulars	Details
Correct Answer	+1 for every correct answer
Incorrect Answer	-0.25 for every incorrect answer

Major Changes in SNAP Exam Pattern 2025

The SNAP 2025 exam features notable updates to its pattern, bringing key modifications to its structure:

• Online Mode & Multiple Sessions: The SNAP 2025 exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format and will be held across three different dates in December 2025.
• Multiple Attempts: Now, you have the option to participate in all three SNAP 2025 exam sessions.
• Reduced Time Duration: The SNAP 2025 exam duration has been shortened to 1 hour.
• Reduced Number of Questions: The SNAP 2025 exam now includes 60 questions, significantly fewer than the previous 110-question format.
• of Attempts: You have to decide in advance whether you intend to appear for SNAP once, twice, or all three sessions.
• Percentile Calculation on Best Attempt: The percentile will be calculated based on your best performance out of three attempts.

SNAP Exam Pattern 2025: Year-wise Trends

Discover how the SNAP exam pattern has changed over the years through the table below:

Parameter	SNAP 2022, 2021, 2020	SNAP 2019	SNAP 2018	SNAP 2017
No. of Sections	3		4
Name of the Sections	General English: RC, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency		General English: RC, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Current Affairs
Question Type	MCQs	MCQs Non-MCQs
No. of Questions	60	110	130	150
Section-wise Questions	English: 15 Reasoning: 25 Quant: 20	English: 34 Quant: 40 Reasoning: 36	English: 35 Reasoning: 35 Quant: 35 Current Affairs: 25	English: 40 Reasoning: 40 Quant: 40 Current Affairs: 30
Marks Allotted:	+1 for each correct response.	English/Reasoning: +1.5 for each correct response. Quant: +1 for each correct MCQ +2 marks for each correct non-MCQ.	+1 for each correct MCQ. +2 for each correct non-MCQ.	+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking	25% of the marks will be deducted for incorrect answer.
Exam Duration	60 minutes	120 minutes

SNAP vs CAT Exam Pattern

The table below shows the difference between SNAP and CAT exam pattern:

Particulars	SNAP 2025	CAT 2025
Questions	60	66
Exam Duration	60 minutes	120 minutes
No. of MCQs	60	48
No. of non-MCQs	0	18
Marks for Correct Answers	+1	+3
Negative Marking	-0.25	-1/3 for MCQs No negative marking for non-MCQs
Difficulty Level	Moderate	Difficult

How to Attempt Special Questions in SNAP Exam 2025?

SNAP exam pattern 2025 has been revised and the special questions were removed. However, this may change in the future version of the examination. Usually, the SNAP questions are in MCQ format, where you have to select one option out of four. Whereas, for the special questions, you have to enter the answer with a virtual keyboard, quite similar to the TITA questions in the CAT exam.

Without preparation and confidence, special questions can be challenging. With no options to choose from, there will be no strategies to apply. Here are some tips for handling special questions in the SNAP exam:

• Leave Special Questions for End: Non-MCQ questions are very time-consuming, so attempt those questions at the end of the test when you know how much time is left.
• Accuracy is the Key: Give extra attention to accuracy when typing the answers. Avoid guesswork in the non-MCQ section, otherwise, you will lose marks because of the incorrect answers.
• Focus on Time Management: Typing the answers could be very time-consuming. So, be aware of the time spent on each non-MCQ question to ensure you have enough time for other questions in the exam.

Read More:

• SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis
• SNAP Syllabus 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key areas of the SNAP exam 2025? +

Ans: All the sections of the SNAP exam 2025 are important. But some focus areas of the exam are basic reading comprehension, grammar, puzzles, series, arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, tables, graphs, charts, etc.

What are the differences between SNAP and XAT exam difficulty levels? +

Ans: The difficulty level of the SNAP exam is generally easier to moderate and needs quick thinking, preferably under a minimum for every question. Whereas, XAT is considered to be tougher and evaluates your capability to think critically with more time available for every question. SNAP mainly focuses on speed with simple verbal and quant questions, whereas XAT emphasizes advanced RCs, reasoning, and decision-making section.

How many times can candidates attempt the SNAP 2025 exam? +

Ans: Every candidate can make a total of three attempts in the SNAP exam. SNAP exam 2025 will be conducted in three sessions with a gap of one or two weeks between each session. You have to mention the number of attempts while filling out the SNAP exam application form. You must have to pay the application fee for each session. The highest SNAP scores from multiple attempts will be used to shortlist candidates for Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Writing Ability Test.

Does the SNAP 2025 exam have a sectional time limit? +

Ans: No, there will be no sectional time limit in the SNAP exam 2025. Candidates will have a total of 60 minutes to complete all sections of the SNAP 2025 exam. It’s up to you how you manage your time effectively and complete the exam.

Can I switch between sections during the SNAP exam 2025? +

Ans: No, there is no option to switch between sections during the SNAP exam 2025. You have to follow the fixed sequence, and you must complete every section within the allotted time.

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