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SNAP 2025 exam is approaching with its 3-Phases. Test 1 is scheduled on December 6 (9 days remaining), Test 2 on December 14 (17 days remaining) and Test 3 on December 20 (23 days remaining). For the overall sections, remember the highest weightage topics across the three sections: (i) Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR), (ii) QA/DI/DS and (iii) General English are Arithmetic, Modern Math, Puzzles, Critical Reasoning, Grammar and Vocabulary.
Specifically, A-LR section emphasizes Puzzles & Arrangements and Critical Reasoning. QA focuses on Arithmetic, Modern Mathematics, Algebra and Geometry. General English centers on Grammar and Vocabulary. The nature of the exam is speed-based; developing speed and accuracy is paramount. Mock test and previous years (5yr) question practice essential to build precision. In your last week before the 1st phase SNAP 2025, develop quick calculation skills and a firm strategy for skipping time-consuming problems. Ensure to attempt direct formula-based questions first.
SNAP Exam Pattern Overview (2020 - 2024)
Since 2020, the SNAP exam pattern has followed a consistent pattern of 60 questions (1 mark for each) in a 60-minute duration. There is a negative marking of −0.25 for each incorrect answer.
| SNAP Section | Questions | Total Marks | Difficulty Trend |
| General English (VARC) | 15 | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) | 25 | 25 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) | 20 | 20 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Total | 60 | 60 | - |
- Check Now: SNAP Previous Years Free Question Papers
General English (VARC) Topic Weightage
The General English section has consistently had same number of questions and primarily focuses on Grammar and Vocabulary, with little to no presence of Reading Comprehension (RC) passages in recent years.
| English Topics | Number of Questions | Approximate % | Key Trends & Highlights |
| Parts of Speech / Grammar | 3-9 | 20%- 60% | Error Spotting, Sentence Structure, Parts of Speech Identification. |
| Idioms and Phrases / Proverbs / Figures of Speech | 3-5 | 20%-33% | Strong focus on vocabulary/phrases. |
| Sentence/Error/Fill in the Blanks | Sentence fillers, Sentence correction. | ||
| Synonyms / Antonyms / Vocabulary | 2-4 | 13%-27% | Direct vocabulary-based questions. |
| Parajumble / Sentence Arrangement | 1-2 | 7%-13% | Low weightage compared to others. |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) | 0 (No Record in 2020-24) | 0% | Pre-2020 it had 2 RC passages (10 questions). |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning (A-LR) Topic Weightage
This section carries the highest weightage and often features a mix of Analytical (Non-Verbal) and Logical (Verbal/Critical) Reasoning.
| A-LR Topics | Number of Questions | Approximate % | Key Trends & Highlights |
| Critical Reasoning (CR) / Statement & Assumption / Course of Action / Inference | 8-10 | 32%-40% | A dominant area in these recent years. Questions can be lengthy and tricky (based on SNAP 2024 Test 2). |
| Series (Alphanumeric, Letter, Number) | 3-5 | 12%-20% | Consistent feature. Usually easy to moderate. |
| Blood Relations | 2-4 | 8%-16% | Standard topics. Often simple. |
| Clocks & Calendars | Consistent presence. Usually straightforward calculation-based questions. | ||
| Syllogism | 1-2 | 4%-8% | Easy to moderate. |
| Arrangements (Linear, Circular, Seating) | 2-3 | 8%-12% | Time-consuming (based on SNAP 2024 Test 3). |
| Coding-Decoding / Input-Output | Standard Analytical Reasoning problems. | ||
| Binary Logic | 1-2 | 4%-8% | Appeared in SNAP 2024. It can be lengthy. |
| Venn Diagram | Appeared in SNAP 2024 Test 2. |
Quantitative Aptitude, DI & DS (QA, DI-DS) Topic Weightage
This section is often considered the most time-consuming or difficult part of the exam due to calculation-intensive questions.
| Quantitative Aptitude Topics | Number of Questions | Approximate % | Key Trends & Highlights |
| Arithmetic (Percentages, P&L, TSD, T&W, Averages, Ratio) | 5-10 | 25%-50% | Highest weightage within the section. Must be focused on. |
| Geometry & Mensuration | 3-5 | 15%-25% | High weightage in recent years (SNAP 2024 Test 1 dominated by Geometry). Includes Circles, Triangles, and 3D imagination questions. |
| Algebra (Equations, Logs, Progressions) | 4-6 | 20%-30% | Includes Linear/Quadratic Equations, Logarithms and Series. |
| P&C / Probability | 2-4 | 10%-20% | Important for Modern Math. Usually have straightforward questions. |
| Numbers (Number Theory, HCF/LCM) | Consistent with a low-to-moderate presence. | ||
| Data Interpretation (DI) | 1-2 | 5%-10% | Very low weightage. Questions are mostly based on Bar Graphs or Tables. |
| Data Sufficiency (DS) | 0-1 | 0%-5% | Very low presence in recent exams. |
Remember to download your official admit card from the SNAP website to check your specific exam details. The hall tickets release scheduled for Test 1 is November 28, Test 2 is December 8 and Test 3 is December 15.
More Here:
- SNAP Admit Card 2025: Important Dates, Download Process, Correction, Exam Day Guidelines & More
- SNAP 2025 Exam Analysis of Difficulty Level, Section-Wise Breakdown & Good Attempts
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