Exam Pattern
SNAP Exam Date: 15 December 2020
| Section | Normal Questions | Marks Per Correct Answer | Special Questions | Marks Per Correct Answer | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 34 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 51 | 120 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 36 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 54 | |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 35 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 45 | |
| Total | 105 | 5 | 110 | 150 | 120 |
Eligibility
• A graduate from any recognised/statutory University or Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for SC/ST).
• Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, with their admission being subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for SC/ST)
• Programmes which require specific discipline/subject specialisation need to be checked for eligibility as given by the respective Institute.
• A candidate who has completed qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). All foreign degrees/qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU.
Exam Format
• Computer based test.
• Test duration is of 120 minutes.
• SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has four responses (Only for Normal Questions). Candidate should choose an appropriate response.
• Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks, both for normal questions as well as special questions.
• In Quantitative Section for special questions, there will be blanks where answers should be entered by the candidate using the virtual keyboard.
Registration
Online Registration starts : 16 August 2020
Key changes
• Questions reduced from 130 to 110
• Current affairs section removed
• No special questions in English or Reasoning
• Differential marking scheme
Syllabus
Language Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Parajumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary
English Grammar
Sentence Correction
Analogies
Facts / Inference /Judgement
Critical Reasoning
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
Number Systems
HCF/LCM
Averages
Percentages
Profit & Loss
Simple/Compound Interest
Data Tables
Pie Charts
Equations
Inequalities
Complex numbers
Functions
Probability
Permutation & Combination
Line Graphs
Other Chart Types
Mensuration
Geometry
Co-ordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Mixtures
Set Theory
Data Sufficiency
Speed & Distance
Work & Time
Progressions
Surds & Indices
Logarithms
Ratio & Proportion
Bar Graphs
Logical Reasoning
Cubes & Dice
Blood Relations
Coding-decoding
Direction sense
Number & Letter Series
Seating Arrangement
Visual reasoning
Venn Diagrams
Clocks & Calendars
Verbal reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
External knowledge
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