FAQs on SNAP 2016 #MBA2017

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Q1) Can you tell me something about SNAP examination ? 

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission to all the Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University. Written test is mandatory for admission into any Post-Graduate programme offered by the constituent institute of Symbiosis International University. 

Q2) Which B-Schools accept the SNAP score ? 

The following is the list of the B-Schools that accept SNAP score for admission into their Post graduate program in Management: 

1.    Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune


2.    Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune


3.    Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Pune


4.    Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune


5.    Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune


6.    Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune


7.    Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM), Pune


8.    Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT), Pune


9.    Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik


10. Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Pune


11. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru


12. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Bengaluru


13. Symbiosis School of Banking and finance (SSBF), Pune


14. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Hyderabad


Q3) How good are the Symbiosis Group of B-Schools ? 

SIBM-PUNE and SCMHRD are ranked in the AA category. SIIB and SIBM- Bangalore are ranked in the BBB category; SITM,SIOM,SCIT & SIMS are in the BB category for their respective flagship MBA programs. 

Q4)When is it conducted ? Is it an online exam ? 

It is usually conducted in the month of December. This year, the entrance test is being conducted on December 18th, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm. No, it is not an online exam. 

Q5)What is the last date for registering for SNAP? How much is the test registration fee? 

The last date for registering for SNAP exam is November 22nd, 2016. The registration fee is Rs 1500. 

Q6) What are the important dates of SNAP Entrance test ?

Event
Date
Date of Commencement of Application
22 August 2016
SNAP Test Registration closes
22 November 2016
Admit Card
2 December 2016
SNAP Test 2016
18 December 2016
SNAP Test 2016 Results
9 January 2017


Q7)Apart from registering for SNAP, do I need to separately apply to B-school programs? 

Yes, apart from registering for SNAP, you need to separately apply to B-school programs. The Registration fee for each Institute and for each programme is Rs. 1000/- For Institute registration and payment, please visit the particular Institute's website 

Q7) What was the last year's test pattern of SNAP ? 

The following was the pattern of last year's SNAP exam 

Section
Marks
No. of Questions
General English
40
40
Quantitative & Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
40
40
                               Current Affairs
30
30
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
40
40
Total
150
150



Duration of exam- 120 minutes
Negative marking - 25% of the marks allotted per question. 

Q8)Is the test pattern of this year's SNAP same as last year's? 

NO, the test pattern of this year’s SNAP has some changes.

  
Q9) which test centres conduct SNAP Entrance Test?

Sno
City
Sno
City
1
Agra
17
Jamshedpur
2
Ahmedabad
18
Kanpur
3
Allahabad
19
Kochi
4
Bengaluru
20
Kolkata
5
Bhopal
21
Kolhapur
6
Bhubaneswar
22
Lucknow
7
Chandigarh
23
Mumbai
8
Chennai
24
Nagpur
9
Delhi
25
Nashik
10
Faridabad
26
Noida
11
Gangtok
27
Patna
12
Gurgaon
28
Pune
13
Guwahati
29
Surat
14
Hyderabad
30
Shillong
15
Indore
31
Vashi
16
Jaipur
32
Visakhapatanam


Q10) What is the eligibility criteria for writing SNAP Entrance Test ? 

Graduate from any recognized / statutory University or Institute with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). 

Q11) What is the criteria followed by the B-schools ( list mentioned under Q2 ) for shortlisting for the PI round? 

Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on their overall SNAP Percentile. Category-wise cut off will be published on the website of the respective institute. 

Q12) What is the criteria followed by the B-schools ( list mentioned under Q2 ) during the final selection stage? 

Merit list will be based on the following parameters: 


SNAP Score out of 180 scaled down to 50
Group Exercise (GE)
Personal Interaction (PI)
Writing Ability Test (WAT)
Total
50
10
30
10
100


Q13) Can you give me some suggestions on how to prepare for SNAP Entrance Test ? 

For the section on General English, students should focus on Idioms & Idiomatic expressions, and on parts of speech in Grammar. Apart from this, a good CAT preparation would suffice. 

For the section on Logical Reasoning, it would be advisable for students to revise concepts pertaining to Puzzles, Number and Letter Series, Verbal Analogies, Coding and Decoding, Strengthening & weakening arguments, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. 

For the section on Logical Reasoning, it would be advisable for students to revise concepts pertaining to Puzzles, Number and Letter Series, Verbal Analogies, Coding and Decoding, Strengthening & weakening arguments, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. 

One need to be thorough with all topics of Analytical puzzles, deductions and connectives. 

For the section on Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, a good preparation for CAT should be more than sufficient. 

For the section on General Awareness, it would be advisable for students to brush up concepts and facts pertaining to Definitions (Dendrochronology, Ekistics etc.), Economy, Acronyms, History, Sport, Science & Technology and Current Affairs. 

In Manorama Year Book and CSR, please focus on the following chapters. 

·         Who is who
·         What is what
·         Science scan
·         Human body
·         Computers
·         Landmarks of history
·         The Universe