A detailed overview of snap’s exam syllabus converted

A detailed overview of SNAP’s exam syllabus

With all the MBA entrance exams that are about to take place, SNAP exam 2019 is definitely amongst the most anticipated ones. Nearly 60k students took the exam last year, and the number is only expected to grow this year. Crack this exam, and you will have a chance to do your MBA from Symbiosis, one of the most coveted MBA programs in the country.

Thus, to prepare for such a critical entrance exam, it is necessary for students to have an idea about SNAP’s syllabus. There are a total of 120 questions in the exam, and it consists of 4 sections - Verbal, Quants, Reasoning and current affairs. Let’s discuss each of them in detail.

1. Verbal ability

Verbal ability comprises of 35 questions with makes 27% of the paper. It consists of topics like reading comprehension, grammar, jumbled paragraphs, correction of errors in sentences, etc. The reading comprehension sets are based on subjects like literature, newspaper articles, facts, current affairs, etc. To ace this section, students are advised to read at least two articles a day of different topics, so that they are accustomed to viewing points from different authors. You will also be asked a few questions on verbal analogy, where you have to choose an option whose meaning is similar to the word asked. A good vocabulary will help you answer these questions. “Word power made Easy” by Norman Lewis is a must have for aspirants looking to improve their vocab.

2. Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude comprises of 35 questions with makes 27% of the paper.

It is divided into two sections - Math and Data Interpretation.

Math is divided into further subsections

1. Arithmetic - Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time and work, etc

2. Geometry

3. Number system - Unit's digit, reminders, digital root, divisibility rules, real numbers, prime numbers, natural numbers, and whole numbers

4. Algebra - Expressions and Inequalities, Equations and functions, etc.

5. Higher Math - Set theory, probability, permutation and combination etc

Data interpretation consists of Series, Graphs-Pie Chart, Tables, and Bar Graph. To prepare for this section, Books by S Chand or RS Aggarwal can be a good starting point.

3. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Analytical & Logical Reasoning comprises of 35 questions with makes 27% of the paper.

It consists of topics like blood relations, seating arrangement, direction, clocks & calendars, coding-decoding, syllogisms, etc. All these questions test your ability to think quickly and identify patterns. For example, in an analogy question, you have to identify the pattern of the puzzle asked to answer its adjoining puzzle. This will require a lot of practice from you to completely master these questions. A lot of different puzzle books for management exams are available in the market. RS Aggarwal’s books are pretty popular. You can also refer to Arun Sharma as well.

4. Current Affairs

Current affairs comprises of 25 questions with makes 19% of the paper. The questions are asked from subjects like sports, economics, finance, politics, science and technology, geography, recent events, etc. Since there is a lot to cover, the ideal way of preparing for

current affairs is to read daily and update yourself with what has happened throughout the week. Repeat this process every week until the day of the exam.

Manorma’s yearbook is an absolute must for current affairs. There are various books available for static GK.

This is the entire syllabus of the SNAP exam, with topics covered and tips to remember.

Crack this MBA entrance exam, and your life will change for the better - in a SNAP!