SNAP 2013: Last minute preparation tips

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP ) can open the doors for thousands of students to different business management schools under the premier management institute of Symbiosis.

Institute: Symbiosis 

Examination Date:  Sunday, December 15, 2013, in 30 cities across India. 

Format: There will be objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & will consist of 4 sections.  The test will be held in pen and paper mode. The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section will be a 40 mark paper with 40 questions where one mark for one question will be allotted. The General Knowledge and Current Affairs as well as Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation sections are expected to be of the same pattern with regards to number of questions and marks allotted. The section called Analytical and Logical Ability is expected to be a 60 mark paper with 60 questions.

Tips & Tricks to prepare:

• SNAP is a speed based competitive exam with easy questions which are 180 in number.
• Students need to focus on accuracy along with speed as negative marking is an element of the test where 25% marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• All the credits are extremely important and candidates need to refrain from attempting doubtful questions.
• All the different topics of Mathematics till Class X should be learnt
• Maximum number of mock tests should be attempted.
• Scoring well in the General Knowledge (GK) section can help candidates crack the test successfully
• To prepare for group discussions ,candidates need to be aware of current affairs on the domestic as well as international arena
• They need to keep themselves motivated and continue with their preparations as the questions of SNAP are different from that of other examinations

As per education experts, SNAP 2013 will focus on the Analytical and Logical Ability section as one-third of the total number of questions in the test will be from this section.