SNAP Part 1: Pattern Decoded — Three Sections, 60 Minutes, Exam-Ready Notes

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SNAP is a speed sprint: three sections, one hour, and retakes allowed.

On this page

  1. Paper shape since 2020
  2. Sessions and attempts
  3. Position in the calendar
  4. Revise in 30 seconds

Paper shape since 2020

  • General English 15 questions; analytical and logical reasoning 25; quant, DI and data sufficiency 20.
  • 60 questions in 60 minutes; +1 per correct, -0.25 per wrong.
  • Normal 60-minute paper; no sectional timing — self-managed order.

Sessions and attempts

  • Conducted in three sessions December-January; candidates can appear in up to two, best score counts.
  • Percentile via session-best normalisation.

Position in the calendar

  • After CAT (November) and around IIFT; SNAP December slots pair well with XAT January prep.

Revise in 30 seconds

  • 60 questions, 60 minutes, +1/-0.25.
  • Three sessions; best of attempts counts.
  • No sectional timing — order is yours.
  • December-January window.

Quick revision

  • General English 15 questions; analytical and logical reasoning 25; quant, DI and data sufficiency 20.
  • 60 questions in 60 minutes; +1 per correct, -0.25 per wrong.
  • Normal 60-minute paper; no sectional timing — self-managed order.
  • Conducted in three sessions December-January; candidates can appear in up to two, best score counts.
  • Percentile via session-best normalisation.
  • After CAT (November) and around IIFT; SNAP December slots pair well with XAT January prep.