Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a national level MBA entrance exam in India. The test will be held on 16th December 2018. If you are aspiring to be a part of one of the 15 business schools under the umbrella of SIU, you’ll need to register for SNAP. The test will consist of four sections:

1.Analytical and Logical Reasoning
2.General English
3.Current Affairs
4.Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

To successfully ace this aptitude test for MBA, it’s important that you spend time studying for each section. Let’s look at the exam pattern of the Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency section.

Exam Pattern of 'Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency' for SNAP 2018

●Parts: 2
a. Normal Questions (30)
b. Special Questions (5)
●Total Questions: 35
●Total Marks: 40

All the normal questions will be in the form of MCQ’s. You’ll be given four options and you’ll need to select the right answer. For special questions, you’ll need to enter the answer with the help of a virtual keyboard. You will lose 25% marks for every wrong answer.

Topics to study for SNAP 'Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency'

●Number Systems
●LCM and HCF
●Percentages
●Profit and Loss
●Interest (Simple and Compound)
●Speed, Time and Distance
●Work, Pipe and Cisterns
●Averages
●Ratio & Proportion
●Probability
●Linear and Quadratic Equation
●Progressions - AP, GP, HP
●Inequalities
●Permutation & Combination
●Sets & Functions
●Coordinate geometry
●Trigonometry
●Mensuration
●Calendar and Clock
●Logarithm
●Vectors
●Graphs and tables

Quick tips to ace the ‘Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency'


Work on your basics

Understanding concepts are essential if you want to ace this section of the test. Work towards strengthening your basics and then move on to solving simple and the difficult questions.

Prepare a schedule

Preparing for an MBA entrance exam without any plan is a big mistake. There is so much to do in such a short time. Therefore, prepare a plan that you will follow when studying for this section. Your plan could look something like this,

●Number System: Four days
●Algebra: Nine Days
●Geometry: Eight Days
●Permutation & Combination/Probability: Seven Days
●Miscellaneous Topics: Six Days

Mock Tests

Mock tests play a critical role when it comes to successfully cracking an MBA entrance test. Solve mock tests every week and analyse them carefully. The analysis will give you an idea about the topics you need to pay more attention to.

Focus on your weak areas

Spend more time working on strengthening your weak topics. For instance, spend 6 days of the week working on your weak topics and dedicate one day to revise your strong topics. This will ensure that you improve your weakness all the while retaining your strengths.

There you have it, all the necessary tips you need to crack the Quantitative Data Interpretation and Sufficiency' section on SNAP. If you haven’t registered for SNAP yet, the MBA application form is available on snaptest.org till 26th November 2018