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SNAP Exam Pattern 2022 is defined by SIU. In 2021, SNAP exam pattern was revised with the removal of the GK & Current Affairs section. Check SNAP Exam Analysis
- As per SNAP exam pattern 2022, the question paper will have a total of 60 questions to be attempted in 1 hour.
- SNAP 2022 Syllabus is divided into 3 sections- General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Check SNAP 2022 Syllabus
- As per SNAP marking scheme, 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.
SNAP Exam Pattern defines the duration of the examination, the total number of questions, type of questions, exam mode, and marking scheme. Applicants must go through the revised exam pattern of SNAP 2022 given below to get an idea of what they can expect in the question paper.
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SNAP Exam Pattern 2022 Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| SNAP Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| SNAP Exam Sections |
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| Duration of SNAP Exam | 1 hour |
| Sectional Time Limit | No |
| Medium | English |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Marking Pattern |
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SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern: Key Changes
SNAP exam pattern has undergone a few changes in 2020 & 2021. These changes will be applicable to SNAP 2022 as well. Candidates must go through the below-mentioned changes:
- Total marks: The paper will be for 60 marks instead of 110.
- Number of Sections: There will be total 3 sections-General English, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency in the question paper.
- The section on General English will be split into other subsections such as Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning/ Ability.
- Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded to the candidate and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No marks will be deducted for any unanswered questions on the question paper in the entrance test, as per SNAP exam pattern 2022.
- Total Duration: The candidate needs to mark the answer for 60 MCQs within 1 hour.
- GK & Current Affairs section removed: From 2020 onwards, the General Knowledge section is no longer a part of SNAP exam pattern.
- Section-wise division of questions: As per SNAP paper pattern, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Data Sufficiency will have 20 MCQs, Analytical and Logical Reasoning will have 25 MCQs, and General English will consist of 15 questions.
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SNAP 2022 Sectional Exam Pattern
- General English: It includes 15 questions from topics like reading comprehension, sentence/ para completion, verbal reasoning, para jumbles, vocabulary, etc.
- Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: This section includes 20 MCQs spread across topics like probability, algebra, mensuration, permutation and combination, integers, time and speed, time and distance, pie and bar graph, etc.
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: This section comprises 25 questions from important topics like syllogisms, family tree, cause and effect, linear arrangement along with matrix arrangement, input-output, number tree, directions, analogy, etc.
| Sections | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | MCQs | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | MCQs | 20 | 20 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | MCQs | 25 | 25 |
| Total | - | 60 | 60 |
Detailed SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Some identification regarding the revised SNAP exam pattern is discussed below.SNAP Exam Mode
- SNAP 2022 examination will be conducted through online CBT (Computer-based mode) only.
- It was conducted through offline mode earlier but from 2017 onwards, the exam mode has been shifted from offline to online mode.
- All the facilities for the online examination will be given to the candidate appearing for the entrance examination at the right time by the exam conducting authority.
- All candidates are advised to start preparation by practicing via online test series to get hold of the online exam mode.
SNAP Exam Duration & Test Day Procedure
- The candidate must complete the entrance test within 60 minutes. There will not be any sectional timing for any section in the examination for any candidate.
- As per the rules and regulations set by the concerned authority, the candidate can not leave the test center or the exam hall before 12.45 PM.
- As the examination will be held from 11.00 AM to 12:00 noon so the candidates will have to maintain some post-exam procedure till 12.45 PM.
- And, no candidates will be allowed to solve or mark any question in the question paper within that period.
SNAP Question Type and Options
- In this section, all the questions will be Multiple-Choice Questions. All the candidates will have to select only one correct answer out of four given options.
- Selecting and marking more than one option will be considered as wrong or incorrect. Hence, no marks will be given for that particular answer.
- In SNAP 2022 exam, there will be no special questions in the paper.
Total Number of Sections in SNAP
- All the questions in the question paper will be divided into three sections. Any pre fixed order will be considered for any sections in the question paper.
- There will not have any restriction for any candidate to easily move to another section of the question paper in the examination or it can be said the candidate will get the flexibility.
- Candidates can skip any question and attempt another or mark the previous question that they have left or skipped.
SNAP 2022 Syllabus
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency | Logical Reasoning | General English |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Critical Reasoning | Reading Comprehension |
| Geometry | Arrangements | Fill in the blanks |
| Arithmetic | Puzzles | Para-jumbles |
| Number System | Syllogisms | Sentence Correction |
| Modern Mathematics | Blood Relations | Odd one out |
| Graphs & Charts | Coding and Decoding | Vocabulary |
| Venn Diagrams | Sequences and Series | Idioms and Synonyms and Antonyms |
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SNAP Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques: Is the test pattern of this year's SNAP the same as last year's?
Ans: No, unlike last year the number of questions and total time has been reduced and the test will be conducted in an online format.
Ques: What are the total marks for SNAP 2022?
Ans: SNAP 2022 total marks are 60. There are 60 MCQs and each question carries 1 mark.
Ques: What is the total time duration of SNAP 2022?
Ans: The total time duration to complete SNAP 2022 exam is 60 minutes. There is no provision of a sectional time limit in SNAP exam.
Ques: What is the language medium of SNAP exam?
Ans: SNAP question paper will be in the English language only.
Ques: Is there any negative marking for wrong answers?
Ans: Yes, for every wrong answer, 0.25% marks will be deducted. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
Ques: Is there any order of attempting SNAP exam?
Ans: No, candidates can attempt any section in any order. There is no particular order of answering the 60 questions.
Ques. What is the meaning of normal MCQ questions in SNAP exam?
Ans. Normal questions simply mean that the questions will be objective in nature. Each question has 4 responses. The candidate should choose an appropriate response by selecting the same.
Ques. What is the meaning of special questions in the examination?
Ans. In SNAP Online Test, special questions in each section will have blanks where answers will have to be entered by the candidate by using the virtual keyboard. For example, if question is “What is the capital of Australia?” The candidate needs to enter the answer as CANBERRA by using the virtual keyboard.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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