How to avoid negative marking in SNAP?
The SNAP exam lasts for 60 minutes, and each question earns 1 mark. However, there's a penalty of -0.25 marks for every wrong answer. To avoid negative marking first, try to stay calm because making rushed decisions can lead to mistakes. If you're unsure about a question, use a smart guessing method

There is negative marking scheme in SNAP Test. For each wrong answer 0.25 marks is deducted. Thus, the candidates must choose the questions to attempt carefully. If they find a question tough or have a doubt about the right answer, they should leave it. The total time duration for SNAP is 60 minutes
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The SNAP test address 60 questions in 60 minutes for admissions into MBA course at SIBM Hyderabad. Take a look at the table below to understand the weightage given to different sections and no. of MCQs:
SNAP Sections | Number of MCQs |
|---|---|
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 15 |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 |
Total | 60 |
SNAP answer keys are not released officially. The examination body announces the result directly after exam. However, you can check unofficial SNAP 2025 answer keys at: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/snap-exam-answer-key
SNAP 2025 question paper was easy. All the test forms on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025 were similar in terms of topic wise composition and difficulty level.
Candidates can check the table below to know expected Symbiosis Pune SNAP Cutoff 20205:
General- 97-98.5 percentile
SC- 85-87 percentile
ST- 80-82 perecntile
OBC- 92-94 percentile
SNAP score is vaild for one year only. If you have appeared for the exam in 2025, then the scores will be valid for admission to 2026 batch only. If you decide to drop a year, you will have to appear for the exam again, next year.
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