I am preparing for CAT exam. Do I need to prepare for SNAP exam separately?
The syllabi of both exams are not that different. Below we have put together the SNAP and CAT syllabi so you can see for yourself what you have covered and what more you need to learn.
- SNAP Syllabus
SNAP Exam Sections | Important Topics |
General English (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability) | Parajumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Passages, Verbal Ability, Grammar, Antonym-Synonym, Syllogisms, Analogies, One Word Substitution, Similar Sounding Words, etc. |
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation, etc. |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning | Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles, etc. |
- CAT Syllabus
CAT Syllabus sections | CAT Syllabus topics |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary and Odd Sentence Out |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding and Series |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration |
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Those preparing for both CAT and SNAP exam need not prepare separately. CAT and SNAP syllabus are the same so one can prepare for both from the same study material. However, candidates need to devote a good amount of time on exam specific preparation. They must practice SNAP mocks to understand the
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SNAP 2026 registration dates will be announced in the first week of August and end by the third week of November. The examination body will announce exact schedule in the first week of August 2026.
SNAP fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Candidates cannot ask for fee refund if they fill the form incorrectly or do not appear for the exam.
No, one cannot join the SIMC Pune MBA programme until he/she appears for and clears the SNAP exam with valid marks. Students are only able to fill out the application form for the course after registering for the SNAP test. Only those students are shortlisted for further admission process, who meet
The SNAP registration for the SIMC Pune MBA course begins in the month of August and goes on till January. This duration covers processes like registration, admit card release, SNAP exam dates, and declaration of results. See below all the related dates for SNAP:
Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
SNAP registration and payment | August |
SNAP 2025 Registration and Payment Closes | November |
Admit Card | End November to mid-December |
SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT) | December |
Announcement of Result | January |
No, SNAP is not a mandatory entrance exam to qualify for MBA at Symbiosis International, Pune. In addition to SNAP, candidates can also appear for MAH-CET to qualify for MBA admissions.
Under certain circumstances, Symbiosis International, Pune may also grant direct admission to a candidate.
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