What is the exam pattern for SMAT?
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Hi, candidates can go through the below-mentioned SMAT syllabus, which is based on Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge and Sports Awareness
Understanding the SMAT Test
Quantitative Analysis. Data Interpretation. Logical Reasoning. Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning & Reading Comprehension. Sports Awareness. -
The pattern of the SMAT exam is as follows:
1. There are differences in the SMAT exam format for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate Diploma programs.
2. The exam mode is online of 80 minutes duration for undergraduate test
3. There are 80 questions in total, broken up into six sections, each worth one mark.
4. The overall performance receives 20 marks and is based on the student's academic performance and extracurricular activities.
5. For the master's course, there are 180 total marks, which are further broken down into essays and caselet.
6. The second stage consists of 120 marks for the interview and academic performance.
7. A...more
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Candidates cannot appear for multiple SMAT sessions with single registration. The exam is conducted phase wise so does the registration. If one wishes to appear for the exam more than one time then they will have to register for the session specific exam. The SMAT registration fee is INR 1800.
SMAT exam is conducted in multiple phases. Candidates can choose to appear for the exam in the session of their choice. If they are not happy with their score, they can reappear in the next session by registering again.

For admission to SNU MBA programme, an entrance exam score is mandatory. If a candidate wishes to not appear for SMAT, the university’s own entrance test, then they will have to possess a valid score of CAT/XAT/NMAT/GATE/ GRE/GMAT exams. Only then their application will be accepted for admission.

SMAT is an easy exam. There is no pressure to score a high percentile as well. The SMAT cut off is usually around 60-70 percentile. Questions from VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude are easy in nature and not complicated. SMAT exam does not have negative marking or sectional time limit so there is no added pressure. One can easily solve 60 questions in 90 minutes.

SMAT result is announced online. Candidates can check their scores and download the result by logging into their account, created at the time of registration.
· Open Shiv Nadar University website in a new browser
· Click on SNU MBA Admissions 2025
· Go to results section
· Enter login credentials
· Click on result option in the dashboard
· Check score and download scorecard
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