You can start preparing for SMAT at least 2 months in advance, so that you have enough time to go through the syllabus and to practice sample questions.
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IISM SMAT is held multiple times in a year between January and May. Candidates can apply for the exam according to their choice of exam phase.
SNAP is an 80 minute test having 80 questions in MCQ format. Every questions carries 1 mark. Check below table for sectional break up:
Section | SMAT UG | SMAT PG |
|---|---|---|
Quantitative Analysis | 12 | 12 |
Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
Data Interpretation | 12 | 12 |
Verbal Ability | 20 | 20 |
Sports Awareness | 24 | 24 |
Total | 80 | 80 |
If you have not studied Maths in class 12, you need not worry about it. SMAT has very basic level of questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration. You can revise these topics to prepare for the exam and that'll be enough.
It is not recommended to skip Quantitative Analysis section in SMAT exam, altogether as it will negatively affect the overall score.
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