SNAP 2022 GD, PI, and WAT rounds are meant to test a candidate’s leadership qualities, communication skills, confidence, personal strengths and weaknesses, and speaking ability. In short, candidates are evaluated on a number of criteria to test if they are fit for management and executive positions.

It is vital to note that all 16 SIU institutions do not have the exact same or fixed process for selection.

• In the GD/GE or Group Discussion/Exercise round, candidates are divided into groups of about 10 members. They must discuss a topic assigned to them in about 15 minutes.
• Next comes the WAT (Written Ability Test) round where candidates must write an essay in 30 minutes based on a picture shown to them.
• The final round is PI or Personal Interview - which as the name suggests- is going to be conducted by panelists for each student.

Candidates planning to pursue a management program in the prestigious Symbiosis International University have to qualify in both stages, including SNAP Exam and GE-PI-WAT. SNAP Selection Procedure starts immediately after the declaration of the results and after the release of SNAP Cutoff.

SNAP 2022 Selection Process

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SNAP 2022 Selection Rounds

Candidates are shortlisted for SNAP GD, PI, and WAT based on the performance in SNAP test by various institutes. Depending on your performance in SNAP GE, PI, and WAT, MBA aspirants can secure a seat in a college or program of their choice. Check SNAP 2022 Selection Process

Candidates’ leadership skills, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, etc. are test through these stages including SNAP group discussion.

• Group Discussion/Exercise (Round 1)
• Writing Ability Test (Round 2)
• Personal Interaction (Round 3)

Candidates doing SNAP selection preparation are suggested to go through the beneath information to know more about GE-PIWAT rounds and how they can practice for the same.

SNAP Selection Procedure Post Result

The shortlisted candidates are supposed to fill a form before coming for the GE-PIWAT round. The information they filled in this form is going to become the basis for your Personal Interaction questions.

Different kinds of questions related to academic achievements to favourite hobbies, favourite destinations, etc. is present in the form, which all the shortlisted candidates need to answer. Other kinds of questions can be on different kinds of situations which might be faced in real life.

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SNAP 2022 Group Discussion (GD)

It is suggested to stay careful and alert while giving the answers in the form. Moreover, all the candidates are supposed to select the time slot for their interviews, thus it is recommended to book the slot at the earliest to get your preferred slot. Group Exercise (GE) The Group Exercise is mostly conducted in the second stage and in the second round for all SIU colleges. All the shortlisted candidates is going to be divided into a group of 5-6 candidates.

This round is further divided into two phases including Group Discussion and Group Exercise. During the GD, all the candidates are supposed to discuss the given topic and each group is then assigned a case study to discuss within all the concerns within that time. All groups have to discuss and come to a conclusion with 15 minutes.

The exercise aimed at testing different skills of a candidate like their leadership skills and way of interaction with other group members. Marks is going to be given based on the presentation skills of the candidates and how effectively they solve the issues of the case.

Must Read: SNAP Group Discussion Tips

Reason for including SNAP GE

• This stage is included to test the candidate’s ability to work in a group.
• How effectively can candidates communicate and discuss their thoughts with fellow teammates is also judged.
• Through SNAP group discussion, candidates’ potential to handle the real-life managerial situation is also considered.
• How effectively can candidates work in a team is also observed. Also, their ability to stay positive and take the right decisions under pressure helps them in getting a good score.

Also Check:

• SNAP Preparation Tips for Quant, DI and Data Sufficiency
• SNAP Preparation Tips for Logical Reasoning
• SNAP Preparation Tips for General English

SNAP GD tips:

• Stay updated about the current happenings, read newspapers regularly so that you don't fall short on content.
• Group Discussion is not only about talking and speaking out their opinion and thoughts. Rather it also includes listening, it is important to listen to other members’ opinion as well.
• While taking part in GD, be loud and assertive on points.
• Never try to prove others wrong in a GD. Always remember that it is not a debate but a group discussion and talks must go politely rather than pointing someone’s thoughts and ideas.
• While taking part in a GD, candidates are advised to focus on the team approach, their leadership and communication skills, logical reasoning, etc.
• Make sure you have enough facts, figures, and situations to support your content. Have a logical approach throughout the GD.
• Sit straight and maintain eye contact with other candidates participating in GD. Never interrupt someone in the middle. Being courteous to the other members is important, you need to wait for other group members to finish their statements. Giving other members a chance to speak out, reflects your abilities of a team leader.

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SNAP 2022 WAT (Written Ability Test)

Writing Ability Test The WAT is usually conducted before the GE round. In this round, candidates are given a particular topic on which they are supposed to write a summary of an essay in a limited time frame.

• The summary must not exceed 100 words. Try to include the most important points.
• Candidates preparing for the WAT are advised to practice essays on the current events of national and international importance.
• The skills that are tested through WAT include spontaneity, Creativity, and Clarity.

Read SNAP Last Minute Preparation Tips

SNAP WAT tips

• As soon as you are given a particular topic, you are advised to first compile all your thoughts for the essay in your mind before penning down the same.
• WAT topics given in the test are more focused on the latest trends. So it is important to read the newspapers, latest trends and articles on India’s growth stories.
• You can read newspapers like the Economics Times, Hindu, or Business Standards on a regular basis. Make sure you go through the editorial sections of newspapers as well.
• Since this round is included to test the candidate’s language, articulation, and content. So it is important to stay careful about what you write.
• While preparing for WAT or essay round, you can refer to the textbooks as well.
• Since WAT is a timed testing procedure, where all the candidates get a fixed time to present their thoughts on a given topic. So while practising referring to the SNAP WAT tips, you must write down all the important points first before starting to explain them.

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SNAP 2022 Personal Interview (PI)

Personal Interview Similar to other MBA colleges, the SIU colleges also conduct SNAP personal interview (PI) round at the end of the day. Questions related to the ones asked on the form are mostly asked in this round.

Candidates must go through their CV thoroughly as most of the questions based on your CV is going to be asked in this round. Also, stay updated about the current affairs, read newspapers and business magazines daily till the day of your GE-PIWAT as questions related to the activity that happened recent can also be asked. Tips–

• Even in case you are not sure what kind of questions can be asked in the SNAP personal interview, you must always prepare your answers for general questions, such as current affairs, subjects from the course, etc.
• Revise all the subjects and important topic of your UG course as questions from the same can be asked during the interview round.
• Also, pay special attention to the recent budget and the current scenario of the Indian economy.
• Pay attention to your body posture as well. A good posture like sitting upright helps create an impression among the judges and is going to reflect your confidence level.

Stay focused and most importantly go with a positive mind and a positive outlook. A calm personality through the various testing procedures and your SNAP selection preparation helps improve your chances of cracking the GD/PI and WAT Testing processes.