SNAP Exam Analysis 2022 (Out): Check Section-wise Difficulty Level and Previous Year Trends
Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 9, 2023
SNAP Exam Analysis 2022 for Test 1 and 2 is updated here. SNAP 2022 Test 2 has been conducted on Dec 18 while Test 1 was conducted on December 10, 2022. SNAP 2022 question paper had 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The overall difficulty level of SNAP 2022 Test 2 and Test 1 was similar to last year’s paper. SNAP 2022 Test 3 will be conducted on December 23, 2022. SIU will release SNAP 2022 Result on January 10, 2023. Based on SNAP Analysis 2022, candidates can also get an idea of the expected cut off scores. Check SNAP 2022 Cut off
| Exam Phases | Overall Difficulty Level | Detailed Exam Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP 2022 Test 1 (December 10, 2022) | Moderate | Check Here |
| SNAP 2022 Test 2 (December 18, 2022) | Moderate | |
| SNAP 2022 Test 3 (December 23, 2022) | To be Updated |
SNAP 2022 Exam Analysis
SNAP 2022 Paper Analysis for all the three dates is updated here based on the reactions of the candidates and experts.
SNAP 2022 Test 2 Exam Analysis (December 18, 2022)
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Key Points | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
| 11-13 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Moderate |
| 17-19 |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | Moderate to Difficult |
| 11-13 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | Moderate | -- | 39-42 |
SNAP 2022 Test 1 Exam Analysis (December 10, 2022)
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Question Distribution | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
| 11-13 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Moderate |
| 18-20 |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | Moderate |
| 12-15 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | Moderate | -- | 41-48 |
What is a Good Score in SNAP 2022?
Based on the analysis of SNAP exam, given below is the expected good score in SNAP 2022:
| Section | Good Score |
|---|---|
| General English | 12-13 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 18-22 |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 11-14 |
| Total | 41-48 |
SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern
Given below are a few highlights of SNAP 2022 Exam Pattern.
- All questions will be objective type(MCQ).
- There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- The exam duration is of 1 hour(60 minutes)
- Previously SNAP exam had the Current Affairs Section which has been scrapped permanently as of now.
Check: SNAP 2022 Preparation Tips, Shortcuts, and Best Resources
SNAP 2021 Exam Analysis
The overall difficulty was reported to be easy to moderate. There were 60 questions in total and the candidates were required to answer all the questions in 60 minutes. Student’s also reported the overall difficulty level to be easier than last year.
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Good Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 | Moderate to Difficult | 13-14 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Easy to Moderate | 20-22 |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | Moderate | 14-15 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | -- | 47-51 |
SNAP 2020 Jan 9 Exam Analysis (Set 3)
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 | +1/-0.25 | Moderate |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | +1/-0.25 | Easy |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | +1/-0.25 | Easy - Moderate |
| Total | 60 | 60 | - | Easy - Moderate |
SNAP 2020 Jan 9 General English Exam Analysis
| Type of Q | No. of Ques |
|---|---|
| Fill in the Blanks | 3 |
| Grammar | 2 |
| Identify - Parts of Speech | 3 |
| Synonyms | 1 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 3 |
| Compound Word | 1 |
| Para Jumble (Find the Start) | 1 |
| Antonyms | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Key Highlights of SNAP Jan 9 General English:
- As expected, there were no questions from RC similar to the previous slots.
- A well prepared student could have solved this section in just 10 minutes, allowing them enough time for calculative questions.
- Few grammar questions were unexpected such as the ones on correct usage of conjunction or change in voice.
- Other general grammar questions such as idioms, phrases, synonyms and antonyms.
- A good score woud be 9+ in this section.
SNAP 2020 Jan 9 Analytical & Logical Reasoning Exam Analysis
| Type of Q | No. of Ques |
|---|---|
| Coding-Decoding | 3 |
| Blood Relations | 2 |
| Number Series | 4 |
| Letter Series | 1 |
| Syllogisms | 1 |
| Circular Arrangement | 1 |
| Linear Arrangement | 2 |
| Direction sense | 2 |
| Odd one out | 2 |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Statement Conclusion | 1 |
| Assumptions | 2 |
| General Misc. Reasoning | 3 |
| Paragraph Conclusion | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
Key Highliaghts of SNAP Jan 9 Analytical & Logical Reasoning :
- There were 6 verbal and 19 non verbal questions from this section.
- Non verbal questions were mostly from series and puzzles.
- The 2 set based questions were not consecutively placed.
- Apart from 1 calculation based series question, rest were not very hard to solve.
- A goos attempt in the LR section would be 22+ questions with an accuracy of about 17.
SNAP 2020 Jan 9 Quantitative Aptitude Exam Analysis
| Type of Q | No. of Ques |
|---|---|
| Ratios | 2 |
| Percentages, PLD | 4 |
| LCM | 1 |
| Time and Work | 2 |
| TSD | 1 |
| Missing Number | 1 |
| PNC | 2 |
| Mensuration | 1 |
| Probability | 1 |
| Data Interpretation | 2 |
| Set Theory | 1 |
| Progressions and Series | 1 |
| Direction Sense | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Key Highlights of Jan 9 Quantitative Aptitude:
- 19 out of 20 questions from Quant was from Mathematics and 1 from DI
- With no Data Sufficiency questions, the section was not hard to solve.
- Most questions were of moderate LOD and could be solved orally.
- 15+ attempts with at a least accuracy of 13 is an ideal attempt.
SNAP 2020 Jan 6 Exam Analysis (Set 2)
The second set has been conducted on Jan 6, 2021. The sectional and topics analysis are available below:
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 | +1/-0.25 | Moderate |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | +1/-0.25 | Easy |
| Quantitative, DI, Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | +1/-0.25 | Easy |
| Total | 60 | 60 | - | Easy |
SNAP Jan 6 General English Exam Analysis
| Topics | Total No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar | 5 - 6 | To be updated |
| Sentence Completion | 1 | Easy |
| Para jumbles | 1 | Easy |
| Parts of Speech | 3 - 4 | Easy |
| Idioms and Phrases | 2 | Easy |
| Vocabulary | 1 | Moderate |
| Spelling Error | 1 | Easy |
Key Highlights of SNAP General English Analysis:
- In keeping with the structure of Set 1, there was no question from RC.
- Few grammar based questions increased the difficulty level of this section.
- In contrast to Set 1, vocabulary based questions were less in number.
- A good score in this section would be 9+ marks.
SNAP Jan 6 Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency Exam Analysis
| Topics | Total No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| DI | 1 | Easy |
| Arithmetic | 8 - 10 | Easy |
| Geometry | To be updated | To be updated |
| Trigonometry | 3 | Easy |
| Time & Work | 1 - 2 | To be updated |
| Algebra | 1 | To be updated |
| Series | 1 | Easy |
| Modern Maths | 1 | Easy |
Key Highlights of SNAP Quantitative Aptitude:
- The quant section was calculation based compared to Set 1.
- The overall difficulty was also higher than that of Set 1.
- Quant section in this slot was lengthier compared to Slot 1.
- Most questions were from Arithmetic.
- Good attempt would be 15 to 20 with 14 correct answers.
SNAP Jan 6 Analytical & Logical Reasoning Exam Analysis
| Topics | Total Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Circular Arrangements | To be updated | To be updated |
| Statements-Assumptions | 1 | Easy |
| Blood Relations | 3 - 4 | To be updated |
| Clocks and Calender | 3 | To be updated |
| Critical Reasoning | To be updated | To be updated |
| Series | 2 | Easy |
| Input-Output | To be updated | To be updated |
| Coding-Decoding and Analogies | To be updated | To be updated |
| Syllogisms | 2 | Easy |
Key highlights of SNAP 2020 Logical Reasoning Analysis:
- There were no surprises in this section.
- Despite the fact that most question was not very difficult and doable, few miscellaneous and reasoning questions were not so easy.
- Ideal score for this section would be 17+ questions with 22+ attempts.
SNAP 2020 Dec 20 Exam Analysis (Set 1)
SNAP Analysis helps candidates get an idea of the expected cutoff and type of questions which useful for aspirants preparing for the test.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted per question | Level of Difficulty | Ideal Time Taken | Good Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 x 1 = 15 | Easy to Moderate | 10 – 12 Minutes | 11 – 13 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 x 1 = 25 | Moderate | 16 – 18 | |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 x 1 = 25 | Moderate | 30 Minutes | 14 – 16 |
| Total | 60 | 60 x 1 = 60 | Moderate | 1 Hour | 38 – 42 |
SNAP 2020 General English Exam Analysis
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 0 |
| Spelling Error | 1 |
| Fill in the blanks | 3 |
| Sentence Completion | 6 |
| Foreign Word | 1 |
| Parts of Speech | 2 |
| Synonym | 1 |
| Para Jumbles | 1 |
| Figures of speech | 1 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 2 |
Key highlights of SNAP 2020 VARC Analysis:
- This year, for the first time, there were no questions from the Reading comprehension sections. Candidates appearing for the 2nd or 3rd set of SNAP can therefore prepare accordingly.
- Due to the absence of RC, this section was easier to solve and all questions could have been attempted in about 10 minutes.
- Some questions were quite unexpected, such as the ones based on definition like what is a collective noun or compound word, and so on.
SNAP 2020 Analytical & Logical Reasoning Exam Analysis
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Circular seating | 2 |
| Input-Output | 2 |
| Blood Relations | 2 |
| Critical Reasoning | 4 |
| Clocks & Calendars | 2+2 |
| Syllogism | 1 |
| Series | 5 |
| Coding Decoding, Analogies | 1+1 |
| Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
Key Highlights of SNAP Analytical and Reasoning
- This section had questions which were rather expected with no surprises.
- Difficulty level of most questions were moderate with the exception of few series and reasoning questions.
- For top SNAP colleges, 16+ would be a good score.
SNAP 2020 Quantitative Aptitude Exam Analysis
| Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 9 |
| Algebra | 2 |
| Geometry | 1 |
| Number System | 2 |
| Modern Maths | 3 - 4 |
| Data Interpretation | 1 |
| Series | 1 |
Key Highlights of SNAP Quantitative Aptitude:
- Questions from quant were not very complicated or tricky.
- Most questions were from Arithmetic.
- There was one question from Data Interpretation.
SNAP 2019 Exam Analysis
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted per question | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 34 | 1.5 | 51 | Easy | 25 to 30 min |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 36 | 1.5 | 54 | Easy | 35 to 40 min |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 35 MCQs | 1 | 35 | Medium | 40 to 45 min |
| 05 (Special Qs) | 2 | 10 | Difficult | 10 to 15 min | |
| Total | 110 | - | 150 | Moderate | Approx. 2 hrs 10 min |
SNAP 2019 was conducted on December 15, 2019 in the 87 different centers of Symbiosis International. The major difference in SNAP 2020 and SNAP 2019 and preceding papers was that the General Awareness Section was scrapped for the year 2020.
- The Difficulty Level of SNAP 2019 was easy to moderate.
- The General English section was easy to moderate.
- The vocabulary section of general english was complex.
- The Analytical and Logical section of SNAP 2019 was easy to moderate level of difficulty as well.
SNAP 2019 Sectional Exam Analysis
- This section is generally counted as a scoring section.
- A good strategy would be attempting 29 to 30 questions with at least 86% accuracy within 25 to 30 minutes.
- This section was mostly dominated by vocabulary questions.
- There were 19 Vocabulary Questions, 7 Grammar Questions and 8 Reading Comprehension questions.
SNAP General English Exam Analysis - 2019
| Question Type | Level of Difficulty | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Phrases and Idioms | 1 – Easy | 1 |
| Active Passive Voice | 1- Easy, 1- Medium | 2 |
| Fill in the blanks (tense based, spelling based, conjunction based) | 4 – Easy, 3 – Medium | 7 |
| Parts of Speech | 1 – Easy, 1 – Medium | 2 |
| Synonyms / Antonyms | 2 – Easy, 3 – Medium | 5 |
| Prefix | 1 – Easy | 1 |
| Jumbled Paragraph – 7 sentences | 1- Medium | 1 |
| Figures of Speech | 2 – Easy | 2 |
| Grammatically correct sentence | 1 – Easy | 1 |
| Cloze Passage (Homonym based) | 3 – Easy | 3 |
| Odd Word Out | 1 – Easy | 1 |
| Passage 1( (600 words) Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama | 2 – Easy, 1- Medium | 3 |
| Passage 2 (1200 words) Chinese takeover of Hong Kong | 3 – Easy, 2 – Medium | 5 |
Must Read: SNAP 2020 Preparation Strategy for General English
SNAP Analytical and Logical Reasoning Exam Analysis - 2019
| Question Type | Level of Difficulty | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Reasoning | 1 medium, 1 difficult | 2 |
| Arrangements (Single row) | 6 easy | 6 |
| Coding – Decoding | 1 easy, 2 medium | 3 |
| Blood Relations | 4 easy | 4 |
| Scheduling | 3 easy | 3 |
| Puzzles | 1 medium | 1 |
| Number Sequence | 1 medium | 1 |
| Directions | 1 easy | 1 |
| Calendar | 1 easy | 1 |
| Clocks | 2 easy, 1 medium | 3 |
| Quantitative Ability | 2 easy, 2 medium | 4 |
| Verbal Reasoning | 2 easy, 1 medium | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 easy, 2 medium | 4 |
Must Read: SNAP 2020 Preparation Strategy for General English
- The questions were a little time consuming in nature.
- There weren’t many questions on verbal reasoning.
- This section mostly had standalone questions.
- 9 questions were in sets and 27 were standalone questions.
- The set questions were a set of 6, on Linear Arrangement with a single row.
- A set of 3 questions were based on scheduling which were of easy level.
- A good score in logical reasoning would be 32-33 marks.
SNAP Quantitative Ability Exam Analysis - 2019
| Question Type | Level of Difficulty | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers | 1 easy, 2 medium | 3 |
| Arithmetic | 6 easy, 4 medium | 10 |
| Geometry | 2 easy, 1 medium, 3 Hard | 6 |
| Modern Mathematics | 2 easy, 3 medium, 2 Hard | 7 |
| Algebra | 1 easy, 1 medium | 2 |
| Venn Diagram, Tables, 2 Pie Charts | 3 easy, 8 medium, 1 Hard | 12 |
- There were 12 Data Interpretation questions.
- 2 sets were based on Venn diagrams and contained 4 and 2 questions respectively.
- The question on permutations and combinations were difficult.
- A Good Attempt would be answering 27 to 32 questions.
Must Read: SNAP 2020 Preparation Strategy for Quantitative Ability with Solved Questions
SNAP 2018 Exam Analysis
| Subject | Number of Questions for Good Attempt | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 30 | 30 min |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 min |
| General Awareness | 8-10 | 10 min |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 110 | Approx. 1 hr 40 min |
SNAP 2018 Sectional Exam Analysis
| Sec. No. | Section | Total No. of Ques. | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General English | 35 (30 MCQ + 5 Non MCQ) | 30*1 + 5*2 | 40 |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude, DI & DS | 35 (30 MCQ + 5 Non MCQ) | 30*1 + 5*2 | 40 |
| III | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 35 (30 MCQ + 5 Non MCQ) | 30*1 + 5*2 | 40 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 Non MCQ) | 20*1 + 5*2 | 30 |
| - | TOTAL | 130 | - | 150 |
SNAP General English Exam Analysis - 2018
| Question Type | Level of Difficulty | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fill in the Blanks (Single Blank) | Easy | 4 |
| Fill in the Blanks (Single Blank, with same meaning) | Easy | 2 |
| Fill in the Blanks (Homonyms) | Easy to Moderate | 4 |
| Vocabulary | Moderate | 3 |
| Synonyms | Difficult | 3 |
| Antonyms | Difficult | 3 |
| Idioms and Phrases | Easy | 2 |
| Analogies | Moderate | 3 |
| Para Jumbles | Easy to Moderate | 3 |
| Critical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 2 |
| Reading Comprehension | Easy | 11 |
- There were 2 lengthy passages with easy questions.
- Para-jumble and Critical reasoning questions were medium.
- The paper had 10 fill in the blank questions.
- Overall difficulty level of this section was Easy-to-Moderate.
SNAP Quantitative Ability Exam Analysis - 2018
| Question Type | Level of Difficulty | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Easy | 7 |
| Number System | Easy | 1 |
| Geometry | Easy | 4 |
| Probability | Moderate | 3 |
| Data Interpretation | Moderate | 20 |
| Data Sufficiency | Easy | 8 |
| Reasoning and Puzzles | Moderate | 3 |
- The level of Analytical & Logical Reasoning section was moderate.
- There were also questions from Visual Reasoning.
SNAP 2022 Exam Analysis FAQs
Ques. How difficult is SNAP 2022 going to be?
Ans. As per the expert analysis of test 1 and 2, SNAP 2022 is rated moderately difficult. The General English section is rated to be the easiest and the Quant section to be the most difficult.
Ques. What is the weightage of Quantitative Aptitude and DI section in SNAP 2022?
Ans. The weightage of the Quantitative Aptitude and DI is the highest at 33%. It is considered the make or break section to clear SNAP exam.
Ques. What is the weightage of General English in SNAP 2022?
Ans. The General English section accounts for 25% of the paper. This section is considered to be the easiest and the most scoring of the three sections.
Ques. Is it a good idea to attempt every question?
Ans. You should attempt questions you are confident you can solve correctly. Blindly answering or guessing would lead to a lot of lost marks, as there is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
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