SNAP Exam Marks vs Percentile MBA Direct Admission
SNAP Exam is a national-level management entrance test, conducted by the Symbiosis International Deemed University. SNAP online exam was conducted on 20th December 2021. The results are declared by the conducting authority on 6th January 2021, 9th jan 2021, then according to the percentile range, the candidates are called on for the counseling procedure. Call @ 9742479101 (Ankit Mishra) || 9742886036 (Anis) || 9035556036 (Mayur Gautam) Ace1Guru Visit our website www.direct-mba.com
A mild confusion always arises amongst the students regarding the difference between the aggregate score and percentile, to clarify that we have introduced this article – SNAP Exam Marks vs Percentile.
Snap Score Vs Percentile
The SNAP scores are accepted by several colleges across the nation of India. The exam is conducted annually in online mode for admissions into MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (CS) programs offered by SIU affiliated institutes. The exam is conducted in 92 cities across India. Any aspirant who has completed Graduation can apply by following the guidelines for SNAP Registration.
The frequency of the SNAP exam is once in a year, this exam is conducted in online mode. The duration of this exam is 2 hours. Here is the list of the table of contents regarding “SNAP Marks vs Percentile”
SNAP Exam Pattern
The questions distribution over the four sections in the SNAP Exam is given in the table below:
| S.No | Sections | Normal Questions | Special Questions | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English: Reading Comprehension. Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 34 | 0 | 34 | 51 |
| 2 | Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 35 | 5 | 40 | 45 |
| 3 | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 36 | 0 | 36 | 54 |
| Total | 105 | 5 | 110 | 150 | |
Marking Scheme: The marking scheme followed by the SNAP Exam 2020 is given in the table below,
| Section name | MCQs – Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer | Non-MCQs Marks awarded for each correct answer | Max marks out of 150 | Negative Marking for each wrong answer |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | +1 | +2 | 40 | -0.25 for MCQ-0.50 for Non-MCQ |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | +1 | +2 | 40 | -0.25 for MCQ-0.50 for Non-MCQ |
| Current Affairs (of last 2 years) | +1 | +2 | 30 | -0.25 for MCQ-0.50 for Non-MCQ |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | +1 | +2 | 40 | -0.25 for MCQ-0.50 for Non-MCQ |
| Total | 150 |
SNAP Shortlisting Criteria & Merit List
One important point to be noted regarding the SNAP cut off is that there is no sectional cut-off and only the overall score is considered here. The next level in the admission process is the GDPI and WAT rounds where you will be evaluated on various parameters like communication skills, personality, soft skills, etc. For shortlisting the final merit list the scores will be scaled as per the following calculation:
- Expected SNAP Score: Your score out of 150 marks will be converted to 50 Marks.
- Group Exercise: 10 Marks
- Personal Interaction: 30 Marks
- Written Ability Test: 10 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
All the SNAP colleges will post the respective category wise merit list on their website.
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune has the following shortlisting criteria:
- Candidates will be shortlisted for GE-PI-WAT based on their overall SNAP Percentile
- Category-wise cut off will be published on the website for the respective institute
- Short-listing will be based on the following Parameters:
| SNAP Converted Score | Group Exercise (GE) | Personal Interaction (PI) | Written Ability Test (WAT) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 100 |
SNAP Cut Off
The Symbiosis International University will release the SNAP cut off in January 2020. All the participating colleges under SIU will release their category-wise cutoffs.
The expected SNAP 2020 cut off is given in the table below. The expected cutoffs are given for a total of 100 marks.
| SNAP Expected Cut Off | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70-72 | 40-42 | 30-32 |
| SNAP Quantitative Aptitude | 19-20 | 10-12 | 8-9 |
| SNAP Verbal Ability | 24-25 | 14-15 | 10-12 |
| SNAP Logical Reasoning | 17-18 | 10-12 | 8-9 |
| SNAP General Awareness | 7-8 | 6-7 | 4-5 |
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Category Wise Cut Offs
The category wise cutoffs that are expected for the SNAP Exam are given in the table below. The expected cutoffs are given for a total of 150 marks.
| SNAP Expected Cut Off | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 72 | 47 |
| SNAP Quantitative Aptitude | 25.95 | 16.24 | 10.60 |
| SNAP Verbal Ability | 28.75 | 18 | 11.75 |
| SNAP Logical Reasoning | 23.15 | 14.49 | 9.46 |
| SNAP General Awareness | 25 | 15.65 | 10.21 |
Factors Affecting SNAP Cut Offs
Various factors contribute towards determining the cutoffs for the SNAP Exam. The list of factors that affect the SNAP Cutoff are given below:
- Number of candidates appearing in SNAP 2020
- The difficulty level of SNAP Exam
- Number of seats available in each institute and program
- The number of candidates who qualify for SNAP 2020.
Cut Off Percentiles for Symbiosis B-Schools
The cutoffs are different for the various branches of Symbiosis Business Schools. They are released shortly after the release of the SNAP result. The expected cut off percentiles for various Symbiosis campuses are as follows:
| MBA Colleges | SNAP Cut Off Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| SIBM, Pune | 98.5 |
| SCMHRD, Pune | 96 |
| SIIB | 93 |
| SIBM, Bangalore | 90 |
| SSBF, SIMS, SIIB (Energy/ Agriculture) | 76 + |
| SIMC | 72 + |
| SICSR | 82 + |
SNAP Exam Marks vs Percentile
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The scores of all the students in the SNAP exam will be made into a percentile list and based on this, the merit list is prepared. The expected corresponding percentile to the SNAP Exam score is given in the table below:
| SNAP Exam Score | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 93 + | 99.9 + |
| 88 – 93 | 99.5 – 99.9 |
| 84 – 88 | 99.3 – 99.5 |
| 80 – 84 | 99 – 99.3 |
| 77 – 80 | 98.5 – 99 |
| 74 – 77 | 97.8 – 98.5 |
| 72 – 74 | 97.4 – 97.8 |
| 70 – 72 | 97 – 97.4 |
| 68 – 70 | 96.5 – 97 |
| 65 – 68 | 95 – 96.5 |
| 62 – 65 | 93.5 – 95 |
| 60 – 62 | 91 – 93.5 |
| 57 – 60 | 88.5 – 91 |
| 54 – 57 | 84 – 88.5 |
| 51 – 54 | 80 – 84 |
| 48 – 51 | 75 – 80 |
| 45 – 48 | 70 – 75 |
| 40 – 45 | 60 – 70 |
| 35 – 40 | 50 – 60 |
| 30 – 35 | 40 – 50 |
| Below 30 | Below 40 |
Conclusion
The participants who secured the minimum prescribed cut-off marks will be able to participate in the further selection rounds viz. GE-PI-WAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test). This means that you can get a seat in the SIU through the SNAP exam only if you can prepare well enough to secure more than the cut off marks and do well in the selection rounds. So devise your preparation strategies accordingly and face the exam with confidence.