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The design field has recently garnered the interests of numerous students and has emerged as a popular course of choice for many students. Design experts predict that to sustain a decent career in...

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Entrance Exam for Design You Must Know

The design field has recently garnered the interests of numerous students and has emerged as a popular course of choice for many students. Design experts predict that to sustain a decent career in design, you must possess an instinct of analyzing and appraising the latest fashion trends. Moreover, one must also have a fair share of knowledge of different fabrics, weaves, colors, etc. 

There are diverse specialization courses that any design aspirant might consider to get the required professional guidance and exposure to enhance their designing skills and instincts. For instance, if you’re thinking of pursuing courses like textile designing, leather designing, fashion designing, fashion communication, etc. then you might get a lot of help on your career and specialization point of view. However, if you’re to pursue such courses, you must first appear in the Entrance Exam for Design and clear them to get admission to design colleges. 

Here’s a list of few top entrance exams you must know about:

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts a Design Entrance Exam for admission in the following courses:

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Master of Design (M.Des)

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech), and

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) 

It's an online-based test conducted each year at the National level. Candidates who would like to study at any campus of NIFT are required to fill an application form before the specified date. The aspirant must have cleared 12th standard while the aspirants applying for masters need to have a bachelor's degree in precisely the same domain.

AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)

ARCH Academy of Design encourages design aspirants with creative sensitivity and analytical skills to hone their talent at ARCH Academy of Design. To gain opportunities for analyzing better for these students, the college also conducts ARCH Scholarship Aptitude Test 2019 to test creativity, aesthetic sense, and design sensitivity.

NID (National Institute of Design)

The NID entrance is dependent on their federal level entrance test known as the Style Aptitude Test (DAT), DAT is held in 2 phases - Prelims and Mains. NID provides the following programs:

Master of Design program

Bachelor of Design program, and 

Graduate Diploma Programme in Design program. 

The candidates have to be qualified and clear the DAT exam to take admission in any of these courses. NID is located in 7 cities; Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Gandhinagar Kurukshetra Jorhat, and Vijayawada.

Pearl Academy

The pearl academy test is conducted for more than one time in one year. It's an online-based design aptitude test conducted at the university level. Pearl academy exam is conducted for admissions in various diploma, postgraduate and undergraduate classes of the Institute. Aspirants striving to seek a career in design, fashion, media business shall apply for your Pearl Academy entrance exam. 

If you’re seeking a career in the design field, you must keep the above examinations in mind.

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3 UG Medical Entrance Exams You must-know

If you have any queries related to entrance exams, you can visit Examsutra.  Here you can learn more about various medical exams conducted in India, their patterns, and tentative exam dates.

No matter how many hardships you need to go through, the medical stream is one of the best career-oriented streams. That’s the reason masses now prefer it as their career. The medical entrance exam efficiently opens a wide range of career opportunities for the aspirants. 

There are numerous colleges and universities in India that offer exemplary education in the medical sector. To get admission to these colleges, the students are required to qualify for the medical entrance examinations. Most of these entrance exams are popular amongst the students as they are organized at the national, university, or state level. Let’s list out seven of the top-level exams that’ll help you get admission in esteemed universities and colleges: 

National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organizes NEET. It’s one of the toughest and renowned medical entrance exam in India. NEET is usually held once a year in May. The exam is held on a national basis to fill the medical seats of all top-level colleges and universities of the country. 

The paper pattern consists of 180 multiple choice questions, with a time of three hours. The paper is segregated into three sections of chemistry, biology, and physics. 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS MBBS) 

As the name suggests, the exam is organized by AIIMS, New Delhi. AIIMS MBBS is also generally scheduled in May every year. It is an entry-level exam for getting admission to undergraduate medical institutes across India. However, students mostly aim to get one of the 800 seats available in nine AIIMS colleges around the country. 

The paper is a computer-based entrance test with 3 hours and 30 minutes as the exam time. The exam consists of 200 objective type questions with only one correct answer. With more than 3 lakh aspirants applying each year, the AIIMS MBBS exam is conducted in two shifts; Morning and Afternoon.  

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Medical Entrance Exam (JIPMER MBBS) 

One of the most prestigious institutes in medical education, JIPMER, Puducherry organizes this exam for a total of 200 seats in its two campuses (Puducherry(150) and Karaikal (50)).  The exam is conducted offline, and the medium of paper is English. There are a total of 200 objective type questions in the paper with only one appropriate answer. The exam does not possess any negative marking. 

Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam (FMGE) is one more national level screening test for medical graduates. It’s conducted twice a year in June and December. The examination is a computer-based test and consists of 300 questions.

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3 UG Medical Entrance Exams You must-know

If you have any queries related to entrance exams, you can visit Examsutra.  Here you can learn more about various medical exams conducted in India, their patterns, and tentative exam dates.

No matter how many hardships you need to go through, the medical stream is one of the best career-oriented streams. That’s the reason masses now prefer it as their career. The medical entrance exam efficiently opens a wide range of career opportunities for the aspirants. 

There are numerous colleges and universities in India that offer exemplary education in the medical sector. To get admission to these colleges, the students are required to qualify for the medical entrance examinations. Most of these entrance exams are popular amongst the students as they are organized at the national, university, or state level. Let’s list out seven of the top-level exams that’ll help you get admission in esteemed universities and colleges: 

National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organizes NEET. It’s one of the toughest and renowned medical entrance exam in India. NEET is usually held once a year in May. The exam is held on a national basis to fill the medical seats of all top-level colleges and universities of the country. 

The paper pattern consists of 180 multiple choice questions, with a time of three hours. The paper is segregated into three sections of chemistry, biology, and physics. 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS MBBS) 

As the name suggests, the exam is organized by AIIMS, New Delhi. AIIMS MBBS is also generally scheduled in May every year. It is an entry-level exam for getting admission to undergraduate medical institutes across India. However, students mostly aim to get one of the 800 seats available in nine AIIMS colleges around the country. 

The paper is a computer-based entrance test with 3 hours and 30 minutes as the exam time. The exam consists of 200 objective type questions with only one correct answer. With more than 3 lakh aspirants applying each year, the AIIMS MBBS exam is conducted in two shifts; Morning and Afternoon.  

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Medical Entrance Exam (JIPMER MBBS) 

One of the most prestigious institutes in medical education, JIPMER, Puducherry organizes this exam for a total of 200 seats in its two campuses (Puducherry(150) and Karaikal (50)).  The exam is conducted offline, and the medium of paper is English. There are a total of 200 objective type questions in the paper with only one appropriate answer. The exam does not possess any negative marking. 

Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam (FMGE) is one more national level screening test for medical graduates. It’s conducted twice a year in June and December. The examination is a computer-based test and consists of 300 questions.

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The proverb ‘where there’s a will, there is a way’ applies perfectly on your MBA aspirations. By putting in long hours and burning the midnight oil, you are striving hard in your MBA entrance exam preparations. The goal is to secure an admission in one of the top B schools in India. It could be one of the coveted IIMs or the highly sought-after MBA from Symbiosis. However, there is more to it than just preparing for the entrance exam. Here are five tips that will help you join your dream college. 

Start the process early

There is little to gain from scrambling towards the end and half-heartedly giving your exams. Instead, start the process early by researching well about the various B-schools and entrance exams in India. It will provide you with more time to analyze every bit of information and help you make a decision diligently. After all, you will be spending the next two years at one of the B-schools you applied in. You will study a programme that will propel your professional career to a higher level. Hence, start early and give yourself time to make an informed decision. 

Select your colleges

Often, students decide on colleges after giving their MBA entrance exams. Since the window between the exam day and the results day isn’t big, they don’t get enough time to research about MBA colleges. As a result, they end up joining colleges against their wishes. Make sure you avoid that mistake. For example, if you are attempting SNAP test 2019, do thorough research on the MBA programmes B-schools under Symbiosis International University (SIU) offer. It will help you select the programme and college that best suits your profile and qualities.

Start preparing early for your MBA entrance exams

After selecting your college, start preparing early for the entrance exams whose score respective B-schools accept. The earlier you start, the more time you get for revision. You can also spend more time on understanding the paper pattern and syllabus of an entrance exam. It will help you identify which entrance exams have a similar paper pattern. Thus, you can prepare for multiple exams by concentrating on a single effort to ace them. Moreover, you get to know topics that carry more weightage over others. As a result, you can prioritize them and work smartly.

Speak to current or former MBA students

The best way to gain relevant information about a college or a programme is by speaking to current or former MBA students. They can best describe the pros and cons of pursuing a particular programme from a specific college. Their experiences will act as a guiding light on your path towards getting selected in a top B-school. Moreover, you can develop a personal connection with these students and build yourself a strong professional network. 

Research about MBA specializations

There are several MBA specializations, such as Operations, Marketing, Finance, IT, etc. Each specialization offers a unique career path. It is up to you to decide which specialization suits you best. If you are good with numbers from a business perspective, you can pursue Finance. If you have a creative mindset and have an inclination in creating new ideas, you can opt for Marketing. If you’re good at managing and motivating people, a career in Human Resources suits you best. Therefore, choose a specialization that aligns with your personality and comes naturally to you. You can seek a career counsellor that can guide you with this process.

By applying these tips, you stand a chance to convert your life-long B-school dream into reality. All the best with your preparations!

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A Brief Overview Of The CAT Exam

If you are an aspiring MBA student, you understand the importance of pursuing an MBA degree from top business schools. Therefore, you may be prepared to work extremely hard to crack the CAT exam; one of the top MBA exam in India. However, before you start with your preparations, it's essential to understand the various details like exam pattern, duration, dates and more about an exam as popular and important as the CAT. This article will provide you with the vital information you need to for the CAT exam. 

CAT Exam Pattern:

The test will last for 180 minutes (3 hours).

It is a computer-based test.

Total questions: 100 objective multiple choice questions (MCQ) and non-multiple choice questions. 

Sections: 

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR)

Marking Scheme:

Each question is worth three marks. 

For each wrong answer, you will lose one mark. 

There is no negative marking for non-MCQ or Type In The Answer (TITA) type questions. 

   Important Dates: 

The registration fee for the CAT exam is Rs 1,900.

The CAT exam 2019 will be conducted on November 24, 2019, in two sessions - morning and afternoon. 

CAT Exam Eligibility 

To be eligible to register for the CAT exam candidates must:

Hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised board or university. (45% for SC, ST, and PWD/DA category) 

Candidates appearing for their final year can also apply. 

Professional degrees like CA/CS/ICWA must be completed. 

In the year 2019, CAT has added nine more exam cities; taking the total number of test cities from 147 to 156. You can choose up to 4 test cities when registering for the test. They have also declared that the CAT 2019 scores will only be valid till December 31, 2020. 

There you have it a brief overview of the CAT exam details. We will keep bringing you more articles to help you prepare for various MBA entrance exams. Good luck! 

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Books to improve your General English for SNAP test 2019

With the exam date for SNAP test 2019 approaching thick and fast, your preparations for the exam must be in full swing. After all, excelling in this entrance exam provides you with the opportunity to pursue an MBA from Symbiosis, one of the most coveted universities in India for its faculty, campus and placements. However, preparing for this exam requires a holistic approach as you have to study four different sections. Namely General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge. Each section consists of different questions, which requires unique strategies to solve them. To help you with one, we shall discuss General English. 

The General English section in SNAP comprises of reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and verbal ability. To do well in this section, you must be thorough with different aspects of the English language. For example, you should be aware of various forms of writing to interpret and solve reading comprehension. Or your grammar should be on point to do well in the verbal ability section. To get the hang of it, you need regular practice. 

Therefore, we have listed down a few books which will aid in your preparations for the General English section.

 1. How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 

Authors: Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhayay are well-known names amongst MBA aspirants. They authored some of the best-selling MBA books in India, ranging in different sections of an entrance exam. One of them is “How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.” This book aims to build your skills in reading comprehension, verbal ability and verbal reasoning. It simplifies the process by dividing each topic into sub-sections. 

For example, verbal ability consists of sub-sections such as sentence correction, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, vocabulary-based questions and paragraph jumbles. Studying these subsections will help you cover the syllabus in detail. 

The book also consists of sample papers and mock tests. Thus, you can test your General English knowledge consistently.

 2. The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

Author: Nishit Sinha

Nishit Sinha trained over 5000 students in the past seven years for popular entrance exams, including previous SNAP tests. His passion for teaching students about the idiosyncrasies of English and numbers culminated in the book “The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning.” From the basics of General English like how to attempt a reading comprehension to various tricks and tips that will reduce time in solving them, the book covers everything. The book also has sample papers of varying difficulty levels, which will give you enough practise for exam day. 

Hence, the book is worth the investment for the value it provides. 

3. Word Power Made Easy

Author: Norman Lewis

In order to perform well in the General English section, it is essential to have a strong vocabulary. It will not only help you interpret the meaning of the words used in reading comprehension but also help you solve verbal ability questions. In that case, you must invest your time in reading “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis. 

Written by the legendary grammarian Norman Lewis, this book provides a step-by-step process to increase your knowledge and proficiency of the English language. The book provides you with exercises which will teach you the meaning and correct pronunciation of colloquial and non-colloquial words. This way, you will learn to speak fluently without using an illiterate expression or make embarrassing grammatical mistakes. It will also increase your confidence in written and spoken English. 

Each exercise ends with a test where you can review what you learnt so far. Thus, you can track your progress and broaden your vocabulary knowledge at the same time.

By studying one of the above-mentioned books, you will achieve mastery in this section. The progress will reflect on your good mock scores, which will boost your morale in the days preceding the exam. All the best for SNAP and rest of the upcoming MBA entrance exams 2019!

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With SNAP test being one of the upcoming MBA entrance exams, your preparations to excel in it might be in full swing. By studying from books of reputed authors, you're trying to conceptually reach a level where you don't have to blink an eye before solving a question.

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How to analyse your mocks for SNAP test 2019

With SNAP test being one of the upcoming MBA entrance exams, your preparations to excel in it might be in full swing. By studying from books of reputed authors, you're trying to conceptually reach a level where you don't have to blink an eye before solving a question. While it is a fruitful idea, your efforts will go in vain if you don't test your knowledge frequently before the exam. How do you do that? By giving SNAP mock tests.

Mocks play a vital role in your preparations. The number of mocks you give can be the difference between you and your Symbiosis admission. How so? Let's find out.

Why you should give mocks

1. Helps you figure out where you stand

There is this misconception among MBA aspirants that mocks should only be given when they finish their syllabus, no matter how long it takes. It couldn't be farther from the truth. You should take mocks at the earliest, irrespective of your syllabus status. It will help you identify your strong chapters and the ones that need more hours of practice. 

Also, mocks will give you a direction in terms of completing your portion. Based on your early mock scores, you can prioritise a few chapters over others. The preferences will depend on their importance and difficulty level. With time, you will not only complete your syllabus quickly but also see a gradual improvement in your scores. It will give you a lot of confidence and keep you in a good mind space in the days preceding the exam. 

2. Improves your exam speed

Since SNAP test 2019 is a speed-based exam, it is vital you keep a time limit for each question. For example, you should aim to give not more than a minute to solve per quant question. It will not only help you finish that section but other sections too. 

Therefore, give mocks frequently to develop the habit of attempting maximum questions in the given time. You will also get an idea about the type of questions where you are spending more time than required. To counter that, you will devise strategies to make sure you solve the paper in the allotted time and be content with your overall attempt. 

3. Gives you an idea about the critical chapters

In every section, some chapters carry more weightage than others. Giving frequent mocks helps you identify them. For example, if questions from topics like Geometry, Mensuration and Number system consists of nearly 50% of the entire Quantitative 

Aptitude section, your mocks will follow a similar pattern. It will accustom you to the expected paper pattern. Therefore, you can focus more on these subjects to make sure you score maximum marks in your quant section. 

4. A better understanding of the paper pattern

The paper pattern of SNAP is different from other competitive exams. For example, SNAP has a GK section which CAT doesn't. The GK section is as relevant as the other three sections. Therefore, you have to create a strategy that gives equal importance to each section. For that, you need to have a thorough understanding of SNAP's paper pattern. Giving frequent mocks helps you achieve that level of understanding. 

Now that you have a complete understanding of the importance of mock tests, let's learn how to analyse them. 

How to analyse your mocks

1. Don't analyse a mock in a hurry

For a two-hour mock test, the ideal time for analysing it is four hours, i.e. double the time. This is because a mock test consists of 130 questions and four sections in total. Therefore, you need to analyse each section and question thoroughly to get the full benefit of attempting a mock. How do you interpret it? Let's find out. 

When you analyse sectionally, measure your performance by counting the number of correct, incorrect and unanswered questions. This will give you an idea about your strong topics and the ones which require more revision. Plus, you can identify your strengths sections and work harder to master them. 

When you analyse each question, your first metric should be to check the weightage of each topic in each section. Since some topics have more weightage than others, you can cover the maximum portion in a short period by prioritising these topics. Also, check the time you took to solve each question. It will help you figure out where you need to cut down your time so that you can attempt maximum questions in the allotted time. 

2. Identify your strong and weak points

The four sections of SNAP are -  Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. To ace in each section, you have to identify your strong and weak topics. Consistently attempting mocks helps you with that. Moreover, you can focus on your weak areas and maximise your overall scoring potential.  

3. Re-solve the unattempted and incorrect questions

If you don't solve your unattempted and incorrect questions in your mock, you won't learn what went wrong while attempting them. Thus, you won't find improvement in the subsequent mock tests, which will demotivate. Hence, avoid this mistake by solving each unattempted and incorrect question. It will imprint the concept in your mind. 

4. Create a strategy for the rest of the mocks

After attempting a bunch of mocks, you get a fair idea of where you are good at and where you can improve. Use that information to create a strategy that can be applied for the rest of the mocks. It can be attempting your most well-prepared section first, where you confidently answer the questions and set the tone for the rest of the paper. If the strategy doesn't work, draw out a new one. This trial and error method will help you come up with a final exam strategy, which you can use on D-day.

There you have it - a complete overview of the mocks for Symbiosis's MBA entrance exam. It will immensely aid in your preparations and fill you with confidence by the time you fill SNAP's MBA application form. We wish you the best of luck! 

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FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019

These are the mostly asked FAQs by students. We hope by now you have a much better understanding of SNAP entrance test 2019, and thus be able to create an exam strategy for it. All the best!

July is that time of the year when students all over India gear up for various MBA entrance exams 2019. A good score acts as an entry ticket for studying in the top business schools in our country. If you are planning to appear for such an entrance exam, Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) should be on your list.

If you are interested in pursuing a master's programme from any one of SIU's coveted institutes, it is essential that you know the different facets of the exam. It will give you an idea about the exam, and help you prepare the right way. Hence, we listed down FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019 to help you out with your queries. Let's have a look.

1. What is SNAP?

SNAP is an annual aptitude test for MBA, conducted by SIU for securing admission in Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Symbiosis Centre For Management And Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), and Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), SITM, SICSR, SCIT, SIMS, SIMC and others. The prospect of joining these top B-schools motivates over 60K students across 92 cities to appear for the SNAP test. 

Now, let’s look at its syllabus. 

SNAP Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into 4 sections -

a. Verbal Ability

b. Quantitative Aptitude

c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

d. General Knowledge.

Let’s discuss each section in detail

a. Verbal ability

This section consists of the following topics -

Reading Comprehension

Synonyms and Antonyms

Sentence Completion

Sentence Correction and Error Spotting

Jumbled Paragraphs

Vocabulary based questions

This section tests your knowledge of the English language and the ability to comprehend written information. You can prepare for this section by solving at least two reading comprehensions (RCs) every day, ranging in different subjects. It will also help you improve your vocabulary and answer vocab-related questions such as synonyms, antonyms, word meanings, idioms completion, etc. 

b. Quantitative Aptitude 

Quantitative aptitude is divided into two sections:

Maths

Data Interpretation. 

Math is divided into further subsections

Arithmetic - Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time and work, etc

Geometry 

Number system - Unit's digit, digital root, divisibility rules, real numbers, prime numbers, natural numbers, and whole numbers

Algebra - Expressions and Inequalities, equations and functions, etc.

Higher Math - Set theory, probability, permutation and combination etc

Data interpretation consists of

Pie Charts

Tables

Bar Graphs

In this section, you need to attempt maximum questions within the given time limit. Therefore, you should practise shortcut methods and memorize formulas which will help you solve these questions quickly. Try solving at least 5-10 questions a day, so that you can cover the entire syllabus before the exam.  

c. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

This section consists of the following topics

Blood Relations

Linear arrangements

Matrix arrangements

Statement and Conclusions

Cause and Effect

Assertion and Reasoning

Direction

Clocks & Calendars

Coding-Decoding

Syllogisms

This section will measure your thinking capacity and mental speed through puzzles, number series, analogies and more. You need to practise these questions every day to solve them in the SNAP test without spending much time.

d. General Knowledge.

 Since GK has no specific portion, you have to be aware of the key events that have happened in a calendar year. Therefore, update yourself with the events of the day. Plus, be well-informed about history, geography, sports and famous brands. These questions come under static GK.

Now that you have a brief idea about the syllabus of SNAP, let’s understand how it is different from other exams.

2. How is SNAP different from other MBA entrance exams 2019?

Unlike other exams, SNAP focuses on overall cut-off instead of sectional cut-off. Therefore, you can focus on your favourite section to improve your overall percentile.

You can only apply in SIU’s B-schools through SNAP score. 

As compared to other exams, you can easily avail SNAP’s mocks from different exam portals. It will aid your preparation. 

SNAP lays more emphasis on MCQ questions than on non-MCQ questions. It means that the exam’s difficulty level is from easy to moderate. Therefore, 

students with proper preparation can solve these MCQs quickly. 

3. How is an MBA admission in Symbiosis beneficial to you?

Symbiosis is known to change the life of its students for the better. You can be one of them. Here’s how -

Opportunity to study in a premier B-school

Excelling in SNAP can help you enrol in one of the SIU’s highly ranked B-schools in India. Here, you will not only study with the best minds in the country but also be subject to new ideas and perspectives.

Experience the Symbiosis culture

Symbiosis is known for its student-friendly culture. It aims to create a feel-good factor around the campus. It includes conducting various cultural activities, in which you cannot only participate but also have fun. You will also be provided with peer training to help you get accustomed to the campus.

Placements

Symbiosis is known for its 100% placement record. Moreover, a top company will potentially recruit you. A few of these companies are:

Asian Paints 

Hindustan 

Coca Cola Beverages

Cummins India

GSK Healthcare

ITC

J.P

Morgan Services 

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd

Nestle

Pidilite Industries 

Wipro

Syngenta India

Tata Steel

HSBC India

ICICI Bank

Idea

Your starting salary will range between Rs 14 lacs and Rs 16 lacs p.a. You can also be offered a PPO by the company you interned in. Remember, this figure might differ depending on the company and the position they are hiring for.

4. When can you fill the SNAP Application form 2019?

The registrations for SNAP application form 2019 will commence on August 28th ‘19 and end on November 25th ‘19. We have also prepared a list of other tentative important dates. Mark them in your calendar!

Last date to Pay Exam Fee

November 27, 2019 (tentative)

Start date for Admit Card download

December 1, 2019 (tentative)

End date for Admit Card download

December 15, 2019 (tentative)

Exam date

December 15, 2019, from 2PM to 4 PM

Result date

January 10, 2020. (tentative)

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FAQs about SNAP entrance exam 2019

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A complete overview of the SNAP exam - Competitive Exams Preparation Tips | Tips For MBA Entrance Exam | ExamSutra

Being one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, the preparations for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) among students are in full swing. It is a national level management exam conducted by the Symbiosis International University (SIU). …

Being one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, the preparations for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) among students are in full swing. It is a national level management exam conducted by the Symbiosis International University (SIU).

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A complete overview of the SNAP exam

Being one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, the preparations for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) among students are in full swing. It is a national level management exam conducted by the Symbiosis International University (SIU). Over 60k students appear for it across 92 cities, in the hope of getting accepted at one of Symbiosis’s esteemed B-schools. This is because these schools rank amongst the top 10 to 20 B-schools in our country.

To excel in such a competitive exam, it is important to learn every aspect of it. This includes having a complete understanding of the paper pattern, syllabus, and effective ways to prepare for it. To help you out with this, we have written a complete overview of the SNAP test. This includes everything under the umbrella; from what the exam is all about, to how to excel in the entrance exam for Symbiosis’s MBA.

Let’s begin with the paper pattern.

SNAP Paper Pattern 2019

Previously, SNAP consisted of 150 MCQ questions. However, SIU changed the paper pattern last season. The latest paper pattern is as follows:

· The total number of questions came down from 150 to 130 questions. Also, non-MCQ questions were introduced.

· The paper comprised of 110 MCQ questions and 20 non-MCQ questions.

· Each MCQ question is of 1 mark each while non-MCQ, also known as special questions are of 2 marks each.

· Negative marking is applicable. This means you will lose a 1/4th mark for every wrong MCQ question. For every wrong special question, you will lose 0.5 marks.

· The duration of this test is 120 mins i.e. 2 hrs.

· There are no sectional cut-offs.

Now that you know the paper pattern, let’s proceed towards the syllabus.

SNAP Syllabus

The SNAP test 2019 is divided into four sections – Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge. Let’s look at the syllabus for each section step by step.

1. Verbal ability

Verbal ability is a section that is designed to measure a candidate’s ability to: quickly and accurately comprehend written information. The MCQ and special questions comprise of the following topics mentioned below.

· Reading Comprehension · Synonyms and Antonyms · Sentence Completion · Sentence Correction and Error Spotting · Jumbled Paragraphs · Vocabulary based questions

How to ace the Verbal Ability section in SNAP

To ace this section, you require regular practice. You should start by solving two RCs a day. It will improve your reading speed and also help you understand the author’s point of view.

Also, SIU is known to ask RCs ranging in subjects like economics, social awareness, sports, politics, etc. in the SNAP test. This is why you should read articles online and opinion pieces daily to get accustomed to these topics. While reading these articles, you are bound to stumble upon new words. Learning the meaning of those words will improve your vocabulary and help you understand the overall context of the passage. Moreover, a good grasp on vocabulary helps in solving vocabulary based questions like synonyms, antonyms, word meanings, idioms completion, etc. Apart from reading RCs, another way to enhance your vocabulary is by buying the ‘Word power made easy’ book by Norman-Lewis.

2. Quantitative Aptitude

This section consists of 30 MCQs and 5 non-MCQs. Quantitative Aptitude (QA) is carefully curated to test the basic and advanced math knowledge of students. The syllabus of this section is as follows”

QA is divided into two sections:

A. Maths B. Data Interpretation.

Math is divided into further subsections

1. Arithmetic – Percentages, profit & loss, averages, mixtures, time and work, etc

2. Geometry

3. Number system – Unit’s digit, digital root, divisibility rules, real numbers, prime numbers, natural numbers, and whole numbers

4. Algebra – Expressions and Inequalities, equations and functions, etc.

5. Higher Math – Set theory, probability, permutation and combination etc

B. Data interpretation consists of

· Pie Charts · Tables · Bar Graphs

How to score well in Quantitative Aptitude

To score well in this test, you need to attempt maximum quant questions in minimal time. Therefore, you should memorize formulas of all the essential chapters, practice shortcut methods which will help solve problems quickly and more. Also, keep in mind the quant syllabus is pretty vast and considered to be the toughest. This is why you must solve at least 5-10 questions a day. This will not only lead to regular practice but also help in keeping up with the pace of the syllabus. To adequately prepare for this section, you can refer the books by S Chand or RS Aggarwal.

3. Analytical & Logical Reasoning

This section consists of the same number of MCQs and special questions.. Let’s take a look at the syllabus.

· Blood Relations · Linear arrangements · Matrix arrangements · Statement and Conclusions · Cause and Effect · Assertion and Reasoning · Direction · Clocks & Calendars · Coding-Decoding · Syllogisms

How to prepare for Analytical and Logical Reasoning in SNAP 2019

The purpose of this section is to test the thinking capacity and speed of students. This is why this section consists of puzzles, number series, analogies and more. To ensure you can solve different types of questions without investing too much time, you cannot skip a day without practising. For this, you can buy the reasoning books written by RS Aggarwal or Arun Sharma. These books are updated with the latest types of questions and popular among management aspirants.

4. General Knowledge

After covering 3 sections and 105 questions, we have arrived in the last section – General Knowledge (GK). Like many other post graduate entrance exams, GK is an essential part of SNAP. It comprises of 25 questions; 20 MCQ and 5 non-MCQ.

Unlike the other sections, there is no specific portion for GK. You have to be aware of as many events as possible that have happened in a calendar year and in the past. Therefore, the ideal way of preparing for current affairs is to read daily and update yourself with what has happened throughout the week. Repeat this process every week until the day of the exam. You should also be well-informed about history, geography, sports and famous brands. Manorma’s yearbook is an absolute must for current affairs. There are various books available for static GK.

Now that students know with the entire paper pattern and syllabus, they can prepare a strategy for the SNAP test. This strategy will also come in handy while preparing for upcoming MBA entrance exams with a similar syllabus.

Excelling in SNAP and the subsequent GD-PI will open doors for an MBA from SIU, one of the most coveted institutes in the country. Graduating from SIU can lead to great work opportunities for students in their field of interest. They are guaranteed to lead a prosperous career.