SNAP 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
SNAP 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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SNAP 2026 exam pattern
SNAP is conducted in an online proctored format with 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The sections and their typical weightings are: General English (15 questions), Quantitative Data Interpretation & Sufficiency (20 questions), Analytical & Logical Reasoning (15 questions), and General Awareness (15 questions). The marking scheme is not uniform — questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers. The score is scaled out of 60 (though recent patterns may vary). Shortlisted candidates appear for institute-specific Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Subjects in this exam
- English: 8 topics
- Logical Reasoning: 12 topics
- Quantitative Ability: 12 topics
- General Knowledge: 8 topics