- QA, DI, and DS: Data sufficiency is not a part of the CAT exam but has a good percentage of questions in SNAP. It would be best if you answered whether the given information in the question is enough to reach the solution or not. DI on the other hand is very easy but can be calculative. Most CAT aspirants leave out Permutations and Combinations but this topic is essential for SNAP and the NMAT exam.
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Now this section comprises completely different sets from the ones you were solving for CAT. More than logical thinking you need to be aware of the solving methods of diverse questions. Most of the 25 questions from this section will be separate and are not clubbed into a set like CAT.
The topics include:
| Distribution | Linear and Circular Arrangement | Coding-Decoding/ Symbols | Blood Relations |
| Analogies | Clocks | Direction | Alpha-numeric Series |
| Strong-Weak Argument | Deduction | Assumptions | Venn Diagram |
The topics might be very different from the CAT syllabus but just having some basic knowledge of these can help you score well in the section as the questions are direct.
- General English: There are no RC sets in SNAP. The questions revolve around general grammar and vocabulary similar to the ones we did in our school: tenses, synonyms-antonyms, articles, voices, etc. Other question types include- Odd one out, sentence completion/ correction/ jumbles.
You should focus on learning the general grammar rules, word meanings, and idioms for the rest of the days.
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SNAP 2024 Last-Minute Preparation Tips: Speed-Based Test and No Calculator
Your only strategy in SNAP is to enhance your speed to maximize your question attempts. You can attempt the sections as per comfort and switch in between. One key thing is that there will be no calculator. Practicing short tricks and knowing the key percentages and tables will be helpful in SNAP and later in XAT.
What should be the ideal time distribution between different sections?
Spending too much time in a section can lower your sectional score. Though there are no sectional cutoffs, sticking to one section longer can lead to missing out on easier questions of others. We advise you to spend 15-15-15 minutes for each section and then again move to the one you can solve better.
All the best.
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