SNAP vs CAT
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CAT and SNAP are both MBA entrance exams, but SNAP is generally considered to be easier than CAT. Also, the difficulty level of the SNAP exam is rated as easy to moderate, while CAT is known for its higher difficulty level. Another important thing is that SNAP scores are valid only for admission into Symbiosis International University (SIU) institutes, whereas CAT scores are accepted by over 1000+ MBA colleges across India.
Both SNAP and CAT being MBA entrance exams with similar syllabus, but they also have some significant differences that set them apart. Below is a table highlighting some key differences between CAT and SNAP.
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| Particulars | SNAP Exam | CAT Exam |
| Number of Section | General English – 15 Questions Quant, DI & DS – 20 Questions Analytical and Logical Reasoning – 25 Questions | VARC -24 Questions DILR- 20 Questions QA -22 Questions |
| Sectional Time Limit | None | VARC – 40 minutes DILR – 40 minutes QA – 40 minutes |
| Number of questions | 60 | 66 (As per CAT 2021) |
| Duration of Examination | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for each incorrect response | -1 for MCQ-type questions 0 for Non-MCQ type questions |
| Exam Fee | INR 1,950 for all candidates + INR 1000 (per SIU institute) | General and OBC candidates- INR 2,400 Reserved category candidates- INR 1,200 |
| Sections | SNAP Syllabus | CAT Syllabus |
| English | Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Para jumbles, Para Completion, Odd Sentence Out | Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Para jumbles, Para Completion, Odd Sentence Out |
| Quantitative Ability | Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Number System | Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Number System |
| Data Interpretation | Pie Chart, Graphs, Tables, Venn Diagrams | Pie Chart, Graphs, Tables, Venn Diagrams |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Odd One Out, Input-Output, Statement and Assumptions, Calendars, Cause and Effect, Coding-Decoding, Statement and Conclusions, Pattern Series and Sequences, Syllogism and Seating Arrangements | Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Odd One Out, Input-Output, Statement and Assumptions, Calendars, Cause and Effect, Coding-Decoding, Statement and Conclusions, Pattern Series and Sequences, Syllogism and Seating Arrangements |
