Since the syllabus for SNAP QA, DI-DS and CAT QA, and DILR is similar, candidates need not prepare for both exams separately. Since CAT is conducted before the SNAP exam every year, candidates who appeared for CAT can only revise their CAT QA and DILR preparation before their SNAP exam and practice mock tests.
Yes, the SNAP QA, DI-DS syllabus is nearly the identical to that of the CAT DILR and QA sections. In fact, some of the best books for SNAP QA, DI-DS section are study resources for the CAT exam. Although the difficulty level of the CAT exam is a notch higher, candidates will benefit from practicing CAT mock tests and practice questions.
To prepare for the SNAP QA, DI-DS section, you must divide the preparation time in a manner that each area and subject gets equal proportion of time depending on your strong and weak areas. You must also spend enough time to identify their strengths and weaknesses and work on the same. Follow these preparation techniques for a high SNAP QA, DI-DS score.
- Create a daily calendar.
- Emphasize your strengths
- Take Mock Tests
- Increase Accuracy with Practice
- Solve Previous Year's Test Papers
The most important topics from the SNAP QA, DI-DS section include Quadratic Equations, Functions and Graphs, Series, Profit, Loss and Discount, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Time, Speed, and Distance, Mixtures and Allegation, Time and Work, Permutation, and Combination, Set Theory, Surds and Indices, Logarithm, etc. Candidates should focus more on these areas in order to improve their sectional and overall SNAP score since these areas have a tendency to appear in the exam.
Yes, SNAP Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency is considered to be the toughest section of the exam by many students and experts due to the vastness of the SNAP QA, DI-DS syllabus and also the complexity of the syllabus. However, if candidates prepare for this section effectively and understand the basic concepts well, this section is manageable.
