Each correct answer in the exam is awarded with +1 mark. The raw score obtained in the exam is converted to scaled score and then converted to percentile score after allowing for equating and normalizing the scores for all the question paper sets. XLRI and other top MBA colleges consider percentile awarded in the exam to shortlist the candidates for final selection round.

Despite being a highly competitive and most important MBA entrance exam in India, the difficulty level of the exam is considered moderate to high.

XLRI conducts official Mock test and also releases previous papers on the official website xatonline.in. You can familiarize yourself with the functionality and navigation of the actual exam. You can also attempt Mock Tests and Previous Years Question Papers with answers at MBAUniverse.com.

The exam is expected to consist of 95 MCQs.

The MCQs carry a penalty of -0.25 mark for each wrong answer. However, there is no negative marking for GK questions and Essay Writing Test.

No, but the onscreen calculator is available throughout the exam. You can use that.

Yes, you can attempt any question in any section of the question paper within the overall exam time duration.

SNAP is a computer based test and is conducted at test centres.

The exam is conducted annually in the month of December on three dates. SNAP 2024 exam dates are December 8, 15 and 21, 2024.

No, the paper cannot be submitted before the test duration is over. You can neither leave your seat, nor can leave the test centre early.