Introduction
Understanding the difference between the top MBA Entrance Exams is helpful to candidates to choose better universities. XAT vs SNAP section covers the details about XAT, CAT and the comparison between XAT & CAT.
Comparison
XAT vs CAT:
XAT:
XAT remains for Xaviers' Aptitude Test. It is a national level test directed by XLRI consistently to select the most suitable candidates for management education. Furthermore, more than 100 different colleges will accept XAT exam scores to consider students for the administration programs.
SNAP:
Candidates aspiring to join MBA/ MSc (CA)/ MSc (SS) programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Online Test 2018. A candidate needs to register for SNAP Test & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separate programmes registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would then need to attend the GE-PIWAT process conducted by each of these institutes individually.
| Component | XLRI - XAT | SNAP |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | January 6, 2019 | December 16, 2018 |
| When to Apply | August 3rd week to December 2nd week | August last week to December last week |
| Exam Conducted by | Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| Testing Mode | Computer Based Test | Online Entrance Test |
| Total Questions | 100 (Since 2017, earlier 98) 99 Questions in 2019 | 150 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 3 hours | 2 hours |
| ype of Questions | 99 MCQs | All MCQs |
| Answer Options for MCQs | 5 | 4 |
| Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer | 1 | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 74 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 25 MCQs on GK | 0.25 mark |
| CAT Vs XAT Difficulty | Difficulty level is higher | Moderate |
| Difference Between XAT & CAT Syllabus: | ||
| Total Sections | 3 (Main sections) 1 (GK) | 4 |
| Section-1 | Verbal and Logical Ability - 26 questions | General English, RC,VR,VA-40 |
| Section-2 | Decision Making - 21 questions | Analytical & Logical Reasoning-40 |
| Section-3 | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation - 27 questions | Quant, DI, Data Sufficiency-40 |
| Section-4 | General Awareness - 25 questions | Current Affairs-30 |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit | Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No Sectional Limit | No Sectional Limit |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB and 145 other MBA colleges | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, SIBM Bangalore & all other Symbiosis institutes. |