Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT 2021) is conducted by Shiv Nadar University every year. It is a university level entrance exam for aspirants who want to take admissions into courses from fields such as Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, Natural Sciences, Management and Entrepreneurship, etc.
All the questions except the SNUSAT Essay and Critical Writing in APT will be Multiple Choice Type. There is no negative marking.
SNUSAT Essay and Critical writing sections will have to be typed on the computer, within the stipulated time.
SNUSAT 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| Acronym | SNUSAT 2021 |
| Conducting Body | Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh |
| Level | University |
| Category | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mode | Online i.e., Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Medium | English |
| Duration | 2 hours i.e., 120 minutes |
| Official Website | www.snuadmissions.com |
Aspirants can download the SNUSAT Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
Courses Offered through SNUSAT 2021
There various courses offered by the Shiv Nadar University through SNUSAT.
Applicants can refer to the below given table to check out the courses which are offered through SNUSAT 2021 are listed below:
School of Engineering
- Tech. in Chemical Engineering
- Tech. in Civil Engineering
- Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering
- Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
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School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- A. (Research) in English
- A. (Research) in History
- A. (Research) in Sociology
- Sc. (Research) in Economics
- A.(Research) in International Relations
School of Natural Sciences
- Sc. (Research) in Biotechnology
- Sc. (Research) in Chemistry
- Sc. (Research) in Physics
- Sc. (Research) in Mathematics
School of Management & Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
SNUSAT Exam Pattern 2021
| Exam Pattern | Details |
| Test Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Medium | English |
| Question Type | MCQs & Subjective |
| Number of Section | 4 (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning, Essay Writing) |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
| Medium | English |
SNUSAT Exam 2021 Sectional Time Limit
Candidates will have to attempt questions one at a time as the system displays the questions in certain manner only.
| Sections | Duration |
| Verbal Reasoning | 30 mins |
| Quantitative Ability | 36 mins |
| Abstract Reasoning | 40 mins |
| Essay | 15 mins |
SNUSAT 2021 Academic Proficiency Test (APT) Exam Pattern
For the candidates who wish to get admission in Bachelor of Management Studies have to take SNUSAT along with this Academic Proficiency Test (APT) for a duration of 1 hour.
| School | Program | Sections and Duration | Exam Code |
| School of Engineering (SoE) | B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | Physics (20 minutes) Mathematics (40 minutes) |
1-A |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | |||
| B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering | |||
| B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering | |||
| B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | |||
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | |||
| School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SoHSS) | B.Sc. (Research) in Economics | Mathematics (40 minutes)
Critical writing (20 minutes) |
2-A |
| B.A. (Research) in English | Critical writing 1 (30 minutes) Critical writing 2 (30 minutes) |
2-B | |
| B.A. (Research) in History | |||
| B.A. (Research) in Sociology | |||
| B.A. (Research) in International Relations | |||
| School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SoME) | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | Critical writing 1 (30 minutes)
Critical writing 2 (30 minutes) |
2-B |
| School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) | B.Sc. (Research) in Biotechnology | Biology (20 minutes) Chemistry (20 minutes)
Physics (20 minutes) |
3-A |
| B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry | Physics (20 minutes) Chemistry (20 minutes) Mathematics (20 minutes) |
3-B | |
| B.Sc. (Research) in Physics | |||
| B.Sc. (Research) in Mathematics | Mathematics (60 minutes) | 3-C |
SNUSAT Syllabus 2021
Section 1: Abstract Reasoning
| Number Series | Clock | Sitting Arrangement |
| Letter Series | Matrix | Linear Arrangement |
| Series Missing Numbers | Cubes | Matrix Arrangement |
| Odd One Out | Coding-Decoding | Mathematical Puzzles |
| Blood Relation | Direction and Distance | Venn Diagram |
| Calendar | Ranking | Statements and Conclusions |
| Tables | Data Interpretation | Data Sufficiency |
| Column Graphs | Cause and Effects | Graphs Representing Area |
| Assumption-Premise-Conclusion | Pie Chart | Bar Graphs |
| Critical Reasoning | Visual Reasoning |
Section 2: Verbal Ability
| Strong and Weak Arguments | Logical Sequence of Words | Logical Deduction |
| Statements Assumptions | Analogies | Course of Action |
| Statements and Conclusions | Syllogism | Causes and Effects |
| Statements and Inferences | Odd One Out | Fill in the Blanks |
| Reading Comprehension | English Grammar | Similar sounding words |
| Para jumbles | Vocabulary | Incorrect Sentences |
Section 3: Quantitative Ability
| Number System | Percentage | Installment Payments |
| Work, Pipes and Cisterns | Algebra | Permutation & Combination |
| Discount | Geometry | Quadratic and Linear Equation |
| Average | Co-ordinate Geometry | Profit & Loss |
| Arithmetic Progression | Mensuration | Alligation & Mixtures |
| Time and Work | Probability | Time-Speed-Distance |
Section 4: Essay Writing
| Current Affairs | Women Empowerment | Environmental Pollution |
| Corruption | Health | Social Media and its impact |
| Video Games | Swacch Bharat | Importance of Education |
| Sports | Time Management | Science & Technology |
Best Books for SNUSAT Preparation 2021
Refer to the table below to know the best books for SNUSAT preparation.
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
| Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exam | Abhijit Guha |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| Manorama Year Book | Manorama |
| Lucent General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
| High School Grammar | Wren & Martin |
| The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations | Dinesh Khattar |
| Shortcuts in Reasoning | Disha Publications |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
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