SNUSAT
Overview
The SNUSAT (Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test) is an entrance test for admission to all the undergraduate programs at Shiv Nadar University Delhi NCR campus. The university aspires to be a global center of excellence in higher education, fostering innovation, ethical leadership, and a commitment to solving real-world problems. SNU’s emphasis on holistic development makes it a standout institution in India’s higher education landscape.
Exam Details
The CLAT is a 2 hour paper-pen test with 120 multiple choice questions with 1/4 negative marking. The test is conducted in various cities across India on the first Sunday of December.
Exam Pattern/Paper Format
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a paper-pen-based entrance examination for aspiring law students in India. It assesses candidates across five key sections: English (20%), General Knowledge and Current Affairs (25%), Legal Aptitude (25%), Logical Reasoning (20%), and Mathematics (10%). The English section tests language proficiency, while General Knowledge and Current Affairs focus on recent national and international events. Legal Aptitude evaluates a candidate’s understanding of law and reasoning, whereas Logical Reasoning measures critical thinking abilities. Finally, the Mathematics section emphasizes basic numerical skills, ensuring well-rounded preparation for legal studies.
Process Information
The application form is released in August. Students need to complete the application process by mid-October. The test is conducted in December. The admission process is carried out in multiple rounds from end of December through May-June.
| Exams for Social Sciences | Selection Process & Test Pattern | Questions (Marks) | Tentative Schedule & Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Scholastic Aptitude Test) For admission in3 Year BA(Research)programs at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi & Chennai https://home.pearsonvue.com/snu Time: 120 Timing: As per admit card Mode: Online | Verbal reasoning Quantitative ability Abstract reasoning Essay | NA | Forms Out: Dec & April Last Date: March and June Test Date: April, May and June Marking: NA Eligibility: 10+2 with English Remarks: Interview followed by the test. Exam Fee: Rs. 2500/- |
| Exams for Social Sciences | (Scholastic Aptitude Test) For admission in 3 Year BA(Research)programs at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi & Chennai https://home.pearsonvue.com/snu Time: 120 Timing: As per admit card Mode: Online |
| Selection Process & Test Pattern | Verbal reasoning Quantitative ability Abstract reasoning Essay |
| Questions (Marks) | NA |
| Tentative Schedule & Remarks | Forms Out: Dec & April Last Date: March and June Test Date: April, May and June Marking: NA Eligibility: 10+2 with English Remarks: Interview followed by the test. Exam Fee: Rs. 2500/- |
Test Syllabus
English Language
In this section of the, you will be provided passages of about 450 words each. These passages will be derived from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction writing and would be of a standard that a 12th standard student may be able to read in about 5-7 minutes.
Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to demonstrate your comprehension and language skills, including your abilities to:
-Read and comprehend the main point discussed in the passage, as well as any arguments and viewpoints discussed or set out in the passage;
-Draw inferences and conclusions based on the passage;
-Summarise the passage;
-Compare and contrast the different arguments or viewpoints set out in the passage; and
-Understand the meaning of various words and phrases in the context that they are used in the passage.
Current Affairs Including General Knowledge
In this section, you will be provided passages of up to 450 words each. The passages will be derived from news, journalistic sources and other non-fiction writing. The questions may include an examination of legal information or knowledge discussed in or related to the passage, but would not require any additional knowledge of the law beyond the passage.
Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to demonstrate your awareness of various aspects of current affairs and general knowledge, including:
-Contemporary events of significance from India and the world;
-Arts and culture;
-International affairs; and
-Historical events of continuing significance.
Legal Reasoning
In this section, you will be expected to read passages of around 450 words each. The passages may relate to fact situations or scenarios involving legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries. You will not require any prior knowledge of law to attempt the questions in this section. You will benefit from a general awareness of contemporary legal and moral issues to better apply general principles or propositions to the given fact scenarios.
Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to:
-Identify and infer the rules and principles set out in the passage;
-Apply such rules and principles to various fact situations; and
-Understand how changes to the rules or principles may alter their application to various fact situations.
Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning will include a series of short passages of about 450 words each. Each passage will be followed by one or more questions that will require you to:
-Recognise an argument, its premises, and conclusions;
-Read and identify the arguments set out in the passage;
-Critically analyse patterns of reasoning, and assess how conclusions may depend on particular premises or evidence, and how conclusions may be strengthened or weakened as a consequence of an alteration in premises or supporting facts;
-Infer what follows from the passage and apply these inferences to new situations;
-Draw relationships and analogies, identify contradictions and equivalence, and assess the effectiveness of arguments.
Quantitative Techniques
Quantitative Techniques will include short sets of facts or propositions, or other textual representations of numerical information, followed by a series of questions. You will be required to derive information from the passages or questions and apply mathematical operations to such information. The questions will require you to:
-Derive, infer, and manipulate numerical information set out in such passages; and
-Apply various 10th standard mathematical operations on such information, including from areas such as ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation.
Important Exam Dates To Remember (Tentative)
| Sr No | Exam Name(2025) | Application(Start Date) | Application(End Date) | Date of Exam | Declaration of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNUSAT | November 15, 2024 | December 31 2024, January 31 2025, March 31 2025 | January 5 2025, February 8 2025, April 6 2025 | – |
| Sr No | 1 |
| Exam Name(2025) | SNUSAT |
| Application(Start Date) | November 15, 2024 |
| Application(End Date) | December 31 2024, January 31 2025, March 31 2025 |
| Date of Exam | January 5 2025, February 8 2025, April 6 2025 |
| Declaration of Results | – |
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Fees Structure
Domestic Fees
| Fee | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $13,312 | $13,312 |
| Enrollment Fee | $300 | $300 |
International Fees
| Fee | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $13,312 | $13,312 |
| Related costs | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Insurance | $454 | $242 |
| Enrolment Fee | $200 | $0 |
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