The “Ethics, Morality and Values” section is a newly introduced segment in the SNAP 2026 exam pattern. Rather than testing abstract or theoretical philosophy, it evaluates applied ethical reasoning and your ability to navigate workplace dilemmas. As seen in the provided image, this section is a prominent new focus area for the exam.

Expected Content and Topics

Based on the latest preparation guides, the section is expected to cover several core areas:

• Business Ethics Fundamentals: This includes concepts such as conflict of interest, fiduciary duty, honesty in reporting, and basic corporate governance.
• Situational Judgement: The exam will feature scenario-based multiple-choice questions where you must identify the “most appropriate” or “least appropriate” action in a given ethical dilemma.
• Workplace Values: Topics under this umbrella include integrity, fairness, accountability, whistleblowing, and diversity and inclusion.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Questions may test your awareness of sustainability, stakeholder versus shareholder theory, and general CSR principles.
• Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks: Candidates are expected to have a basic, applied understanding of frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
• Current Affairs in Ethics: The section might include questions on recent corporate scandals or ethical business news from the past year.

Section Structure and Marking Scheme

• Question Count: The section will contain 10 questions out of the 60 total questions on the exam.
• Marks: It carries a total of 10 marks, with 1 mark awarded for every correct answer.
• Negative Marking: An incorrect answer will result in a penalty equivalent to 25% of the marks allotted to the question.

The SNAP Ethics, Morality and Values section will combine elements of both exams, functioning as a rapid-fire version of XAT Decision Making grounded in the conceptual vocabulary of CMAT.

Comparisons to XAT Decision Making:

• The section relies on situational judgment tests and ethical dilemmas, similar to the values-based questions in XAT DM.
• You will need to evaluate workplace scenarios involving fairness, integrity, and competing interests.
• Because SNAP is a speed-oriented exam with 60 questions in 60 minutes, the questions will not feature the lengthy passages or complex logic chains found in XAT.
• The multiple-choice questions are structured to have one definitive best answer, avoiding the heavy nuance typical of XAT.

Comparisons to CMAT:

• Similar to CMAT’s specialized sections, you will need to study core terms and concepts before the exam.
• The syllabus includes business ethics fundamentals like conflict of interest, fiduciary duty, whistleblowing, and corporate governance.
• You will also need a basic understanding of frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, and corporate social responsibility.
• While CMAT often tests rote memorization, the SNAP section focuses on the practical application of these terms rather than just syllabus-based facts.

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