What is SLAT?

SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admission to its four law schools in Pune, Noida, Nagpur, and Hyderabad.

A basic overview of SLAT is given below.

SLAT Exam Overview

Name of exam

SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test)

Exam type

Entrance exam for UG law courses

Exam Level

National-level exam

Programs offered

B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)

Available seats

TBA

Mode of exam

Computer Based Test (CBT)


SLAT 2027: Exam Dates

The dates for the SLAT 2027 exam are yet to be announced. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates.

SLAT Test Dates

Event

Dates

SLAT Registration begins on 

TBA

SLAT Registration & Payment close on

TBA

Release of the SLAT admit card

TBA

SLAT 2027 exam date

TBA

SLAT Result declaration

TBA


SLAT 2027: Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of SLAT is as follows:


SLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

The eligibility criteria for SLAT are as follows.

Candidates will, however, be required to submit their Class 12 marksheet at the time of admission to the course.


SLAT Application Form 2027

The SLAT 2027 application form will be available on the official website once released. Candidates can fill out the application form by following the steps below:

The application fee must be paid at the time of enrollment and is divided into two parts: registration fee and program fee, which are as follows:


SLAT Syllabus 2027

While SIU does not officially publish the syllabus for SLAT, the important topics can be identified based on previous year papers and consistent patterns. SLAT covers five sections:

The important topics for each section are mentioned in the table below.

SLAT Exam Syllabus

Sections

Important Topics

Logical Reasoning

  • Assertion Reason
  • Logical consistency
  • Cause & Effect
  • Syllogisms
  • Analogies
  • Statement & Course of Action, Conclusion, Arguments, Interference, and Assumptions

Legal Reasoning

  • Indian Constitution
  • Law of Torts
  • Law of Contract
  • Family Law
  • International Law
  • Law of Crimes
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Legal Maxims
  • Legal Terms

Analytical Reasoning

  • Profit & Loss
  • SI & CI
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Number Series
  • Percentage
  • Time & Work
  • Blood Relations
  • Clock
  • Distance & Directions
  • Calendar

Reading Comprehension

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • General English passages
  • Inference-based Questions
  • Author's Tone & Perspective

General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs including State, National, International affairs, etc.
  • History
  • Geography
  • Arts & Culture
  • National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary

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SLAT 2027 Preparation Tips

Here are some SLAT preparation tips to help you prepare effectively for SLAT 2027:

Build a Study Schedule: Create a section-wise timetable and start at least 6-7 months before the exam. Dedicate an hour daily to solving previous year questions - consistency is key.

Stick to Reliable Sources: Avoid juggling too many resources. Pick a few trusted books and study materials and stick to them throughout your preparation.

Take Short Notes and Revise: Note down key points, legal maxims, and GK facts in a concise format. Revisiting these regularly saves time and keeps information fresh.

Read a Newspaper Daily: Make newspaper reading a daily habit. This will gradually strengthen both your GK and Legal Reasoning sections without any last-minute pressure.

Practice Mock Tests: Attempt mocks regularly and analyse your performance after each one. This builds speed, reduces errors, and helps you identify weak areas early.

Get Familiar with the Exam Format: Go through previous year papers to understand question patterns and frequently tested topics. Knowing what to expect gives you a clear edge on exam day.

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SLAT 2027: Question and Marks Distribution

Pattern

No. of Questions

Marks

Logical Reasoning

12

12

Legal Reasoning

12

12

Analytical Reasoning

12

12

Reading Comprehension

12

12

General Knowledge

12

12

Total

60

60


SLAT Admit Card 2027

The SLAT 2027 admit card will be released on the official website prior to the exam. Candidates must download and print the admit card in colour - black and white printouts will not be accepted. Candidates are required to carry the admit card along with a valid original photo ID to the designated exam centre. The SLAT admit card will have the following details:


SLAT 2027 Exam Centers

SLAT is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple cities all over India. Applicants may select three preferred test cities in order of preference while filling up the application form. The final allotted test centre will be mentioned on the admit card.

SLAT Exam Centers

State

City

Bihar

Patna

Jharkhand

Dhanbad

Jamshedpur

Ranchi

Odisha

Bhubaneshwar

Cuttack

Andaman & Nicobar

Port Blair

Assam

Dibrugarh

Guwahati

Meghalaya

Shillong

Sikkim

Gangtok - Bardang

West Bengal

Asansol

Hooghly - Kalyani

Kolkata

Siliguri

Delhi NCR

Delhi - Gurugram

Faridabad

Noida - Greater Noida - Ghaziabad

Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

Agra

Aligarh

Bareilly

Jhansi

Kanpur

Lucknow

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Varanasi

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

Roorkee

Rajasthan

Ajmer

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Kota

Haryana

Ambala

Himachal Pradesh

Bilaspur

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu

Punjab

Chandigarh - Mohali

Jalandhar

Amritsar

Patiala

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

Visakhapatnam

Karnataka

Belagavi(Belgaum)

Bengaluru

Mangaluru(Mangalore)

Mysuru(Mysore)

Telangana

Hyderabad

Kerala

Ernakulam - Kochi

Kottayam

Kozhikode

Thiruvananthapuram

Thrissur

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

Coimbatore

Madurai

Goa

Panaji - Madgaon

Gujarat

Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar

Rajkot

Surat

Vadodara

Maharashtra

Ahmednagar

Amravati

Aurangabad

Kolhapur

Mumbai

Nagpur

Nashik

Navi Mumbai

Pune

Thane District

Chattisgarh

Bhilai Nagar

Bilaspur

Raipur

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

Indore

Jabalpur


SLAT Selection Process 2027

The SLAT selection process has two components - the entrance test and a Personal Interview (PI). The weightage of each is as follows:

SLAT Selection Process

Component

Weightage

SLAT scores (scaled up to 70)

70

Personal Interview (PI)

30

Total marks

100


SLAT Cutoff Marks 2027

SLAT cutoffs are set individually by each institute and depend on factors like exam difficulty, number of applicants, and available seats. Official cutoffs are published on the respective SLS websites after results are declared.

The table below shows expected cutoffs based on previous year trends and is for reference only:

SLAT Expected Cutoffs

Law School

Expected Cutoff Marks (out of 60)

SLS Pune

48 to 52

SLS Noida

43 to 48

SLS Hyderabad

38 to 44

SLS Nagpur

36 to 41


SLAT Counselling 2027

Following the announcement of the SLAT 2027 results, qualifying candidates must engage in the counseling procedure. Candidates must go through the following steps to participate in SLAT Counselling 2027:

Shortlisting for Personal Interaction (PI)

Candidates will be shortlisted for PI based on their SLAT entrance test scores. The cut-off for shortlisting is calculated separately for each programme and each institute. Based on their overall SLAT percentile, a candidate may get shortlisted for more than one programme - in such a case, they must participate in the PI for each programme separately.

Appearing for Personal Interaction (PI)

Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Personal Interaction (PI) round conducted separately by each Symbiosis Law School. It is mandatory to attend all components of the PI to be eligible for admission. Candidates absent from any one component will be considered ineligible for the merit list.

Merit List Declaration

Each institute prepares its merit list based on the combined score of SLAT (scaled to 70) + PI (30) = 100 marks. Category-wise cut-offs for the merit list and wait list will be displayed on the website of the respective institutes.

Confirming Your Seat

Once the merit list is published, selected candidates must complete the admission formalities at the respective SLS. This includes verification of required documents and payment of the admission fee by the due date to confirm their seat in the preferred programme.


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Frequently asked questions

To apply for SLAT 2027, candidates must have passed a class 12 or equivalent test with a minimum of 45% from a recognized board.

Candidates will be chosen for the admission process based on their SLAT Score, and Personal Interview results.

SLAT stands for Symbiosis Law Admission Test, which is conducted once every year by Symbiosis International University (SIU).