The notification for CLAT 2027 is expected in August 2026, with registration likely opening around the same time. The exam is tentatively scheduled for 6 December 2026. The notification PDF will confirm eligibility, fees, exam pattern, registration process, and important dates, official confirmation is awaited from the Consortium of NLUs.
Once released, the SLAT 2027 Bulletin can be downloaded by following these steps:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
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Conducting Body |
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) |
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Participating Law Schools |
4 (SLS Pune, SLS Noida, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur) |
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Notification Release |
August 2026 (Expected) |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Total Questions |
60 MCQs across 5 sections |
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Exam Duration |
1 Hour (60 minutes) per attempt |
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Negative Marking |
None |
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Event |
Expected Timeline |
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SLAT 2027 Notification |
August 2026 |
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Registration Opens |
August 2026 |
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Registration & Payment Closes |
Late November 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
Early-to-mid December 2026 |
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SLAT 2027 Test 1 |
Mid-December 2026 |
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SLAT 2027 Test 2 |
Late December 2026 |
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Result Declaration |
January 2027 |
A couple of things are worth watching before assuming this cycle repeats 2026 exactly:
Registration and programme fees may see a revision. SIU typically reconfirms the per-test and per-programme fee at the start of each cycle in the official bulletin. Until the SLAT 2027 notification is out, the previous cycle's fee structure is the closest working estimate, not a locked-in figure.
Test city list and slot scheduling can shift slightly. SIU periodically adjusts the number and location of test cities and the exact CBT slot timings between cycles. Candidates should not assume their nearest test city from last year is automatically retained; this gets confirmed only in the SLAT 2027 admit card.
SIU is expected to release the SLAT 2027 notification and open registration on slat-test.org around August 2026. The application process is entirely online and is completed in a few structured steps.
Before the registration window opens, keep the following documents ready:
Keeping these documents ready in advance helps avoid last-minute issues such as incorrect file uploads, missing certificates, or delays in submitting the application.
SLAT 2027 eligibility criteria have stayed consistent across recent SLAT cycles, and are expected to follow the same structure until SIU confirms otherwise.
For SLAT-based programmes:
Based on last year's fee structure, SLAT 2027 fees are expected to be:
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Component |
Expected Fee |
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SLAT Test Fee (per test attempt) |
INR 2,250 (plus applicable taxes) |
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Per Programme Fee (per SLS applied to) |
INR 1,000 (plus applicable taxes) |
The fee is paid online during registration (UPI, net banking, or card) and is non-refundable and non-transferable once submitted, so double-check your programme choices and personal details before you pay. Candidates applying to multiple Symbiosis Law Schools must pay the per-programme fee separately for each institute.
The official SLAT Bulletin typically covers:
Once registration opens around August 2026, here's the process you'll follow:
A useful point to note: SLAT allows candidates to appear for the test on both available dates, and the higher of the two scores is considered for the final merit list - there is no need to choose only one attempt at the time of registration.
The SLAT 2027 official notification (Bulletin) will bring all the important details together - test dates, registration window, fees, and eligibility. Until it is released, August 2026 for registration and December 2026 for the test remain the best available estimates. Use this waiting period to strengthen your sections with structured SLAT online coaching and get your documents in order before the form goes live.