The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It provides admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law Schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur.

SLAT 2027 will be conducted on 19 December 2026 and 26 December 2026. Candidates can appear on either date or both dates. Where candidates take both examinations, their higher score will be considered.

The examination contains 60 multiple-choice questions across five sections. Candidates receive 60 minutes to complete the test, and there is no negative marking.

Online registration closes on 4 December 2026, while the examination results are scheduled for 12 January 2027.

This guide explains the official SLAT 2027 eligibility requirements, application process, fees, examination pattern, detailed syllabus, participating law schools, selection process and available preparation resources.

The information is based on the official SLAT 2027 examination portal, as verified on 26 October 2026.

SLAT 2027: Examination Overview

Particulars	Details
Examination name	Symbiosis Law Admission Test
Abbreviation	SLAT
Examination cycle	SLAT 2027
Conducting authority	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Examination level	National
Purpose	Admission to five-year integrated law programmes
Academic session	2027–2028
Participating law schools	Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur
Application mode	Online
Examination mode	Computer-Based Test
SLAT Test 1	19 December 2026
SLAT Test 2	26 December 2026
Registration deadline	4 December 2026
Total questions	60
Maximum marks	60
Examination duration	60 minutes
Negative marking	None
Number of attempts	Up to two in the 2027 cycle
Result declaration	12 January 2027
Official website	slat-test.org

The university conducts SLAT across 62 designated test cities in India.

Candidates should carefully check the applicable admission requirements for their preferred law school.

What is SLAT and Who Should Apply?

SLAT provides admission to selected integrated law programmes offered by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Candidates who wish to pursue legal education immediately after Class 12 may apply.

The participating institutions offer combinations of legal education with Arts, Business Administration and Commerce.

Students interested in litigation, judicial services, corporate law, legal research and public policy may consider these programmes.

Admission through SLAT requires more than qualifying for the entrance examination.

Candidates must also complete separate programme registration and subsequent institutional selection requirements.

Difference Between SLAT and CLAT

SLAT and the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) have different conducting authorities.

Particulars	SLAT	CLAT UG
Conducting authority	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)	Consortium of National Law Universities
Admission purpose	Participating Symbiosis Law Schools	Participating National Law Universities
2027 questions	60	120
Examination duration	60 minutes	120 minutes
Negative marking	None	0.25 per incorrect answer

A CLAT score does not replace SLAT for the regular SLAT-based admission process.

Candidates applying to both examination systems must complete their respective registration procedures.

SLAT 2027 Notification and Important Dates

The university has announced the complete central entrance examination schedule.

Event	Official date
Online registration commenced	21 August 2026
Registration and entrance fee payment closes	4 December 2026
SLAT Test 1 admit card	11 December 2026
SLAT Test 2 admit card	18 December 2026
SLAT Test 1 examination	19 December 2026
SLAT Test 2 examination	26 December 2026
Result declaration	12 January 2027

The exact examination timings will be communicated through the respective admit cards.

Can Candidates Appear for Both SLAT Tests?

Yes. Candidates may select both examination dates during registration.

Each attempt requires payment of the applicable test fee.

The higher score from the two attempts will be considered for final percentile calculation.

The university states that there will be no score normalisation between the two attempts.

Candidates who wish to use both opportunities should register for both dates within the prescribed deadline.

Are Admission Dates the Same for All Symbiosis Law Schools?

No. The central SLAT examination schedule is common, but subsequent admission processes are managed separately.

Each institute publishes its own shortlisting, Personal Interaction and merit-list schedule.

For example, SLS Pune has published 7 January 2027 as its programme registration payment deadline.

Candidates applying to several Symbiosis Law Schools must follow each institute’s separate admission calendar.

The official central timetable is available on the SLAT 2027 Important Dates page.

SLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the minimum educational qualifications prescribed by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed the Class 12 examination under the 10+2 system, or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

The minimum qualifying marks are:

Category	Minimum Class 12 marks
General and other categories without the prescribed relaxation	45%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	40%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	40%

Equivalent grades are accepted according to the applicable eligibility rules.

These requirements apply across the four participating law schools.

Can Class 12 Appearing Students Apply?

Yes. Students awaiting their Class 12 examination results may apply.

However, they must provide the qualifying examination passing certificate during final admission.

Candidates who fail to satisfy the prescribed minimum marks cannot secure admission merely because they obtained a satisfactory SLAT score.

Is There an Age Limit for SLAT?

The central SLAT 2027 programme eligibility page does not specify a separate numerical upper age limit.

Candidates should consult the applicable programme and institutional admission rules before making an age-based eligibility assumption.

Eligibility for International Students

International admission arrangements differ according to nationality and applicant category.

Indian nationals and candidates applying through the relevant domestic/NRI admission route must comply with the SLAT requirements applicable to their category.

Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates applying through the international admission pathway are exempted from SLAT.

Such candidates must follow procedures administered through the Symbiosis Centre for International Education.

Further details are available on the official international admissions page.

Candidates should verify their category before submitting an application.

The full educational qualifications are provided on the official SLAT Eligibility page.

SLAT 2027 Application Form: How to Register

Candidates must complete registration through the official online portal.

The procedure includes examination registration and separate programme registration.

Step-by-Step Registration Procedure

1. Visit www.slat-test.org.
2. Open the SLAT 2027 registration portal.
3. Enter the required name, email address and mobile number.
4. Verify the OTP sent through the prescribed communication channels.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Select the applicable admission category.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph.
8. Choose one or both SLAT examination dates.
9. Select three examination city preferences for each attempt.
10. Pay the entrance examination fee.
11. Select the preferred Symbiosis Law School programmes.
12. Pay the separate programme registration fees.

Candidates receive an SLAT ID and password after completing the prescribed registration process.

These credentials are required for subsequent examination and admission communications.

Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should prepare:

• Active personal email address and mobile number.
• Recent passport-style photograph.
• Class 10 and Class 12 educational details.
• Personal identification details.
• Reservation documents, where applicable.
• Disability certificate and Unique Disability ID, where applicable.

The official portal specifies the applicable document-upload requirements.

Candidates must ensure that their personal details match their educational certificates.

The university states that changes are not permitted after registration.

Applicants should therefore verify the information carefully before submitting the form.

SLAT 2027 Application Fees

The university prescribes separate charges for entrance examination attempts and programme applications.

Fee component	Amount
SLAT Test 1 registration	₹2,550
SLAT Test 2 registration	₹2,550
Programme registration	₹1,000 per programme
Applicable government taxes	Additional, wherever applicable

Both types of payment are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Is Separate Payment Required for Each Law School?

Yes. Candidates must pay the applicable programme registration fee for each selected programme.

For example, an applicant choosing B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. at the same institute must pay separately for both programmes.

A candidate may also apply to programmes at several participating institutes.

What Happens If Only the SLAT Fee Is Paid?

The university expressly states that payment of the entrance examination fee alone is insufficient.

Candidates must also register and pay for their chosen programmes.

Otherwise, they will not be considered for shortlisting under those programmes, irrespective of their SLAT score.

The complete fee and payment instructions are available on the official SLAT Registration page.

SLAT 2027 Examination Pattern

SLAT 2027 consists of five equally weighted sections.

Each section contains 12 questions carrying one mark each.

Section-Wise Question Distribution

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks
1	Logical Reasoning	12	12
2	Legal Reasoning	12	12
3	Analytical Reasoning	12	12
4	Reading Comprehension	12	12
5	General Knowledge	12	12
Total		60	60

The examination duration is 60 minutes.

All five sections are compulsory.

SLAT 2027 Marking Scheme

The official marking scheme is straightforward:

• Correct answer: +1 mark.
• Incorrect answer: No deduction.
• Unanswered question: No deduction.

The maximum examination score is 60 marks.

There is no negative marking.

Consequently, candidates should aim to attempt all questions while managing their time effectively.

Examination Mode

SLAT 2027 is scheduled in Computer-Based Test mode.

The university reserves the right to alter the examination schedule or mode under unavoidable circumstances.

Candidates should follow their admit card instructions for the final examination arrangements.

The official SLAT 2027 Test Structure provides the prescribed question distribution.

SLAT 2027 Detailed Syllabus

The university officially identifies five examination sections.

It does not publish an exhaustive chapter-wise syllabus for every subject.

The following preparation areas are based on the prescribed sections and commonly used reasoning concepts.

1. Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning evaluates a candidate’s ability to analyse arguments and draw valid conclusions.

Important preparation areas include:

• Statements and conclusions.
• Statements and assumptions.
• Syllogisms.
• Logical inferences.
• Strengthening and weakening arguments.
• Cause-and-effect reasoning.
• Analogies.
• Deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Identification of logical inconsistencies.

Candidates should focus on understanding why a conclusion follows from the information provided.

2. Legal Reasoning

Legal Reasoning evaluates the ability to understand and apply legal principles.

Relevant preparation areas include:

• Principles and factual application.
• Legal propositions.
• Rights and duties.
• Constitutional concepts.
• Basic Contract Law principles.
• General principles of Torts.
• Fundamental Criminal Law concepts.
• Legal interpretation.
• Public policy questions.
• Contemporary legal developments.

These topics are suggested study areas rather than an officially prescribed statutory syllabus.

Candidates should practise applying stated legal principles to hypothetical factual situations.

Understanding legal reasoning is more useful than memorising extensive statutory provisions without context.

3. Analytical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning assesses structured problem-solving and information processing.

Important preparation areas include:

• Arrangements and seating problems.
• Ordering and ranking.
• Coding and decoding.
• Series and patterns.
• Blood relations.
• Direction-based reasoning.
• Conditional reasoning.
• Puzzles.
• Data sufficiency.
• Logical sequences.

Candidates should practise recognising relationships quickly and accurately.

4. Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension assesses understanding and interpretation of written material.

Relevant preparation areas include:

• Main ideas and supporting arguments.
• Passage-based inferences.
• Vocabulary in context.
• Author’s tone and purpose.
• Identification of assumptions.
• Factual and interpretative questions.
• Comparison of viewpoints.
• Logical relationships within passages.

Regular reading practice can improve comprehension speed and accuracy.

5. General Knowledge

The General Knowledge section evaluates awareness of contemporary events and foundational information.

Candidates should prepare:

• Important national events.
• International developments.
• Government policies.
• Constitutional developments.
• Important judicial decisions.
• Awards and honours.
• International organisations.
• Indian polity.
• History and geography.
• Science and technology.
• Sports and important personalities.

The official test structure does not prescribe a fixed current affairs coverage period.

Candidates should regularly revise important developments rather than relying upon an assumed cutoff.

Symbiosis Law Schools Participating in SLAT 2027

Four Symbiosis Law Schools participate in the central SLAT examination.

1. Symbiosis Law School, Pune

SLS Pune offers:

• B.A. LL.B. (Honours).
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours).
• B.Com. LL.B. (Honours).

The institute has published an undergraduate intake of 600 seats for the 2027–2028 admission cycle.

Programme	Seats
B.A. LL.B. (Honours)	180
B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours)	300
B.Com. LL.B. (Honours)	120
Total	600

Admission merit lists are prepared separately for the different programmes.

Official website: www.symlaw.ac.in

2. Symbiosis Law School, Noida

SLS Noida offers:

• B.A. LL.B.
• B.B.A. LL.B.

Official website: www.symlaw.edu.in

3. Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

SLS Hyderabad offers:

• B.A. LL.B.
• B.B.A. LL.B.

Official website: www.slsh.edu.in

4. Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur

SLS Nagpur offers:

• B.A. LL.B.
• B.B.A. LL.B.

Official website: www.slsnagpur.edu.in

Candidates should independently verify the latest seat intake, tuition fees, hostel charges and programme conditions for each campus.

SLAT 2027 Reservation Policy

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) publishes reservation provisions applicable to its participating institutions.

The general university policy provides the following reservation categories.

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Castes	15%
Scheduled Tribes	7.5%
Persons with Disabilities	3%
Children/wards of Defence Personnel	5%, subject to SLS Pune programme conditions

The university also provides specified additional seats or international-category arrangements outside the regular intake.

For example, its published reservation provisions identify two additional seats per programme for eligible Kashmiri Migrants and specified Kashmiri families.

International-category arrangements are subject to separate institutional rules.

Candidates should verify the exact programme-wise reservation provisions before making category claims.

Supporting certificates must be produced according to the admission requirements.

Official source: SLAT Reservation Policy.

SLAT 2027 Selection Process and Personal Interaction

Qualifying for SLAT does not automatically secure admission.

The university requires shortlisted candidates to complete additional admission assessments.

Stage 1: SLAT Entrance Examination

Candidates appear for the 60-mark entrance examination.

Where two attempts are taken, the higher score is used.

Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interaction

Each participating institute prepares its own programme-wise shortlist.

Shortlisting depends upon the applicable entrance examination performance and institutional requirements.

Candidates may receive separate shortlisting opportunities for different programmes.

They must participate in the admission processes applicable to each selected programme.

Stage 3: Personal Interaction

Shortlisted candidates must attend the prescribed Personal Interaction (PI) process.

At SLS Pune, PI evaluates communication skills, personal attributes, interest in Law, extracurricular achievements and basic legal awareness.

The interaction is conducted by a panel of experts.

SLAT 2027 Final Merit Weightage

Component	Weightage
SLAT score, scaled from 60 marks	70 marks
Personal Interaction	30 marks
Total	100 marks

The university has published this merit structure for the four participating law schools, subject to changes.

Candidates must attend the required admission components to remain eligible for final consideration.

Merit lists and waiting lists are published separately by participating institutes.

The official SLAT selection process explains the applicable requirements.

SLAT Previous-Year Question Papers and Official Mock Tests

Previous-year papers can help candidates understand examination difficulty and question types.

However, candidates must distinguish authentic examination papers from memory-based reconstructions and practice tests.

Availability of Official SLAT Previous-Year Papers

No publicly accessible, verifiable previous-year paper was found in the sources checked as of 26 October 2026.

Available examination preparation resources indicate that Symbiosis does not routinely publish complete official SLAT question papers after its computer-based examinations.

Therefore, documents marketed as SLAT 2026, 2025 or 2024 papers should not automatically be treated as authentic original question booklets.

Available Preparation Resources

Resource	Link	Classification
SLAT 2027 Official Mock Test	Official Symbiosis mock information	Official mock, not PYQ
SLAT 2027 Test Structure	Official examination scheme	Official pattern, not PYQ
Careers360 SLAT Resources	SLAT question papers and practice material	Memory-based and practice resources
Law Prep Tutorial SLAT Archive	SLAT previous-year practice resources	Unofficial practice resources

The university conducted an official SLAT 2027 mock test on 9 October 2026.

That particular mock was available to eligible registered candidates during the announced access window.

Candidates should monitor the official portal for further mock-test opportunities.

How to Use SLAT Practice Papers

Candidates should attempt practice papers under a strict 60-minute time limit.

After each attempt:

1. Calculate the score according to the marking scheme.
2. Record incorrect and unanswered questions.
3. Identify subjects requiring further practice.
4. Analyse recurring errors.
5. Revise the underlying concepts.
6. Attempt another timed practice test.

Unofficial questions should be used for familiarisation, not as evidence of actual past examination content.

SLAT 2027 Preparation Strategy

SLAT requires candidates to answer 60 questions within 60 minutes.

Each section contributes 20% of the marks.

Therefore, balanced preparation is preferable to concentrating excessively on one subject.

Practise Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Candidates should regularly practise argument-based and structured reasoning questions.

Focus on recognising patterns and eliminating incorrect alternatives efficiently.

Strengthen Legal Reasoning

Learn to identify legal principles and apply them to factual situations.

Revise basic constitutional concepts and general legal terminology where useful.

Improve Reading Speed

Practice comprehension passages under timed conditions.

Accuracy should improve alongside reading speed.

Revise General Knowledge Regularly

Maintain concise notes on important national and international developments.

Revise significant legal and constitutional events where relevant.

Prepare for Personal Interaction

Candidates should be ready to explain their interest in Law and chosen academic programme.

Practice clear communication and responses to basic legal awareness questions.

Suggested Weekly Preparation Plan

Preparation activity	Suggested frequency
Logical Reasoning	Daily
Legal Reasoning	Daily
Analytical Reasoning	Four to five days weekly
Reading Comprehension	Daily
General Knowledge	Daily revision
Full-length mock test	Based on preparation stage
Mock analysis	After every mock
Personal Interaction preparation	Regularly after establishing fundamentals

This plan is advisory and is not an official university timetable.

Frequently Asked Questions About SLAT 2027

1. When will SLAT 2027 be conducted?

The two examination dates are 19 December 2026 and 26 December 2026.

2. What is the last date for SLAT 2027 registration?

Registration closes on 4 December 2026.

3. Can candidates appear for SLAT twice?

Yes. Candidates can take both tests, and the higher score will be considered.

4. Is there negative marking in SLAT?

No. Incorrect answers do not attract negative marking.

5. What are the minimum Class 12 marks required?

Candidates generally require 45% marks. SC and ST candidates qualify with 40%.

6. How many questions are asked in SLAT?

The examination contains 60 questions, equally divided across five sections.

7. Is the Personal Interaction compulsory?

Yes. Shortlisted candidates must complete the applicable institutional admission assessments.

8. What is the final admission weightage?

The published merit structure assigns 70 marks to the scaled SLAT score and 30 marks to PI.

9. Are application fees paid separately for each programme?

Yes. Candidates must pay a separate programme registration fee for every selected programme.

10. Does SLAT guarantee admission to SLS Pune?

No. Admission depends upon shortlisting, Personal Interaction, programme-wise merit and eligibility requirements.

Official SLAT 2027 Resources

Candidates should rely on the following sources:

• SLAT 2027 Official Portal
• SLAT 2027 Important Dates
• SLAT 2027 Registration Instructions
• SLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
• SLAT 2027 Examination Pattern
• SLAT 2027 Admission and Selection Process
• Official SLAT Mock Test
• SIU Reservation Policy
• SLS Pune Admission Procedure

Official examination email: info@slat-test.org

Official candidate support: 9071013499

Candidates should complete registration and programme payments within their respective deadlines.

Consistent examination practice, careful programme selection and preparation for Personal Interaction can improve admission readiness.

Last updated: 26 October 2026. Examination dates, admission procedures and institutional requirements remain subject to subsequent official notifications.