The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is the entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to undergraduate law programmes offered by its law schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. SLAT 2027 is a computer-based test and is an important route for students seeking admission to five-year integrated law programmes.

SLAT 2027 – Highlights

ParticularDetailsExam NameSymbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)Academic Session2027–28Conducting BodySymbiosis International (Deemed University)Exam ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)Duration60 minutesTotal Questions60Total Marks60Negative MarkingNoTest Dates19 December 2026 & 26 December 2026Registration Deadline4 December 2026Application Fee₹2,550 per testProgramme Fee₹1,000 per programmeOfficial WebsiteSLAT Official Website

SLAT 2027 Important Dates

EventDateRegistration Begins21 August 2026Registration Closes4 December 2026SLAT Test 119 December 2026SLAT Test 226 December 2026Result12 January 2027SLS Pune PI Shortlist18 January 2027PI Slot Booking18–20 January 2027SLS Pune Online PI28 January–6 February 2027First Merit List16 February 2027Second Merit List2 March 2027Third Merit List16 March 2027Classes BeginFirst week of July 2027 (tentative)

Candidates can take both SLAT attempts. If they appear for both tests, the higher score is considered for the final percentile calculation; there is no normalization between attempts.

SLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The SLAT paper consists of 60 objective questions, with 12 questions from each of five sections. The test duration is 60 minutes.

SectionQuestionsMarksLogical Reasoning1212Legal Reasoning1212Analytical Reasoning1212Reading Comprehension1212General Knowledge1212Total6060

Is there negative marking in SLAT?

No. SLAT 2027 does not have negative marking. Therefore, candidates should attempt all questions where possible.

SLAT Syllabus

1. Logical Reasoning

Important areas include:

• Statements and conclusions
• Arguments
• Assumptions
• Cause and effect
• Syllogisms
• Analogy
• Coding-decoding
• Logical sequences
• Critical reasoning

2. Legal Reasoning

Students should prepare:

• Legal principles
• Legal maxims
• Constitution basics
• Fundamental rights
• Contract law basics
• Torts
• Criminal law basics
• Current legal developments
• Application of legal principles to situations

3. Analytical Reasoning

Preparation should cover:

• Number and letter series
• Blood relations
• Direction sense
• Arrangements
• Puzzles
• Data interpretation
• Coding and patterns
• Logical deductions

4. Reading Comprehension

Questions generally test:

• Main idea
• Inference
• Tone
• Vocabulary
• Author's argument
• Passage-based reasoning

5. General Knowledge

Focus on:

• Current affairs
• National and international events
• Legal and constitutional developments
• Awards and honours
• Sports
• Important personalities
• Government schemes
• Economy
• International organisations

SLAT 2027 Eligibility

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

For the five-year integrated law programmes at SLS Pune:

• General candidates: minimum 45% marks
• SC/ST candidates: minimum 40% marks
• Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination may also apply, subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements.

Courses Through SLAT

SLAT provides admission opportunities to undergraduate law programmes offered by Symbiosis law institutes, including:

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)
• Other integrated law programmes offered by participating Symbiosis institutes, subject to the individual institute's admission rules.

SLAT Application Fee 2027

The official SLAT registration fee is:

₹2,550 per SLAT test

Candidates can select both test dates if they wish to appear twice.

In addition, candidates must pay a ₹1,000 programme registration fee for each programme/institute they apply to. Both fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Example

If a candidate:

• Takes both SLAT attempts, and
• Applies to one programme at SLS Pune,

the SLAT test fee will be applicable as per the selected test attempts, plus the applicable ₹1,000 programme registration fee.

SLAT Selection Process

SLAT is only the first stage of the admission process. Candidates must separately register for the Symbiosis institute/programme they wish to join.

The general process is:

SLAT Registration → SLAT Examination → Shortlisting → Personal Interaction (PI) → Merit List → Admission

For SLS Pune, the final merit process uses:

SLAT – 50% + Personal Interaction – 50%.

The shortlist/cutoff is determined separately by each Symbiosis institute and programme. Therefore, there is no single universal SLAT cutoff applicable to all Symbiosis law colleges.

SLAT Cutoff 2027

The official SLAT authorities do not announce a fixed cutoff before the examination. The cutoff for PI shortlisting is calculated separately for each programme/institute based on the candidate's SLAT performance and the competition in that admission cycle.

Expert Tip

Students targeting SLS Pune should aim for a very strong SLAT score/percentile because it is among the most competitive Symbiosis law schools.

Do not rely solely on unofficial "expected cutoff marks". The actual shortlist can vary every year.

How to Prepare for SLAT 2027

1. Build strong reading habits

Read newspapers and quality news sources every day, particularly for legal and national issues.

2. Prepare Legal Reasoning separately

Understanding principles and applying them to fact situations is more important than simply memorising legal information.

3. Practise timed tests

Since the examination gives candidates only 60 minutes for 60 questions, speed and accuracy are critical.

4. Use mock tests

Attempt full-length SLAT mocks regularly and analyse incorrect questions.

5. Don't leave questions unnecessarily

Because there is no negative marking, candidates should manage time so that they can attempt the complete paper.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet/certificate
• Government-issued photo ID
• Passport-size photograph
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Other certificates required for reserved categories
• Admission/application details

Candidates shortlisted for subsequent admission stages may be required to upload additional documents.

SLAT 2027 – Expert Preparation Strategy

For students preparing for SLAT 2027, a balanced preparation strategy is recommended:

Daily: Current affairs + reading comprehension

3–4 days/week: Legal + logical reasoning

2–3 days/week: Analytical reasoning

Weekly: Full-length mock test

Last 2–3 months: Increase mock-test frequency and focus on time management.

The biggest advantage of SLAT is the absence of negative marking, but candidates still need to develop strong accuracy because the 60-minute time limit makes the examination highly speed-oriented.

Final Verdict

SLAT is one of the key entrance examinations for students targeting Symbiosis law schools. With only 60 questions in 60 minutes, five equally weighted sections and no negative marking, success depends on a combination of speed, legal reasoning, reading ability, current affairs knowledge and mock-test practice.

For students specifically targeting SLS Pune, clearing SLAT is only the first step—the candidate must also perform well in the Personal Interaction round, which carries 50% weightage in the final merit calculation.

Official Links

SLAT 2027 Official Website

SLS Pune Admission Process