Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)

SLAT, short for Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test, serves as the entrance examination for admission into BA LLB and BBA LLB programs offered by the Symbiosis Law schools (SLSs). Administered by Symbiosis International University, this test is conducted in an online, computer-based format.

This blog will provide comprehensive details regarding the SLAT syllabus.

Individuals aiming to enroll in the B.A LL.B (Hons) / B.B.A LL.B (Hons) / B.A LL.B. / B.B.A LL.B programs provided by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) are required to participate in the obligatory Computer Based Test (CBT). As of 2018, the SET - Law exam has been renamed as the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT). This assessment is administered in a Computer Based Test (CBT) format in multiple cities across India.

Through SLAT, a candidate can get admission to its four participating law schools:

Symbiosis Law School Pune,
Symbiosis Law School Nagpur,
Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad, and
Symbiosis Law School Noida

SLAT Eligibility Criteria

It is essential for individuals who are aspiring to appear for SLAT exam to have a comprehensive understanding of the eligibility requirements. The subsequent information outlines the specific criteria for SLAT exam eligibility:

CATEGORY	EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
General/OBC Category Candidates	A candidate must have successfully completed their class 12 with at least a 45% aggregate score.
SC/ST Category Candidates	For candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories, a minimum aggregate of 40% in class 12 is required.
Candidates in Class 12	Those who are currently studying in class 12 and haven’t received their final results can also apply. However, they must present their qualifying certificate during the admission process to confirm their eligibility.

SLAT syllabus & exam pattern

The exam pattern and syllabus for SLAT is as follows:

Subject/Topic	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

The test duration for SLAT is 60 minutes and no negative marking is there.

SLAT marking scheme

The exam authority prepares the result for SLAT on the following parameters:

Each correct answer earns one mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers or non-attempted questions
The total score is determined by the number of correct answers out of a possible 60 marks
While the total marks allocated for SLAT are originally 60, they are subsequently adjusted to 50. Consequently, the weightage of SLAT is 50.

Short listing and Selection Process for SLAT

After the SLAT exam, candidates who score well in the Entrance Test will be shortlisted for PI-WAT/ST-PI. To be eligible for admission to any UG programs, it is mandatory to attend all components/tests of PI-WAT/ST-PI.

SLAT WAT:

The term "SLAT WAT" stands for the SLAT Written Ability Test which is an online examination focused on essay writing. It carries a weightage of 20 marks.

SLAT PI:

SLAT PI, or the SLAT Personal Interview, is an assessment designed to evaluate candidates' suitability and aptitude for pursuing legal education. This segment holds a weightage of 30 marks.

MERIT LIST DECLARATION AND ADMISSION

Merit list will be based on the following parameters for respective institutes

Sr. No.	INSTITUTE	ENTERANCE TEST APPLLICABLE	Entrance Test score Scaled down to 50 marks	PI-WAT (50 marks)
Sr. No.	INSTITUTE	ENTERANCE TEST APPLLICABLE	Entrance Test score Scaled down to 50 marks	PI	WAT	TOTAL
1.	SLS-PUNE	SLAT	50	30	20	100
2.	SLS-NOIDA	SLAT	50	30	20	100
3.	SLS-HYDERABAD	SLAT	50	30	20	100
4.	SLS-NAGPUR	SLAT	50	30	20	100

The above list is subject to change, category-wise cut off for Merit List and Wait List will be displayed and updated on the website of the respective institutes from time to time.