How to Prepare for PI of SLAT 2026: SLS Admission Schedule (OUT)

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6 mins readUpdated on Jan 15, 2026 16:32 IST
Now that the SLAT 2026 Result is out, candidates will have to appear for PI Round. Candidates must note that the SIU has discontinued the WAT process. All the qualified candidates will have to appear in a Personal Interview (PI) to get admissions to UG law courses at Symbiosis Law Schools (SLSs). Check out how to prepare for SLAT 2026 PI here.

Now that the SLAT 2026 Result is out, candidates will have to appear for PI Round. Candidates must note that the SIU has discontinued the WAT process. All the qualified candidates will have to appear in a Personal Interview (PI) to get admissions to UG law courses at Symbiosis Law Schools (SLSs). Check out how to prepare for SLAT 2026 PI here. Also, check the entire schedule for SLAT 2026 PI in this article.

SLAT 2023 WAT and PI

SLAT 2026 WAT and PI

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test, or SLAT, is the entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to BA LLB, BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB, and BBA LLB (Hons.) courses offered at the 4 Symbiosis Law Schools. Now that the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) Authority, which conducted SLAT exam has declared the SLAT Result 2026, candidates will have to appear for the SLAT Personal Interview (SLAT PI).

The SLAT WAT Round has been discontinued by the Symbiosis University. But the PI (components of merit for admission to SLSs through the SLAT) is conducted to confirm the qualified exam takers' admissions at one of the four SLSs - SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, and SLS Hyderabad. At this point in time, they need to know how to prepare for the PI conducted by the four Law schools of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). This article will help you to know everything about SLAT PI and how to prepare for them. Moreover, the entire schedule for the SLAT 2026 PI and SLAT 2026 admission process can be checked below.

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Table of contents
  • What is SLAT PI?
  • How to Prepare for SLAT 2026 PI?
  • How to Overcome Fear of Interaction for SLAT PI
  • SLAT 2026 Admission Schedule

What is SLAT PI?

The PI or personal interview is conducted online. Candidates have to required to book slots for their SLAT PI online. In this round of the SLAT admission process, questions are asked in order to check candidates’ overall personality, their aim and objective as a future lawyer, and the fundamental concepts and scope of law.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it tough to get into Symbiosis Law School LLM?
A: 

No getting admissions into the Symbiosis Law School for the LLM course is generally considered easier than other institutes.

To get admission to the LLM course at Symbiosis Law School, candidates need to fulfill following LLM eligibility criteria: 

  • Clear either a five year integrated LLB course or a three year LLB degree from any recognised university.
  • They should have obtained minimum of 45% marks in their law degree.
Q:   When should I start preparing for SLAT?
A: 

There is no maximum time limit to start preparation. Candidates can start preparing for the SLAT exam any time when they decide to sit for it. You can refer to previous year papers for the exam overview.

Q:   Is one month sufficient for solving SLAT practise sets?
A: 

The number of SLAT practise sets depends on the number of practise sets an aspirant solves. If you want to solve fewer practise sets, then one month is enough to practise them. However, if you want to solve 30–40 practise sets of SLAT, then you need 2-3 months to do so. This much time will allow you to solve one practise set multiple times. As a result, you will learn about almost all the important concepts and topics from which questions are asked in the SLAT exam. Aspirants preparing for the SLAT also need to know the SLAT syllabus and practise topics related to it to score well in the entrance exam.

 

Q:   When is the last date for SLAT 2027 registration?
A: 

The SLAT 2026 application last date was December 4, 2026. To fill the registration cum application form, candidates had to visit slat-test.org.

How to Prepare for SLAT 2026 PI?

Check out the strategies to prepare for PI of the SLAT 2026 exam below:

  • Keep it simple - The first stage of all interviews is a candidate’s introduction. Learn to introduce yourself in the easiest possible way. This strategy will help you avoid confusion while giving your introduction and enhance your confidence.
  • Know yourself - SLAT PI will assess your personality. Thus, to succeed in this interview, you must know about yourself. Learn about your strengths and weaknesses by thinking about them and writing them down.
  • Be Honest and Humble - The exam authority checks your behaviour during the PI. Thus, you need to be humble towards them. Do not lie about anything because lying can make you stuck in the middle of the conversation. You will appear underconfident, confused, and dishonest to them.
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How to Overcome Fear of Interaction for SLAT PI

If you find it difficult to speak in front of others or appear in an interview, you are not alone. Many people face this issue and it natural. SLAT PI is also an interview and if you are afraid of appearing in it, then we have specific tips to help you overcome this fear. These tips are mentioned below:

  1. Try to articulate your thoughts well by engaging in question-and-answer sessions with people older than you. Generally, people do not interact much with those who are older, but doing so will make you feel like you are engaged in a conversation with an authority figure. With practice, you will become more confident and find it easier to interact with the SET authorities during the SLAT PI.
  2. People often feel anxious about interacting with others because they lack experience in speaking fluently and articulating their thoughts. If you face this issue, here is a simple tip for you: Choose random topics from subject areas related to law, history, or current issues, and open the front camera on your phone. Then, start speaking for at least one minute on the selected topic. In the beginning, you might not be very good at it, but if you continue this exercise for at least 15 days, you will notice an improvement in your speech. Eventually, you will build confidence in speaking in front of the SLAT PI interviewers.

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Q:   Do I need to cover the entire syllabus for SLAT preparation?
A: 

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test authority does not provide subtle details about the SLAT syllabus. Thus, the syllabus for SLAT cannot be specified accurately. The exam authority only shares the details associated with the sections related to the SLAT question paper, which are Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General English, and General Knowledge. Thus, candidates only study to prepare for relevant sections along with mathematics (of level up to Class 10) and current affairs to prepare for SLAT.

 

Q:   Is there any seat reservation policy followed for B.A LL.B course at SLS Pune?
A: 

Yes, there are certain seats reservation policies for SC, ST and other reserved categories students who has got admitted to the school's any programme. Below-mentioned is the reservation policy for SLS Pune BA LLB course:

Category

Reservation

Scheduled Caste (within the sanctioned intake) 

15%

Scheduled Tribe (within the sanctioned intake) 

7.5%

Differently Abled (within the sanctioned intake) 

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

5%

Kashmiri Migrants (above the sanctioned intake) 

2 seats per programme

International students (above the sanctioned intake) 

15% (including Foreign Nationals, PIO and NRI)

Q:   Is it hard to get into SLS Nagpur for BA LLB course?
A: 

In order to be eligible for the BA LLB course at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, the student must possess at least 45% marks (40% in case of SC/ST candidate) in her/his 10+2/Higher Secondary education. This allows the student to appear in the SLAT test that screens applicants for admissions in BA LLB.

After appearing in the SLAT test, the candidate must achieve scores above the cutoff level as stipulated by the SLS Nagpur management. The cutoff score for SLS Nagpur usually falls between 43-47 in SLAT.

Q:   What is the fee for BBA LL.B. at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad?
A: 

The total fees for BBA LLB at Symbiosis Law school is 16.50 lakhs.

he hostel fees is 10.68 Lacs for the whole course .

There is a one time payment of 20000.

The tuition fees can be increased upto 10 %

The hostel fees is increased every year to 10% 

SLAT 2026 Admission Schedule

Each institute will release merit list and conduct other processes related to admission as per the schedule below:

SLAT 2026 - SLS Pune Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

Shortlist for Personal Interaction

21-Jan-2026

Starting of SLS Pune PI slot booking begins

21-Jan-2026

SLS Pune slot booking for Personal Interaction ends

23-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

24-Jan-2026 to 26-Jan-2026

Shortlisted candidates can download PI call letter

(SLS Pune candidates can download their PI call letter on this date)

24-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Pune

29-Jan-2026 to 07-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Pune)

12-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the first merit list)

19-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Pune)

25-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the second merit list)

04-March-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Pune)

10-March-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the third merit list)

17-March-2026

Commencement of the Classes

First week of July

SLAT 2026 - SLS Noida Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Noida Shortlist for Personal Interaction

20-Jan-2026

Slot booking for online PI begins

20-Jan-2026

Last date of slot booking for PI

22-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

25-Jan-2026 to 28-Jan-2026

PI for SLS Noida (online)

30-Jan-2026

Release of First Merit List for SLS Noida

12-Feb-2026 to 19-Feb-2026

Release of Second Merit List for SLS Noida

26-Feb-2026 to 5-Mar-2026

Release of Third Merit List for SLS Noida (if required)

12-March-2026 to 19-Mar-2026

Commencement of the Classes

01-Jul-2026

SLAT 2026 - SLS Hyderabad Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

Slot booking for PI begins (SLS Hyderabad)

21-Jan-2026

Last date of slot booking for PI (SLS Hyderabad)

21-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates for PI (SLS Hyderabad)

23-Jan-2026

Downloading of call letter by candidates

24-Jan-2026 to 26-Jan-2026

Online PI and Written Ability Test (WAT) (SLS Hyderabad)

24-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Hyderabad

29-Jan-2026 to 07-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

12-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (SLS Hyderabad)

19-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

25-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (for second list) (SLS Hyderabad)

04-March-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

10-March-2026

Last date for Admission (for third list) (SLS Hyderabad) (SLS Hyderabad)

17-March-2026

Commencement of the Classes (SLS Hyderabad)

First week of July

SLAT 2026 - SLS Nagpur Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Nagpur Shortlist Candidates for Personal Interaction

20-Jan-2026

Slot booking begins for PI (SLS Nagpur)

20-Jan-2026

Last date of slot booking for PI (SLS Nagpur)

22-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates for PI (SLS Nagpur)

20-Jan-2026 to 25-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Nagpur

27-Jan-2026 to 02-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

10-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

20-Feb-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

10-March-2026

Commencement of the Classes

01-July-2026

Links to SLSs' Websites

SLSs’ Websites

SLS Pune

symlaw.ac.in

SLS Nagpur

slsnagpur.edu.in

SLS Noida

symlaw.edu.in

SLS Hyderabad

slsh.edu.in

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