How to Prepare for WAT and PI of SLAT 2026?

After the release of the SLAT 2026 exam result, qualified candidates will have to appear in a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) to get admissions to UG law courses at Symbiosis Law Schools (SLSs). Check out how to prepare for SLAT 2026 PI and WAT here. Also, check the entire schedule for SLAT 2026 PI and WAT in this article. 

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. Once the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) Authority conducts SLAT 2026, SLAT 2026 results are declared and candidates will then have to appear in the SLAT Written Ability Test (SLAT WAT) and SLAT Personal Interview (SLAT PI).

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The SLAT WAT and PI (components of merit for admission to SLSs through the SLAT) are 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 of time, they need to know how to prepare for the WAT and PI conducted by the four Law schools of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). This article will help SLAT 2026 exam takers know everything about what SLAT WAT and PI are and how to prepare for them. Moreover, the entire schedule for the SLAT 2026 WAT, PI, and SLAT 2026 admission process is mentioned here.

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What is SLAT WAT? 

In the context of the SLAT exam, WAT refers to the Written Ability Test, in which candidates are required to write an essay based on the provided topic. This written test aims to assess candidates’ writing ability, logical thinking, and understanding of the provided topic. The length of a WAT essay is between 350 and 500 words. 

WAT is conducted online, for which candidates need to book their slots by visiting the website of the SLS in which they want to get admission. Generally, the SET exam authority asks candidates to write WAT essays on significant legal topics or issues, political topics, and topics related to social issues. A candidate who wants to crack SLAT WAT must be aware of current topics related to politics, international relations, and social issues. They also need to note that WAT topics are not limited to those mentioned here. 

What is SLAT PI? 

WAT is followed by a PI, or personal interview, which is also conducted online. Candidates are also required to book slots for their SLAT PI online. In this round of the SLAT admission process, questions are asked to assess candidates’ overall personality, their aim and objective as a future lawyer, and the fundamental concepts and scope of law. 

Weightage of PI and WAT in SLAT 2026 Exam

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How to Prepare for SLAT 2026 PI and WAT? 

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

SLAT 2026 WAT Preparation

Use the strategies mentioned below to prepare of the WAT of the SLAT 2026 exam: 

• Update Your Knowledge Through Reading - Candidates can write about a topic in SLAT WAT if they have enough knowledge about it. Thus, it is advised that they read current affairs-related books and newspapers to get information about the important events that are going on around the world. In this way, they can update their knowledge about modern and contemporary topics about which questions may be asked in SLAT WAT. 
• Use your General Knowledge - You must have studied GK to prepare for the SLAT 2026 exam. Studying GK must have helped you learn about many important topics related to different areas. Thus, revising these topics can help you crack SLAT WAT. 
• Practising Writing - You will have to write using a computer system to appear in SLAT 2026 WAT. Thus, practise writing on a computer keyboard to increase your efficiency while taking the SLAT Written Ability Test. 
• Use Twitter to Update Your Knowledge - You can use Twitter to know about the latest events and issues in the world. To harness the power of Twitter as a social media platform, you can follow news channels and prominent lawyers to update you knowledge about national, international, and legal issues. 

SLAT 2026 PI Preparation

To prepare for SLAT PI, use the following strategies: 

• 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.

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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SLAT 2026 WAT and PI Schedule 2026

Find out the schedule for SLAT 2026 PI, WAT, and admission process below: 

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