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Here are preparation tips from SLAT toppers who took the exam in the past years. Know the strategy, preparation tips and more. 

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is among the most competitive law entrance exams in India, alongside CLAT, AILET, and MH CET Law. Symbiosis International University will conduct SLAT exam on December 20, & December 28, 2025. With limited time for preparation, candidates must employ the most effective strategies to succeed in SLAT 2026. One such strategy is learning from the experiences of SLAT toppers to understand how they achieved high scores. Although Symbiosis International University has not released a list of SLAT toppers since 2019, candidates can still gain valuable insights from the preparation tips shared by toppers from previous years. Find the SLAT preparation tips from toppers in this article.

Table of content
  • SLAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • SLAT 2019 Topper, Siddharth Sisodiya
  • Toppers from CLAT, AILET and LSAT India who took SLAT
  • Best Books for SLAT 2026 Preparation

SLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates taking the exam this year should know the exam pattern of SLAT 2026 as mentioned under: 

Name of the section

Number 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

Candidates can prepare for SLAT 2026 with an effective strategy focusing on the exam pattern and syllabus for the exam. Moreover, tips from the toppers who took SLAT in the past years would be helpful to prepare for the examination. 

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SLAT 2019 Topper, Siddharth Sisodiya

He secured state rank 1, with 133 marks out of 150 for SLAT exam. Siddharth shared that he prepared for the examination with:

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  • Making a preparation strategy according to his strengths and weaknesses
  • Taking mock tests and study material provided by his coaching institute
  • Focused on WAT with critical analysis and, put into practice with current legal developments and reading
  • Improve reading and writing speed with daily practice

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Toppers from CLAT, AILET and LSAT India who took SLAT

Law aspirants attempt multiple entrance exams to ensure admission in top law colleges in India, therefore, here are some tips from toppers who also appeared for SLAT and scored well: 

Q:   What is the last date for admission at Symbiosis Law School, Noida?
A:

Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Noida admissions are open online. Since the admission is open, candidates can apply. Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) has released the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) 2026 notification on its official website: slat-test.orgSLAT 2026 Registration are open from August 01, 2025, and the last date to apply for the SLAT exam will be November 30, 2025.

Q:   What is the last date for admission at Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Nagpur?
A:

Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Nagpur admissions are open online. Since the admission is open, candidates can apply. Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU) has released the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) 2026 notification on its official website: slat-test.orgSLAT 2026 Registration are open from August 01, 2025, and the last date to apply for the SLAT exam will be November 30, 2025.

Q:   Can I get direct admission at Symbiosis Law School, Noida?
A:

Symbiosis Law School admits students based on entrance exam scores. SLAT,  also known as Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT),  is a common entrance exam for admission to SLS Noida. SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), which is commonly referred to as SIU. However, for the LLM course, candidates are selected based on the All India Admission Test, followed by a Personal Interview. 

Vidhi Basrani

She took SLAT in 2019 as well as, LSAT India, MH CET Law and CLAT. She secured 115 marks out of 150 for SLAT exam. To prepare for SLAT she

  • Prepared Reading Comprehension. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning separately
  • Took mock tests to improve in each section
  • Worked on time-management skills for each section
  • Referred to coaching study material and mock tests for daily preparation

Livie Jain

She appeared for SLAT in 2018 and found it to be easier than CLAT and AILET. She shared to prepare for SLAT exam along with other two law entrance exams, she had:

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  • Made a preparation strategy with the focus on three subjects including GK every day
  • Worked harder to improve on key improvement areas after self-analysis of strengths and weaknesses
  • Revised all the topics from each subject multiple times to polish up the skills

Ritesh Patnaik

He appeared for SLAT in 2018 and, for him the exam was the toughest among all the law entrance exams he took that year. He shared to prepare for the law entrance exams:

  • Started preparation one year before the examination
  • Worked on weak areas and emphasised on preparation analysis
  • Put in more than 10 hours to prepare for the exams with mock tests
  • Focused on each subject depending on the strengths and weaknesses
  • Practised previous years question papers and, the study material provided by the coaching institutes

Best Books for SLAT 2026 Preparation

Candidates can check the section-wise best books that can help them with SLAT 2026 preparation

SLAT 2026 Section-Wise Books
English Language
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
  • Barron’s Pocket Guide to Vocabulary
Logical Reasoning
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Universal’s Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination by Manish Arora
  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and Other Law Entrance Examinations by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Legal Awareness by Gaurav Mehta
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • General Knowledge by Arihant
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly magazine)
  • The Hindu newspaper or Indian Express (for daily current affairs)
Analytical Reasoning
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal 
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta 

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Q:   Is Symbiosis Law School Noida admission open for 2026?
A:

Yes, admissions for registration 2026 are open at Symbiosis Law School, Noida. SLS, Noida admissions are currently open for all courses. Candidates are selected for courses based on entrance exam scores. i.e., SLAT and AIAT exams as per the course requirements. Aspirants can apply online. Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the form. 

Q:   Is it hard to get into SLS Noida?
A:

Admission to Symbiosis Law School, Noida, is based on an entrance exam followed by an online PI. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducts SLAT/AIAT annually. The exam shall be held in computer-based test mode. The duration of the test is 60 minutes, and there are 60 MCQs of 70 marks in the test. 

Q:   What is selection criteria at Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Noida?
A:

The institute admits students based on an entrance exam followed by a PI. Candidates should pass Class 12/graduation as per the course requirement at SLS, Noida. Candidates can check detailed course-wise selection criteria from the table presented below:

Course NameSelection Criteria
BA LLBSymbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) and CBT Mode PI (Online)
BBA LLBSymbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) and CBT Mode PI (Online)
LLMAll India Admission Test and PI (Online)
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Answered 2 weeks ago

The SLAT exam will comprise a total of 60 questions which will be required to be answered in 60 minutes (1 hour). There will be five sections in SLAT 2026 exam and each section will have 12 questions. Candidates must practice previous year papers and sample papers to understand the structure of exam

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Please add these entrance exams also in your list for LLM.

  1. MHCET Law LLM
  2. LSAT LLM
  3. AP PGLCET
  4. CUET LLM for DU
  5. SLS AIAT LLM
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  7. PU LLM Law
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Answered 2 months ago

Both the exams, SLAT & CLAT are based on the 10+2 level syllabus and candidates may find both the exams' difficulty on the same level. The syllabus for both the exam also stands on a similar page and the exams consist of questions from Logical and legal reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading compr

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

SLAT 2026 refers to the Symbiosis Law Admission Test which is conducted by the four SLSs (Symbiosis Law Schools) in India. The exam is conducted for admission to BA LLB, BBA LLB, BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.) courses. Candidates seeking admission to these course can appear for the SLAT 2026 exam s

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

SLAT does not happen twice a year, but it takes place on two dates in the same session. Candidates have the option to appear in either or both. The best attempt from the two will be considered to prepare the merit list. SLAT 2026 exam will be held on:

Test 1December 20, 2025
Test 2December 28, 2025

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

SLAT 2026 notification has been released and candidates can now register for the exam until November 30, 2025. The application will be filled online at the SIU official website. Aspiring candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling up the application form. 

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

The requirement of SLAT varies course-wise. Candidates seeking admission in BA LLB (Hons) or BBA LLB (Hons) courses must have a valid SLAT score for admission. However, SLAT is not required for any other offered programmes. SIU conducts SLAT or Symbiosis Law Admission Test once in a year in computer

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