SLAT Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Check Test 1 & 2 Difficulty Level & Students Review

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Feb 8, 2026 11:51 IST

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The SLAT 2026 exam analysis says the paper was easy to moderate level. There were no big surprises or tricky parts anywhere. The test happened in one single slot and mostly checked your speed and accuracy, not hard problem-solving. When you compare it with CLAT 2026 or AILET 2026, the SLAT paper felt simpler and smoother. It gave more comfort to students from all backgrounds. Every section had 12 questions total, and Legal Reasoning with Logical Reasoning turned out most scoring for many. This SLAT exam analysis 2026 gives a short look at section-wise difficulty, main topics asked, and expected cut off marks for Symbiosis Law Schools. The SLAT 2026 analysis will help the candidates in assessing their position in the final merit list because they can take help from the SLAT college predictor

Table of contents
  • SLAT 2026 Slot 2 Analysis in Detail
  • SLAT Exam Analysis 2026
  • SLAT 2025 Analysis
  • SLAT 2026 Pattern and Marking Scheme
  • SLAT Exam Pattern
  • SLAT Previous Year Exam Analysis
  • SLAT 2026 Exam Analysis FAQ
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SLAT 2026 Slot 2 Analysis in Detail

SLAT 2026 was more about clear thinking, calm choices, and steady preparation than just memorising facts. The paper stayed easy to moderate level, so students who understood basics did well.

SLAT Legal Reasoning Analysis

Topic Number of Questions
Principle & Fact Based Reasoning 5
Criminal Law 4
Sources of the Indian Constitution Match the following
Law of Torts 1

SLAT Logical Reasoning Analysis

Topic Details / Frequency
Circular Arrangement
Assumptions based x 2
Date & Day x 2
Blood Relation based
Argument Based Which one strengthens the statement
Letter Coding
Conclusion based Which one follows

SLAT Analytical Reasoning Analysis

Category Specific Topics
Arithmetic Profit & Loss
Arithmetic SI & CI
Arithmetic Time, Speed & Distance
Modern Math Probability
Series & Patterns Missing Number / Next Term
Data Analysis Cost based on Purchase Data

SLAT Reading Comprehension Analysis

Passage Theme Type of Passage
Kerala Fishing & Women’s Role Socio-Economic / Descriptive
1453: Ottoman Turks & Constantinople Historical / Narrative
AI in Healthcare Science & Technology / Analytical

SLAT General Knowledge Analysis

Topic / Category Specific Detail / Question Type
GK Nature Mix of Static GK & Current Affairs
General Updates Recent News
Government Schemes Scheme – Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan
International Relations Country hosting BRICS 2025
Environment Concerning the mangrove ecosystem in India – which statement is true

It mostly rewarded those good in legal reasoning based on simple rules, logical thinking, small maths, and reading comprehension. You didn’t need to know everything, just think right and stay focused. If you plan for next SLAT exam, try to build strong concepts, manage your time better, and keep reading current news. That helps improve your full performance slowly but sure.

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SLAT Exam Analysis 2026

The SIU conducted the SLAT Slot 2 exam at the designated exam centres across the nation. The candidates can see below the SLAT exam analysis of Slot 2:

Section              

Difficulty Level

Remarks

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

Questions from series, blood relations, syllogisms

Legal Reasoning

Easy

Principal fact based legal questions

Analytical Reasoning

Moderate

Basic arithmetic and reasoning-based calculations

Reading Comprehension

Easy

Short passage, direct questions

General Knowledge

Easy to Moderate

Included questions from both current affairs and static GK

The overall difficulty level of the SLAT 2026 exam SLOT 2 was easy. The University has released the SLAT result.

Also Check: SLAT 2026 Exam: PI Slot Booking (OPEN), SLS Merit List Date (OUT), Expected Cutoff, Admission

SLAT 2026 Slot 1 Exam Analysis

SIU conducted the SLAT exam 2026 (SLOT 1) at the designated exam centres across the nation. The candidates can see below the section-wise SLAT exam analysis:

SLAT 2026 sections

Topics  

Difficulty level

Analytical Reasoning

Simple and compound interest, profit and loss, data interpretation, probability, percentage

Easy

Legal Reasoning

Negligence, contract law etc.

Moderate

Logical Reasoning

Statement, assumptions, argument-based questions, blood relations, alphabet coding

Easy

General Knowledge

There were mostly Static GK questions

Moderate to Difficult

Reading comprehension

4 passages, vocabulary, synonyms, and antonyms

Easy

The overall difficulty level of the SLAT 2026 exam was easy to moderate.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the SLAT Slot 2 Exam Analysis be available?
A: 

The SLAT Exam Analysis (all Slots) is available here. The SLAT 2026 Slot 2 exam was conducted at the designated exam centres. The SLAT slot 2 exam was easy and doable. The candidates find the paper based on the exam pattern notified in the information bulletin. 

Q:   How was the SLAT 2026 SLOT 1 Exam?
A: 

The SLAT 2026 exam (Test 1) was conducted across the nation on December 20. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the paper was easy to moderate.

Q:   What was the difficulty level of SLAT 2026 (Slot 1) exam?
A: 

The candidates shared that the paper was based on the exam pattern. It was easy to solve. There were no surprises in the SLAT 2026 exam. 

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SLAT 2025 Analysis

The in-depth analysis for SLAT 2025 Test 1 and Test 2 was provided here after the conclusion of the exam: 

SLAT 2025 sections

Topics  

Difficulty level

Analytical Reasoning

 

Simple and compound interest, profit and loss, data interpretation, probability, percentage

Moderate

Legal Reasoning

Negligence, contract law etc.

Easy

Logical Reasoning

 

Statement, assumptions, argument-based questions, blood relations, alphabet coding

Easy

General Knowledge

 

There were mostly Static GK questions

Moderate to difficult

Reading comprehension

 

4 passages, vocabulary, synonyms, and antonyms

Moderate

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are the question papers for both SLAT Test 1 and SLAT Test 2 different?
A: 

Yes, the question paper of the SLAT exam on each day will be different. However, the pattern of the exam will be the same for each test.

Q:   What are the important topics from which questions are in the SLAT exam?
A: 

The important topics for the SLAT are different for the different sections. For the SLAT Analytical Reasoning section questons from situations, or objects and finding solutions will be asked. In Logical Reasoning section, concepts based on statements and assumptions or syllogisms will be asked. In the General Knowledge section of the entrance exam, questions are asked from static GK topics and current affairs.

 

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SLAT 2026 Pattern and Marking Scheme

The candidates can see below some of the important factors of the SLAT exam pattern. SIU conducts the law admission test in computer-based test mode for a duration of 1 hour. 

Features  Details 
Type of questions Multiple choices based questions 
Subjects and weightage

Five subjects as under: 

  • Logical Reasoning - 12 marks
  • Legal Reasoning - 12 marks 
  • Analytical Reasoning - 12 marks 
  • Reading Comprehension - 12 marks 
  • General Knowledge - 12 marks 
Total questions 60 questions 
Total marks  60 marks 
Marking scheme 
  • One mark will be given for each correct answer
  • No marks will be deducted for any wrong attempts
  • No marks will be added or deducted for the questions left unanswered

Also Read: 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions do I need to attempt to become a topper of the SLAT exam?
A: 

To become a topper of the SLAT exam, a candidate needs to attempt all the questions asked. There is no negative marking in SLAT. Thus, attempt all the questions.

 

Q:   By When the SLAT 2026 Exam Analysis be available?
A: 

The SLAT 2026 exam analysis is available here for both the slots. Both the exam slots were easy with some difficult questions.  The Symbiosis International University is expected to release the SLAT written scores and the Counselling Schedule soon.

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SLAT Exam Pattern

The SLAT exam will be conducted based on the pattern provided in the notification. The candidates can see below the exam pattern as provided by the SIU.

Exam Features

Details

Exam mode

Computer-based test mode / Online proctored 

Exam level

National level exam

Test duration

60 minutes

Test medium

English

Subjects

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • General Knowledge

Marking Scheme

1 mark is awarded for each correct answer

No negative marking

Type of questions

Multiple choices questions

Total questions

60 questions

Total marks

60 marks

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are questions asked from Mathematics in the SLAT exam?
A: 

Yes, questions from mathematics are asked in the SLAT exam. The difficulty level of the mathematics topic is up to Class 10. The number of questions asked are 12.

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SLAT Previous Year Exam Analysis

The candidates can see here the SLAT exam analysis of the previous years to anticipate the difficulty level of the SLAT question paper.

Parameter Assessment
Overall Difficulty Easy–Moderate
Surprise Elements None
Time Pressure Manageable
Accuracy Importance Very High
Comparison with CLAT 2026 Easier
Comparison with AILET 2026 Easier

SLAT 2024 Exam Analysis

As per the SLAT 2024 analysis by experts, both the tests of this year were overall easy. Check here key details of the SLAT question paper:

SLAT 2024 sections

Topics  

Difficulty level

Analytical Reasoning

 

Simple and compound interest, profit and loss, data interpretation, probability, percentage

Moderate

Legal Reasoning

Negligence, contract law etc.

Easy

Logical Reasoning

 

Statement, assumptions, argument-based questions, blood relations, alphabet coding

Easy

General Knowledge

 

There were mostly Static GK questions

Moderate to difficult

Reading comprehension

 

4 passages, vocabulary, synonyms, and antonyms

Moderate

SLAT 2023 Exam Analysis

SIU conducted SLAT 2023 on two days that year i.e. May 6 and May 14. Therefore, Shiksha got two exam analysis for SLAT 2023 to know about experience of candidates. The collective exam analysis provides information on:

  • Exam days, facilities and centre 
  • Question paper difficulty level and comparision with other law entrance exams
  • Section-wise difficulty level 
  • Expected cutoff for SLAT 2023 

SLAT 2023 Exam Analysis Video

Check out the reactions of SLAT 2023 exam takers (Test 1) to the exam in the following video:

SLAT 2022 Exam Analysis

The candidates who took the exam n the first shift of the day, shared the following feedback:

  • SLAT 2022 question paper was consistent and easier than CLAT 2022
  • Only a few questions were difficult in Analytical Reasoning and General Knowledge section
  • The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate
  • The question paper was easy to attempt in CBT mode, and time was sufficient to even revist the responses and cross-check before finally submitting it. 

Also read: SLAT 2022 Student Reaction and Exam Analysis - Difficulty level, Sectional-wise analysis

Watch the video below for SLAT 2022 Student Reactions straight from the test centre:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What was the difficulty level of different sections in the question paper for SLAT 2023?
A: 

Candidates can check the overall difficulty level of all sections below for the question papers of SLAT Test 1 and SLAT Test 2 conducted in 2023:

Sections Test 1Test 2
Logical ReasoningEasyEasy to moderate
Legal ReasoningEasyEasy to moderate
Analytical ReasoningModerateEasy to moderate
Reading ComprehensionEasyModerate
General KnowledgeModerate to difficultModerate

 

Q:   What was the basis of the SLAT 2023 analysis?
A: 

The SLAT 2023 analysis was prepared based on student reactions and reviews by experts. They provided in-depth overview of the exam for each subject. 

Q:   Which type of questions were asked in the Reading Comprehension section of SLAT 2023?
A: 

The SLAT 2023's Reading Comprehension section was the simplest. In the Reading Comprehension section of the SLAT 2023, questions related to articles from newspapers like "The Hindu" and "Times of India" were asked. Candidates were required to apply their knowledge of sentence structure and vocabulary of the English language to solve questions related to the Reading Comprehension section of SLAT 2023. Thus, the knowledge of English Grammar and vocabulary helped them to perform well to solve the section.

 

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SLAT 2026 Exam Analysis FAQ

SLAT Exam Analaysis 2026 FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the relevance of SLAT exam analysis?
A: 

The SLAT exam analysis gives an insight about the exam. It shows the difficulty level of the paper, frequent topics asked in the test and the likes.

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The total seats for BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) are shared across different Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS). SLS Pune has around 600 seats, while SLS Noida offers about 300 seats. SLS Hyderabad gives nearly 240 seats, and SLS Nagpur also has close to 240 seats. These numbers show how the SLAT 202

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Candidates who want to appear in SLAT need to know that there is only one Symbiosis Law School in North India. This Symbiosis Law School is SLS Noida. Thus, SLS Noida is one of the options for candidates who want to take the SLAT and get admission to a law college in the South. No other college in t

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Anshuman Dhyani

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No, it is mandatory to clear the SLAT Exam to be eligible to appear in the counselling process. Candidates will be allocated a seat based on the college they choose during the counselling, and hence, without clearing the exam, it is not allowed.

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College Ranking, Admission Fees, and college Location are the prime factors for a candidate to seek admission to SLS campuses. 

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Raj Rai

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Getting 45 or more marks in SLAT is mostly seen as a good score. It gives you a better chance of getting into a top Symbiosis Law School. If you're aiming for SLS Pune, the most competitive one, try to score around 48–52 marks. A score above 40 is still decent and can keep you in the race. The cutof

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Pallavi Shukla

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Whether SLS Pune is better than an NLU really depends on what you want. SLS Pune gives a strong private college aura, with a good campus, nice location, and a good brand name. Many people think it's ahead of some low-tier NLUs (Tier 2 or Tier 3). But the top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru or NLU Delhi st

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Aishwarya Pathak

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Symbiosis International University (SIU) released the results on January 15, 2026. You can check it on the official website of SIU. Every student who gave the SLAT 2026 Test 1 or Test 2 can now see their result online. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

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Through the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) exam, all Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS) together offer around 1,380 seats. Nearly 19,000 students took the SLAT exam in 2026 to get admission to 1,080 available seats. 

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Shailja Shrivastava

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SLAT preparation is easy. Create a proper schedule to prepare for the exam on a daily basis. Allot more time to practicing and studying law topics. It takes 6 to 8 hours of revision if you make a section-wise plan. This entrance is comparatively easy to other top law entrances. 

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The Symbiosis Law Admission Test, SLAT will carry 60 questions in each section: Logical Reasoning, Legal and Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. Each question will be of 1 mark. Earlier, there were 50 questions in each section. Also, the SLAT Writing

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