Best Books for SLAT Exam 2026: Subject/Section-wise Recommended Books for SLAT & Marks

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

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SLAT Best Books 2026 – Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) for admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB courses. Candidates taking the SLAT 2026 exam should refer to the best books while preparing for the exam. This will help candidates to overcome the challenge and crack the Symbiosis Law Admission Test conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB courses. Check out the list of the best books for the preparation of SLAT 2026 on this page.

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Table of contents
  • Factors to consider while selecting SLAT Books 2026
  • Best Books to Prepare for SLAT 2026
  • SLAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • SLAT Syllabus 2026
  • Preparation Strategy for SLAT 2026
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Factors to consider while selecting SLAT Books 2026

Candidates must refer to these points before selecting study material or buying the books for the exam:

  • Updated syllabus is there or not
  • Who is the author?
  • Cost of the book
  • Does it carry past year's SLAT question papers
  • How many mock tests it has

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Commonly asked questions
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 SLAT easier than CLAT?
A: 

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 comprehension, & General Knowledge. Candidates can appear for both the exams to increase their possibility of admission to the top colleges in India.

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Best Books to Prepare for SLAT 2026

The best books will help candidates with their SLAT 2026 preparation and get admission at SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, and SLS Hyderabad. Check out the subject-wise list of these best books mentioned below:

Best Books for SLAT Logical Reasoning

To prepare better for the Logical Reasoning section of the SLAT exam, refer to the following books:

Book

Author/Publisher

Guide to Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT

Disha Experts

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Objective Logical Reasoning

S Chand

Best Books for SLAT Legal Reasoning

The books listed below for the Legal Reasoning section of the SLAT entrance exam:

Book

Author/Publisher

Guide to Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT

Disha Experts

Legal Reasoning for CLAT, AILET, SLAT & Other Law Entrance Exams with Previous Year Questions

Disha Experts

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

A P Bhardwaj

Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning

Pearson

Best Books for SLAT Analytical Reasoning

Check out the list of the best books mentioned below to prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section of SLAT:

Book

Author/Publisher

Guide to Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT

Disha Experts

Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

A K Gupta

Analytical Reasoning

M K Pandey

Best Books for SLAT General English

To help with preparation for the General English section of the SLAT exam, candidates can use the following best books.

Book

Author/Publisher

Quick Learning Objective General English

RS Aggarwal

Objective English for Competitive Examination

Tata McGraw Hill

Objective General English

S P Bakshi

Guide to Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT

Disha Experts

Best Books for SLAT General Knowledge

Check out the list of the best books for the SLAT General Knowledge section below:

Book

Author/Publisher

Guide to Symbiosis Law Admission Test - SLAT

Disha Experts

Lucent’s Objective GK 2023-2025

Lucent

General Knowledge 2023-2025

Disha Experts

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for Current Affair questions asked in SLAT?
A: 

Preparing current affairs for SLAT preparation require legal and general knowledge of events happened in recent years. You can refer to the previous year papers to know the kind of questions asked. 

 

Q:   How can I prepare for SLAT from Class 11?
A: 

Candidates can prepare for SLAT from Class 11 by practising topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The topics of subjects from which questions are asked in SLAT are Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension (English), and General Knowledge. Under the General Knowledge subject, SLAT aspirants also need to study static GK related to History, Geography, Indian and International Politics, and United Nations Organisation (UNO) and its bodies, and current affairs. To study the mentioned subjects for SLAT preparation from Class 11, candidates can purchase books containing sample papers, practice tests, and mock tests based on the SLAT syllabus and pattern. They can devote 1-2 hours every day to SALT preparation. Preparing for the SLAT from Class 12 can provide aspirants with a competitive edge because they will have more than a year to prepare for the entrance exam effectively.

 

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SLAT Exam Pattern 2026

The best books for SLAT preparation will help candidates practise the topics relevant to the SLAT 2026 exam pattern. Thus, SLAT aspirants also need to know the SLAT exam pattern for the SLAT 2026 entrance exam to ensure that the books that they will study include topics aligned with this pattern and relevant subjects.

Subject/Section

Number of Questions per Section

Marks per section

Logical Reasoning

12

12

Legal Reasoning

12

12

Analytical Reasoning

12

12

General English

12

12

General Knowledge

12

12

Total

60

60

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section of SLAT?
A: 

To prepare for this section, read the SLAT question banks from prior years. Try to stay focused as you practise SLAT mock exams and sample papers. Go through the Analytical Reasoning section important topics. 

 

Q:   How can I prepare for the Logical Reasoning section of SLAT?
A: 

To prepare for SLAT Logical Reasoning, candidates need to understand basic concepts related to the "Logical Reasoning." People who understand the basics of a particular subject thoroughly can also understand the advanced concepts related to it. Thus, to comprehend the problems or questions related to Logical Reasoning in the SLAT question paper, candidates must clear the basic concepts related to Logical Reasoning topics of the SLAT exam. Knowing the basic concepts of Logical Reasoning will help them achieve expertise in the subject. To learn the fundamentals of Logical Reasoning, candidates can refer to the books mentioned below.

1. A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning 2023-24 by Dr R S Aggarwal

2. Universal’s Guide to Logical Reasoning for CLAT, LSAT, and Other Law Entrance Exams by Jain Prateek

Learning Logical Reasoning tricks and techniques from free social media platforms, such as YouTube can also help SLAT aspirants with the preparation of the Analytical Reasoning section.

 

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SLAT Syllabus 2026

Refer to the table below for detailed syllabus of SLAT 2026 exam:

General Knowledge

  • Indian Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
  • International events
  • UN bodies
  • Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements
  • Current affairs
  • Eminent personalities
  • Sports
  • Awards and honours

Legal Reasoning 

  • Legal terms
  • Indian Constitution, its structure, sections and schedules
  • Contracts and Constitutional Law
  • Torts
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Contracts and Constitutional Law
  • IPC and the CrPC
  • Strict Liability
  • Law of Crimes
  • International Law
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity

 General English

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Word Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Foreign Words/Phrase
  • Para Jumbles

Mathematics

  • Algebra
  • Percentage 
  • Number system
  • Profit. Loss and Discount
  • Time and Work
  • Speed, Time and DIstance

 Logical Reasoning 

  • Blood Relations
  • Series
  • Directions
  • Critical Reasoning 
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy

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SLAT Exam Pattern

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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:   Does the SLAT syllabus change every year?
A: 

For the past 2-3 years, the syllabus of SLAT has been the same. However, there is a guarantee that the SET exam authority will not make any changes to the SLAT syllabus in the future. All the important updates related to the SLAT exam are published on the official website of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), set-test.org. Thus, if the exam authority changes the SLAT syllabus, candidates will be able to know about those changes by visiting the SET website. All the details related to SLAT in a particular year are published on this website at least 5-6 months prior to the commencement of the exam. Thus, if the exam authority makes some changes to the SLAT syllabus, this much time will be sufficient for SLAT aspirants to prepare for the exam according to the updated syllabus.

 

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Preparation Strategy for SLAT 2026

Candidates can check important SLAT preparation tips to clear the exam and cover SLAT 2026 Exam Syllabus on time. 

  • Understand the exam pattern 
  • Make a study plan
  • Start preparation early
  • Practice SLAT Mock Test
  • Solve as many previous years SLAT Question Paper
  • Do no refer to multiple books for same subject
  • Read newspaper regularly

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who releases the SLAT syllabus?
A: 

The SLAT has not been released by anyone. However, the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) Authority provides details on the sections from which questions are asked in the SLAT exam. SET is the conducting body of the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) entrance exam. The sections ascertained by the authority from which questions are asked in the exam are Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge, and General English. Thus, it can be stated that the SET Authority does not release a detailed syllabus for SLAT, but it provides an overview of the syllabus.

Q:   What are the main subjects regarding which questions are asked in SLAT?
A: 
The main subjects from which questions are asked in the SLAT exam are Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs. The main mathematics topics for SLAT 2023 exam are the topics related to the Class 10 Math syllabus. Under the General Knowledge subject, static GK questions related to History, Geography, Indian and International Politics are asked. However, in the Current Affairs subject related to the exam, questions related to recent national and international events are asked. It should be noted that subjects related to the SLAT exam do not refer to the sections in the SLAT question paper. To get more details about the SLAT question paper, click on this link - https://www.shiksha.com/law/slat-exam.
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Students can keep in mind the below pointers for preparing and scoring well in SLAT exams:

·       Ensure you focus on sections that have more weightage.

·       Solve question papers from previous years as many questions can be repeated in the current year's test. Also it gives an idea about the exam

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Students can follow the below mentioned tips to prepare for SLAT 2026 PI below:

·       Students should opt to introduce him/herself in a simple way. Avoid using language that creates confusion. Keep it simple, it will enhance your confidence.

·       SLAT PI is mainly to assess the student's personal

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Normally the cutoff for SLS Pune is 48+ score for SLAT exam. Students appearing for SLAT 2026 and aiming to get an admission in SLS Pune should try to get a score of over 48. Students also have to go through a Personal Interview round and WAT, to get admission in SLS Pune.

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Students must select only one category when filling out the SLAT 2026 application form. The chosen category will be considered final for the whole admission process. The benefits from other categories cannot be claimed later.

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Students must submit valid documents in order to avail reserved category in SLAT 2026. Caste Certificate and Disability Certificate are the basic documents that are required for verification of the category during the interview round. In case, the information is found false, the cadidature stands ca

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Yes, minimum marks vary for different categories in SLAT 2026. Candidates from SC/ST categories require a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in their Class 12 or equivalent examination, while the general category requires 45%, to be eligible for SLAT 2026.

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Candidates must fulfil the below mentioned eligibility criteria in order to fulfil the SLAT 226 application form:

·      Candidates must have passed 10+2 class

·      Candidates appearing for 10+2 with results awaited can also fill out the form

·      Candidates who have a minimum of 45% marks (40% mar

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Symbiosis Law Schools reserve 3% of its seats especially for students that belong to Differently Abled Category (DAC). Students with the below mentioned disabilities can apply for the SLAT 2026 entrance test, under this category:

·      Impairment (VI) candidates

·      Hearing Impairment (HI) candida

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Let's take a look at the reservation percentage for various categories under SLAT 2026 reservation policy:

Category

Reservation

Scheduled Caste

15%

Scheduled Tribe

7.50%

Differently Abled

3%

Wards of Serving/Retired Defense Personnel

5%

 

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Students should keep in mind the below mentioned points regarding the SLAT 2026 score:

·       SLAT 2026 is conducted on two dates in December. Students can appear in both the exams. To calculate the final percentile, the higher score is considered for the student. 

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