Who releases the SLAT syllabus?

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.

What are the main subjects regarding which questions are asked in SLAT?

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 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 .

How can I prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section of SLAT?

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.

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

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.

How can I prepare for Current Affair questions asked in SLAT?

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.

How can I prepare for SLAT from Class 11?

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.

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

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.

Is SLAT easier than CLAT?

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.

How many questions do I need to attempt to become a topper of the SLAT exam?

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.

Does the SLAT syllabus change every year?

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.

Best Books for SLAT Exam 2027: Subject/Section-wise Recommended Books for SLAT & Marks

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Updated on Mar 27, 2026 03:24 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

SLAT Best Books 2027 – Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) for admission 3-yr and 5-yr LLB courses. Candidates planning to appear for the SLAT 2027 exam should refer to the best books as provided here. This will help them overcome the challenges 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 SLAT best books for preparation on this page.

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SLAT 2027 preparation tips

Table of contents

Factors to consider while selecting SLAT Books 2027
Best Books to Prepare for SLAT 2027
SLAT Exam Pattern 2027
SLAT Syllabus 2027
Preparation Strategy for SLAT 2027

Factors to consider while selecting SLAT Books 2027

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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SLAT Previous Years Question Papers

Best Books to Prepare for SLAT 2027

The SLAT 2027 best books will help candidates score good percentile in the exam. The pathway for admission at SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, and SLS Hyderabad will open up with good scores. 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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SLAT Exam Pattern 2027

The best books for SLAT preparation will help candidates practise the topics relevant to the SLAT exam pattern. Thus, SLAT aspirants also need to know the SLAT exam pattern for the SLAT 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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SLAT Syllabus 2027

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

SLAT Sections	Important topics
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