SLAT 2026 Counselling (3rd Merit List Awaited): SLS Noida, SLS Hyderabad, Fees, Documents

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 07:44 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

Overview

The Symbiosis International University is conducting the SLAT counselling process. The third merit list for the SLS campuses has started getting released on the respective official websites of the institutes. SLS Pune released the third merit list for the B.Com LL.B (Hons.) course on March 10, 2026. Meanwhile, the SLAT 2026 PI slot booking process has started.

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The varsity announced the SLAT Merit List 2026 dates for each SLS separately. The SLAT 2026 Results were announced. Aspirants can download the SLAT Scorecard 2026 by visiting slat-test.org. Candidates must note that each SLS will conduct its own SLAT 2026 Counselling and admission process. The SLAT Counselling Dates 2026 have been announced separately by every SLS. 

Candidates who wish to appear for SLAT Counselling must complete the registration on or before the deadline. The counselling process for SLAT is online. The SLAT Exam is conducted for the four SLS; i.e., Noida, Pune, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. Aspirants can check the complete SLAT Counselling Schedule 2026 below. Candidates will be shortlisted for admission based on SLAT 2026 scores and Personal Interaction (PI). Read below for complete details about the SLAT counselling process 2026. 

Latest Update:

SLAT 2026 Third Merit List for SLS Pune OUT

Table of contents
  • SLAT Counselling Process 2026
  • SLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Documents required for SLAT 2026 Counselling
  • SLAT 2026 Merit List Schedule
  • Steps to Check SLAT Merit List 2026
  • SLAT 2026 Counselling FAQs
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SLAT Counselling Process 2026

SLAT 2026 counselling is conducted as follows:

  • Online counselling registration and fee payment: Candidates will have to register for the counselling online from the SLAT official website. Candidates registering successfully are issued call letters to appear for PIrounds.
  • Appearing for PI: Candidates have to appear for PI rounds where a panel of judges tests candidates based on general awareness, legal knowledge and other relevant topics. 
  • Merit list and selection rounds - Based on SLAT scores, PI scores each institute prepares its own merit list and, the shortlisted candidates have to secure a seat by paying the admission fee and completing other formalities.

Also Read: What To Do After SLAT Result 2026?

SLAT 2026 Selection Criteria

Each participating college of SLAT conducts PI for final selection of candidates is based on the following parameters (with weightage out of 100 marks): 

SLAT Colleges PI  SLAT Scores scaled to 70 marks
Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune  30 70
Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Hyderabad   30  70
Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Nagpur 30 70
Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Noida  30 70

The candidates scoring the highest marks in each parameter are selected for final seat allotment. Each college publishes category-wise cut off marks as well as waitlist as per the seat availability. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find the SLAT important dates?
A: 

Candidates can find important details of SLAT exam on SIU website, set-test.org. The information will be mentioned on the "Important Dates" column. 

Q:   What is the process of selecting the SLAT test city for the allotment of the exam centre?
A: 

The Symbiosis International University will conduct the SLAT 2026 Slot exam on December 28 across the nation. The Computer-Based Test is conducted in 80 cities simultaneously.

Q:   How many Symbiosis colleges accept SLAT scores?
A: 
A total of 4 colleges, including SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, SLS Hyderabad, and SLS Pune, accept the SLAT exam. Candidates need to pass the SLAT exam, PI and What to get admission to one of the four colleges that accept SLAT scores. The weightage for SLAT PI and What will be considered for admission to Symbiosis Law College. The weight of the SLAT entrance test will be 50 marks. The weights of PI and What will be 30 marks and 20 marks, respectively.

SLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SLAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
30 Apr ' 26

SLS Hyderabad third merit list

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 Apr ' 26

SLS Noida third merit list

26 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26

SLS Noida Second Merit List

25 Feb ' 26

SLS Hyderabad Second Merit List

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Documents required for SLAT 2026 Counselling

The candidates participating in the counselling process should carry the following documents in original as well as photocopies to the counselling venue. The documents required are,

  • Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
  • Class 10th mark sheet and certificate.
  • Class 12th mark sheet.

Candidates who are appearing or awaiting results of the class 12th or equivalent examination should submit a Bonafide certificate issued by the current school. Besides, candidates should also carry the printout of SLAT 2026 application form, scorecard and SLAT 2026 admit card. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there still a WAT round in SLAT Exam?
A: 

The Symbiosis Internation Law University has discontinued Writing Ability Test from the SLAT Admission Process. For the current SLAT 2026 admissions cycle, and since the 2025 cycle, the selection process is based solely on a candidate's performance in the main SLAT entrance exam and a subsequent Personal Interview (PI) round. 

Q:   What are the reservation criteria for SLAT?
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SLAT exam authority uses University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines for SLAT reservation policy. As per the exam authority, the total percentage of reserved seats for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates is 15. The total percentage of seats reserved for Scheduled Tries candidates in SLAT is 7.5%. The exam authority has reserved 5% of seats for wards of Defence Personnel at Symbiosis Law School Pune. The reservation facility for wards of Defence personnel is not available at the other three Symbiosis Law Schools. Moreover, 3% of total seats are reserved for Different Able candidates in all SLSs through SLAT.

 

Q:   What is the SLAT merit list?
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The SLAT merit list for a particular year is a list containing the name, registration number, and roll number of the candidates who achieved marks equal to or higher than the SLAT cut-off for the SLAT entrance exam conducted in the same year. The SLAT cut-off is made up of scores secured by candidates in the SLAT exam, PI and What. A merit list includes the name, roll number, registration number, collective marks secured by them in SLAT What, and PI their merit rank, and category. Based on the selection of candidates in the SLAT merit lists for a particular 5-year LL.B. Programme, seats are offered to each candidate. They need to book their respective seats by paying the admission before the due date ascertained by the SLS from whose merit list they get selected.

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SLAT 2026 Merit List Schedule

Each institute is releasing the merit list and conduct other processes related to admission as per the schedule below:

SLAT 2026 - SLS Pune Admission Schedule 

Events

Dates

Shortlist for Personal Interaction

21-Jan-2026

Starting of SLS Pune PI slot booking begins

21-Jan-2026 

SLS Pune slot booking for Personal Interaction ends

23-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

24-Jan-2026 to 26-Jan-2026

Shortlisted candidates can download PI call letter

(SLS Pune candidates can download their PI call letter on this date)

24-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Pune

29-Jan-2026 to 07-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Pune) (OUT)

12-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the first merit list)

19-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Pune) (OUT)

25-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the second merit list)

04-March-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Pune) (OUT)

10-March-2026

Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the third merit list)

17-March-2026

Commencement of the Classes

First week of July

SLAT 2026 - SLS Noida Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Noida Shortlist for Personal Interaction

20-Jan-2026

Slot booking for online PI begins

20-Jan-2026 

Last date of slot booking for PI 

22-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

25-Jan-2026 to 28-Jan-2026

PI for SLS Noida (online)

30-Jan-2026

Release of First Merit List for SLS Noida (OUT)

13-Feb-2026 to 20-Feb-2026

Release of Second Merit List for SLS Noida

26-Feb-2026 to 5-Mar-2026

Release of Third Merit List for SLS Noida (if required)

12-March-2026 to 19-Mar-2026

Commencement of the Classes

01-Jul-2026

SLAT 2026 - SLS Hyderabad Admission Schedule 

 

Events

Dates

Slot booking for PI begins (SLS Hyderabad)

21-Jan-2026

Last date of slot booking for PI (SLS Hyderabad)

21-Jan-2026 

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates for PI (SLS Hyderabad)

23-Jan-2026

Downloading of call letter by candidates

24-Jan-2026 to 26-Jan-2026

Online PI and Written Ability Test (WAT) (SLS Hyderabad)

24-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Hyderabad

29-Jan-2026 to 07-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Hyderabad) (OUT)

16-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (SLS Hyderabad)

23-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

27-Feb-2026

Last date for Admission (for second list) (SLS Hyderabad)

06-March-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

10-March-2026

Last date for Admission (for third list) (SLS Hyderabad) (SLS Hyderabad)

17-March-2026

Commencement of the Classes (SLS Hyderabad)

June 29, 2026

SLAT 2026 - SLS Nagpur Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Nagpur Shortlist Candidates for Personal Interaction 

20-Jan-2026

Slot booking begins for PI (SLS Nagpur)

20-Jan-2026 

Last date of slot booking for PI (SLS Nagpur)

22-Jan-2026

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates for PI (SLS Nagpur)

20-Jan-2026 to 25-Jan-2026

Online PI for SLS Nagpur

27-Jan-2026 to 02-Feb-2026

First Merit List (SLS Nagpur) (OUT)

10-Feb-2026

Second Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

23-Feb-2026

Third Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

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Commencement of the Classes

01-July-2026

Links to SLSs' Websites

SLSs’ Websites

SLS Pune

symlaw.ac.in 

SLS Nagpur

slsnagpur.edu.in 

SLS Noida

symlaw.edu.in 

SLS Hyderabad

slsh.edu.in 

Also Read:

SLS Nagpur Second Merit List 2026 OUT

SLAT 2026 Second Merit List for SLS Pune OUT

SLAT 2nd Merit List 2026 Out for SLS Noida

SLS Hyderabad Second Merit List OUT

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Commonly asked questions
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.

 

Q:   Which are the courses that Symbiosis International University offers through SLAT?
A: 
Symbiosis International University offers BA LLB (Hons. ), BBA LLB (Hons. ), BA LLB, and BBA LLB at its four law schools, which are Symbiosis Law School Pune, Symbiosis Law School Nagpur, Symbiosis Law School Noida, and Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad. Symbiosis Law School Pune offers BA LLB (Hons. ) and BBA LLB (Hons. ) through SLAT. Symbiosis Law School, Noida, offers BA LLB and BBA LLB. The law courses offered by Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad and Symbiosis Law School Nagpur are BA LLB and BBA LLB. Candidates who secure marks equal to or higher than the SLAT cutoff in a particular year can apply to study these mentioned law courses in the same year.
Q:   When will SLAT 2026 Personal Interview be conducted?
A: 

Each SLS has released its schedule to conduct the Personal Interview. The University will conduct the Personal Interview online. Candidates must check the schedule as each SLS has its own dates. 

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Steps to Check SLAT Merit List 2026

Candidates can use the following method to download SLAT 2026 merit list,

  • Visit the website of the Symbiosis Law School (SLS).
  • Each SLS has a separate website to display the SLAT merit list 2026.
  • For the convenience of candidates, the website links for all four SLSs have also been mentioned on this page.
  • Click on the merit list link and enter your SLAT application number and password.
  • The merit list will open in a new window.
  • Download this list as a PDF for future reference.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will SLAT 2026 Personal Interview be conducted?
A: 

Each SLS has released its schedule to conduct the Personal Interview. The University will conduct the Personal Interview online. Candidates must check the schedule as each SLS has its own dates. 

Q:   When was the SLAT 2026 exam notification released?
A: 

The SLAT 2026 exam notification was relased on August 1, 2025. The notification contains important information about the exam. Candidates can refer to the exam date and admission process. 

Q:   What happens in SLAT counselling 2026?
A: 

SLAT counselling is the process of confirming candidates who will be eligible for admissions to Symbiosis Law Schools - SLS Pune, SLS Noida, SLS Nagpur, and SLS Hyderabad with the help of a Written Ability Test and Personal Interaction and verifying documents of candidates. In the SLAT counselling process 2026, applicants will have to appear in a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI). 

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SLAT 2026 Counselling FAQs

SLAT 2026 Counselling FAQs

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find the SLAT important dates?
A: 

Candidates can find important details of SLAT exam on SIU website, set-test.org. The information will be mentioned on the "Important Dates" column. 

Q:   What are the reservation criteria for SLAT?
A: 

SLAT exam authority uses University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines for SLAT reservation policy. As per the exam authority, the total percentage of reserved seats for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates is 15. The total percentage of seats reserved for Scheduled Tries candidates in SLAT is 7.5%. The exam authority has reserved 5% of seats for wards of Defence Personnel at Symbiosis Law School Pune. The reservation facility for wards of Defence personnel is not available at the other three Symbiosis Law Schools. Moreover, 3% of total seats are reserved for Different Able candidates in all SLSs through SLAT.

 

Q:   Can I get admission to SLS Pune without SLAT scores?
A: 
No, candidates cannot get admission to SLS Pune and the other three SLSs, namely, SLS Noida, SLS Hyderabad, and SLS Nagpur, without appearing in the SLAT exam. The four law schools of Symbiosis International University do not accept any other law entrance exams for admission to BA LLB, BA LLB (Hons. ), BBA LLB, and BBA LLB (Hons. ). Thus, to get admission to undergraduate law courses offered by SLSs, candidates will have to appear in the SLAT exam, which is followed by Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview (PI). Admissions to SLSs are based on the collective scores of SLAT, What, and PI. Candidates need to know that there will not be provision for the rechecking of the results of SLAT 2023. The option of raising objections against SLAT answer keys is not available because the SET exam authority does not release answer keys for the exam.
Q:   What is a good score on SLAT exam?
A: 

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 cutoffs change from one campus to another. SLS Noida usually needs around 42–47 marks, SLS Hyderabad about 38–44, and SLS Nagpur close to 36–41 marks.

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Answered a month ago

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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Saumya Bhandari

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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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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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Nidhi Gupta

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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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