
The Symbiosis International University will begin the SLAT Counselling Process soon. The SLAT 2026 PI slot booking process has started. The varsity announced the SLAT Merit List 2026 dates for each SLS separately. The SLAT 2026 Results have been 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 has 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 will be 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 on the basis of the SLAT 2026 scores and Personal Interaction (PI). Read below for complete details about the SLAT counselling process 2026.
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- SLAT 2026 Counselling Steps
- SLAT 2026 Dates & Schedule
- SLAT 2026 Merit List Schedule
- SLAT 2026 Selection Criteria
- Steps to Check SLAT Merit List 2026
- Documents required for SLAT 2026 Counselling
SLAT 2026 Counselling Steps
Counselling: 10 Feb ' 26
SLAT 2026 counselling will be 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 - On the basis of 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.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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 the northern states of India accepts the score of the SLAT exam. Two SLSs, namely, SLS Pune and SLS Nagpur, can help candidates get admission to these two colleges in western India. However, SLS Hyderabad is the option for candidates who want to take the SLAT and get admission to a law college in South India.
SLAT 2026 Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SLAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb ' 26 | SLS Nagpur First Merit List |
| 12 Feb ' 26 | SLS Hyderabad First Merit List |
| 12 Feb ' 26 | SLS Pune First Merit List |
| 12 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26 | SLS NOIDA First Merit List |
| 20 Feb ' 26 | SLS Nagpur Second Merit List |
| 25 Feb ' 26 | SLS Hyderabad Second Merit List |
| 25 Feb ' 26 | SLS Pune Second Merit List |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan ' 26 | SLS Hyderabad Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI) |
| 21 Jan ' 26 | SLS Pune Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI) |
| 20 Jan ' 26 | SLS Nagpur Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI) |
SLAT 2026 Merit List Schedule
Each institute will release 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) |
12-Feb-2026 |
| Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the first merit list) |
19-Feb-2026 |
| Second Merit List (SLS Pune) |
25-Feb-2026 |
| Last date for Admission (For candidates selected on the second merit list) |
04-March-2026 |
| Third Merit List (SLS Pune) |
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 |
12-Feb-2026 to 19-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) |
12-Feb-2026 |
| Last date for Admission (SLS Hyderabad) |
19-Feb-2026 |
| Second Merit List (SLS Hyderabad) |
25-Feb-2026 |
| Last date for Admission (for second list) (SLS Hyderabad) |
04-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) |
First week of July |
| 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) |
10-Feb-2026 |
| Second Merit List (SLS Nagpur) |
20-Feb-2026 |
| Third Merit List (SLS Nagpur) |
10-March-2026 |
| 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 |
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Commonly asked questions
The SLAT 2026 Counselling will be conducted by the SLS separetly. The SLS will conduct the counselling based on the score of candidates in SLAT Exam. Candidates can check the SLAT Counselling Schedule by visiting their website.
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).
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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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.
Candidates can find important details of SLAT exam on SIU website, set-test.org. The information will be mentioned on the "Important Dates" column.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
SLAT Exam
Student Forum
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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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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Answered 2 weeks ago
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.
· The SLAT 2026 cutoff will d
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8 Institutes accepting SLAT
Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Pune
Viman Nagar, Pune • Private
Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Noida
Noida • Private
Powai, Mumbai • Private
Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Hyder...
Rangareddy, Hyderabad • Private
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