SLAT 2026 Counselling Date (OUT): PI Call Letter (OUT), SLS Seat Allotment, Fees, Documents List

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

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Anupama Mehra
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 13:07 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

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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Table of contents
  • 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
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SLAT 2026 Counselling Steps

DeskCalendarCounselling: 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.

Also Read: What To Do After SLAT Result 2026?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the SLAT merit list?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get admission to a college in North India through SLAT?
A: 

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

DatesUpcoming 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

DatesPast 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)

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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
Q:   When will SLAT 2026 Counselling start?
A: 

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.

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 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:   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:   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. 

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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. 

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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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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?
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.

 

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Differently Abled

3%

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