What is the SLAT merit list?

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.

What happens in SLAT counselling 2026?

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).

Can I get admission to SLS Pune without SLAT scores?

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.

What to do if I forgot my SLAT login details?

In such cases, you have to visit set-test.org and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.

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 .

What is a good score on SLAT exam?

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.

Which documents do I need to carry to the exam centre along with my SLAT admit card?

Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre along with a coloured printout of their SLAT admit card. This photo ID proof can be an Aadhaar Card, voter ID, PAN Card, driving licence, or passport. The reason for which the exam supervising authority asks candidates to carry their photo ID proof is that they want to ensure their identity. Aadhaar Card and Voter ID are the best photo ID proofs that can help Indian citizens verify their identity. Thus, it is advised to all SLAT exam takers that they must carry one of the two photo ID proofs to the SLAT exam centre. The photo ID proof should be original because photocopies or printouts of ID proofs are not accepted by the exam authority. The ID proof will only be used to recognise the candidates. It will not be submitted by the authority.

What are the reservation criteria for SLAT?

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.

Which institutes accept SLAT score?

A total of four law institutes fall under the SIU umbrella: 1. Symbiosis Law School, Pune 2. Symbiosis Law School, Noida 3. Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad 4. Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur The curriculum at all four institutes is designed to reflect the latest developments in the legal field in India and around the world. The programmes are delivered by highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty who are determined to help students succeed in the field of law. The institute also has a techno-driven research culture, internationalisation, centres of excellence, training and skill enhancement programmes, and moot courts, among others.

How much should I score in SLAT to get a good SLS as a general category candidate?

All Symbiosis Law Schools are equally good in terms of the quality of law education. Thus, after getting a good score in the SLAT candidates can get admission to any of the four Law Schools of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Getting admission to an SLS depends on the cutoff marks decided by it. Thus, if a candidate wants to get admission to a Symbiosis Law School, he or she needs a SLAT score equal to or more than its cutoff. Generally, 65% marks in the SLAT are a good score to get admission to an SLS.

Is SLAT 2026 result out?

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.

When will SLAT 2026 Personal Interview be conducted?

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.

Will I be called for PI round even if I have not cleared SLAT Exam?

No, you will not be called for the Personal Interview (PI) round for Symbiosis Law Schools if you haven't cleared the SLAT exam. Candidates must note that SLAT scores are mandatory for shortlisting. You need to score above the cut-off to get a PI call, and you must attend all parts of the PI to be eligible for admission.

SLAT 2026 Expected Cutoff: Category-wise SLS Cut-off, Previous Year SLS Cut-offs

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Updated on Apr 13, 2026 07:38 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

SLAT Cutoff 2026 is released by the individual SLS colleges after the Symbiosis International University releases the results for admission to the BA LLB and BBA LLB colleges. The SLAT cutoff shows the marks range required for admission to SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Hyderabad, and SLS Noida. The SLS colleges release the cutoff on the basis of which the merit list is published. At present, the SLAT third merit list is awaited for some campuses.

Please note that SIU does not release the SLAT cutoff. Candidates can check the SLAT Merit List, which is available till Round-2, on the respective SLS college website for which they have applied. It is based on the total score of the candidate in both the exam and PI rounds. SLAT cutoffs are important for SLAT counselling. Get complete details about SLAT 2026 cut off, along with the factors affecting cut off and institute-wise previous year’s cut-offs.

Table of contents

Factors Affecting SLAT 2026 Cutoff
SLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
SLAT 2026 Cutoff for SLSs
SLAT 2025 Cut Off for SLSs
Previous Year's SLAT Cutoff
SLAT Cutoff 2026 - FAQs

Factors Affecting SLAT 2026 Cutoff

Candidates must note that the SLAT Cutoff can vary because of various factors. Below are some of the factors that will decide the cut-off of SLAT 2026

Exam Difficulty Level
Number of aspirants who appeared
Sea Availability
Number of aspirants in each category
The college preference filled
SLS Reservation Policy

SLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
13 Apr ' 26	SLS Hyderabad third merit list
10 Apr ' 26	SLS Noida third merit list
26 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26	SLS Noida Second Merit List
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SLAT 2026 Cutoff for SLSs

The SLAT cutoff is published by each SLS separately. The SLAT cut-offs 2026 for SLS Pune, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur, and SLS Noida will be shared soon, once available:

Symbiosis Law School	Expected SLAT 2026 Cut Offs
SLS Pune	to be updated
SLS Hyderabad	to be updated
SLS Nagpur	to be updated
SLS Noida	to be updated

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SLAT College Predictor

SLAT 2026 Exam: List of Colleges Accepting Scores

Candidates must note that only the following colleges accept SLAT scores:

Symbiosis Law School-Pune (SLS Pune)
Symbiosis Law School-Noida (SLS Noida)
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad (SLS Hyderabad)
Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur (SLS Nagpur)

SLAT 2025 Cut Off for SLSs

Check out the SLAT cut offs 2025 for SLS Pune, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur and SLS Noida mentioned below:

Symbiosis Law School	Good Attempt	SLAT 2025 Cut Offs
SLS Pune	44+	44-48
SLS Hyderabad	40+	43-44
SLS Nagpur	42+	40-45
SLS Noida	42+	43-45

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Previous Year's SLAT Cutoff

Previous year’s SLAT cut-offs would certainly help aspirants in getting an idea about the expected SLAT 2023 cut-off. Check out below the SLAT 2019 and SLAT 2018 cutoff for various SLAT participating institutes.

SLAT 2019 Cut off

Candidates can check SLAT cutoffs for 2019 for reference below:

Institutions	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	100	94
SLS, Noida	92	86
SLS, Hyderabad	80	76
SLS, Nagpur	75	70

SLAT 2018 Cut off

Given below is SLAT cutoffs for 2018 for reference:

Institutions	Category	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	General (Open)	108	97
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	38	32
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1	1
	Differently Abled	47	52
	Kashmiri Migrant	26	58
	Defence Personnel Wards	94	70
SLS, Noida	General (Open)	98	91
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	38	32
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	61	54
	Differently Abled	47	72
	Kashmiri Migrant	58	48

SLAT 2017 Cut-off

Candidates can check SLAT cutoffs for 2017 for reference below:

Institutions	Category	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	General (Open)	96	87
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	27	43
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	33	30
	Differently Abled	37	58
	Kashmiri Migrant	53	51
	Defence Personnel Wards	84	64
SLS, Noida	General (Open)	93	81
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	31	45
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	52	30
	Differently Abled	47	58
	Kashmiri Migrant	60	51

SLAT 2016 Cut-off

Candidates can check SLAT cutoffs for 2016 for reference below:

Institutions	Category	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	General (Open)	90	92
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	37	36
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	31	36
	Differently Abled	50	55
	Kashmiri Migrant	62	58
SLS, Noida	General (Open)	95	82
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	35	38
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	55	36
	Differently Abled	58	60
	Kashmiri Migrant	63	58

SLAT 2015 Cut-off

Given below is SLAT cutoffs for 2015 for reference:

Institutions	Category	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	General (Open)	105	102
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	27	43
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	28	58
	Differently Abled	56	63
	Defence Personnel Wards	95	96
	Kashmiri Migrant	69	49

SLAT 2014 Cut-off

Candidates can check SLAT cutoffs for 2014 for reference below:

Institutions	Category	BA LLB	BBA LLB
SLS, Pune	General (Open)	101	98
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	32	46
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	33	46
	Differently Abled	55	65
	Defence Personnel Wards	88	91
	Kashmiri Migrant	61	69

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SLAT Cutoff 2026 - FAQs

Check out all the important FAQs related to SLAT 2026 cutoff below:

Q: Which is the best college which I can get admission in through SLAT?

Candidates can get admission in four SLS located in Noida, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Pune.

Q: How many questions are asked in SLAT 2026 exam?

The SLAT exam have a total of 60 questions divided into five sections. Candidates must practice previous year papers to understand the kind of questions asked in exam.

Q: Does SLAT happen twice a year?

SLAT does not occur twice a year, but it takes place on two consecutive dates within the same session. Candidates have the option to appear in either or both. The best attempt from the two will be considered to prepare the merit list. SLAT 2027 exam will be held on:

Test 1	TBA
Test 2	TBA

Q: 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.

Q: Are the question papers for both SLAT Test 1 and SLAT Test 2 different?

Yes, the question paper of the SLAT exam on each day will be different. However, the pattern of the exam will be the same for each test.

Q: What are the important topics from which questions are in the SLAT exam?

The important topics for the SLAT are different for the different sections. For the SLAT Analytical Reasoning section questons from situations, or objects and finding solutions will be asked. In Logical Reasoning section, concepts based on statements and assumptions or syllogisms will be asked. In the General Knowledge section of the entrance exam, questions are asked from static GK topics and current affairs.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the syllabus for the SLAT entrance exam?

The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) Authority, the conducting body of the SLAT exam, does not provide a detailed syllabus for it. However, it provides the details of the sections from which questions are asked in the entrance exam. These sections are Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General English and General Knowledge. From each sections 12 questions are asked in the exam. Each question carries one mark and does not have any penalties for a wrong answer. Thus, the total marks for the SLAT exam are 60, which are scaled down to 50.

Q: From where can I download the SLAT syllabus?

The SLAT syllabus is not available for download because the SET exam authority does not provide any details other than the exam sections related to the SLAT syllabus. Aspirants who want to appear in SLAT can refer to the syllabus of other law entrance exams similar to SLAT to get an idea of the topics associated with the SLAT syllabus. They can check the CLAT syllabus because the CLAT exam pattern is similar to the SLAT exam pattern. CLAT is tougher than SLAT. Thus, if SLAT applicants prepare according to the CLAT syllabus, they will be able to crack the SLAT exam.

Q: Which section is considered Difficult in the SLAT exam?

The Symbiosis International University mentions the names of Broad topics in the SLAT syllabus. The candidates consider the General Knowledge section as the most difficult. Prepare for this section accordingly and use the best books available to get a good percentile in this section of SLAT exam.

Q: How many hours do I need to study to crack SLAT?

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.