SLAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected): College/Category-wise SLS Cut-off, Previous Year Cutoffs

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

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Anupama Mehra
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 15:12 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

The Symbiosis International University will release the SLAT Cutoff 2026 soon. Candidates can check the SLAT Exam Cutoff by visiting slat-test.org. The SLAT Cut-off 2026 refers to the minimum marks required to pass the exam. Candidates should note that the SLAT Exam was administered in a computer-based mode. The SLAT cutoff will be published by each SLS separetly. The SLAT 2026 Results have been announced.

The cutoff for SLAT Exam will be decided based on certain factors like the level of questions asked in the exam, the number of applicants, qualifying candidates, and total number of seats. SLAT 2026 Participating Colleges will publish their merit lists on different dates separately. 

The SLAT Merit List will be based on the total score of the candidate in both the exam and PI rounds. Once the cutoff are announced, the SLAT 2026 counselling will begin based on merit. Check out complete details about SLAT 2026 cut off along with the factors affecting cut off and institute-wise previous year’s cut-offs.

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Table of contents
  • Factors Affecting SLAT 2026 Cutoff
  • SLAT 2026 Dates & Schedule
  • SLAT 2026 Cutoff for SLSs
  • SLAT 2025 Cut Off for SLSs
  • Previous Year's SLAT Cutoff
  • SLAT Cutoff 2026 - FAQs
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Factors Affecting SLAT 2026 Cutoff

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

  • How diffcult the exam was?
  • Number of aspirants who appeared
  • How many seats are avaiable?
  • Number of aspirants in each category
  • The college preference filled
  • SLS Reservation Policy

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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). 

SLAT 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
20 Jan ' 26

SLS Nagpur Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI)

20 Jan ' 26

SLS Noida Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI)

21 Jan ' 26

SLS Hyderabad Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI)

21 Jan ' 26

SLS Pune Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI)

10 Feb ' 26

SLS Nagpur First Merit List

12 Feb ' 26

SLS Hyderabad First Merit List

12 Feb ' 26

SLS Pune First Merit List

DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Jan ' 26

SLAT Result 2026

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SLAT 2026 Cutoff for SLSs

Check out the SLAT cut offs 2026 for SLS Pune, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur and SLS Noida below:

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

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SLAT 2026 Exam: List of Colleges Accepting Scores

Candidates must note that only following colleges accepts SLAT scores: 

  • Symbiosis Law School-Pune (SLS Pune)
  • Symbiosis Law School-Noida (SLS Noida)
  • Symbiosis Law School, Hyderbad (SLS Hyderabad)
  • Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur (SLS Nagpur)
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much should I score in SLAT to get a good SLS as a general category candidate?
A: 

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.

 

Q:   Which institutes accept SLAT score?
A: 

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.

 

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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What to do if I forgot my SLAT login details?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Which factors should I consider when selecting Symbiosis Law School through SLAT?
A: 

While selecting a Symbiosis Law School for admission through SLAT, candidates must consider the quality of education and the fee of the institution. The location of the SLS and the law course offered by it also effect the selection.

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SLAT Cutoff 2026 - FAQs

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

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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.

 

Q:   Which factors should I consider when selecting Symbiosis Law School through SLAT?
A: 

While selecting a Symbiosis Law School for admission through SLAT, candidates must consider the quality of education and the fee of the institution. The location of the SLS and the law course offered by it also effect the selection.

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Students can follow the below mentioned tips to prepare for SLAT 2026 PI below:

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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

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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:

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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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Students should keep in mind the below mentioned points regarding the SLAT 2026 score:

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