SLAT Counselling Dates 2026 (OUT): SLS Merit List (Awaited), PI Slot Booking, SLS Admission Schedule

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 00:36 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

The Symbiosis International University (SIU) is conducting the SLAT PI Slot Booking Process 2026. Candidates are being shortlisted for the PI round based on the SLAT Result 2026The SLAT Slot Booking 2026 is an important step that candidates must not miss. The SLAT Merit List is prepared on the basis of the consolidated scores in the SLAT Exam 2026 and PI round. SLS Pune released the third merit list on March 10, 2026.

Each SLS conducts its own PI Round. After the conclusion of the PI round, the SLAT merit list for SLS Nagpur, SLS Pune, SLS Hyderabad, and SLS Noida will be released. Check the page below for all the SLAT 2026 important dates for PI, the counselling process, and other events.

Latest Update:

SLAT 2026 Third Merit List for SLS Pune OUT

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

Table of contents
  • SLAT Dates & Schedule 2026
  • SLAT Slot Booking Date
  • SLS Admission Schedule 2026
  • SLAT Result Date 2026
  • SLAT Exam 2026 Date and Reporting Time
  • SLAT 2026 Admit Card
  • SLAT Application Dates 2026
  • SLAT Dates FAQs
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SLAT Dates & Schedule 2026

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
26 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26

SLS Noida Second Merit List

25 Feb ' 26

SLS Hyderabad Second Merit List

25 Feb ' 26

SLS Pune Second Merit List

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SLAT Slot Booking Date

SLAT slot booking date means the time when you pick the exam slot for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test. It’s very important to book early cause seats get full so fast. The SLAT 2026 slot booking process only happens online. You must go on the official website to do it. Once the slot is booked, it can not be changed again later on.

Direct Link for SLAT Slot Booking slat2025.ishinfosys.com/SLATPISLOTBOOKINGY25/

The SLAT slot booking date comes out after registration gets closed. If the slot booking window is missed, then no admit card will be given. After booking the slot, download the SLAT admit card right away. The admit card shows exam date, time, and test center details. Keep it safe till exam day comes. SLAT exam slot booking is a small step but very important one. Without booking, a candidate can’t appear for the test. Always check the details twice before confirming the slot to avoid any mistake.

Also Check: SLAT Participating Colleges 2026

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Q:   How can I book an SLS slot online in India?
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To book your SLS slot online in India, you just go on the official SLAT 2026 website: slat-test.org/. Then you login with your SET ID and password. After that, all the PI dates and times show on screen. You can choose the one that fits you best. Once you pick, the system saves it and sends message to your email and phone right away.

Q:   Can I modify a confirmed SLS booking after it's made?
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No, once your SLS slot booking is confirmed, you can't change it again. The SLAT 2026 slot booking system locks your choice right after you submit. So you must check the date and time carefully before confirming. If there's any serious issue, you can contact the SIU helpdesk for support.

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SLS Admission Schedule 2026

The SLAT exam 2026 (written) was held on December 20 and 28 at the given exam centers. After the written test, the next steps are PI and Counselling. Knowing these dates helps candidates take part in all admission steps on time. Check the SLAT 2026 important dates and events for SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, and SLS Hyderabad. Each campus releases its own merit list and carries out admission processes as per the schedule shared below.

SLAT 2026- SLS Pune Admission Schedule 

Events

Dates

Shortlist for Personal Interaction

January 21, 2026

Starting of SLS Pune PI and WAT slot booking begins

January 21 to January 23, 2026

SLS Pune slot booking for Personal Interaction and WAT ends

21st January, 2026 (Wednesday)

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

24th January, 2026 (Saturday) to

26th January, 2026 (Monday)

Shortlisted candidates can download PI-WAT call letter

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

26th January, 2026 (Monday)

Online PI  and WAT for SLS Pune

29th January, 2026 (Thursday) to

7th February, 2026 (Saturday)

First Merit List (SLS Pune) (OUT)

February 12th, 2026 (Thursday)

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

19th February, 2026 (Thursday)

Second Merit List (SLS Pune) (OUT)

25th February, 2026 (Wednesday)

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

4th March, 2026 (Wednesday)

Third Merit List (SLS Pune)

10th March, 2026 (Tuesday)

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

17th March, 2026 (Tuesday)

Commencement of the Classes

First week of July (Tentative)

SLAT 2026 - SLS Noida Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Noida Shortlist for Personal Interaction and WAT

January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

Slot booking for online PI and WAT begins

January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) (06:00 PM)

Last date of slot booking for PI and WAT

January 22, 2026 (Thursday) (11:59 PM)

Uploading of documents by shortlisted candidates

January 25, 2026 (Sunday) (06:00 PM) to January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) (11:59 PM)

PI and WAT for SLS Noida (online)

January 30 to February 05, 2026

Release of First Merit List for SLS Noida  (OUT)

February 12, 2026 (Thursday) (06:00 PM)

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

February 19, 2026 (Thursday) (11:59 PM)

Release of Second Merit List for SLS Noida

February 26, 2026 (Thursday) (06:00 PM)
Last date for Admission (for candidates selected on the second merit list) March 05, 2026 (Thursday) (11:59 PM)

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

March 12, 2026 (Thursday) (06:00 PM)

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

March 19, 2026 (Thursday) (11:59 PM)

Commencement of the Classes

July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

SLAT 2026 - SLS Hyderabad Admission Schedule 

Events

Dates

Slot booking for PI and WAT begins (SLS Hyderabad)

January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

Last date of slot booking for PI and WAT (SLS Hyderabad)

January 23, 2026 (Friday)

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

January 19, 2026 (Monday)

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January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

Downloading of call letter by candidates

January 24, 2026 (Saturday)

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

January 31, 2026 (Saturday)
to
February 06, 2026 (Friday)

Online PI for SLS Hyderabad

First Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)  (OUT)

February 16, 2026 (Monday)

Last date for Admission (SLS Hyderabad)

February 23, 2026 (Monday)

Second Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

February 27, 2026 (Friday)

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

March 06, 2026 (Friday)

Third Merit List (SLS Hyderabad)

March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)

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

March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

Commencement of the Classes (SLS Hyderabad)

June 29, 2026

SLAT 2026 - SLS Nagpur Admission Schedule

Events

Dates

SLS Nagpur Shortlist Candidates for Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT)

January 20, 2026

Slot booking begins for WAT and PI (SLS Nagpur)

January 22, 2026

Last date of slot booking for WAT and PI (SLS Nagpur)

to be notified

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

January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
                     to
January 25, 2026 (Sunday)

Downloading PI-WAT call letter (SLS Nagpur)

January 23, 2026 (Friday)

Online PI-WAT for SLS Nagpur

January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
                    to
February 02, 2026 (Monday)

First Merit List (SLS Nagpur)  (OUT)

February 10, 2026

Last date for Admission (for first merit list) (SLS Nagpur)

February 20, 2026 (Friday)

Second Merit List (SLS Nagpur)  (OUT)

February 23, 2026 (Monday)

Last date for Admission (for second merit list) (SLS Nagpur)

March 04, 2026 (Wednesday)

Third Merit List (SLS Nagpur)

Subject to Vacant Seats

Commencement of the Classes

July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Commonly asked questions
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:   When was the SLAT 2026 correction window opened?
A: 

The option of correcting details of applicants through the correction window is not available for SLAT 2025 exams. All the aspirants who want to apply for SLAT in the future need to note that the SET exam authority does not provide a SLAT correction window to allow candidates to correct details in their application and registration forms for the SLAT exam. Thus, they need to ensure that all the details they will fill out on the SLAT application and registration forms are correct. They will not get any chance to correct the details. Thus, all SLAT applicants must review their SLAT application and registration forms before submitting them.

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SLAT Result Date 2026

SLAT result was declared on the official website on January 15, 2026. SLAT 2026 scorecards were being issued to the exam takers. It displayed information pertaining to the scores of the candidates in the written exam. Based on SLAT scores, candidates were shortlisted for the PI round. Further, based on SLAT PI scores, a final list for admission in Symbiosis Law School (SLS) was prepared. 

SLAT 2026 scores have been used by 4 SLS colleges. Candidates who qualify in the exam need to take part in the admission process as fixed by the colleges accepting SLAT scores for admission. A total of four colleges accept SLAT scores for admission, and these are listed below:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check my SLAT results?
A: 

To check the results of the SLAT exam, visit the official website, slat-test.org. The SLAT result link will be available there.

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.

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SLAT Exam 2026 Date and Reporting Time

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test authority will conduct the exam in computer-based mode at SLAT exam centres allotted by the exam authority on the following dates. 

SLAT 2026 Exam Dates
SLAT 2025 Test 1 December 20, 2025
SLAT 2025 Test 2 December 28, 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the SLAT exam slot timings?
A: 

SLAT iss conducted in one slot only, from 9 AM to 10 AM. The slot timing will be found on the admit card. It will also mention the exam day guidelines.

 

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.

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SLAT 2026 Admit Card

SIU conducted the SLAT exam in test centres all over the country. The candidates needed to appear for the SLAT 2026 exam with the SLAT admit card. The SLAT hall ticket acts as proof of valid candidature. Only valid aspirants who presented the admit card on demand to the authorities were allowed to enter the SLAT examination hall. The SLAT 2026 admit cards were made available through online mode (SIU official website) on December 11, 2025.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When is the last date for SLAT 2026 registration?
A: 

The SLAT 2026 application last date was November 30, 2025. To fill the registration cum application form, candidates had to visit slat-test.org.

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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SLAT Application Dates 2026

You can fill the SLAT Application Form 2026 by going to the official SET website, slat-test.org. To complete the form, follow these easy steps below.

  • Go to slat-test.org.
  • Press the “Register Now” button.
  • Type your basic details carefully.
  • Pick your program, test day, and test city you like most.
  • Upload a clear photo and your sign in scanned copy.
  • Pay the SLAT application fee online.
  • Check everything once again and then submit your form.

Note: Candidates can take the SLAT exam on either one of the two days (SLAT Test Day 1 or SLAT Test Day 2) or choose to appear on both days. While filling the SLAT application form, they must pick the option based on which test day they wish to attend.

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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:   When will SLAT 2026 exam be conducted?
A: 

The Symbiosis Law Institute conducted the SLAT Exam 2026 on December 20 and 28. Candidates could select the slot as per their choice.

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SLAT Dates FAQs

Check out the important FAQs related to SLAT 2026 dates here. 

Q:   When will SLAT 2026 exam be conducted?
A: 

The Symbiosis Law Institute conducted the SLAT Exam 2026 on December 20 and 28. Candidates could select the slot as per their choice.

Q:   Is SLAT easier than CLAT?
A: 

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:   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.
Q:   What is SLAT 2026 exam?
A: 

SLAT 2026 refers to the Symbiosis Law Admission Test which is conducted by the four SLSs (Symbiosis Law Schools) in India. The SLAT exam is conducted on two dates and candidates will have the option to appear in both of one. The best score among the both will be considered for preparing the merit list & result. 

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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Kanishk Dhawan

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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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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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