SLAT Question Paper 2027: Download Previous Year Sample Papers PDF

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 03:09 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

SLAT 2027 Sample Papers: The SLAT exam preparation comprises various resources, and SLAT sample papers are one of the most trusted sources to strengthen the law entrance exam preparation. Candidates planning to appear for the SLAT 2027 are advised to refer to the SLAT sample papers to get a good rank for admission to SLS colleges. Whether your aim is to get admission in the 3-year LLB course or the 5-year LLB course, the SLAT PYQs will be your best companion in the preparation journey.  

With SLAT Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions provided in the upcoming sections, candidates need not worry about searching for them. The SLAT question paper is structured and set by the SIU for admission to SLS campuses. Take help of SLAT sample papers with Answers provided by Shiksha.com to understand the question paper pattern.

solve the SLAT sample papers to manage time better, and build confidence for the exam day. Make your SLAT 2027 preparation easy and download the SLAT sample paper PDFs from the upcoming sections.

Also Read: Best Colleges in India Accepting SLAT Score

 

Table of contents
  • SLAT Sample Papers with Answers by Shiksha
  • SLAT Question Papers (Prep Guide)
  • SLAT Question Paper Pattern 2027
  • Benefits of Solving SLAT Sample Papers
  • SLAT 2027 Question Paper FAQs

Download previous year SLAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download SLAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

SLAT Sample Papers with Answers by Shiksha

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SLAT Question Papers (Prep Guide)

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SLAT Question Paper Pattern 2027

The  SLAT question paper will be based on a standard pattern. Not much changes have taken place in the last five years in the SLAT paper pattern. Candidates are advised to carefully read the highlights of the SLAT QP pattern and prepare for the exam accordingly.

  1. SLAT question paper will comprise five sections, namely: Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge.
  2. SLAT question paper will carry 60 questions
  3. There will be 12 questions in each section of 1 mark
  4. SLAT question paper will have all MCQ/objective-type questions
  5. SLAT question paper will be provided in online mode, as it is a computer-based test
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get the question paper PDF of SLAT for free?
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Candidates cannot get SLAT question papers of previous years for free because the conduction body of SLAT, the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) authority, does not release previous years’ question papers of the exam. The questions relevant to SLAT question papers can be found in books designed for the SLAT syllabus. Candidates need to focus more on topics related to the SLAT syllabus to prepare for this law entrance exam. The syllabus includes topics associated with Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, General English, and General Knowledge.

Q:   How can I download the question papers from previous years for the SLAT exam?
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The question papers of the SLAT exam conducted in previous years cannot be downloaded because the SET exam authority does not release SLAT question papers. However, there are other resources that SLAT aspirants can use to get insights about SLAT question papers from previous years. These resources are practise sets and mock tests available in the books dedicated to SLAT preparation. Some of these books also contain the SLAT question papers from previous years. To know the best books for the SLAT exam, – Click here.  

 

Q:   What are the advantages of solving SLAT question papers?
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It is important to solve the SLAT question papers for aspiring candidates. They will get the idea about the structure of examand level of questions asked.

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Benefits of Solving SLAT Sample Papers

The SLAT question paper will help the aspirants in the following manner. Know why solving SLAT question papers/sample papers is an integral part of the exam preparation:  

  1. It helps you prepare for the exam as per the SLAT syllabus shared by the conducting body, SIU.
  2. A practice of questions from the SLAT previous year papers/sample papers will help aspirants build focus and get hold of the important topics expected in the exam
  3. SLAT sample papers also give a reality check of the time and speed required to solves the actual question paper with accuracy on the exam day.
  4. Candidates referring to the SLAT sample papers seem to experience enhanced confidence in appearing for the exam.
  5. A thorough revision from the SLAT preparation books, followed by a SLAT sample paper test, will enhance the candidate’s willingness to appear for the exam without any anxiety.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are the questions of previous years repeated in the SLAT question paper?
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There are chances of repetition of questions from the past 2-3 years in the latest question paper of SLAT. However, there is no guarantee that the exam conducting authority will do so. Questions from SLAT question papers that are 5-6 years old will not be repeated in the exam because SLAT question papers are based on topics relevant to contemporary and useful areas of education. Here, SLAT aspirants need to note that questions from previous years of SLAT.

 

Q:   Which is the most important section in the SLAT question paper?
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All sections of the SLAT exam, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge, and General English are equally important because they all carry 12 questions and equal weightage. Thus, solving all sections of the SLAT question paper correctly will provide candidates with equal benefits. Moreover, they can attempt all the questions available in the exam question paper because there is no provision for negative marking in the SLAT exam. Here, candidates need to note that the total mark for the SLAT entrance test is 60, which is scaled down to 50. A total of 50 marks are added from the SLAT Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI) to evaluate the SLAT results.

 

Q:   Will questions be available in Marathi in the SLAT question paper?
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The questions in the question paper of the SLAT will not be available in Marathi because the Symbiosis Entrance Test Authority has designed the SLAT question papers to provide admission opportunities to BA LLB and BBA LLB courses for candidates all over India. Regional languages like Marathi are usually used for question papers in common entrance exams conducted by states. The law entrance exam in which questions are asked in English and Marathi is MH CET Law, which is conducted by the Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell Maharashtra.

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SLAT 2027 Question Paper FAQs

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SLAT Question Paper 2027:

Q:   Can I skip a question in the SLAT question paper if I do not know its answer?
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Yes, candidates can skip a question in the SLAT question paper if they do not know its answer. However, it is recommended that candidates answer all the questions available in the exam question paper because SLAT does not follow a negative marking scheme. Thus, if they answer a question incorrectly, no marks will be penalised. In case when candidates do not answer to a particular question, they should not waste their time solving or answering it because the time limit to solve a SLAT question paper is very short, which is equal to 60 minutes (1 hour). They can mark such questions for review and answer them later.

 

Q:   Which types of questions are asked in the SLAT question paper?
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Multiple-choice questions are asked in the SLAT question papers. Candidates are required to answer these questions in a computer-based test mode (online). 

Q:   Can I crack SLAT by solving question papers of the previous years of the exam?
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Yes, candidates can crack SLAT by solving previous years’ question papers of the exam because these question papers can help them get familiarised with the SLAT exam pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. But SLAT aspirants need to know that solving previous years’ question papers is not enough to score well in the exam. They need to learn the basic concepts about the topics on which questions are asked in SLAT. Doing so will allow them to solve any questions asked in the SLAT question paper, even if these questions were not asked in previous years’ question papers.

 

Q:   What is the structure of the SLAT question paper?
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The SLAT question paper contains 12 questions persection and each question carries one mark. Thus, the total number of questions in the SLAT question paper is 60. 

Q:   Will my marks get deducted if I answer a question incorrectly in the SLAT exam?
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No, your marks will not be deducted if you answer a question incorrectly in the SLAT exam because SLAT does not have a negative marking scheme. Candidates also do not lose marks for questions they do not answer. For each correct answer, they receive one mark. The overall scores are evaluated on the basis of the correct options out of a total of 60 marks. However, the total 60 marks of the SLAT exam are scaled down to 50.

 

Q:   Can I get admission to SLS Pune without SLAT scores?
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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.
Q:   Is there still a WAT round in SLAT Exam?
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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. 

Q:   Which are the courses that Symbiosis International University offers through SLAT?
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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.
Q:   How can I prepare for SLAT from Class 11?
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Candidates can prepare for SLAT from Class 11 by practising topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The topics of subjects from which questions are asked in SLAT are Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension (English), and General Knowledge. Under the General Knowledge subject, SLAT aspirants also need to study static GK related to History, Geography, Indian and International Politics, and United Nations Organisation (UNO) and its bodies, and current affairs. To study the mentioned subjects for SLAT preparation from Class 11, candidates can purchase books containing sample papers, practice tests, and mock tests based on the SLAT syllabus and pattern. They can devote 1-2 hours every day to SALT preparation. Preparing for the SLAT from Class 12 can provide aspirants with a competitive edge because they will have more than a year to prepare for the entrance exam effectively.

 

Q:   What is the SLAT Mathematics Syllabus?
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Mathematics questions are asked under the reasoning section of SLAT. The main topics asked are

  1. Profit, Loss and Discount
  2. Time and Work
  3. Time and Distance
  4. Simple Interest
  5. Percentage
  6. Number System
  7. Algebra

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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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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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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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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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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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