SLAT Syllabus 2026: Subject-wise Key Topics, Detailed Test Structure, Sectional Weightage, Best Books

Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2026 ( SLAT )

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SLAT Syllabus 2026 - The Symbiosis International University (SIU) does not mention the details of the Symbiosis Law Admission Test syllabus in its information brochure. The candidates should prepare all the macro topics given in the syllabus and the associated topics as asked in the previous year question papers. The candidates should prepare for the exam by attempting all type of questions associated with such topics. The exam weightage and pattern is provided for the SLAT 2026.

The SIU SLAT General Knowlegde section seems the most difficult among all because of the vastness of its syllabus. The candidates cannot prepare this section without deep diving into the current affairs and static General Knowledge. The Candidates can refer to the previous years question papers for an exact idea about the syllabus of SLAT 2026 for each subject.

Table of contents
  • SLAT Syllabus 2026
  • SLAT Syllabus Sectional Weightage 2026
  • Books to Prepare for SLAT 2026
  • SLAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs
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SLAT Syllabus 2026

The SLAT 2026 question paper  will be based on five main subjects i.e. Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. Check here SLAT 2026 syllabus topics, section-wise weightage as well as books to refer for SLAT 2026 preparationThe law entrance exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate-level courses; therefore, the syllabus will of Class 12th level only. Check the syllabus for SLAT 2026 for each subject:

SLAT Syllabus for General Knowledge

  • Indian Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
  • International events
  • UN bodies
  • Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements
  • Current affairs
  • Eminent personalities
  • Sports
  • Awards and honours

SLAT Syllabus for Legal Reasoning 

  • Legal terms
  • Indian Constitution, its structure, sections and schedules
  • Contracts and Constitutional Law
  • Torts
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Contracts and Constitutional Law
  • IPC and the CrPC
  • Strict Liability
  • Law of Crimes
  • International Law
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity

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SLAT Syllabus for Logical Reasoning 

  • Blood Relations
  • Series
  • Directions
  • Critical Reasoning 
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy

SLAT Syllabus for Analytical Reasoning

  • Mental Ability and Logical/Mathematical Analysis
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Odd-Even Discretion
  • Logical Fallacy
  • Analogy
  • Syllogism
  • Agreement and Disagreement

SLAT Syllabus for General English

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Word Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Inference-based questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Foreign Words/Phrase
  • Para Jumbles

Mathematics Topics for SLAT

Candidates need to know that questions from different topics in mathematics are also asked in the SLAT exam. The difficulty level of the SLAT mathematics topic is up to Class 10. Check out the main mathematics topics related to the SLAT syllabus: 

  • Algebra
  • Percentage 
  • Number system
  • Profit. Loss and Discount
  • Time and Work
  • Speed, Time and DIstance
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does the SLAT syllabus change every year?
A: 

For the past 2-3 years, the syllabus of SLAT has been the same. However, there is a guarantee that the SET exam authority will not make any changes to the SLAT syllabus in the future. All the important updates related to the SLAT exam are published on the official website of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), set-test.org. Thus, if the exam authority changes the SLAT syllabus, candidates will be able to know about those changes by visiting the SET website. All the details related to SLAT in a particular year are published on this website at least 5-6 months prior to the commencement of the exam. Thus, if the exam authority makes some changes to the SLAT syllabus, this much time will be sufficient for SLAT aspirants to prepare for the exam according to the updated syllabus.

 

Q:   Who releases the SLAT syllabus?
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The SLAT has not been released by anyone. However, the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) Authority provides details on the sections from which questions are asked in the SLAT exam. SET is the conducting body of the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) entrance exam. The sections ascertained by the authority from which questions are asked in the exam are Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge, and General English. Thus, it can be stated that the SET Authority does not release a detailed syllabus for SLAT, but it provides an overview of the syllabus.

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SLAT Syllabus Sectional Weightage 2026

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test will be held as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at the exam centres. Aspirants can refer to the table below for the SLAT 2026 question paper pattern: 

Sections Questions per section Marks per section
Logical Reasoning 12 questions  12 marks
Legal Reasoning 12 questions  12 marks
Analytical Reasoning 12 questions  12 marks
Reading Comprehension 12 questions  12 marks
General Knowledge 12 questions  12 marks
Total 60 questions 60 marks
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to cover the entire syllabus for SLAT preparation?
A: 

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test authority does not provide subtle details about the SLAT syllabus. Thus, the syllabus for SLAT cannot be specified accurately. The exam authority only shares the details associated with the sections related to the SLAT question paper, which are Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General English, and General Knowledge. Thus, candidates only study to prepare for relevant sections along with mathematics (of level up to Class 10) and current affairs to prepare for SLAT.

 

Q:   Which topics are asked in the SLAT exam?
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Since the SLAT places a lot of emphasis on analytical skills, the questions tend to be drawn from subjects that call for in-depth study and practise. Candidates must employ their capacity for minute observation and quick calculation in each of the three areas of the SLAT question paper. The SLAT's primary topics, broken down into sections, are listed below.

  • Reading Comprehension - Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Reasoning: Blood Relation,
  • Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions
  • Mathematics - Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration

The difficulty level of SLAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the SLAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the mentioned topics.

 

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Books to Prepare for SLAT 2026

Candidates can refer the books below for each subject preparation: 

Book for SLAT preparation

Author name

Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations

A. P Bhardwaj

Objective General English

R S Aggarwal

Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations: A Workbook

A. P Bhardwaj

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning

R S Aggarwal

Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning

Frederick Schauer

General Knowledge/ Pratiyogita Darpan

Lucent’s publications

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section of SLAT?
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To prepare for this section, read the SLAT question banks from prior years. Try to stay focused as you practise SLAT mock exams and sample papers. Go through the Analytical Reasoning section important topics. 

 

Q:   How can I prepare for the Logical Reasoning section of SLAT?
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To prepare for SLAT Logical Reasoning, candidates need to understand basic concepts related to the "Logical Reasoning." People who understand the basics of a particular subject thoroughly can also understand the advanced concepts related to it. Thus, to comprehend the problems or questions related to Logical Reasoning in the SLAT question paper, candidates must clear the basic concepts related to Logical Reasoning topics of the SLAT exam. Knowing the basic concepts of Logical Reasoning will help them achieve expertise in the subject. To learn the fundamentals of Logical Reasoning, candidates can refer to the books mentioned below.

1. A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning 2023-24 by Dr R S Aggarwal

2. Universal’s Guide to Logical Reasoning for CLAT, LSAT, and Other Law Entrance Exams by Jain Prateek

Learning Logical Reasoning tricks and techniques from free social media platforms, such as YouTube can also help SLAT aspirants with the preparation of the Analytical Reasoning section.

 

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SLAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Check here the SLAT FAQs for syllabus,

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download the SLAT syllabus?
A: 

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

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:   What is the SLAT 2026 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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Students can keep in mind the below pointers for preparing and scoring well in SLAT exams:

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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

·      Candidates appearing for 10+2 with results awaited can also fill out the form

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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:

·      Impairment (VI) candidates

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Let's take a look at the reservation percentage for various categories under SLAT 2026 reservation policy:

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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:

·       SLAT 2026 is conducted on two dates in December. Students can appear in both the exams. To calculate the final percentile, the higher score is considered for the student. 

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