SLAT 2027, the Symbiosis Law Admission Test, is the entrance exam for five-year integrated law degrees at four Symbiosis law schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. It mainly serves Class 12 students and their parents, so this guide uses plain language and explains legal terms when they first appear.
SLAT 2027 Exam Date and Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | 21 August 2026 |
| Last date to register | 4 December 2026 |
| Test 1 | 19 December 2026 |
| Test 2 | 26 December 2026 |
What Is the Symbiosis Law Admission Test?
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducts the test for BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) programmes. A deemed university is an institution the Central Government declares under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, which lets it run its own admissions and award degrees.
Laws and Rules Behind SLAT 2027
- UGC Act, 1956: Gives the university its status and academic oversight.
- Advocates Act, 1961 and Bar Council of India (BCI) Legal Education Rules, 2008: The BCI regulates legal education and sets minimum qualifications for the five-year course.
- Constitution, Articles 14 and 15: Guarantee equality and allow reservations, including for economically weaker sections under Article 15(6), where applicable.
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: Defines benchmark disability as at least 40 percent and, under Section 32, provides reservation in higher education.
- Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987: Bans capitation fee, meaning money demanded beyond notified fees for admission.
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 318: Punishes cheating, relevant to fake “guaranteed admission” offers.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Governs how your application data may be used.
SLAT 2027 Eligibility
- Passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board.
- Minimum marks: 45 percent (General) and 40 percent (SC/ST) per most sources, though one older source says 50 and 45. Check the official brochure.
- No upper age limit.
SLAT 2027 Registration Process
Register on slat-test.org
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Fill form, choose law schools
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Upload photo and signature
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Pay fee online
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Get SLAT ID, download admit card
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Take Test 1 and/or Test 2
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Result, Personal Interaction, merit list
SLAT 2027 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | 60 multiple-choice questions |
| Sections | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge |
| Negative marking | None reported |
Selection Process
Admission depends on your SLAT score and a Personal Interaction (PI), an interview-style round. One source reports a 70:30 weightage and says the written ability test was dropped. Missing any PI component makes you ineligible.
Candidate Rights and Obligations
| Your rights | Your duties |
|---|---|
| Fair, merit-based admission | Give accurate details |
| Reservation where applicable | Carry valid ID and admit card |
| Reasonable exam accommodation for disability | Follow test centre rules |
FAQs
The tests are on 19 and 26 December 2026.
Registration closes on 4 December 2026, so apply early.
None is reported, so attempt every question.
Most sources say yes and the higher score counts, but one says only one attempt. Confirm on the official site.
Reports say ₹2,250 per test plus ₹1,000 for each law school chosen. Confirm before paying.
No upper age limit is reported.
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AIBE 22 Exam 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Registration, Syllabus, and Eligibility
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