The SLAT application form 2027 is open, and the last date to register and pay is December 4, 2026. The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is the entrance exam for five-year law degrees at four Symbiosis law schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. This guide is written mainly for Class 12 students and their parents, so legal terms are explained in plain language.
SLAT 2027 Registration: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | August 21, 2026 |
| Last date to register and pay | December 4, 2026 |
| Admit cards | December 11 (Test 1), December 18 (Test 2) |
| Test 1 and Test 2 | December 19 and 26, 2026 |
| Result and interviews | Expected late December to February 2027 |
SLAT Eligibility
- Passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board, or appearing in it.
- Minimum marks of 45% for General and 40% for SC and ST, per most sources.
- No upper age limit.
Legal Framework Behind Your Application
SLAT is run by a private deemed university, so several laws shape the process:
- University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (Section 3): allows the government to declare an institution a deemed university, which can hold its own entrance tests and award degrees.
- Advocates Act, 1961 and Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008: the Bar Council sets standards for law degrees and entry qualifications, which is why your Class 12 marks matter.
- Information Technology Act, 2000: gives legal validity to online forms, electronic payments and uploaded documents.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: requires the university to handle your data with consent and for stated purposes.
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: punishes cheating (Section 318) and forgery, including using a forged document as genuine (Sections 336 and 340).
How to Fill the SLAT Application Form 2027
- Register only on the official site, slat-test.org. You will receive a SLAT ID and password by email and SMS.
- Fill in personal and academic details carefully. Corrections are not allowed after submission.
- Choose your test date or dates, programmes and campuses.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay the fees online and keep the receipt.
- Download your admit card when released.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 and 12 certificates or marksheets
- Valid ID proof
- Category or disability certificate, if claiming
SLAT Exam Pattern and Selection
SLAT is a 60-minute computer-based test with 60 multiple-choice questions divided equally across five sections: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. There is no negative marking. Admission depends on your SLAT score, a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview.
Common Mistakes, Penalties and Remedies
- Late or wrong details: deadlines are strict and corrections are not allowed, so double-check before submitting.
- Payment failure: keep the transaction ID and contact the Symbiosis Test Secretariat quickly.
- False information or forged documents: can lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Refunds: fees are non-refundable.
