How to Prepare for SLAT WAT & PI 2025?

Disha Assawa

Updated On: September 09, 2024 03:05 AM

You need to have a streamlined approach to qualify the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds. Find had some of the tips and tricks for the same.

How to Prepare for SLAT WAT & PI?

All those candidates who will qualify the SLAT 2025 entrance test will also need to qualify the SLAT 2025 WAT and PI rounds conducted by SLS law schools separately.

For WAT or written ability test candidates need to know about how to manage time well, as well as to write and read as much as possible and work upon their English proficiency skills. All those candidates who will qualify this round, will proceed with the personal interaction round.

For PI or personal interview candidates need to stay confident, be honest and have good communication skills to increase their chances of success in the selection process.

SLAT 2025 Highlights

Before getting knowledge about SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds, candidates must go through the exam highlights to understand the demand of the examination.

Parameters

Specifications

Exam Name

SLAT 2025

Conducting Body

Symbiosis International Deemed University

Exam Level

University Based

Eligibility Criteria

10+2

Course Offered

BA LLB and BBA LLB Course

Participating Institutions

SLS Pune, SLS Noida , SLS Hyderabad, and SLS Nagpur affiliated with SIU

Seat Intake

1080 Seats

Exam Date

December 13 and 15, 2025

Official Website

slat-test.org

Marking Scheme

  • +1 mark awarded for every correct answer
  • No marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • No marks are deducted for unattempted questions

Also Read: SLAT 2025 Subject Wise Preparation Tips

SLAT 2025 WAT & PI Round

SLAT 2025 WAT round is conducted to assess a candidate's reading and writing skills which cannot be tested through the SLAT 2025 entrance test as it is an objective test. On the other hand, the PI round is conducted for candidates who have qualified the written ability test to evaluate a candidate's proficiency in English language as well as their communication skills and knowledge about law of the land.

All the candidates who will qualify the SLAT 2025 entrance test will get a chance to appear for the written ability test and personal interaction round.

All the participating SLS law schools will conduct their own WAT & PI rounds separately and candidates have to individually appear for the rounds at the law schools chosen by them at the time of registration, which could be even one law school or even more than one.

The marks secured in both of these rounds will be considered while creating the merit list.

SLAT 2025 WAT & PI Weightage

SLAT 2025 WAT & PI weightage for the academic year 2025-26 is as follows. The marks secured in both the rounds will be taken into consideration at the time of seat allotment.

Entrance Test Score

Weightage

SLAT scores converted in a scale of 70

70

Personal interview and written ability test

30

Total Marks

100

How to Prepare for SLAT 2025 WAT?

Some of the best preparation tips for the SLAT 2025 WAT or written ability test are as follows. All the candidates who have qualified the entrance test must go to the tips and tricks given below and try to adopt most of these in order to increase their chances of success.

  • First and foremost is to have a grip over your knowledge about grammar rules. All the necessary grammar norms must be on your tips so that you can write exceptionally well at the time of SLAT 2025 WAT.
  • Next, you need to work upon your vocabulary, using new words and not repeating the same words again and again can also increase your score in the written ability test. To improve your vocabulary, you should start by reading newspapers daily and finding at least 20 new words with their meanings, antonyms and synonyms in order to understand how you can use it while writing.
  • Further, you need to have clarity about what you are writing. Candidates must know the meaning of each and every word they are using and should use appropriate words only.
  • You should understand the question first by reading it at least two times and then drop down the crucial points that must be covered in your answer, after that you must start writing.
  • Instead of personal examples use factual data while writing answers so that the reader finds it more interesting and insightful.
  • Lastly, learn to manage your time properly. Try to finish the writing part in 15 minutes and keep at least five minutes for revision to make sure the write up is error free.

Also Read: SLAT 2025 Last Minute Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for SLAT 2025 PI?

Some of the best SLAT 2025 preparation tips for PI or personal interview round are as follows. Candidates who have qualified the WAT rounds must go through guidelines presented here.

  • To ace your SLAT 2025 PI you need to build up proficiency in English language, which can be done by improving your reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, for which you need to practice everyday.
  • Candidates also need to work upon their vocabulary and should know the right usage of words in order to sound confident and wise during the interview. Candidates should know the meaning of each word used by them so that they can answer a counter question.
  • Try to stay alert and confident in the interview and have eye to eye contact with their interviewer. Do not feel anxious and try to make interesting conversations. Being confident can help you score good marks in PI round.
  • You also need to have excellent communication skills. During the interview, many students fail due to poor verbal skills. While communicating with the interviewer ensure you have theoretical as well as general knowledge about the current topics.
  • Be polite and honest in the interview even if you are not satisfied with the thoughts of the interviewer. Don’t just start arguing and put your opinions forward in a very polite and respectful manner. In case you don’t know the answer, don’t just answer vaguely, simply inform the interviewer and he or she will provide you with the right answer.
  • Try to drive your interview in the areas where you are strong to have a successful interview. Lastly, be on time for the interview, being late will give a very wrong impression.

Common Questions Asked in PI:

Here are some common questions that are asked in the PI rounds of law college admissions:

  • What are Human Rights? Why are they important to us?
  • What is the Fundamental Right in the context of the Indian Constitution?
  • What do you understand by Environmental Law?

That’s all you need to know about how to prepare for SLAT WAT & PI. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more such informative articles.

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FAQs

Where do I need to register for the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI?

All the candidates who have qualified the entrance exam have to register for the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI separately for their chosen participating institute by completing an application form and paying an application fee of INR 2200 individually for each SLS law school chosen.

When will the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI be conducted?

The SLAT 2025 WAT & PI will be conducted soon after the exam results have been announced. The exact date has not been released yet. Both the rounds will be conducted separately by each SLS law school.

What are some of the preparation tips for SLAT 2025 PI round?

Some of the preparation tips for SLAT 2025 PI round include having excellent communication skills, proficiency in English language as well as having clarity and confidence during the interview etc.

What are some of the preparation tips for the SLAT 2025 WAT round?

Some of the preparation tips for the SLAT 2025 WAT round include having good knowledge of English grammar and proficiency in the language, error free writing skills, time management etc.

I have chosen SLS Nagpur and SLS Pune both at the time of exam registration. Do I have to appear for SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds for both?

Yes, if you have chosen SLS Nagpur and SLS Pune both at the time of exam registration, then you have to appear for SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds for both separately. 

In which SLAT 2025 WAT & PI will I be allowed to appear for?

You will be allowed to appear for SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds of the institute you have marked as your preference during the registration process.

Who conducts the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI?

The SLS law schools conduct the SLAT 2025 WAT & PI rounds separately to shortlist candidates. 

What is the SLAT 2025 PI round?

The SLAT 2025 PI round is conducted for the individuals who have qualified the written ability test. At this stage, candidate’s English proficiency and communication skills are tested.

The weightage of SLAT 2025 WAT & PI is 30 marks out of the total 100 marks. What is the SLAT 2025 WAT round?

The SLAT 2025 WAT or written ability test is conducted by participating institutes to evaluate candidates’s reading and writing abilities which is an important aspect for an individual who is planning to pursue a law course.

What is the weightage of SLAT 2025 WAT & PI?

The weightage of SLAT 2025 WAT & PI is 30 marks out of the total 100 marks.

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