How to request disability support for SLAT exam?

Dewesh Nandan Prasad

Updated On: December 10, 2025 10:34 AM

SIU provides disability support for SLAT aspirants falling under the PwD/ DA category. To request for special assistance, such as Scribe, additional time etc. students must provide a valid disability certificate issued by a qualified medical authority. 
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How to request disability support for SLAT exam

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is one of the most popular and competitive exams for admission into law programs at its various campuses, including SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. The institute has 3% of its total seats reserved for physically candidates under the Differently Abled (DA) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. In order to be able to provide equal opportunities to such candidates, SIU, the conducting authority provides disability support facilities for SLAT, including the provision of scribes and additional time. This article discusses the eligibility for SLAT disability support, the accommodation, and the exact steps following which students can request disability support for the SLAT 2026 exam.

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Who Can Get Disability Support for SLAT?

Candidates enrolled in the PwD or Differently Abled category, as per the category recognised in the rights of persons with disabilities (RPwD), 2016, in India are eligible to receive disability support. This covers candidates with:

Disability Category

Factors to Consider

Visual impairments

Blindness or low vision

Hearing impairments

Deafness or hard of hearing)

Locomotor disabilities

Including cerebral palsy

Intellectual disabilities

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Specific learning disabilities and multiple disabilities

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Note: Applicants must have a valid disability certificate by a qualified medical authority e.g. Disability Welfare Office or Government hospital as an evidence of eligibility. The nature and magnitude of disability must be provided in the certificate and usually to be eligible to receive support, one must have at least 40% disability.

Types of Disability Support in SLAT

SLAT provides reasonable accommodations so that PwD candidates can compete fairly in the exam with other applicants. Check the type of disability support provided in teh SLAT exam below:

  • Scribe/Reader Assistance: The candidate with an inability to write may use a scribe or reader to write or read on his/her behalf. Applicants have the option of having their own scribe or one that by the exam authority.

  • Compensatory Time: This is an extra time that typically goes into the hours of exam time and is awarded to compensate the challenges of existence due to the disability.

  • Accessible Test Centres: Preference for SLAT 2026 exam centres with facilities accommodating wheelchair access or other special requirements.

  • Use of Assistive Devices: Candidates can use the services of aids such as magnifying glasses, a braille sheet, or a hearing device, among others, with the approval of the administrator.

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Check the steps to request disability support for the SLAT exam below:

Step 1: Check Eligibility and Documentation

Check your eligibility in the PwD category by having a legitimate disability certificate from an authorised body. Ensure that the nature and percentage of disability are specifically stated in the certificate.

Step 2: Register for SLAT and Choose PwD Category

On completing the SLAT application form in the online mode, under the appropriate section, choose the PwD or Differently Abled section. This is to indicate your desire to provide disability support.

Step 3: Upload Disability Certificate and Related Documents

While filling out the SLAT application form, upload the scanned copy of your disability support.

Step 4: Submit a Formal Request for Specific Accommodations

In case you need a scribe, additional time or any other aid, make an official request to the SLAT exam authority. This is requestable by simply sending an email to the official SLAT email id and enclosing the disability certificate, details of the application, and a description of the accommodations required. As an example, when you need a scribe, write whether you bring your own or ask one of the authorities.

Step 5: Await Official Approval

After review of your request, the authorities will release the certificate for granting support in the SLAT exam.

Step 6: Receive Admission and Accommodation Confirmation

With the permission, SIU will verify the accommodations provided and your SLAT 2026 admit card or hall ticket. Special provisions such as extra time and scribe will be indicated in the admit card.

Step 7: On Exam Day

Bring one original disability certificate, documents of application, approval emails or any other documentation as indicated by the authorities. Ensure that you come early enough to the given test centre so that you can be assisted easily.

The presence of disability support in SLAT will make sure that candidates with disability get a fair platform to showcase their real potential. Candidates can get the necessary help (scribes and additional time) by adhering to the eligibility requirements, filling the timely applications with the necessary documents, and expressing their accommodation requirements. To have a successful exam experience, it is necessary to begin the process early and record all communications to have a smooth time.

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FAQs

What if my support request is not approved before the exam?

Candidates should follow up promptly with the SLAT exam authorities through official communication channels. It is advisable to apply well before deadlines to ensure timely approval and make necessary arrangements. 

Is it necessary to bring original disability certificates on exam day?

Yes, candidates must carry the original disability certificate and approval letter or email on the exam day for verification and to receive the requested support.

How can a candidate apply for disability support while registering for SLAT?ne

During SLAT online registration, candidates must select the PwD category and upload their disability certificate. Subsequently, they should email a formal request for specific accommodations, attaching relevant documents.

What types of disability support are provided in SLAT?

Key supports include provision of scribes, extra time (usually 20 minutes per hour), accessible test centres, and permission to use assistive devices.

Who is eligible to request disability support for the SLAT exam?

Candidates with a valid disability certificate for physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, or specific learning disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, are eligible for support.

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