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SLAT 2023 - Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result.

Samiksha Rautela
Samiksha RautelaUpdated On: May 16, 2023 02:31 pm IST | SET

SLAT 2023 was held on May 6 and 14, 2023, to enroll students in the law courses of Symbiosis University. The article covers all the relevant information regarding the admission process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and best books for the SLAT exam.

SLAT 2023 Admission

The SLAT 2023 Test 1 and 2 were conducted successfully on May 06 and 14, 2023, and the result will release on May 24, 2023.

Symbiosis International University conducts four entrance exams annually, out of which the SLAT 2023 (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) is quite popular. The exam falls under the category of the SET 2023 (Symbiosis Entrance Test) examination. SLAT exam is held to offer admission to the aspirants into the 5 Year integrated law courses of SIU - BBA LLB (Hons.) and BA LLB (Hons.). Four schools of Symbiosis International University offer law courses namely, SLS (Symbiosis Law School) Noida, SLS Nagpur, SLS Hyderabad and SLS Pune. Apart from the mentioned law schools, other institutes like Shoolini University also accept SLAT scores for their admission process.

SLAT is an objective-type university-level examination. All the important dates regarding the SLAT 2023 test have been released and CollegeDekho has covered all the relevant information about the exam. Captured below is the essence of the SLAT exam. Candidates are advised to go through it once so as to remain equipped with the correct and sufficient knowledge.

SLAT 2023 Quick Overview

SLAT test is an entrance exam for undergraduate law courses. The basic information about the exam is given below.

Exam Name

SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test)

Courses Offered

Undergraduate courses

Level of the Exam

University level

Programmes

BBA LLB and BA LLB

Mode of Entrance Exam

Online Home Proctored

Frequency

Once a year

Duration of Exam

60 Minutes

SLAT 2023 Important Dates

SIU has announced the exam date for SLAT 2023 and other important dates of the exam are also out. Listed below in a tabular form are the dates that candidates need to look for to ensure that they complete all formalities smoothly in the given timeline.

Event

Important Dates 

Application Process Commences

December 15, 2022

Application Process Deadline

April 16, 2023

Admit Card Availability

April 25, 2023, for Test 1

May 03, 2023, for Test 2

SLAT 2023 Exam Date

May 06, 2023, for Test 1

May 14, 2023, for Test 2

SLAT 2023 Result Declaration

May 24, 2023

SLAT 2023 Personal Interview

TBA

How to Apply for SLAT 2023?

Candidates are required to go to the official website to register and apply for the SLAT 2023 exam. The eligible applicants will appear for the exam that is scheduled to be held online. SIU has already released the SLAT application form. Mentioned below is the procedure through which a candidate can apply online for the SLAT test.

  • Those willing to apply need to visit the official website and register on the admission portal of SLAT 2023.

  • After registration, the candidates will have to fill out the admission form by entering their academic and personal credentials.

  • The aspirants will further upload the images of the required scanned documents, a passport-sized photo, and their signature in the prescribed format.

  • Before the final submission of the form, the candidates are required to complete the fee payment through any of the payment options (Axis Bank Gateway, Billdesk Gateway, Indian Bank Gateway, and Demand Draft)

Note: The application fee for the SLAT admission is Rs. 1,750. The exam is conducted in the morning session. If an aspirant wishes to apply for the evening session exam as well as the morning session exam, the fee charged will be Rs. 3,500.

How to Apply for SLAT 2023

After the above-mentioned process is complete, its confirmation will be sent through an e-mail containing the application number of the applicant. The aspirants are advised to keep a copy of the filled-in admission form for future reference. Apart from this, candidates are required to register for admission at the specific institute of SIU (Symbiosis International University).

SLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are required to satisfy the set eligibility criteria in order to apply for the SLAT test.

  • If an aspirant is unable to meet the conditions, he/she will be considered invalid for taking the exam. Candidates are required to keep in mind the following mentioned criteria to go through with the admission process.

  • The candidates must have passed the class 12 qualifying examination from any recognised state or national board of education.

  • Applicants appearing for the class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for the SLAT test 2023 given that they produce the required qualification documents during the time of admission.

  • The aspirants applying for BBA LLB (Hons.) should have studied Social Science subjects or Arts in class 12. Also, those enrolling for BA LLB (Hons.) should have studied in Mathematics/Commerce/Science stream.

  • Age is not a bar for the SLAT test.

SLAT 2023 Detailed Eligibility Criteria

SLAT 2023 Admit Card

Admit card is very crucial for the SLAT 2023. Without it, a candidate would not be allowed to appear for the exam. It is essential for the aspirants to take a coloured printout of the admit card as black & white ones are not accepted in the examination centre. Here is how you can download the SLAT exam admit card.

  • The candidate must visit the official website of SET 2023.

  • The main page reflects an ‘Admit Card’ tab. Click on it.

  • A new window pops up for the login. Enter the ID and password.

  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button and the admit card will appear on the screen.

  • Check the details mentioned and verify them.

  • In case of the wrong details, candidates are required to inform the helpdesk of SIU.

  • Download the admit card and get its printout for future use.

SLAT 2023 Admit Card - Details and Instructions

SLAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test is an examination that is conducted in online mode. The exam is framed in an objective-type pattern where the candidates will be asked to circle the correct answer out of the four options. The questions will be based on the five vital subjects, i.e. Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General English, Analytical Reasoning, and General Knowledge.

SLAT 2023 Detailed Exam Pattern

Listed below in tabular form is all the vital information regarding the exam pattern that a candidate must be equipped with before appearing for the exam.

Exam Name

SLAT 2023

Exam Type

Online Home Proctored

Exam Level

University Level

Exam Medium

English

Types of Questions

MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Marking Scheme

+1 for every right answer, no negative marking

Total Questions

60 questions

Duration of the Exam

60 minutes

SLAT 2023 Syllabus

SLAT test is conducted for admission at the undergraduate level. Students will have to stick to the SLAT syllabus in order to score well in the exam. The syllabus will be of intermediate level only and the aspirants are advised to cover as many topics as possible in order to get through the online exam. Given below is a glimpse of the topics that need to be covered in each section of the exam.

Legal Reasoning- Indian Constitution, its sections, Structure and Schedules, Torts, Legal Terms, Contracts and Constitutional Law, IPC & CrPC, Vicarious Liability, the Law of Crimes, Strict Liability, Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity.

Logical Reasoning- Series, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Directions, Analogy and Syllogism

General English- Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Word Usage, Antonyms, Synonyms, Inference-based questions, Foreign Phrase/Words, Para Jumbles.

Analytical Reasoning- Deductive Reasoning, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Mental ability and Mathematical/Logical Analysis, Logical Fallacy, Odd-Even Discretion, Syllogism, Analogy, Agreement and Disagreement.

General Knowledge- UN bodies, International events, Current affairs, development in the areas of geopolitics, sports and important environmental agreements, eminent personalities, awards and honours, and current affairs.

SLAT 2023 Section-WIse Syllabus

SLAT 2023 Best Books

With access to apt resources, no stone can be left unturned. To qualify for SLAT 2023 a candidate needs to be prepared well and in order to reach there, he/she requires the correct books to guide. Given below is the set of books that need to be considered for the preparation of the SLAT test.

  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations: A Workbook by A.P. Bhardwaj

  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations by A.P. Bhardwaj

  • Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning by Frederick Schauer

  • Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal

  • General Knowledge/ Pratiyogita Darpan by Lucent’s publications

  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Best Books for SLAT 2023

SLAT 2023 Result

The result of SLAT 2023 will be announced on May 24, 2023. It will be declared on the official website of SET. Candidates must take a printout or download the result for future reference. Candidates who succeed in qualifying for the SLAT exam, cut-off, and merit list  will then be called for the counselling session

SLAT 2023 Result

SLAT 2023 Counselling Process

The SLAT 2023 result will be declared on May 24, 2023, after the result is declared for SLAT 2023, the counselling and college admission process will begin. Candidates are shortlisted as per their performance in the SLAT 2023 for the counselling process. The process includes Personal Interaction (PI) and the Writing Ability Test (WAT). Each participating college has a separate counselling process. Listed below in a tabular form are the tentative dates for the SLAT 2023 counselling.

Events

Dates

Registration for SLAT Counselling

TBA

SLS Pune SLAT Counselling

TBA

SLS Hyderabad Counselling

TBA

SLS Noida Counselling

TBA

SLS Nagpur Counselling

TBA

Each participating college in SLAT 2023 conducts its own PI and WAT. When SLAT scores are scaled to 50, the weightage for PI is 30 and that for WAT is 20. Candidates scoring the highest marks in each parameter will be chosen in the final seat allotment. Each of the colleges will publish the category-wise cut-off marks as well as the waitlist as per the availability of seats.

SLAT 2023 Counselling Process

Also Read: Symbiosis B.Des Admissions 2023

Colleges Accepting SLAT 2023

SIU has four colleges that accept the SLAT 2023 score. SLS Nagpur is the college that has been established recently (2019). Captured below is the entire information regarding the number of seats available in each SLAT 2023 participating college offering the five-year integrated BBA LLB and BA LLB courses.

College

BBA LLB Seats

BA LLB Seats

SLS Pune

180

120

SLS Hyderabad

120

120

SLS Noida

180

120

SLS Nagpur

120

120

Total Seats

600

480

Important Documents for SLAT 2023 Counselling Process

The law aspirants are required to carry all the important documents before entering the venue of counselling. They are advised to carry all the original documents as well as photocopies for verification and smooth conduction of the counselling process. Given below are the documents required.

  • Class X Mark Sheet and Certificate

  • Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate

  • Domicile Certificate issued by the concerned authority

  • SLAT 2023 application form printout

  • SLAT 2023 scorecard

  • SLAT 2023 admit card

Note: Candidates appearing for the exam or awaiting the result are required to carry with them a bonafide certificate issued by the current school.

Also Read: Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA Admissions 2023

SLAT 2023 is a university-level examination held by Symbiosis University every year along with SET, SEED and SITEEE. Students from all over the country seek admission at the Symbiosis International University and for that, they are required to appear for the entrance exam of the college. Law aspirants search for top law universities to pursue quality education and Symbiosis Law Schools provide them with that. Preparing for the SLAT test is not a piece of cake but with proper preparation and awareness, the exam becomes easy to crack.

Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more such articles on colleges, courses and education.

FAQs

How can I apply for SLAT 2023?

The detailed application process of SLAT 2023 is explained below:

  • Those willing to apply need to visit the official website and register on the admission portal of SLAT 2023.
  • After registration, the candidates will have to fill out the admission form by entering their academic and personal credentials.
  • The aspirants will further upload the images of the required scanned documents, a passport-sized photo, and their signature in the prescribed format.
  • Before the final submission of the form, the candidates are required to complete the fee payment through any of the payment options (Axis Bank Gateway, Billdesk Gateway, Indian Bank Gateway, and Demand Draft).
     

What is the eligibility criteria for SLAT 2023?

The SLAT 2023 eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • If an aspirant is unable to meet the conditions, he/she will be considered invalid for taking the exam. Candidates are required to keep in mind the following mentioned criteria to go through with the admission process.
  • The candidates must have passed the class 12 qualifying examination from any recognised state or national board of education.
  • Applicants appearing for the class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for the SLAT test 2023 given that they produce the required qualification documents during the time of admission.
  • The aspirants applying for BBA LLB (Hons.) should have studied Social Science subjects or Arts in class 12. Also, those enrolling for BA LLB (Hons.) should have studied in Mathematics/Commerce/Science stream.
  • Age is not a bar for the SLAT test.

What is the exam pattern of SLAT 2023?

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test is an examination that is conducted in online mode for 60 minutes duration. The exam is framed in an objective-type pattern where the candidates will be asked to circle the correct answer out of the four options. The questions will be based on the five vital subjects, i.e. Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General English, Analytical Reasoning, and General Knowledge. There will be 60 questions for a total of 60 marks. For every correct answer +1 mark is given. There is no negative marking.

How to download the SLAT 2023 admit card?

The process to download the SLAT 2023 admit card is as follows:

  • The candidate must visit the official website of SET 2023.
  • The main page reflects an ‘Admit Card’ tab. Click on it.
  • A new window pops up for the login. Enter the ID and password.
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button and the admit card will appear on the screen.
  • Check the details mentioned and verify them.
  • In case of the wrong details, candidates are required to inform the helpdesk of SIU.
  • Download the admit card and get its printout for future use.

What is the selection procedure for SLAT 2023?

Candidates need to first check the eligibility criteria and appear for the SLAT exam. On the basis of the SLAT score, eligible candidates are shortlisted by the SLS. The selected candidates will then have to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) round and Written Ability Test (WAT). Only those candidates who qualify for all the stages, SLAT, PI and WAT, shall get into one of the Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS). The admission is based on the marks of the candidates in all the stages taken together.

What are the some of the popular books to study for SLAT 2023 exam?

The popular books to study for SLAT 2023 exam are listed below:

  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations: A Workbook by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning by Frederick Schauer
  • Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal
  • General Knowledge/ Pratiyogita Darpan by Lucent’s publications
  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

When was SLAT 2023 exam conducted?

SLAT 2023 was scheduled for May 06, 2023, for Test 1 and May 14, 2023, for Test 2. The exam was conducted by Symbiosis International University. The exam was conducted for a duration of 60 minutes in an online home-proctored mode. The question paper consisted of 60 questions for one mark each.

What is the SLAT 2023 counselling process?

The SLAT 2023 counselling process commences after the authorities declare the results. The counselling schedule is made available for each participating college on the official website. Following that, candidates are shortlisted for the further rounds of selection; the Personal Interaction round (PI) and the Writing Ability Test round (WAT). The SLAT 2023 counselling dates can vary for different colleges. All those who clear the cutoff will be required to attend the counselling process. 

What is the detailed syllabus for SLAT 2023?

The SLAT 2023 syllabus is divided into 5 sections. The detailed syllabus for SLAT 2023 is mentioned below:

  • Legal Reasoning- Indian Constitution, its sections, Structure and Schedules, Torts, Legal Terms, Contracts and Constitutional Law, IPC & CrPC, Vicarious Liability, the Law of Crimes, Strict Liability, Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity.
  • Logical Reasoning- Series, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Directions, Analogy and Syllogism
  • General English- Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Word Usage, Antonyms, Synonyms, Inference-based questions, Foreign Phrase/Words, Para Jumbles.
  • Analytical Reasoning- Deductive Reasoning, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Mental ability and Mathematical/Logical Analysis, Logical Fallacy, Odd-Even Discretion, Syllogism, Analogy, Agreement and Disagreement.
  • General Knowledge- UN bodies, International events, Current affairs, development in the areas of geopolitics, sports and important environmental agreements, eminent personalities, awards and honours, and current affairs.

What is the eligibility criteria for SLAT 2023?

The candidates who want to study at one of the SLS need to appear for the SLAT examination conducted by Symbiosis International University. Candidates need to pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board to be able to apply for the SLAT. A minimum of 45% marks or equivalent percentage is required for General candidates whereas SC/ST candidates need to score 40%.

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