Symbiosis International University has commenced the Personal Interaction (PI) rounds for SLAT 2026 as of January 24, 2026. Shortlisted candidates for SLS Pune, Noida, Nagpur, and Hyderabad are now downloading call letters and preparing for the final selection phase. This report details the weightage of the PI round and the timeline for the upcoming merit lists across all law campuses.

As of today, January 24, 2026, the four constituent institutes of Symbiosis Law School (SLS) have transitioned into the final stage of their selection process. Following the declaration of SLAT results on January 15, the institutes in Pune, Noida, Nagpur, and Hyderabad have released their respective shortlists for the Personal Interaction (PI) round. This phase is critical as it serves as the final filter before the generation of the 2026 merit lists.

• Call Letter Availability: Shortlisted candidates can now download their PI call letters from the respective institute websites starting today.
• Document Upload Window: The window for uploading mandatory documents, including Class 10 and 12 marksheets and category certificates, remains open for most campuses until January 26 or 28.
• Online Format: Maintaining the trend from previous years, the interaction between candidates and the expert panel is being conducted entirely through online video conferencing platforms.
• Mandatory Attendance: Symbiosis has reiterated that candidates who remain absent for the PI round will be considered ineligible for the final admission list, regardless of their entrance test scores.

Weightage and Evaluation Criteria for the PI Round

The selection methodology for 2026 has been refined to emphasize holistic candidate assessment. Under the current structure, the raw SLAT score is scaled to 70 marks, while the Personal Interaction round carries a significant 30-mark weightage. Interestingly, for the 2026 session, the Written Ability Test (WAT) has been officially discontinued, making the PI the sole component of the second interaction stage.

• Scaling System: A candidate’s performance in the 60-mark entrance test is mathematically adjusted to a 70% weightage in the final calculation.
• PI Focus Areas: The interview panel evaluates aspirants on their communication skills, clarity of thought, knowledge of current legal affairs, and their overall motivation to pursue a career at a premier institute.
• Portfolio Review: While there is no formal WAT, the panel often references the candidate's academic background and extracurricular achievements uploaded during the registration phase.

Symbiosis Law School (SLS) PI Round Schedules 2026

Conclusion

The 2026 admission cycle at Symbiosis Law Schools is progressing toward its final crescendo with the commencement of the online interviews. For thousands of aspirants, the current week represents the most decisive period in their journey toward securing a seat at a top-tier law institute. As the interaction phase concludes across the four campuses by early February, the focus will shift to the publication of the first merit lists on February 10 and 12. These lists will eventually determine the batch of 2026-2031 for one of India's most prestigious private legal education networks. Candidates are encouraged to ensure their internet connectivity and documentation are in order as they prepare for the high-stakes selection interview.