SLAT 2026 Registration Closes Nov 30 | Exam Dates Out

The registration window for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2026 is open until November 30, 2025. Aspirants seeking admission to the prestigious BA/BBA LLB programmes at Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur) must register online at slat-test.org. The application fee is ₹2,250 per test, with an additional mandatory programme fee of ₹1,000 per campus. Importantly, SLAT 2026 offers two attempts—on December 20 and December 28, 2025—with the highest score considered for the merit list. Secure your application and prepare for the dual-attempt edge.

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is a mandatory national-level entrance examination for admission into the highly-regarded undergraduate law programmes (B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B.) offered by the four constituent Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS) located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. For aspiring legal professionals aiming for the academic session 2026-27, the application window is rapidly approaching its close.

​The online registration for SLAT 2026, which commenced on August 1, 2025, is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, November 30, 2025. While today is November 9th, candidates have less than three weeks to finalize their applications. This period is crucial for ensuring all eligibility criteria are met, documents are uploaded correctly, and the two-part fee structure—the test registration fee and the mandatory programme fee—is successfully paid. The SLAT 2026 cycle presents a significant opportunity, as the exam is being conducted in a unique dual-attempt format on December 20 and December 28, 2025, allowing candidates to maximize their performance.

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 Mandatory Two-Part Fee and Payment Modes

​SLAT registration involves a two-component fee structure, and candidates must ensure both parts are paid to be considered eligible for shortlisting by the Symbiosis Law Schools.

• ​SLAT Test Registration Fee: 
  • ​Amount: ₹2,250 per test (plus applicable Government taxes).
  • ​Note: Since SLAT 2026 offers two attempts (SLAT 01 and SLAT 02), candidates opting for both tests must pay this fee twice (₹4,500 total) to appear on both dates.
  • ​Purpose: This fee is solely for appearing in the entrance examination.
• ​Mandatory Programme Registration Fee:
  • ​Amount: ₹1,000 per programme/campus (plus applicable Government taxes).
  • ​Note: This fee is in addition to the test fee. Candidates must pay ₹1,000 for each Symbiosis Law School they wish to apply to (e.g., applying to SLS Pune and SLS Noida requires ₹2,000 for this component). Payment of only the SLAT entrance test fee does not guarantee eligibility for admission.
  • ​Purpose: This fee registers your application with the specific Symbiosis Law School(s) for the selection process (PI/WAT round).
• ​Accepted Payment Methods (Last Date: November 30, 2025): 
  • ​Online: Candidates can conveniently pay using Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card via the Billdesk or Easebuzz payment gateways integrated into the online portal.
  • ​Offline (Demand Draft): Payment can also be made via a Demand Draft (DD) for the applicable total amount, drawn in favour of the "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" and payable at Pune. The DD must physically reach the Symbiosis Test Secretariat office by the specified deadline of November 30, 2025.

​Key SLAT 2026 Examination Schedule and Pattern

​The dual-attempt system is a significant feature of SLAT 2026, offering candidates a valuable second chance to improve their scores.

• ​Dual Examination Dates: 
  • ​SLAT 01: December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
  • ​SLAT 02: December 28, 2025 (Sunday)
  • ​Score Consideration: If a candidate appears for both tests, the higher score between the two attempts will be considered for the final merit list, eliminating the need for complex score normalization.
• ​SLAT Exam Pattern (Undergraduate Law):
  • ​Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
  • ​Duration: 60 Minutes.
  • ​Total Questions: 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • ​Total Marks: 60 Marks (1 mark per question).
  • ​Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in SLAT 2026, encouraging candidates to attempt all questions without fear of penalty.
• ​Sectional Composition: 
  • ​Logical Reasoning: 12 Questions
  • ​Legal Reasoning: 12 Questions
  • ​Analytical Reasoning: 12 Questions
  • ​Reading Comprehension: 12 Questions
  • ​General Knowledge: 12 Questions
  • ​The paper assesses fundamental skills crucial for legal education rather than specific legal knowledge.

​ Eligibility and Post-Exam Selection Process

​A clear understanding of the eligibility criteria and the subsequent selection stages is vital for all applicants.

• ​Minimum Academic Eligibility:
  • ​Candidates must have passed the Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • ​Minimum Marks: A minimum of 45% marks in aggregate is required for the General category, and 40% marks for candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories.
  • ​Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
  • ​Age Limit: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has removed the upper age limit for law entrance tests, meaning there is no age restriction to appear for SLAT 2026.
• ​Selection Stages After SLAT: 
  • ​Personal Interaction (PI): Shortlisted candidates, based on their SLAT score, will be called for a Personal Interaction (PI) round conducted by the respective SLS campuses. The Written Ability Test (WAT) component has often been discontinued or integrated into the PI.
  • ​Final Merit: The final selection list is prepared by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) based on a composite score where the SLAT score (out of 70 marks) and the PI score (out of 30 marks) are combined.

​Conclusion

​With the SLAT 2026 registration closing on November 30, 2025, law aspirants have a limited time to complete the critical two-part application process on slat-test.org. Ensure you pay both the ₹2,250 test fee (per attempt) and the mandatory ₹1,000 programme fee (per campus). This year's dual-attempt feature on December 20th and 28th offers an excellent opportunity to achieve the best possible score. Complete your application now, and dedicate the next few weeks to focused practice for the 60-minute, 60-question, no-negative-marking exam to secure your admission into the prestigious Symbiosis Law Schools.

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