Symbiosis Law Schools have initiated the SLAT 2026 shortlisting for the Personal Interaction (PI) round. Check the specific schedules for SLS Pune, Noida, and Hyderabad, including slot booking, document upload deadlines, and final merit list expectations.

With the result of the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) having been declared on January 15, the admission cycle has moved into the second and most vital phase: the selection of candidates for the Personal Interaction (PI) rounds. As of today, January 31, 2026, several constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have begun releasing their respective shortlist data. Thousands of law aspirants who met the required sectional and overall cut-offs are now receiving official calls to participate in the virtual evaluation process, which determines 30% of the final merit weightage for the 2026-28 batch.

Campus-Wise Shortlisting and Slot Booking

Unlike the common entrance test, the shortlist for the next round is managed independently by each Symbiosis Law School (SLS). Candidates who registered and paid the program fee for specific campuses like SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, or Nagpur must now monitor individual institute websites to book their interview slots.

• SLS Pune Timeline: The premier institute has already concluded its initial slot booking, with online interviews currently underway and scheduled to continue through the first week of February.
• SLS Hyderabad Status: Shortlisted candidates for the Hyderabad campus are currently in the middle of their PI window, which officially began on January 31 and runs until February 6.
• Selection Criteria: To receive calls, students must have secured a rank within the top bracket of the 60-mark objective test, which is scaled to 70 for the final merit.
• Booking Protocol: Once a name appears on the shortlist, the candidate must log in using their SLAT ID to select a specific date and time for their interaction.

[Table of SLAT 2026 Interview and Selection Weights]

Mandatory Document Uploads and PI Readiness

For the 2026 cycle, the university has emphasized a paperless verification process. Candidates who have received calls are required to upload a digital dossier consisting of academic transcripts and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) at least 48 hours prior to their scheduled PI slot.

• CV Requirements: The digital CV must highlight academic achievements, co-curricular participation, and a clear statement of purpose for choosing a career in law.
• Identity Verification: A valid government ID and the authenticated SLAT 2026 admit card must be presented via the camera during the online session.
• Technical Setup: Since the PI rounds are being conducted virtually, candidates are advised to ensure a stable internet connection and a noise-free environment.
• SLS Noida Update: The Noida campus is expected to wrap up its shortlist interactions by the second week of February, adhering to a similar 30-mark evaluation rubric.

Final Merit List and Admission Outlook

The conclusion of the interview calls will lead directly to the publication of the first merit list. Since the WAT (Writing Ability Test) was removed from the selection criteria this year, the competition within the PI segment has become significantly more intense.

• First Merit List: Flagship campuses are expected to release the first list of selected candidates between February 12 and February 16, 2026.
• Waitlist Movement: Movement on the waitlist is anticipated to be high in late February as candidates holding multiple offers from CLAT or AILET institutes finalize their choices.
• Fee Deadlines: Once a seat is offered, candidates typically have seven days to pay the first installment of the academic fees to secure their admission.
• Academic Session: The newly admitted 2026 batch is tentatively scheduled to begin their law school journey in the first week of July.

Conclusion

The shift from a high-speed aptitude test to a nuanced personality assessment marks the final hurdle for SLAT 2026 aspirants. With the shortlist now active across all major campuses, the focus remains on personal articulation and legal awareness. As the interview calls continue to be processed, candidates are moving one step closer to joining the prestigious legal fraternity at Symbiosis. The next two weeks will be decisive in shaping the final merit ranks for the upcoming academic year.