SLAT is a law entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University (Deemed) for admission into 5 years integrated law courses at 4 Symbiosis Law Schools. SLAT is a university-level exam that was conducted in the internet-based online proctored mode for the year 2021.
Highlights:
Exam Name | SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) |
Conducting Authority | Symbiosis International University (Deemed) |
Exam Level | University level |
Programs offered | BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Total seats offered | 900 |
Exam mode | Online (SLAT 2021 was conducted in internet-based online mode) |
Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 mins (105 mins) |
SLAT 2021 Schedule
SLAT 2021 will be conducted in internet-based online proctored. Students must know about the exam dates that have been declared officially. Here are the schedule announced by Symbiosis International University:
Event | Date |
---|---|
Registration started | 18th February 2021 |
Registration ended | Friday, June 04, 2021 (Till Midnight) |
Admit card available | Monday, June 14,2021 till Sunday, June 27,2021 |
Exam date | 27th June 2021 |
Result declaration | 8th July 2021 |
SLAT 2021 Admit Card
Symbiosis International University (SIU) issues the SLAT admit card to those students who have completed the slot booking process. The admit card will be available online from 14th June 2021 to 27th June 2021. Candidates can download their admit card by providing their exam ID and Password. The admit card will contain details about the exam date, centre, instructions, etc. Candidates need to carry the admit card, photos, and required documents with them to the exam hall.
For internet-based online proctored test mode, the proctor will check the admit card through the Internet mode test application.
Steps to Download the Admit Card:
- Go to the official website of SLAT
- Click on "Admit Card for SLAT"
- Provide your SET ID and Password
- The admit card will appear on the screen
- Download and take a few printouts for future use
Details present in SLAT Admit Card:
- Candidate's name, registration number
- Candidate's signature, admission category
- Exam schedule for the booked slot
- Exam day run check details
- Exam day instructions
Exam Day Instructions:
- The admit card should be a colour print out and must be carried with to the exam hall along with valid photo ID such as Adhaar Card, Voter Id card, Driving Licence, Etc.
- Candidates should reach one hour before the allotted time to avoid any hassle
- Candidate must attach a recent photo in the admit card
- No extra time will be provided to complete the exam
- Candidates should avoid carrying items like - Cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators/ memory or any electronic or smart devices
- Candidates belonging to the Differently-abled category and needing a Scribe/ Writer for taking the exam should arrange one for themselves. The Scribe// Writer should not be qualified above matriculation/ class 10th.
SLAT 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus of SLAT 2021 (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) consists of 5 subjects, which are:
- Legal Reasoning
- English
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- General knowledge and Current affairs
Legal Reasoning | English | Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | General knowledge and Current affairs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Legal terms | Reading Comprehension | Arguments and conclusions | Logical/Mathematical Analysis | Current events (National and International) |
Indian Constitution | Word Usage | Sets and statements | Algebra | History |
Contracts and Constitutional Law | Vocabulary | Puzzle | Percentage | Geography |
Torts | Grammar | Blood relations | Profit and Loss | Economics |
Vicarious Liability | Inference-based questions | Series | Odd-Even Discretion | Sports, Awards, and Honors |
IPC and the CrPC | Synonyms | Syllogism | Time, Distance, and Work | Eminent personalities |
Strict Liability | Antonyms | Directions | Average | UN bodies |
Law of Crimes | Foreign Words/Phrase | Ratios | ||
International Law | Para Jumbles | |||
Intellectual Property Rights | ||||
Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Policy |
SLAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Symbiosis International University (SIU) has brought many changes in the exam pattern of SLAT 2021. The SLAT 2021 exam will be now conducted in an online remote-proctored test mode. The total questions have been reduced from 150 to 75. The duration of the exam is also reduced from 2.5 hours to 105 minutes. However, the marking scheme remains unchanged.
Note: SIU has also introduced a new type of section, WAT (Writing Ability Test), which will have subjective type questions.
SLAT Exam Pattern Comparision:
Feature | Old Pattern | New Pattern |
---|---|---|
Exam mode | Online | Online remote-proctored testing (RPT) mode |
Exam type | MCQs | MCQs |
Duration | 2.5 hours | 75 Minutes for MCQs and 30 Minutes for WAT |
Total Questions | 150 | 75 (Excluding WAT) |
Negative marking | No | No |
Mark Distribution:
Subject | No. of Question | Mark |
---|---|---|
Logical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Legal Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Analytical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Reading Comprehension/English | 15 | 15 |
General Knowledge (GK) | 15 | 15 |
Total7 | 75 | 75 |
Details of WAT (Writing Ability Test):
- This test will have subjective essay type questions
- Duration will be 30 minutes
- The maximum mark is not specified
SLAT 2021 Cut-Off
Symbiosis International University (SIU) will release the SLAT 2021 cut-off during the time of the counseling process in online mode. All 4 participating Symbiosis Law School (SLS) will have different cut-offs. The cut-off will be the last rank of the candidate selected for the admissions, thus candidates coming under the cut-off rank will be given admissions to different law programs. Check the previous year cut-offs for different SLS campuses:
For SLS Pune
BA LLB Program:
Category | Cut-Off (Out of 150) |
---|---|
General | 108 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 38 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
Differently Abled | 47 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 26 |
Wards of Defense Personnel (Serving & Retired) | 94 |
BBA LLB Program:
Category | Cut-Off (Out of 150) |
---|---|
General | 97 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 32 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
Differently Abled | 52 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 58 |
Wards of Defense Personnel (Serving & Retired) | 70 |
For SLS Noida
BA LLB Program:
Category | Cut-off (out of 150) |
---|---|
General | 98 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 38 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 61 |
Differently Abled | 47 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 58 |
BBA LLB Program:
Category | Cut-Off (Out of 150) |
---|---|
General | 91 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 32 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 54 |
Differently Abled | 72 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 48 |
SLAT 2021 Application Form
Candidates can apply for SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) in online mode through three steps. However, candidates can make the payment in both online and offline mode. Candidates need to go through SLAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria before applying.
Step 1. Registration
- Go to the official website of Symbiosis International University (SIU)
- Click on "Register Now"
- Then click on "New Registration"
- Provide necessary details such as Name, Gender, DOB, etc.
- Provide your academic details of 10th and 12th
- Select exam name i.e. SLAT
- Select test city (Maximum three)
- Click on "Register"
Step 2. Application Form:
- After registration, your SLAT ID and Password will be generated and will be sent to your registered e-mail
- Log in by using the ID and password
- Fill all necessary personal, professional, educational, and contact details asked
- Upload recent photograph and signature in mentioned format and size
Step 3. Payment:
Online Payment:
- Choose the mode of payment from "make my payment" tab
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1750/- through credit/debit card/net banking
Offline Payment:
- Choose Demand Draft (DD) from the "make my payment" tab
- Fill the application form and take a print out of it
- Send the application form along with a DD of Rs 1950/- to the following address:
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115
SLAT 2021 Counselling Process
Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the counseling process of the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) after the results are declared. The counselling is done for admission into BA LLB and BBA LLB courses at all 4 Symbiosis Law School (SLS) present in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. The counselling process consists of 4 steps:
- Registration
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Writing Ability Test (WAT)
- Document verification
Registration:
- Candidates clearing the cut-off of SLAT will have to go to the official website of check the slot booking for PI and WAT rounds
- Register yourself in the online mode and select the date and time for PI and WAT
- Select your preferred college and courses
- Submit the form with required fee and upload necessary documents
- After registration, download the admit card for PI and WAT
Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT):
Candidates have to appear PI and WAT rounds which will be based on general awareness, legal knowledge, and other relevant topics. The mark weightage of PI and WAT are given below:
Section | Weightage |
---|---|
Personal interview (PI) | 30 |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 20 |
Total | 50 |
Documents Required During Counselling:
- Original counselling letter along with the photocopy of the same.
- Original admit card with the photocopy of the same.
- All the original and at least 2 photocopies of 10th and 12th class mark sheets.
- Hall ticket/ Rank card
- Scorecard (If applicable)
- Bachelor’s degree/ provisional certificate if the candidate is appearing.
- Caste certificate SC/ST/OBC signed by the authorized authority.
- Medical certificates mentioned in the SLAT Application form.
- 4-6 passport-size photograph
SLAT 2021 Result
Symbiosis International University (SIU) will release the result of SLAT 2021 on 8th July in online mode. Candidates who appeared the SLAT 2021 exam can see their result by providing their SLAT exam ID and Password.
Steps to Check SLAT 2021 Result:
- Go to the official website of SLAT 2021
- Click on "Download Scorecard" tab
- Provide your SLAT ID and Password
- The result will appear on the screen
- Download and take a print out of the scorecard
SLAT 2020 Merit List Parameters
Parameter | SLS Pune | SLS Hyderabad | SLS Noida |
---|---|---|---|
SLAT exam score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Personal Interview (PI) | 25 | 25 | 30 |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Academics | 5 | 5 | Not Applicable |
Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
SLAT 2021 Answer Key
Symbiosis International University (SIU) will release the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) answer key soon after the exam is conducted. The answer key contains the correct answer of all the questions answered in the exam. With the help of the answer key candidates predict their result and the approximate total marks they are going to secure by cross-checking their responses to those in the answer key.
Steps to Download SLAT 2021 Answer Key:
- Go to the official website of SLAT
- Click on "SLAT Answer Key"
- Select the exam
- The answer key will appear in PDF format
- Download and save the answer key for future reference
SLAT Score Calculator:
- The total no. of questions in SLAT is 75 (MCQs)
- Each question carry one mark, so the maximum mark is 75
- There is no negative marking
- So total mark is = No. of correct answers
SLAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates who are interested in SLAT 2021 (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria are the same for all the four participating Symbiosis Law School (SLS).
Qualification:
- The candidate should have passed 10th and +2 from any recognized Board.
- The candidate must have score a minimum of 45% marks (40% for S.C. /S.T. candidates).
- Candidates awaiting their 12th results are also eligible given that they must provide their certificate during the admission process.
Age Limit:
- There is no upper age limit set for SLAT 2021.
Note: It is suggested that candidates who have studied Arts/Social Sciences subjects for their qualifying examination may apply for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program. And those who have studied Commerce/Accounts/Mathematics/Sciences may apply for BB.A LL.B (Hons.) program.
Reservation Criteria:
The following table indicates the seat intake st SLS category wise:
Category | Seat Intake |
---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Differently Abled | 3% |
Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel | 5% for SLS-Pune , SICSR |
Kashmiri Migrants | 2 seats per Programme |
International students | 15% (including Foreign Nationals, PIO and NRI) |
SLAT 2021 FAQs
Q: Which programs are offered through SLAT?
A: Through SLAT exam, candidates can get admission into courses of BA LLB and BBA LLB
Q: What is the total seat offered through SLAT?
A: The total seat offered through SLAT is 900.
Q: What are the subjects in the syllabus of SLAT 2021?
A: The syllabus of SLAT 2021 consists of 5 subjects, which are:
- Legal Reasoning
- English
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- General knowledge and Current affairs
Q: What type of questions are asked in SLAT 2021?
A: In SLAT 2021 there are 75 Multiple Choice Questions and also a new type of section is introduced, WAT (Writing Ability Test), which will have subjective type questions.
Q: What is the exam duration of SLAT 2021?
A: SLAT 2021 will be conducted for a total of 105 minutes (75 Minutes for MCQs and 30 Minutes for WAT)
Q: How to apply for SLAT?
A: SLAT 2021 can be applied through online mode in three simple steps:
- Registration
- Filling the application form:
- Fee Payment
Q: How is the counselling process conducted for SLAT?
A: The counselling process of SLAT 2021 consists of 4 steps:
- Registration
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Writing Ability Test (WAT)
- Document verification
Q: What are the documents required during the SLAT 2021 counselling process?
A: Documents required during the SLAT 2021 counselling process are:
- Original counselling letter along with the photocopy of the same.
- Original admit card with the photocopy of the same.
- All the original and at least 2 photocopies of 10th and 12th class mark sheets.
- Hall ticket/ Rank card
- Scorecard (If applicable)
- Bachelor’s degree/ provisional certificate if the candidate is appearing.
- Caste certificate SC/ST/OBC signed by the authorized authority.
- Medical certificates mentioned in the SLAT Application form.
- 4-6 passport-size photograph
Q: What is the qualification required to apply for SLAT 2021?
A: To apply for SLAT 2021 the candidate needs to have completed 10 and +2 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for S.C. /S.T. candidates).
Q: Is there any age limit to apply for SLAT 2021?
A: No, there is no upper age limit specified to apply for SLAT 2021.