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Here are preparation tips from SLAT toppers who took the exam in the past years. Know the strategy, preparation tips and more. 

 

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is among the most competitive law entrance exams in India, alongside CLAT, AILET, and MH CET Law. Symbiosis International University will conduct SLAT 2025 on December 13 and 15, 2025. With limited time for preparation, candidates must employ the most effective strategies to succeed in SLAT 2025. One such strategy is learning from the experiences of SLAT toppers to understand how they achieved high scores. Although Symbiosis International University has not released a list of SLAT toppers since 2019, candidates can still gain valuable insights from the preparation tips shared by toppers from previous years. Find the SLAT preparation tips from toppers in this article.

SLAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates taking the exam this year should note that there have been changes in the exam pattern of SLAT 2025 as under: 

Name of the section

Number of questions

Marks

Logical Reasoning

12

12

Legal Reasoning

12

12

Analytical Reasoning

12

12

Reading Comprehension

12

12

General Knowledge

12

12

Total

60

60

  Candidates can prepare for SLAT 2025 with an effective strategy focusing on the exam pattern and syllabus for the exam. Moreover, tips from the toppers who took SLAT in the past years would be helpful to prepare for the examination. 

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SLAT 2019 Topper, Siddharth Sisodiya

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He secured state rank 1, with 133 marks out of 150 for SLAT exam. Siddharth shared that he prepared for the examination with:

  • Making a preparation strategy according to his strengths and weaknesses
  • Taking mock tests and study material provided by his coaching institute
  • Focused on WAT with critical analysis and, put into practice with current legal developments and reading
  • Improve reading and writing speed with daily practice

Also Read: 

Toppers from CLAT, AILET and LSAT India who took SLAT

Q:   Is it tough to get into Symbiosis Law School LLM?

A:

The answer to this depends upon the qualification of candidates. To get admission to LLM course the candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: 

  • Candidate should have obtained a five-year of three-year LLB degree from any recognised university 
  • They should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in their law degree
  • Those belonging to SC/ ST category should have obtained 40% marks to be eligible
  • Candidates awaiting results for the final year LLB degree examination are also eligible to apply, however, they should be able to submit their marksheet at the time of counselling

Q:   What is a good score for SLAT?

A:
A good score for SLAT results depends on the cut-off of the Symbiosis Law School in which you want to enrol. For example, if a candidate scores a 91.5 percentile in the SLAT exam in a particular year and he or she wants to get admission to SLS Pune, which accepts candidates with a minimum percentile of 75, a 91.5 percentile is definitely a good score for admission to SLS Pune. Thus, to ensure whether percentile scores obtained by candidates in the SLAT exam are good or not, they need to check the cut-off score of the SLS (SLS Pune, SLS Nagpur, SLS Noida, and SLS Hyderabad) in which they want to apply for a 5-year LL.B. Course.

Q:   Which is the most difficult section of SLAT?

A:

The most difficult section of SLAT cannot be specified because the difficulty level of a subject or exam section is different for all candidates. For example, some candidates have expertise in Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning. Thus, these two sections of the SLAT exam will be easier for them than other exam sections. It can be said that the difficulty level of a SLAT section for a candidate is based on his or her expertise in it. If we analyze the sectional difficulty for SLAT based on the patterns of question papers from previous years, General Knowledge is the most difficult section because questions in this section can be asked from anywhere from static GK topics to current affairs.

 

Law aspirants attempt multiple entrance exams to ensure admission in top law colleges in India, therefore, here are some tips from toppers who also appeared for SLAT and scored well: 

Vidhi Basrani

She took SLAT in 2019 as well as, LSAT India, MH CET Law and CLAT. She secured 115 marks out of 150 for SLAT exam. To prepare for SLAT she

  • Prepared Reading Comprehension. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning separately
  • Took mock tests to improve in each section
  • Worked on time-management skills for each section
  • Referred to coaching study material and mock tests for daily preparation

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She appeared for SLAT in 2018 and found it to be easier than CLAT and AILET. She shared to prepare for SLAT exam along with other two law entrance exams, she had:

  • Made a preparation strategy with the focus on three subjects including GK every day
  • Worked harder to improve on key improvement areas after self-analysis of strengths and weaknesses
  • Revised all the topics from each subject multiple times to polish up the skills

Ritesh Patnaik

He appeared for SLAT in 2018 and, for him the exam was the toughest among all the law entrance exams he took that year. He shared to prepare for the law entrance exams:

  • Started preparation one year before the examination
  • Worked on weak areas and emphasised on preparation analysis
  • Put in more than 10 hours to prepare for the exams with mock tests
  • Focused on each subject depending on the strengths and weaknesses
  • Practised previous years question papers and, the study material provided by the coaching institutes

Best Books for SLAT 2025 Preparation

Candidates can check the section-wise best books that can help them with SLAT 2025 preparation

SLAT 2025 Section-Wise Books
English Language
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
  • Barron’s Pocket Guide to Vocabulary
Logical Reasoning
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Universal’s Guide to CLAT & LLB Entrance Examination by Manish Arora
  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and Other Law Entrance Examinations by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Legal Awareness by Gaurav Mehta
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • General Knowledge by Arihant
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly magazine)
  • The Hindu newspaper or Indian Express (for daily current affairs)
Analytical Reasoning
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal 
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta 

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Q:   How much should I score in SLAT to get a good SLS as a general category candidate?

A:

All Symbiosis Law Schools are equally good in terms of the quality of law education. Thus, after getting a good score in the SLAT candidates can get admission to any of the four Law Schools of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Getting admission to an SLS depends on the cutoff marks decided by it. Thus, if a candidate wants to get admission to a Symbiosis Law School, he or she needs a SLAT score equal to or more than its cutoff. Generally, 65% marks in the SLAT are a good score to get admission to an SLS.

 

Q:   What is the SLAT merit list?

A:

The SLAT merit list for a particular year is a list containing the name, registration number, and roll number of the candidates who achieved marks equal to or higher than the SLAT cut-off for the SLAT entrance exam conducted in the same year. The SLAT cut-off is made up of scores secured by candidates in the SLAT exam, PI and What. A merit list includes the name, roll number, registration number, collective marks secured by them in SLAT What, and PI their merit rank, and category. Based on the selection of candidates in the SLAT merit lists for a particular 5-year LL.B. Programme, seats are offered to each candidate. They need to book their respective seats by paying the admission before the due date ascertained by the SLS from whose merit list they get selected.

Q:   How can I get into Symbiosis Pune for BA LLB?

A:

Symbiosis International University (SIU) conducts the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) for admission to the BA LLB course every year. To apply for SLS entranecexam, candidates must have cleared Class 12th exam from a recognised board of education with a minimum of 45% aggregate in case of General category candidate.

For candidates belonging to SC or ST category, the minimum required percentage is 40%. Also, the candidates whose Class 12th results are awaited can register for the entrance test. Provided, they will have to submit their passing certificate at the time of admission to the university. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of SLAT?

A:

SLAT, which stands for Symbiosis Law Admission Test, is the entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admission to its undergraduate law programs, including BA LLB and BBA LLB. The difficulty level of SLAT can be categorized as moderate to moderately challenging. 

Here are some key points to consider regarding the difficulty level of SLAT:

1. Subjective Perception: The difficulty of SLAT may vary from one candidate to another, depending on their individual strengths and weaknesses. Some candidates may find it relatively easier, while others may perceive it as moderately challenging.

2. Sections: SLAT typically consists of sections like Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. Each section may have varying levels of difficulty, with some being more challenging than others.

3. Competitive Nature: SLAT is a competitive entrance exam, and it is designed to assess candidates' aptitude for legal studies. Therefore, it includes questions that test logical and analytical reasoning, legal concepts, and reading comprehension.

4. Preparation Matters: The difficulty of SLAT can also depend on the level of preparation of the candidate. Those who have thoroughly prepared for the exam, including solving practice papers and taking mock tests, are likely to find it more manageable.

5. Time Management: Like many other entrance exams, SLAT places a premium on time management. Candidates need to answer a significant number of questions within a limited time frame, which can add to the perceived difficulty.

6. Previous Year Papers: To gauge the difficulty level more accurately, it's a good practice to review previous year's question papers and sample papers, which are often available on the official SLAT website.

In summary, while SLAT is not considered exceptionally difficult, it does require focused preparation, particularly in areas such as logical and legal reasoning. Candidates who have a strong grasp of these concepts and practice effectively are better equipped to perform well in the exam.

Q:   Can I get Symbiosis Law School, Pune LLB with 950 score in SLAT?

A:

First of all it is not a valid score. Generally it is between 50-59.

The candidates appearing for the upcoming SLAT Exam 2023 must check the previous year's cut-off. It is very important as it will help them to understand the exam difficulty level (each year) and the estimation of the SLAT 2023 Expected Cut Off.

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