SLAT 2027: Symbiosis law test registration closes December 4, exams on December 19 and 26

By TUF News Desk · Published 27 October 2026 · 3 min read

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Law aspirants eyeing Symbiosis International have a firm date to work backwards from. Registration and payment for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 close on December 4, 2026, a Friday. Anyone who has not finished the form by then will miss the test entirely, since the university has not announced any late window.

The announcement matters most for students applying to Symbiosis Law School, Pune. SLAT 2027 is mandatory for its three five-year integrated programmes: BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) and BCom LLB (Hons). The test is also the gateway to the other Symbiosis law schools in Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Symbiosis Law School, Pune, which has run for 50 years, was ranked seventh in the National Institutional Ranking Framework for law in 2025.

Two dates, two attempts

SLAT 2027 will be held on two Saturdays, December 19 and December 26, 2026, in computer-based mode at 62 centres across India. Candidates can sit for the test twice, and the university will consider the higher of the two scores. That takes some pressure off a single bad day, but it also means students should plan both attempts rather than treating the second date as a fallback they will sort out later.

Admit cards follow a staggered schedule. The admit card for the December 19 test comes out on December 11, and the one for the December 26 test on December 18. The result is scheduled for January 12, 2027. Students comparing law schools can use the guide to choosing a university in India to weigh programme structure and location before they commit to one entrance test.

What the test looks like

The paper runs for 60 minutes and carries 60 questions. The five sections are Legal Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. Candidates can attempt the sections in any order. There is no negative marking, so leaving a question blank gains nothing over attempting it.

On exam day, candidates must report to their allotted centre at least two hours before the test begins, carrying the admit card and an original identity proof for verification. Entry is not allowed after the test starts. Only candidates who appear for the examination will receive scorecards, and the scorecard stays relevant through the institute-level selection process that follows.

Who can apply

Applicants need to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with at least 45% marks. Candidates from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes need 40%. Students should keep a recent photograph and a scanned signature ready before they start the form, and check the admission documents checklist so a missing certificate does not stall the submission at the payment stage.

Applications go through the official SLAT portal linked from Symbiosis International University’s official website. The December 4 deadline covers both registration and payment, so a form left unpaid counts as incomplete. With the first test less than seven weeks after the deadline, students who are still deciding should settle the question soon rather than let the form sit unfinished.

Frequently asked questions

When does SLAT 2027 registration close?

December 4, 2026. Both registration and payment must be completed by that date.

When are the SLAT 2027 exams?

December 19 and December 26, 2026. Candidates can attempt the test twice, and the higher score counts.

What is the SLAT 2027 exam pattern?

A 60-minute computer-based test with 60 questions across five sections: Legal Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. There is no negative marking.

When is the SLAT 2027 result declared?

January 12, 2027, according to the schedule published by Symbiosis International University.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: NDTV, Business Standard, UniList