The SLAT is a CBT(Computer-based test) that lasts for 60 minutes. So an aspirant has an effective time of 1 minute per question.
All sections are mandatory to attempt in the exam and there is NO negative marking in the exam. Below is a section-wise distribution of questions in a tabular format.
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SLAT 2025 Exam Pattern |
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Pattern |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
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Logical Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
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Legal Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
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Analytical Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
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Reading Comprehension |
12 |
12 |
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General Knowledge |
12 |
12 |
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Total |
60 |
60 |
SLAT 2025 is one that has included a lot of surprises including the test dates. Following the same examination timeline as CLAT & AILET, Symbiosis also decided to schedule the SLAT 2025 in December of 2024 instead of the usual June/July of the admission year.
For a snapshot of the SLAT 2025 examination scheduled for December 13 & 15, 2024, refer to the table below:
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SLAT 2025 Section-Wise Difficulty Level Analysis |
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SLAT 2025 Section |
Total Questions |
Good Score |
Difficulty Level |
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Logical Reasoning |
12 |
9-10 |
Easy to Moderate |
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Legal Reasoning |
12 |
9-10 |
Easy-Moderate |
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Analytical Reasoning |
12 |
8-9 |
Easy-Moderate |
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Reading Comprehension |
12 |
11-12 |
Easy |
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General Knowledge |
12 |
7-8 |
Moderate |
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Total |
60 |
48-50 |
Moderate |
Below mentioned is a detailed written analysis of the 5 sections in the SLAT 2025 examination. Candidates are advised to look at this analysis before sitting for the exam on December 15, 2024.
The Logical Reasoning section of the SLAT 2025 exam evaluated analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and logical skills. Candidates were tested on topics like calendars, blood relations, circular arrangement puzzles, number series, alphanumeric series, and critical reasoning topics like assumptions, conclusions & inferences.
The Legal Reasoning section of the SLAT 2025 exam tested candidates on their ability to comprehend legal principles, evaluate arguments, and apply legal reasoning to various scenarios. The questions were framed from the negligence, threat, abetment, intentional tort, law of contracts, and criminal law
The Analytical Reasoning section of the SLAT 2025 exam tested the ability to solve complex problems through logic, pattern recognition, and deductive reasoning.
Candidates were required to solve questions based on ratios and percentages, ages, probability simple and compound interests, number series, directions, and data interpretation.
The Reading Comprehension section of the SLAT 2025 exam assessed your ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written passages. Questions were designed to evaluate your critical thinking, inference-making, and ability to grasp the main idea and supporting details of the text. It also included vocabulary-based questions.
The General Knowledge section of the SLAT 2025 exam tested your awareness of current events, history, politics, culture, and global affairs. Candidates were expected to demonstrate a broad understanding of diverse subjects and the ability to recall important facts and trends.
Questions were framed on topics like the vice-president of USA, Jan Arogya Yojna, Best Agriculture state award, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Awards and Honours, etc
Unlike CLAT & AILET, SLAT exam also has an additional step of PI(Personal Interview) in the admission process. The merit list is released based on the following parameters.
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SLAT Admission Process |
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S.no |
Institute |
Entrance Test Applicable |
Entrance Test (60 marks) |
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Scaled up to 70 marks |
Personal Interaction (PI) |
Total |
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1 |
SLS, Pune |
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) |
70 |
30 |
100 |
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B.A LLB (Hons.) |
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B.B.A LLB (Hons.) |
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2 |
SLS, Hyderabad |
70 |
30 |
100 |
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B.A LLB |
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B.B.A LLB |
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3 |
SLS, NOIDA |
70 |
30 |
100 |
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B.A LLB |
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B.B.A LLB |
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4 |
SLS, Nagpur |
70 |
30 |
100 |
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B.A LLB |
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B.B.A LLB |
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The cutoffs mentioned below are based on the Test-2 of SLAT 2025. This cutoff range is applicable for general-category students.
Once the exam has been fully completed, we’d be updating the list for cutoffs to enter into their merit list.
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Expected SLAT 2025 Cutoff |
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Symbiosis Institutes |
Expected Cutoff |
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SLS, Pune |
47-48 |
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SLS, Hyderabad |
45-47 |
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SLS, NOIDA |
44-48 |
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SLS, Nagpur |
39-41 |