Symbiosis Law Schools are the top law schools when it comes to private law varsities in the nation. Symbiosis International University is recognized all over the globe and thousands of students apply for a very limited number of seats. When it comes to imparting knowledge in the legal sector, Symbiosis has even been acclaimed and ranked as the nations’ best by the most read political magazine, India Today. So getting an admission and having an opportunity to study in Symbiosis is not just prestigious but also valuable.
For taking the quality education from Symbiosis Law Schools, you will have to qualify the Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT). To qualify the SLAT there are premium quality books for the various sections that constitute the Symbiosis law entrance exam and this article will give you the information on the same.
SLAT Entrance Exam is quite challenging with a total of 60 questions that need to be completed within 60 minutes. These questions are equally divided among 5 sections (as listed below) and carry 1 mark for each correct answer. Unlike all other Law Entrance Exams, SLAT does not have negative marking. Take a look at the various sections that make the SLAT entrance exam question paper.
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Subjects
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No. of Questions
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Logical Reasoning
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12
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Legal Reasoning
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12
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Analytical Reasoning
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12
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Reading Comprehension
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12
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General Knowledge
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12
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Total
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60
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The article further has been curated by our experts that lists the common topics that have been consistent in the SLAT Entrance Exams, followed by the recommended books for each section.
1. The topics that are constituted in the SLAT Logical Reasoning section are:-
- Statement Assumptions
- Statement Arguments (Strong & Weak Arguments)
- Verbal reasoning (course of action)
- Number test
- Series test
- Coding and Decoding
- Questions on relations
- Logical Puzzles
- Critical Reasoning
- Odd one out
The quality books to read for preparing the SLAT Logical Reasoning is:-
- Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
2. The topics that constitute the SLAT Legal Reasoning are:-
- Constitutional Law
- Indian Penal Code
- Law of Torts
- Indian Contract Act
- Family Law
- Legal Misc. (Intellectual Property Rights, Labour Laws, etc.)
The quality books to read for preparing the SLAT Legal Reasoning are:-
- Legal Awareness and Legal reasoning by AP Bhardwaj
- Wileys Exam Expert – legal Awareness by Amandeep Rajgotra
3. The topics that are constituted in the SLAT Analytical Reasoning section are:-
- Number system (square roots)
- Verbal reasoning (cause and effect)
- Time and work
- Permutation and combination
- Profit- loss and discount
- Ratio and proportion
- Number series
- Blood relations
- Questions on series
- Clocks and calendar
- Situation based decision making
The quality books to read for preparing the SLAT Analytical Reasoning is:-
- Analytical reasoning by MK Pandey
4. The topics that are constituted in the SLAT General Knowledge are:-
A. Static GK:
- Polity
- UN Bodies
- History- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and World
- Geography
- Economics
- General Science
- Science and technology
- Environment
- Ecology
B. Current Affairs:
- Events of National and International importance
- Banking and the Financial Institutions
- Eminent Personalities
- Current events in areas of Economics, Science, Sports, Places, Persons
- Awards and Honors
- Books and Authors
- Important Days and Dates
The quality books to read for preparing the SLAT General Knowledge are:-
- Quick General Knowledge by Disha Experts
- Self-study Guide for LLB Entrance Exam by Arihant Expert
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is SLAT, and who conducts it?
A; Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission into undergraduate law courses. The exam is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for SLAT?
A; Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized board. Those awaiting their 12th results can also apply, subject to meeting the minimum marks requirement.
Q; What is the exam pattern for SLAT?
A; SLAT is a 60-minute online test. The entrance exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, distributed among five sections — Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
Q: How can I apply for SLAT?
A; It is a complete online process. Candidates can apply through Symbiosis University’s official website (www.set-test.org).
Q: When is SLAT conducted, and how are the results announced?
A; SLAT is generally conducted in December, and results are usually declared in January. Candidates can appear twice for SLAT, and the higher of the two scores is automatically considered for admission.