SLAT Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-Wise Syllabus, key topics & Best Reference Books

SLAT Syllabus 2026: Symbiosis International University (SIU) administers the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) for admission to its 5-year Integrated Law Programs (BA LLB and BBA LLB). Before starting full-fledged preparation, aspirants must carefully check the current SLAT 2026 Syllabus thoroughly.

The SLAT Exam Syllabus 2026 mainly focus on five major subjects: logical reasoning, legal reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, and general knowledge. In this blog, students can explore all the key topics included in the Symbiosis Law Admission Test 2025 Syllabus, sections, along with a list of the best reference books for effective preparation.

SLAT Syllabus 2026

Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for restricted spots in the BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) programs, making SLAT a highly competitive but student-friendly exam. The SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) 2026 Syllabus is designed such as that assess individuals' aptitude for legal study. Aspirants hoping to crack SLAT 2026 must have a thorough awareness of the syllabus, paper structure, sectional weightage, and recommended resources.

SLAT 2026 Syllabus Overview

The SLAT 2026 test will be held on December 20 and 28, 2025, in two phases. The exam will be administered using computer-based testing (CBT) and will be divided into five sections: logical reasoning, legal reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, and general knowledge. Each portion has equal weight and contains 12 questions, with a total of 60 questions to finish in 60 minutes.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Online)
Duration	60 minutes (1 hour)
Medium of the question paper	English
Mode of question	Multiple Choice Questions
Total Questions	60
Total Marks	60
Number of Sections	5 (Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge)
Questions per Section	12
Marking Scheme	One Mark is awarded
Negative Marking	None

Subject-wise SLAT Exam Syllabus

Symbiosis International University (SIU) does not provide a complete syllabus for the SLAT exam on its official website. However, the exam weightage and pattern for the SLAT 2026 have been released. Candidates can refer to past years' question papers to have an exact notion of the SLAT 2026 syllabus for each topic. The expected topics covered in the SLAT syllabus are shared below to help applicants

Subjects	Important Topics
Legal Reasoning	Indian Constitution Law of Torts Law of Contract Law of Crimes Family Law International Law Important Judgement Intellectual Property Rights Legal Maxims Legal Terms
General Knowledge	Indian Ancient, Medieval and Modern History International events UN bodies Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements Current affairs Eminent personalities Sports Awards and honours
Logical Reasoning	Blood Relations Series Directions Critical Reasoning Syllogism Analogy
General English	Reading Comprehension Word Usage Vocabulary Grammar Inference-based questions Synonyms Antonyms Foreign Words/Phrase Para Jumbles
Analytical Reasoning	Mental Ability and Logical/Mathematical Analysis Deductive Reasoning Odd-Even Discretion Logical Fallacy Analogy Syllogism Agreement and Disagreement

SLAT Section-wise marks distribution

The total marks for the SLAT LLB Question paper are 60 marks and contain a total of 60 questions covering the 5 sections. Students must refer to the table below for the SLAT Section-wise Marks distribution

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks
Legal Reasoning	12	12
Logical Reasoning	12	12
Analytical Reasoning	12	12
Reading Comprehension	12	12
General Knowledge	12	12
Total	60	60

Reference books for SLAT Exam Preparation

Selecting the right book that is in line with the latest syllabus is very crucial. Below we have shared a list of the best reference books for your SLAT preparation.

Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning by Frederick Schauer
General Knowledge/ Pratiyogita Darpan by Lucent’s publications
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations by A. P Bhardwaj
Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal
Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations: A Workbook by A. P Bhardwaj
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

SLAT Syllabus 2026 FAQs

The SLAT Exam Syllabus 2026 mainly focus on five major subjects: logical reasoning, legal reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, and general knowledge.

There are a total of 60 MCQ type questions that are asked in the exam form five subjects.