Bodmas Education offers expert guidance for SLAT 2026 counselling and admission process at Symbiosis Law Schools. We assist candidates through every step, including result analysis, Personal Interaction (PI) preparation, document verification, and seat strategyβhelping students maximize their chances of securing admission to five-year integrated law programmes based on merit, eligibility, and official SIU norms.
SLAT 2026 Counseling and Personal Interaction (PI) Process β Complete Guide
The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2026 admission process does not end with the entrance examination. Candidates shortlisted through SLAT must participate in the Personal Interaction (PI) process conducted by individual Symbiosis Law Schools for final admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programs for the Academic Year 2026β27. Final admission is based on a combined merit evaluation of SLAT score and PI performance.
π Counseling and Personal Interaction (PI) Process
π’ Step 1: SLAT Result Declaration
- SLAT 2026 results are declared on the official SLAT portal
- Result Declaration Date: 15 January 2026
- Candidates must log in to the SLAT portal using their credentials and download their official SLAT scorecard
- The scorecard remains available online till 14 February 2026
π Step 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interaction (PI)
- After result declaration, each Symbiosis Law School independently shortlists candidates for the Personal Interaction round
- Shortlisting is based on:
- SLAT entrance test score
- Program preferences selected during registration
- Availability of seats at the respective campus
- Shortlisted candidates receive official communication through:
- Registered email ID
- SLAT login dashboard
- Institute websites
- Candidates must regularly check their portal and email for PI-related updates
ποΈ Step 3: PI Registration and Slot Booking
- Once shortlisted, candidates are required to:
- Register for the PI process
- Select available interview slots (if applicable)
- Upload mandatory academic and identity documents
- Failure to complete PI registration within the given deadline may lead to cancellation of candidature
π Step 4: Document Upload Before PI
- Candidates must upload scanned copies of required documents before attending the PI round
- Commonly required documents include:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet (or appearing certificate)
- SLAT 2026 scorecard
- Government-issued photo ID proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Defense category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport (for international category candidates)
π€ Step 5: Personal Interaction (PI) Round
- The Personal Interaction (PI) round is a mandatory evaluation stage conducted by individual Symbiosis Law Schools
- Purpose of PI:
- communication skills
- Legal aptitude and awareness
- Analytical thinking
- Motivation to pursue law
- Personality traits and academic orientation
- Overall suitability for legal education
- Mode of PI:
- The mode of PI (online or offline) is decided by the individual law schools
- Candidates are informed about the interview format, date, time, and platform in advance
- Attendance in the PI round is compulsory. Absence leads to automatic disqualification
βοΈ Step 6: Weightage in Final Merit List
- SLAT entrance test score: 70 marks weightage
- Personal Interaction (PI) score: 30 marks weightage
- Total evaluation score: 100 marks
- Separate merit lists are prepared by each Symbiosis Law School
π Step 7: Publication of Merit Lists
- Each Symbiosis Law School publishes its individual merit list
- Merit lists are available on official institute websites and candidate login portals
- Candidates are offered admission strictly based on merit rank and seat availability
π³ Step 8: Admission Offer and Fee Payment
- Accept the offer within the given deadline
- Pay the prescribed admission fee
- Complete document verification formalities
- Failure to pay fees leads to automatic cancellation of the offered seat
- Seat is offered to the next candidate on the merit list
Important Rules for SLAT Counseling and PI
- Candidates must note the following official rules:Β Appearance in SLAT alone does not guarantee admission
- Participation in PI is mandatory
- All information submitted must be accurate and verifiable
- Admission remains provisional until document verification is complete
- Symbiosis International University reserves the right to cancel admission if
Reservation Policy During Admission
- Admissions are carried out according to SIU reservation norms.
- Reservation categories include:
- Scheduled Castes β 15%
- Scheduled Tribe β 7.5%
- Differently Abled (PwD) β 3%
- Defense Wards (SLS Pune only) β 5%
- Kashmiri Migrants / Kashmiri Pandits β Supernumerary seats
- International Students β Up to 20% intake
Final Admission Authority
- Final admission authority rests with:
- The respective Symbiosis Law School
- Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
- All decisions regarding admission, seat allotment, and eligibility verification are final and binding
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