What is the use of the SLAT and AILET Exam?

Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT) and All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) are national law college admission tests taken by young law aspirants. Both of these tests serve as a qualification measure for students to secure admission into law colleges. The SLAT and AILET exams are university-based tests that take away some of the competition from CLAT.

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Law University (NLU) for admission into the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses of law at the university. AILET exam is one of the best exams that is held for Law admissions.

The primilanaires of AILET:

1. AILET Eligibility Criteria

AILET has three tiers for its eligibility criteria. BA LLA Hons., LLM, and PhD, are all required to adhere by all applicants. Failure to comply with all the standards will result in disqualification of the candidate.

Here are the minimum eligibility criteria for AILET:

• BA LLB (Honors): Class 12 mark sheet with at least 45% marks in Class 12 (40% for SC and ST candidates).
• LLM: Bachelor’s in law (LLB) with 50% aggregate (45% for SC and ST candidates)
• PhD: Master’s in Law with 55% aggregate (50% for SC, ST, and disabled candidates)

AILET Subjects

AILET syllabus is along the lines of all the leading law school exams such as CLAT and SLAT. The syllabus is divided into five sections: English, General knowledge and Current Affairs, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, and Elementary Mathematics. There are 12 questions from each section. The questions are multiple-choice, and the difficulty level is presumed to be of Class 12

Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT)

Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT) is a college admission test conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU). It is an online, computer-based test for students aspiring for BA LLB and BBA LLB degrees. SLAT is held for 1080 seats, spread across its Pune, Noida, Nagpur, and Hyderabad branches.

The preliminaries of SLAT:

1. SLAT Eligibility Criteria

The Symbiosis International University (SIU) enlists the eligibility criteria that must be adhered to by all candidates appearing for the test. The criteria include a set of conditions regarding the educational qualifications, minimum marks, and age limit of the aspirants. 

Here are the minimum eligibility criteria for SLAT:

• Class 12 or an equivalent examination.
• At least 45% marks in Class 12 (40% for SC and ST candidates).
• March 2022 board examination candidates are eligible to appear in SLAT 2022.

2. SLAT Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for SLAT is released by SIU before each year’s test. Details such as the marking scheme, types of questions, mode of examination, and other necessary details are shared by the governing body. Having a confirmed pattern, along with BYJU’s Exam Prep,  guides the preparation process of the candidates, and is shared via the registered email to all applicants. 

Here is an overview of the SLAT Exam:

• SLAT is conducted online.
• The test is 60 minutes long.
• The paper has 60 questions.
• The paper has multiple-choice questions.
• Each question is worth 1 mark.
• There is no negative marking.

3. SLAT Subjects

SLAT’s syllabus is along the lines of all leading law school exams, such as CLAT and AILET. The syllabus is divided into five sections: English, General knowledge and Current Affairs, Analytical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. There are 12 questions from each section. The questions are multiple-choice, and the difficulty level is presumed to be of Class 12. 

4. SLAT Personal Interaction and WAT Round

Shortlisted exam candidates are invited for the final rounds of writing ability tests and personal interviews. WAT and personal interviews are conducted in person. The personal interviews check the suitability and competence of the candidates. Some of the topics covered in the personal interview round include the basics of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court, recent court judgments, government schemes, and affluential laws.

In conclusion, although SLAT and AILET are limited to select colleges and not relegated to the national level, they are still challenging and hard to crack. SLAT and AILET are incredibly important private and public university entrance exams conducted for admission into select colleges. Students particularly interested in Symbiosis or Delhi university are welcome to try their luck with this entrance test.