Introduction
The SLS AIAT exam is held annually for students who aspire to excel in the legal profession. The exam aims to equip students with legal knowledge across various legal spheres and skills required to perform various legal professional roles beyond the traditional role of a litigator. This helps students link their domain knowledge to the legal profession and succeed.
Authority and Admissions
Symbiosis International University(SIU) conducts the Symbiosis Law School All India Admission Test (SLS AIAT) for admission into three-year LLB offered by SLS Pune and one-year LLM programs offered by the four Symbiosis law schools.
Participating Colleges
Symbiosis Law School, Pune- 3-year LLB and one-year LLM
Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur- One-year LLM
Symbiosis Law School, Noida- One-Year LLM
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad- One-year LLM
Total Seats
Important Dates(Tentative)
For 3-year LLB
Registration
Online registration Start- Fourth week- February 2024
Last Date to register- Second week-June 2024
Release of Admit Card- Third week-June 2024
Test Schedule
AIAT(Home Proctored Test through online mode) - Fourth week-June 2024
Personal Interaction(PI) - Online- 2-3 Days after exam
For LLM
Registration
Online registration Start- Second week- March 2024
Last Date to register- Second week- June 2024
Admit Card release- Fourth week- June 2024
Test Schedule
AIAT(Home Proctored Test-Online mode) - Fourth week-June 2024
Personal Interaction(PI) - Online- 2-3 Days after the exam
Eligibility
For 3-year LLB
Candidate must have completed graduation from any recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks(for the general category) and 40% (for SC/ST)
Candidates who have appeared or may be appearing for the qualifying degree examination and are awaiting their results can also apply for the programme. Candidates will need to submit their passing certificate at the time of admission though.
For LLM
Candidates must have completed a three or five-year LLB degree from any recognized university certified by UGC with at least 50% marks and 45% for SC/St Category.
Candidates who have appeared for the final year LLB examination can also apply.
Application Fees
For 3-year LLB
The fee for SLS AIAT for 3 years LLB is 2000 rupees accepted online through RTGS/Credit Card/Debit Card/NEFT
For LLM
The application fee for a one-year LLM is 1,950 rupees + 1000 rupees for each law school accepted online through RTGS/Credit Card/Debit Card/NEFT
How to Apply
Step 1: Apply Online To apply,
please visit - www.symlaw.ac.in
Step 2: All India Admission Test (AIAT)
Admission to a three-year LL.B. is offered through the Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT).
About the Paper(Structure)
AIAT exams consist of a Written and a Personal Interaction way of testing:
(A) Online Home-Based Proctored Written Test (AIAT):
Writing subjective Questions- 40 marks each, 65 minutes.
10 objective questions - 20 marks - 20 minutes,
Psychometric Test - 20 minutes - 10 marks.
Max. Marks- 60 marks
Weightage(written test)- 70%
No Negative Marking
The candidates are required to answer the question under a specified amount of time and no other chance will be given after the time is over as the answer gets locked after the stipulated time is over.
(B) Online Personal Interaction (PI):
There will be a total of 30 marks for PI(30% weightage): Personal Interaction is intended to test the personal attributes, experience, global outlook, professionalism, ethics and values and the Statement of Purpose of a candidate.
A) Schedule for SLS, Pune Online PI (Personal Interaction): SLS, Pune will conduct Online PI (Personal Interaction) around June or July.
B) Time for PI: Each candidate will get 6 to 8 minutes maximum for PI. The candidate needs to be ready at the specified time without any excuses with the instructions given by SLS, Pune-SIU.
Note: Candidates are requested to upload the Statement of Purpose (SOP)-(250 words), and the Letter of Recommendation digitally mentioning conduct, character, etc. (the reference letter shall be from the Head/Supervisor/Professor of your Institute/College) and other documents which would be required as per the schedule of AIAT.
After successful completion of the written test, candidates will be invited for the PI process provided by the institute. Candidates are required to keep the original documents mentioned for the PI process.
Syllabus
For 3-year LLB
Socio and political-legal, current-contemporary topics.
Legal GK
Current Affairs
For LLM
Research Methodology
Legal Reasoning
Legal aptitude
Jurisprudence
Constitutional Law
Indian Penal Code
Public International Law
Human rights
Corporate Law
Family Law
Environmental Law
Admit Card
Visit the official website of SLS AIAT
Login using the registration ID and password
Click on the admit card link
Download and save the admit card for the examination
Counselling
The counselling schedule for shortlisted candidates based on the SLS AIAT 2024 merit list will be released by the authorities. As a part of the SLS AIAT 2024 counselling process, candidates will need to complete various formalities and submit their documents for verification.
Preparation Tips
To enhance their performance in the SLS AIAT 2024 exam, candidates are recommended to review the following preparation tips.
To excel in SLS AIAT, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the exam pattern. This includes knowledge of the number and type of questions, duration, topics covered, and marking scheme.
To get an understanding of the types of questions that may appear in the exam, it is recommended that candidates practice sample papers from previous years.
It is recommended that candidates participate in mock test sessions where they can practice sample papers within the same time frame as the actual test. This will assist them in devising a time management plan and mentally preparing for the exam.
It is highly recommended that candidates avoid leaving their exam preparation until the last few days before the test.
Conclusion
To conquer this gateway to your legal dreams, continuous preparation and strategic planning are extremely important. Delving into the AIAT arena demands vigilance: stay updated on test dates, registrations, and potential exam structure changes. Embrace and delve into the official resources and updates in the journey. Remember laser focus and unwavering dedication will pave your path to legal brilliance.
Best of Luck!!!
