SLS Pune BALLB {Hons.} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BA LLB (Honours) programme at Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune is a 5-year integrated full-time on-campus degree combining humanities and law, aligned with Bar Council of India regulations. The programme spans 10 semesters with 203 total credits, covering core legal subjects, interdisciplinary humanities courses, practical training, moot courts, and internships. The annual academic fee for Indian students is Rs. 5,06,000 (plus a one-time refundable deposit of Rs. 20,000), making the total annual fee Rs. 5,26,000 and the total 5-year academic fee Rs. 25,30,000 (excluding the one-time deposit). Admission is through SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) round, with a seat intake of 180 students. The programme is consistently ranked among India's top law schools (NIRF Rank 7) and is popular for its strong placement record, global exposure, and interdisciplinary legal curriculum.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch (via SLAT 2026) are now closed. The third merit list was published on March 10, 2026, with the last date for admission being March 17, 2026. Classes for the 2026-27 batch are expected to commence in the first week of July 2026. For the next cycle (2027-28), SLAT registrations are expected to open in August 2026 based on the previous year's schedule.

Key Points

• The BA LLB (Honours) curriculum integrates humanities subjects (History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology) with comprehensive law courses across all 10 semesters, making it distinct from a standalone LLB.
• Students can choose from specialisations in International Relations or Political Science from Semester 5 onwards, in addition to a wide range of elective law courses.
• The programme includes mandatory clinical courses: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance; Moot Court Exercise and Internship; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Professional Ethics, ensuring practice-readiness.
• SLS Pune has a collaboration with University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, offering students international exposure and exchange opportunities.
• Medium of instruction is English; the programme follows a semester-based system with 40% continuous assessment and 60% term-end examination for most courses.
• The programme is offered only at the Pune campus (Viman Nagar) in full-time on-campus mode; no distance or online mode is available.

SLS BALLB (Hons.) Fees

Tuition and Other Charges (Indian Students)

Hostel Fees (Per Annum, Optional)

• The Institute Deposit of Rs. 20,000 is a one-time refundable amount collected at the time of admission.
• Hostel is not mandatory; allotment is subject to availability.
• Hostel fees are separate from academic fees and are not included in the Total Academic Fee above.
• A refundable hostel security deposit of Rs. 20,000 is collected separately at the time of hostel allotment.
• Mess fee of Rs. 1,04,000 per annum is paid in two instalments of Rs. 52,000 each.
• Academic fees are paid in two instalments: 1st instalment of Rs. 2,53,000 at the time of admission, and 2nd instalment of Rs. 2,53,000 by November 25, 2026.
• No EMI option is officially mentioned; payment is accepted via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, RTGS, NEFT, or Demand Draft.
• No capitation fee is charged for admission to any programme at any institute of Symbiosis.

SLS BALLB (Hons.) Admission 2026

SLS Pune BA LLB (Honours) Admission Dates 2026-27

SLAT 2026 Exam Dates (Mandatory Entrance Exam)

• SLAT is the only mandatory entrance exam for admission to BA LLB (Honours) at SLS Pune.
• CLAT scores are not accepted.
• A candidate may appear for both SLAT slots; the higher score will be considered.
• SLAT registration fee is Rs. 2,250; SLS Pune programme registration fee is Rs. 1,000 per programme.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from any recognised board with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
• Students who have appeared for their Class 12 final examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of a passing certificate at the time of final admission.
• There is no upper age limit specified for admission to the BA LLB (Honours) programme.

Admission Process

• Register for SLAT 2026 on the official SLAT portal and pay the SLAT registration fee of Rs. 2,250.
• While filling the SLAT registration form, separately pay Rs. 1,000 as SLS Pune programme registration fee for BA LLB (Honours).
• Appear for SLAT (CBT Mode) on December 20, 2025 and/or December 28, 2025.
• After SLAT result declaration, SLS Pune publishes the shortlist of candidates eligible for the Online PI round.
• Shortlisted candidates book a PI slot, upload required documents, and appear for the Online Personal Interaction.
• Final merit list is prepared based on 70% weightage to SLAT score and 30% weightage to PI performance.
• Candidates on the merit list must complete admission formalities and pay fees within the stipulated deadline.

SLS BALLB (Hons.) Scholarships 2026

SLS Pune Scholarships for BA LLB (Honours) Students

• The S. K. Jain, S. N. Gupta, Ram Jethmalani, Nani Palkhiwala, and Director Award scholarships are merit-based subject/overall topper awards and include a certificate along with a monetary award; the exact monetary amount is not publicly disclosed.
• The Shantanu Tomar Scholarship selection process begins in January for 4th and 5th year students; essays are evaluated by internal and external panel members.
• The UG Merit Scholarship (SIU) offers a 50% waiver on academic fees and is awarded to the top 5 SLAT scorers admitted to the BA LLB programme.
• The Central Sector Scholarship for SC/DA students is a Government of India scheme; students must apply separately through the National Scholarship Portal.
• All internal scholarships (S. K. Jain, S. N. Gupta, etc.) are awarded during the annual Symbhav Valedictory Function held around December.

SLS BALLB (Hons.) Placement 2026

Placement Statistics

Top recruiters include Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, S&R Associates, AZB & Partners, Trilegal, JSA, Khaitan & Co., EY, Deloitte, HSBC, and Baker McKenzie, among others.