Which one is tough to crack? SLAT vs CLAT?

If the candidates compare the seats, then CLAT is a little tough than SLAT. if you compare the syllabus, then SLAT Syllabus is easier than the CLAT Syllabus .

Which one is better to appear? SLAT vs CLAT?

Both the exams are equally good as both offers opportunity to get admission to prestigious NLUs. However, CLAT candidates can secure admission in 22 NLUs while SLAT candidates can secure admission only in SIUs.

Is the syllabus and exam pattern for SLAT and CLAT different?

The exam pattern and syllabus for SLAT vs CLAT are different. Candidates must refer to the specific pattern and syllabus, if they are appearing for both of these exams.

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SLAT vs CLAT: Know the Difference Between CLAT and SLAT

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 11th, 2023

SLAT vs CLAT, are the two most important and competitive law exams in India. Candidates who are thinking of appearing in both these exams must know the basic difference between SLAT vs CLAT in terms of exam pattern, difficulty level, syllabus, and more. However, both of these are national-level law exams and shortlist the candidates for final Law admission in SIUs and NLUs, respectively.

In this article, BYJU’S Exam Prep experts have given all the details related to the Difference between SLAT vs CLAT, which you must know to prepare for both of these exams simultaneously.

Table of content

1. Basic Difference Between CLAT vs SLAT
2. SLAT vs CLAT Exam Pattern
3. SLAT vs CLAT Application Fees
4. Which is Tougher – CLAT vs SLAT?

Basic Difference Between CLAT vs SLAT

Common-Law Admission Test CLAT is conducted by The Consortium of NLUs to supply courses for UG and PG programs. Twenty-two National Universities take participate in the exam per annum and other several universities offer admission on the idea of CLAT merit. On the opposite hand, Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test SLAT is conducted by Symbiosis University to pick students for its law program and it is considered for law admissions in four law schools that come under SIU. They’re :

Symbiosis School of Law (SLS) Pune
SLS Noida
SLS Hyderabad
SLS Nagpur (new campus)

SLAT vs CLAT Exam Pattern

The table below contains similarities and differences between CLAT vs SLAT Exam Patterns.

Features	CLAT	SLAT
Exam mode	Online	Online
Total no. of questions	150	60
Test Duration	120 minutes	60 minutes
Negative marking	+1 for every the correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer.	No

SLAT vs CLAT Application Fees

The difference between CLAT vs SLAT application fees is described below.

The SLAT Registration fee is 1950/- for all category candidates and this amount is non-refundable. Along with the registration fee, you’ll also get to pay the program registration fee for every program. The registration fee for programs is INR 1000/- (non-refundable and non-transferable).
On the other hand, the CLAT Registration fee varies as per the candidates’ category. For general category candidates, it is 4000/-.And for reserve category candidates it is 3500/-.

Which is Tougher – CLAT vs SLAT?

The first thing that comes to mind of a candidate before appearing at the entrance is which one is difficult to crack. If you compare the number of applicants per seat, then CLAT is definitely tougher than SLAT.

As per analysis, in CLAT, approximately 17 candidates compete for just one seat. However, on the other hand, there are around 130 candidates competing for just one seat at SIU.

When we talk about the difficulty level of questions in both SLAT vs CLAT, the latter exam asks tougher questions of Legal Aptitude, which is based on core law topics. The CLAT has been modified by increasing the comprehensive types of questions to make it easier for candidates.