LSAT

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or are in the final year of their bachelor's degree program.
• Age Limit: There is no specific age limit to appear for the LSAT.
• Nationality: The LSAT is open to all nationalities. Many international students also appear for this exam for admission into law schools in India and abroad.

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-based Test)
• Number of Questions: Approximately 99 questions
• Marking Scheme: No negative marking, each question carries 1 mark
• Subjects Covered:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)
  • Logical Reasoning
• Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Exam Schedule: Usually held twice a year – once in February and once in July.
  • Notification: Released approximately 2 months before the exam date on the official website.

Syllabus

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding complex texts, identifying main points, inference, and reasoning.
• Analytical Reasoning: Logic games including grouping, sequencing, matching, and pattern recognition.
• Logical Reasoning: Arguments evaluation, identifying assumptions, strengthening or weakening arguments, drawing conclusions.

Other Important Information

Application Process

1. Visit the official LSAT India website: https://www.lsatindia.org
2. Create an account by registering with your email ID and basic details.
3. Fill the online application form with personal, educational details, and select your preferred exam city.
4. Upload scanned documents such as photograph and signature as per specifications.
5. Pay the application fee online via net banking, credit, or debit card.
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate law programs (e.g., BA LLB, BBA LLB)
• Postgraduate law programs (LLM)

Facts About the Entrance Exam

• LSAT is an internationally recognized law admission test.
• High emphasis on critical thinking and logical analysis skills.
• Widely accepted by Indian and overseas law schools.

Admit Card

• Admit cards are released around 2 weeks before the exam date on the official website.
• Download by logging into your LSAT account using user ID and password.
• Print and carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center.
• Check all details on the admit card carefully for accuracy.

Results & Cut-Offs

• Results are declared on the official website usually within 20 days after the exam.
• Download scorecards from your online account by logging in.
• Each participating law school sets its own cut-off scores for admissions.
• Scores range out of a maximum possible scaled score of 120.

Preparation Tips

• Practice LSAT sample papers and previous year question papers regularly.
• Focus on improving reading speed and comprehension skills.
• Work on developing strong logical and analytical reasoning abilities.
• Recommended Books:
  • "The LSAT Trainer" by Mike Kim
  • "LSAT Prep Plus" by Kaplan Test Prep
  • Official LSAT SuperPrep book
• Utilize online resources and mock tests available on official and coaching websites.

FAQs

• Q: Is there any age limit for LSAT?
  A: No, there is no age limit to appear for this exam.
• Q: Can final year graduates apply for LSAT?
  A: Yes, candidates in their final year of undergraduate studies are eligible to appear.
• Q: Is LSAT accepted outside India?
  A: Yes, LSAT scores are accepted by several law schools internationally.
• Q: How many times is LSAT conducted in a year?
  A: LSAT is conducted twice a year, generally in February and July.
• Q: What is the mode of exam?
  A: The exam is conducted in an online, computer-based format.