LSAT - Law School Admission Test - India all details

  • 2022-07-21 23:41:57

On December 20, 2022, the LSAT India slot booking for the January session began. For the remote proctored test, candidates can book test times and download their admission cards. LSAT India 2022 will be held on January 15, 2022 for the January session. Starting on May 9, 2022, the second administration would take place over a five-day period. LSAT India will be administered in a remote proctored online format. The LSAT India 2022 question paper will assess applicants on a variety of factors, including reasoning and critical thinking abilities, both of which are vital in the comprehension and study of law.

On October 18, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) issued the LSAT India 2022 application form. The application form for the LSAT India is available online. Candidates can register for the May session of LSAT India 2022. On January 4, 2022, applications for the January session were closed.

Highlights:

Particulars

Paper 1

Full-Form

 Law School Admission Test - India

Subject

 Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension

Mode of Conduction

 Online proctored

Duration

 2 hours 20 minutes

Exam Frequency

 Twice a year

Total Registrants for Previous session

 1,24,005

Official Website

 https://www.discoverlaw.in/

Total Marks

 420 and 480

Total Questions Asked

92-100 MCQs 115 Questions 92 MCQs

Total Questions to be Answered

 All

Marking Scheme

 Marks for every correct ans.

Negative Marking

 There is no negative marking.

Medium of paper

                English

 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

LSAC has not specified any particular eligibility criterion for taking the law entrance test; nonetheless, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for UG and PG law courses provided by the accepted law colleges:

·         Candidates should have cleared Class 12 or equivalent exam

·         Candidates holding a bachelor degree in any stream from a recognised university/ college

·         Candidates holding a degree in law i.e. LLB degree from a recognised university/ college

 

2022 Exam Dates:

Exam Dates for the LSAT in India in 2022 - On October 18, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) published the LSAT India 2022 exam dates.

Test Scheduling for May 2022 LSAT—India

April 25 to April 30, 2022

May 2022 LSAT—India

Starting May 09 2022

 

Exam Updates 2022:

Registration Closes for May 2022 LSAT—India:

April 25 2022

Test Scheduling for May 2022 LSAT—India:

April 25 to April 30, 2022

May 2022 LSAT—India:

Starting May 09 2022

Score Card Release for May LSAT—India:

First week of June 2022

 

Application Form 2022:

·         On October 18, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) issued the LSAT India 2022 application form in an online format. The application form for LSAT India 2022 is accessible at discoverlaw.in, the official registration portal. The registration URL for LSAT India 2022 is provided below. LSAT India 2022 will be held in two sessions in online, remote proctored style, in January and May 2022.

·         Candidates can finish the LSAT India 2022 application procedure by following the processes outlined below.

·         Online registration is available.

·         Complete the application form.

·         Payment of the fee

·         Fill out and submit the application form.

 

Exam Application Fee 2022:

Registration fee for January LSAT—India

INR 3799/-

Registration fee for May LSAT—India

INR 3799/-

Registration fee for both January and May LSAT—India

INR 7399/- INR 7598

LSAC LawPrep Gold Series 1 collection (containing 05 practice tests)

INR 3499/-

 

Exam 2022: What’s New?

Changes will continue in 2022 as well. LSAT India's test method was revised by the Council, and the exam was conducted as a home-based online style exam.

Exam mode -

Remotely proctored online exam

Exam duration -

2 hours and 20 minutes 2 hours and 55 minutes

 

Exam Pattern:

Mode of exam -     

The LSAT India exam will be conducted in online, remote proctored mode

Duration of LSAT India 2022 exam  -   

2 hours 20 minutes

Total number of questions -   

92 approx.

Sections

There will be four sections.

These include:

·         Analytical Reasoning

·         Logical Reasoning – 1

·         Logical Reasoning – 2

·         Reading Comprehension

Sectional time  -    

Each section has to be completed in 35 minutes

Question format

Multiple-choice type.

·         Some of the questions will have four answer options, while the rest will have five answer options.

·         Every question will have only one correct answer.

Marking scheme -    

There is no negative marking

Scoring pattern  -    

Test scores will be provided as a scaled score between 420 and 480, a score band, along with percentile rank.

 

Syllabus:

·         Analytical Reasoning

·         1st Logical Reasoning

·         2nd Logical Reasoning

·         Reading Comprehension

·         Variable

 

Preparation Tips:

·         Candidates should do mental calculations to improve their data analysis speed.

·         Before you tackle a question, learn to recognise the type of inquiry.

·         Don't give up on the mock test papers.

 

Exam Time Table:

January 2022 LSAT—India

January 15, 2022

Score Card Release for January LSAT—India

First week of February 2022

Registration Closes for May 2022 LSAT—India

April 25 2022

Test Scheduling for May 2022 LSAT—India

April 25 to April 30, 2022

 

Exam Reservation:

There is currently no category reservation for the LSAT entrance exam 2022.

 

Answer Key:

The approved gateway will shortly provide the LSAT Answer key 202. The LSAT answer key is a key counting list of accurate answers to the exam's questions. In the United States, Canada, and an increasing number of other countries, the LSAT is a component of the law school admissions process. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) of the United States is in charge of this.

Go to pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia to access the Law School Admission Test India website. Go to the home page and click on the Answer Key tab.

Click on the paper set you want to use. The LSAT India 2022 will be shown on the big screen. Download it and save it somewhere safe for future reference.

 

Cut Off:

The projected cutoff for the LSAT 2022 is calculated using the previous year's cutoff as well as the aforementioned considerations. The OP Jindal Global Law School LSAT cutoff has been shown below.

3-year LLB

60 to 99.99 percentile

BBA / BA LLB

80 to 99.99 percentile

LLM (1 year)

60 to 99.99 percentile

 

Test Comparison:

Both law school admission tests are unique in their own ways. CLAT is primarily used for admission to national law schools. The LSAT scores are shared with the affiliated college for admissions purposes. CLAT provides law courses to students enrolled in BA LLB, BBA LLB, and LLM programmes. LSAT, on the other hand, provides 3-year LLB and other law courses.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is LSAT India 2022 scheduled to take place?

There will be two sessions for the LSAT India 2022 exam. On January 15, 2022, the first session will take place. From May 9 to May 9, 2022, the second and final session will take place.

How do I fill out the application form for LSAT India 2022?

The application form for LSAT India 2022 can be completed online on the official website; the application link can be found on this page.

How does the LSAT India differ from other law school admission examinations like CLAT and AILET?

The LSAT India is a standardised exam with a single question paper and uniform pattern for admission to five-year integrated LLB programmes, three-year LLB programmes, LLM programmes, and PhD programmes in law.Candidates can sit for the test to get admission to one of India's more than 85 private law institutions. CLAT and AILET, on the other hand, have different question papers for undergraduate and graduate programmes. Admissions to 22 NLUs and acceptable institutions are based on CLAT results. You may see a list of NLUs here. Only NLU Delhi and a few private law institutions in India provide admissions through AILET. Here's where you can learn more about CLAT and AILET.

Has the LSAT India exam format been altered by LSAC Global?

No, the LSAT India exam pattern is the same as in prior years. However, instead of a paper-based test, the manner of examination has been modified to a "remotely-proctored online mode." The schedule was first altered to include a Variable part, and the entire exam time was extended to 2 hours 55 minutes.

What is the LSAT India exam's Variable section?

The variable part, which consists of 23 questions based on Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension, was previously included in the LSAT India 2021 test schedule. However, it was later withdrawn from the examination.

How should I prepare for the LSAT in India?

Candidates can prepare for the LSAT India test by following a plan and understanding the exam format, curriculum, and study materials. Furthermore, practising LSAC sample tests and previous years' LSAT India question papers is essential for knowing exactly what to expect and how to approach the exam.

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