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LSAT-India is an initiative by LSAC to identify potential candidates for Law School training provided by the best universities in the country. LSAT-India is specifically designed for the use of Indian Law Colleges.
LSAT-India 2022 - At a glance
| Exam name | Law School Admission Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Law School Admission Council, (LSAC) Global |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Date of Examination | March 2022, May 2022 (tentative) |
| Selection process | Admission process varies with the institution accepting LSAT scores. |
| Examination purpose | To admission into undergraduate and postgraduate law courses |
| Latest update | LSAT-India 2021 results declared. Download Scorecard here. |
| Official website | https://www.discoverlaw.in/ |
LSAT-India 2022 Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application process for LSAT 2022 starts | October 2021 (tentative) |
| Application portal closes | March 2022 (tentative) |
| Release of Admit Cards | prior to examination |
| LSAT 2022 - session one (before board exams) | March 2022 (tentative) |
| LSAT 2022 - session two (after board exams) | May 2022 (tentative) |
| Declaration of results | to be announced |
| Counselling | to be announced |
Eligibility Criteria for LSAT-India 2022
Educational Qualification
| Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
| BA LL.B | Class 12 pass from CBSE or a recognised board with a minimum of 45% in the qualifying examination |
| LL.B | Bachelor's degree (any stream) from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% aggregate in the qualifying examination |
| LL.M | Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university |
LSAT-India 2022 Application fee
- Application fees for LSAT are ₹ 3,800.
- Mode of payment: Online mode using Credit card/Debit card/Net Banking.
How to Apply for LSAT-India 2022
- Visit the official website here.
- Click on "Register for LSAT-India"
- Submit your details, qualification information and contact information.
- Select the program you want to apply for and submit.
- Verify your email.
- Log into your profile by entering the application and password.
- Proceed with your application - fill in your particulars and upload the documents required.
- Pay the application fee and wait for confirmation.
- After the transaction is successful, take a printout of your application form.
LSAT-India 2022 Admit Card
Admit cards will be available for download on the official website before the exam.
Selection Process
LSAT-India is designed explicitly for Indian Law Colleges to identify students with the right calibre for law practices. This is a test of high-level reading, informal reasoning, and deductive reasoning skills. These critical thinking skills are considered essential to succeed in Law College and to practise law.
Click here to view a list of participating universities. Admission into these colleges based on LSAT scores varies with the institution. LSAT is a standard admission test that best judges the essential skills for law practice.
LSAT-India 2022 Examination Pattern
The test contains about 92 multiple choice questions with a 420-480 score band.
| Section | Number of Questions | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning | 23 | 35 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning -1 | 22 | 35 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning -2 | 23 | 35 minutes |
| Reading Comprehension | 24 | 35 minutes |
| TOTAL | 92 | 140 minutes |
- There is a section-wise time limit. Once you move on to another section, you will not be allowed to revisit.
- There is no negative marking for wrong responses.
LSAT-India 2022 Syllabus
Analytical Reasoning
These questions test deductive reasoning skills by requiring you to deduce what could or must be the case about a specific scenario based on some rules and conditions.
Logical Reasoning
These questions evaluate your ability to understand, analyse, criticise, and complete various arguments contained in short passages.
Reading Comprehension
These questions measure your ability to read, with understanding and insight, examples of lengthy and complex materials similar to those commonly encountered in law colleges.
LSAT-India 2022 Result
The final LSAT score will be scaled between 420 and 480. The scores will be available a few weeks after the exam date and notified to candidates through email.
LSAT-India 2021 - Exam Analysis
LSAC conducted the LSAT-India 2021 in two sessions as a home-based online test with a remote proctor. The first session was held on 25 March 2021, and the second was held on several dates after 29 May 2021. The order of sections is fixed -
- Logical Reasoning-1
- Analytical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning-2
- Reading Comprehension
Section-wise analysis-
| Section | Difficulty level | Details | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning-1 | Moderate | Paragraphs were concise and easily comprehensible. | 20-22 questions |
| Analytical Reasoning | Moderate-Difficult | Questions were tricky and time-consuming. | 15-18 questions |
| Logical Reasoning-2 | Moderate-Difficult | Questions were more challenging than in Logical Reasoning-1 | 18-20 questions |
| Reading Comprehension | Easy-Moderate | Each question had four alternatives. Passages based on Deep-well Injection of toxic waste, Selection of judges in England & Wales before 1989 were given | 17-20 questions |
Preparation tips for LSAT-India 2022
The syllabus for LSAT-India is not static. Hence there is no specified content list for you to study. This test is all about applying your critical thinking skills to real-time problems. These skills are considered essential to succeed in the Law industry. Most of these skills are innate, and the rest are acquired. It takes a certain calibre to survive Law School training, and this test precisely measures those skills.
Practising the different kinds of questions asked in the LSAT is the only strategy to follow. We have recommended a few books to help you with your preparation, and there are accessible sources on the internet that will give you free access to endless practice questions.
The council itself provides preparation materials, handbooks and practice tests to LSAT aspirants. You can access an extensive library of practice tests here - LSAC LawPrep.
For more options, click here.
Sample Question papers and preparation materials
Here are a few important links that redirect to preparation materials provided by the LSAC -
- LSAT e-books
- Official LSAT Preptests
- LSAT-India Sample paper with explanation
- LSAC-LawHub
- Khan Academy - LSAT prep
Recommended Books for LSAT-India 2022 preparation
| Book name | Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| LSAT Strategy Guide Set | Manhattan Prep |
| The Powerscore LSAT Bible Trilogy | Powerscore Publishing |
| LSAT Unlocked (Latest edition): Proven Strategies for Every Question Type | Kaplan Test Prep |
| The LSAT Trainer: A Remarkable Self-Study Guide for the Self Driven Student | Mike Kim |
| The Official LSAT SuperPrep II: The Champion of LSAT Prep | Law School Admission Council |
| LSAT Prep Book: Study Guide and Practice Test Questions | Test Prep Books |
| Master the LSAT | Nova |
| LSAT India Superprep | LSAC Global |
| 10 Actual, Official Lsat Preptests | LSAT series |
Study Plan for LSAT-India 2022
Make it a rule not to rush yourself. LSAT isn't something one can crack in a fortnight. Critical thinking and judgement skills need to be acquired by continual practice. Experts suggest a period of 150 to 300 hours over three to six months. Most prep courses also have the same duration of the study. Give yourself time to grasp, digest and improve without feeling rushed.
With dedication and hard work, even you can ace the LSAT! All the best.