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    JGLS LNAT 2026: Dates (Out), Registration (Open), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    JGLS LNAT 2026: Dates (Out), Registration (Open), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    Isha GargUpdated on 14 Oct 2025, 11:03 AM IST

    The Law National Admission Test (LNAT) is an undergraduate admission test for law students, conducted by Pearson VUE. Starting from the academic year 2025-26, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) in India has made LNAT a mandatory requirement for admission into its law programs. JGLS offers various diplomas, UG, and PG courses: BA Hons, BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons, BCom LLB Hons, LLM, and PhD.

    This Story also Contains

    1. LNAT 2026 Overview
    2. JGLS LNAT 2026: Important Dates
    3. JGLS LNAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. JGLS LNAT 2026 Application Process and Fees
    5. JGLS LNAT 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
    6. JGLS LNAT 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket
    7. JGLS LNAT 2026 Answer Key
    8. JGLS LNAT 2026 Results
    9. JGLS Scholarships for LNAT UK Test (2026-27)
    10. JGLS LNAT 2026 Counselling and Admission Process
    JGLS LNAT 2026: Dates (Out), Registration (Open), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
    JGLS LNAT 2026

    Unlike traditional entrance exams, LNAT does not test legal knowledge. Instead, it evaluates critical skills such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension, which are essential for success in legal education and practice. This entrance exam provides Indian students with a modern and globally recognised pathway to study law at one of India’s leading private universities.

    LNAT 2026 Overview

    Particulars

    Dates

    LNAT UK 2026 registration opens

    August 01, 2025

    Online registration ends

    20 January 2026

    LNAT exam slot booking

    Sep 1, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026

    Conducting authority

    LNAT Consortium / Pearson VUE for JGLS

    Exam mode

    Online (authorised Indian test centres)

    Exam duration

    2 hours 15 minutes (MCQ + essay)

    Application fee

    Rs 1000 (JGLS); LNAT fee ~120 GBP

    JGLS LNAT 2026: Important Dates

    Event

    Date

    LNAT registration opens

    August 01, 2025

    LNAT exam slot booking

    Sep 1, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026

    Application submission

    Sep 1, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026

    First phase admission offers

    January 2026

    Result declaration

    Within days after the exam

    Program commencement

    As notified by JGLS

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Admission to Jindal Global Law School’s (JGLS) undergraduate law programmes through LNAT 2026 requires applicants to meet specific academic and test-related conditions. Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education from a recognised board, maintain the minimum marks required, and appear for the LNAT-UK since JGLS does not accept CLAT or AILET scores.

    Eligibility component

    Details

    Academic qualification

    Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from CBSE, ISC, state boards, IB, or Cambridge International.

    Minimum marks required

    At least 45% aggregate in class 12/equivalent examination.

    Age limit

    No upper age limit specified for applicants.

    Scholarships

    Merit-cum-means scholarships available for LNAT qualifiers, based on parental ITR and merit performance.

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Application Process and Fees

    Applications are submitted online via the JGLS portal and the LNAT website.

    Steps to Apply:

    1. Register on the JGLS admissions portal.

    2. Complete LNAT registration at the official LNAT site.

    3. Upload photographs, signatures, and academic certificates.

    4. Pay the JGLS application fee online.

    5. Pay the LNAT test fee via the LNAT portal and book a test slot.

    6. Download confirmation and retain details for reference.

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    Admission Fees for JGLS LNAT 2026

    Fee type

    Amount

    Payment method

    JGLS application fee

    Rs 1,000

    Debit/credit card, net banking

    LNAT test fee (India centres)

    ~120 GBP (~Rs 12,000)

    LNAT portal gateway (+ local bank fees)

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

    The JGLS LNAT syllabus evaluates a candidate's reading comprehension, analytical ability, and logical reasoning. The total duration for the exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes, and there is no negative marking. Importantly, no prior legal knowledge is tested in the LNAT exam. While the original LNAT (UK) includes an essay section (Section B), JGLS considers only the MCQ scores (Section A) for admission.

    LNAT 2026: Syllabus and Question Format

    Section

    Details

    Duration

    Question format

    Section A

    42 MCQs from 12 argumentative reading passages

    95 mins

    Multiple-choice

    Section B

    1 essay from 3 topics (argumentative/current issues)

    40 mins

    Essay (typed)

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket

    For LNAT 2026 at Jindal Global Law School, candidates do not receive a physical admit card. Once a student registers and books their test slot on the LNAT website, they receive a confirmation email. This email includes the candidate’s name, test date, slot, and the official address of the test centre.

    The confirmation email serves as proof of registration and must be printed and carried to the exam centre along with a government-issued photo ID. Both documents are required for identity verification and entry. Without them, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the exam. All bookings and confirmations are managed through the official LNAT portal, and no traditional admit card is provided.

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Answer Key

    Jindal Global Law School and the LNAT Consortium do not release an official answer key. The multiple-choice section is system-marked, and experts evaluate the essay section. Due to subjective assessment and secure marking protocols, candidates cannot access correct answers or solutions after the exam.

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Results

    LNAT results are sent directly to participating institutions, including JGLS. Multiple-choice scores are computer-processed, while essays undergo holistic review.

    Candidates do not receive individual LNAT scores immediately. JGLS considers the LNAT score along with academic records and overall profile for shortlisting. Selected candidates are informed via email and can also check updates through the JGLS application portal. No public score list or rank sheet is published; all results are confidential.

    JGLS Scholarships for LNAT UK Test (2026-27)

    LNAT-UK Score

    Scholarship Eligibility

    Scholarship Amount (Per Year)

    35-42

    75% Tuition Fee

    Rs 5,25,500

    30-34

    50% Tuition Fee

    Rs 3,50,000

    25-29

    25% Tuition Fee

    Rs 1,75,000

    20-24

    10% Tuition Fee

    Rs 70,000

    The scholarships are awarded on a merit-cum-means basis, requiring an annual parental income of less than Rs 50 lakhs to be eligible. These scholarships are for the 5-year BComLLB Hons, BBALLB Hons, BALLB Hons, and 3-year LLB degree programmes.

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Counselling and Admission Process

    Admission through LNAT follows a multi-stage process:

    1. LNAT scores are forwarded to JGLS admissions.

    2. Shortlisting is done based on scores and submitted applications.

    3. Interviews or online counselling may be scheduled depending on the profile.

    4. Provisional offers are sent to selected candidates.

    5. Document upload, verification, and payment of initial fees confirm the seat.

    6. Scholarships are awarded via a merit-cum-means application.

    The table below provides admission office contact details to guide students through all steps, deadlines, and document requirements.

    JGLS Counselling & Support Team Details

    Counselling support contact

    Email

    Phone number

    Prof. Anand Prakash Mishra

    apmishra@jgu.edu.in

    Mr Aditya Anand

    aanand@jgu.edu.in

    7419748954

    Mrs Mandira Dwivedi

    mandira.dwivedi@jgu.edu.in

    7419595103

    Mrs Pooja Kaur

    pooja.kaur@jgu.edu.in

    7419865748

    Ms Devyani Khare

    devyani.khare@jgu.edu.in

    8930110676

    Mr Ravi Raj

    ravi.raj@jgu.edu.in

    7419613557

    JGLS LNAT 2026 Helpdesk

    Helpdesk contact

    Email

    Phone number

    JGLS Official Admissions

    admissions.jgls@jgu.edu.in

    +91-130-4091800

    For queries regarding registration, slot booking, documentation, or scholarships, JGLS provides dedicated help desk support. Guidance includes troubleshooting, technical assistance, and personalised support throughout the LNAT application process.


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