LSAT India Exam Pattern 2020 (Changed) - No 'Variable' Section, Check here

LSAT India Exam Pattern 2020 - The LSAC has announced that this year LSAT India will be conducted in online mode instead of pencil-and-paper mode. The exam will be conducted on July 19-22 and July 26. The exam can be taken from any place, including from the confines of one's home. This means the candidate is not required to visit the exam centre. As per the updated LSAT India 2020 exam pattern, the paper will comprise of four sections - one on analytical reasoning, two on logical reasoning, one on reading comprehension. The newly added variable section is now not a part of the test scheme for this year, this means, the number of questions will be reduced to approx 92 from 115. All questions will be of multiple choice type. The LSAT India applicant by consulting the exam pattern will not only know how to prepare but also what to prepare for. A national-level exam, LSAT India is conducted for admission to various law courses like BA LLB, BBA LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM. Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details of LSAT India exam pattern 2020.
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Important - LSAT India 2020 to be conducted on July 19-22 and July 16

Explained - New LSAT India 2020 exam pattern

LSAC has introduced the following changes to the exam pattern of LSAT-India.

• Test mode - From pencil-paper test mode to the online proctored test mode, LSAT-India 2020 can be given directly from the homes or a location of the candidate's choice.
• The test will be proctored remotely using AI-assisted technology. The entire test will be recorded using the webcam
• Test scheme updated - The variable section has been removed for this year to make it easy for the candidates to complete the test in online proctored mode.
• The test date and timings will be informed to the candidates only after the registration is closed.
• The test duration has been reduced from 2 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes.
• The number of questions has been reduced from 115 to approx 92.
• During the test, candidates will have to watch the webcam, computer screen while working on the keyboard. Any suspicious movement will be considered as a violation of test rules.
• No exam centres will be issued to the candidates.
• A few days before the test, the candidates will be given an opportunity to take an online proctored test (mock test) to make the students aware of the test mode and style.
• The LSAT India 2020 cannot be given on an iPad or mobile phone, having a laptop or computer is mandatory for appearing in the test.
• Each section will have a time limit of 35 minutes, candidates will not be allowed to access one section if the time limits for that section is over.
• Candidates can keep a transparent water bottle and an analogue wristwatch during the test, any other material such as paper, camera, phone, electronic devices will be considered a violation of rules of conduct.

LSAT Exam Pattern 2020 - Major Highlights (Updated)

LSAT India 2020 Exam pattern: Section-wise questions and time allotment

Other important tidbits about LSAT India exam pattern 2020

• The LSAT India 2020 will be conducted in online proctored test mode; the exam was previously conducted in paper and pencil mode.

• Importantly, the exam can be taken from the confines of one's home or any location of their choice. So there is no need to VISIT an LSAT India exam centre to take the online exam.

• To take the exam, the student simply needs a computer system with internet access.

• The test will be delivered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted remote proctoring technology to ensure integrity and validity.

• Before starting the exam, the candidate will have to go through a virtual check-in process, which has enhanced identification and authentication processes.

• The entire exam will be recorded via the computer's web camera. In case any misconduct is detected on the part of the candidate, he/she will be disqualified.

• More details into the online exam, including how to take the online exam, will be released and shared with the candidate after the closure of LSAT India 2020 registration.

• Further, the candidate will be allowed to answer only that section which is currently being timed. What this also means is the candidate cannot attempt multiple sections simultaneously.

• There will be no meaningful break between sections, which means the sections will have to be completed in one go.

• If the candidate has completed all the sections but has still some time left, still the candidate cannot go back to a previous section to answer unattempted questions.

What identification proof can be used for appearing in the test?

The candidate can use any government-issued id card to the proctor when prompted on the screen. The id must be original and valid with a recognisable photo and signature. The name printed on the id must be same as provided at the time of registration. The following id cards are accepted for appearing in the test.

Clear all your doubts related to LSAT-India 2020 and the new pattern

LSAT India application form 2020

Exam officials has extended last date to fill LSAT 2020 application from till June 7. Applicants must note that there is no LSAT India-specific eligibility criteria; instead the candidate needs to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the participating institute he or she is applying for admission to. As part of the LSAT 2020 application filling process, the candidate needs to get registered, fill in academic, personal and academic details, upload scanned documents, and pay the exam fee. Such candidates who successfully complete the application process will be issued LSAT India 2020 admit cards.