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NLSIU Bengaluru has released the NLSAT 2024 exam pattern and syllabus on the official website. Candidates can gain admission into the 3 year LLB course of NLSIU Bengaluru through this exam. Candidates should study the exam pattern of NLSAT 2024 and prepare for the syllabus well before appearing for National Law School Admission Test 2024. Studying the NLSAT 2024 exam pattern will help the candidates understand the test structure, important topics and mark distribution to score well in the exam.
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The NLSAT 2024 application form was released on December 29 and aspirants can apply till February 24, 2024. The NLSAT 2024 entrance exam will be conducted on March 17, 2024. Read the complete article about the NLSAT exam pattern 2024, important topics and other relevant information.
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Duration | 150 Minutes |
Language | English |
Type of Questions | Part A - Objective Part B - Subjective |
Number of Questions | Part A - 75 Questions Part B - 10 descriptive questions + 1 essay question |
Total Marks | Part A - 75 Marks Part B - 75 Marks |
Marking Scheme | Part A 1 mark for each question 0.25 marks negative marking for each wrong answer and also for each unanswered question |
Part B 10 questions of 6 marks each 1 essay question for 15 marks |
Candidates must adjust their preparation according to the pattern of the NLSAT 2024 syllabus. The NLSAT paper pattern will have two parts – Parts A and B. Candidates must attempt both parts of the question paper and they will get 150 minutes to do so.
Part A
Given below are details of Part A of the NLSAT 2024 question paper-
Part A is an objective-type section and consists of 8-10 passages of around 500 words that will be followed by multiple-choice questions based on the passage.
It will have three sections on Comprehension, Current Affairs and Critical Reasoning
Each section will have 25 questions
There will be a total of 75 questions and each question will carry one mark
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer and every unattempted question
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Part B
Given below are details about Part B of the NLSAT exam pattern 2024
Part B is a subjective type section requiring candidates to write short descriptive answers and an essay.
It will have 10 short descriptive questions and one essay question
The ten short descriptive questions will test the candidate’s ability in legal aptitude and reasoning. The question needs to be answered in 300-350 words. Candidates do not need prior knowledge of the law to answer the questions
The essay question will be a test of analytical ability. The essay should be answered in a maximum of 500 words. The essay will test the candidate’s knowledge of the topic and the ability to form coherent arguments. The essay doesn’t require the candidate to have prior knowledge of the law.
The section will be for a total of 75 marks - 10 questions of 6 marks each. 1 essay question of 15 marks
Part A | ||
Sections | Topics | No. of Questions |
Comprehension | Grammar, sentence correction, comprehension, vocabulary, word meanings | 25 |
Current Affairs | National and international events, politics, history, sports, business, economy, arts and culture | 25 |
Critical Reasoning (legal aptitude and logical reasoning) | Legal concepts, legal maxims, assumptions and conclusion, puzzles, seating arrangements, | 25 |
Part B | ||
Legal Aptitude /Reasoning | 10 short answer questions to be answered in 150 words. | 10 |
Analytical Ability | 1 essay question to be answered in 500 words. | 1 |
NLSIU Bengaluru follows the following selection process to admit students into the 3-year LLB course through the NLSAT 2024
Candidates have to first qualify in Part A of the exam as per the stipulated conditions in order to be eligible for evaluation of Part B
They have to fulfil the following requirements in Part A in order to be eligible for Part B
Candidates should have a non-zero score in Part A of the NLSAT 2024
General category/EWS candidates must be at a minimum of 75th percentile while candidates from/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD categories must be within the 50th percentile
Candidates will be selected from Part A for evaluation of Part B in the ratio of 5:1 i.e. five candidates for every seat
A fresh and final rank list will be prepared based on the cumulative performance in Parts A and B of the NLSAT 2024
Offers of admission shall be made according to this final rank list. To be offered admission, a candidate must fulfil the following requirements
The candidate must score more than zero marks in both Parts A and B
A candidate from the General Category/EWS category must obtain a score above the 75th percentile in both Parts A and B respectively of the NLSAT exam, as well as in the aggregate score of Parts A and B.
A candidate from the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD category must obtain a score above the 50th percentile in both Parts A and B respectively of the NLSAT-LLB, as well as in the aggregate score of Parts A and B
The first step is to be well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern of the NLSAT 2024 exam and plan the preparation strategy accordingly.
Candidates must practise with the sample papers and previous year's question papers to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam.
One must practise with as many mock tests as possible based on the exam pattern and mimicking the exam conditions. This will increase speed and accuracy.
Practise writing to improve speed as well as quality. The essay writing portion can be a game changer for your selection for the exam.
Reading newspapers daily will keep one updated with the current developments and also help in essay writing.
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NLSIU Bengaluru offers a 3 year LLB course through NLSAT 2024 exam.
NLSIU Bengaluru offers a total of 120 seats in its 3-year LLB programme.
NLSIU Bengaluru offers a total of 60 seats in its 3-year LLB programme.
The NLSAT 2024 is for 3 hours.
The NLSAT 2024 will test the candidate’s knowledge in current affairs, comprehension, legal aptitude and reasoning ability.
Admissions open for B.A. LL.B (Hons) , B.A. LL.B , BBA LL.B.(Hons) , B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.)
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