LSAT—India 2024 Exam - Registration (Started), Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Colleges, Cut-Offs

Pearson VUE is currently accepting applications for  LSAT─India 2024. The LSAT─India 2024 registration window was opened on August 14, 2023. The LSAT─India application form 2024 can be submitted on its official website. lsatindia.in. Pearson VUE has also notified the LSAT─India 2024 exam dates. It will conduct the exams in online remote proctored mode in the months of January and May.  The LSAT─India January exams will be conducted on January 20 and January 21. The LSAT─India May exams will be held from May 16 to May 19.

It must be noted that The LSAT─India exam registration fee is Rs. 3,999 for all candidates. The LSAT exam is designed by the USA-based Law School Admission Council. At present the scores of LSAT─India 2024 will be accepted by around 9 private law schools in the country. More law colleges are likely to be added soon.

What is LSAT─India Exam?

The Law School Admission Test ─ India (LSAT─India) is a standardised test of Law School Admission Council (LSAC). LSAT─India is conducted for admissions into 5-year LLB integrated LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM programmes. LSAT—India exam focuses on the high-level reading, informal reasoning, and deductive reasoning skills necessary to succeed in law schools. The subjects included in LSAT─India 2024 are analytical reasoning, logical reasoning and reading comprehension. 

LSAT─India Colleges 2024

There are several top private law schools in India that accept LSAT─India scores for admission to law programmes offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At present 9 colleges are participating in LSAT─India 2024. More colleges are expected to join soon.

LSAT─India 2024 colleges

Courses offered through LSAT—India exam 

There are various law programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels offered on the basis of LSAT—India scores. Candidates will however need to apply for these law programmes from the official website of their respective colleges. The list of courses offered through LSAT—India is as mentioned below. Candidates are also advised to get more details on the available courses from individual colleges.

• 5-year integrated LLB programmes  - BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB,
• 3-year LLB and 3-year LLB (Hons.)
• One-year, two-year LLM programmes.

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It must be noted that Law School Admission Council does not prescribe any specific LSAT—India 2024 eligibility criteria. However, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria with individual law colleges for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. To check the eligibility criteria of LSAT—India colleges candidates must visit their official websites. Given below is the general eligibility criteria for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM programmes. LSAT— India eligibility criteria cover educational qualification, age limit and various other details as mentioned below.

LSAT—India exam eligibility for 5-year LLB programme

• Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam.
• Those who are appearing in the qualifying examination or awaiting results are also eligible to apply and appear for LSAT—India exam.

LSAT—India 3-year LLB eligibility criteria

• Candidates having a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university/ college
• Those who are awaiting the results of the final year qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for LSAT—India.

LSAT—India PG eligibility criteria

• Candidates having an LLB degree from a recognized university or college
• Those who are awaiting the results of the final year qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for LSAT—India.

It must be noted that candidates who are appearing for their qualifying exams must submit their qualifying certificate at the time of admission or else their candidature is likely to be rejected.

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Pearson VUE has opened the LSAT—India 2024 registration window on August 14, 2023. The application form of LSAT—India 2024 will be available online on its official website - lsatindia.in. The registration for LSAT—India January 2024 session will close on January 10, 2024 and exam will be held on January 20-21, 2024. The registration for LSAT—India May 2024 will close on May 2, 2024 and the exam will be held from May 16-19, 2024.

Candidates looking to appear for LSAT—India 2024 must register themselves and complete the application process before the deadline. Candidates must keep the below-mentioned documents ready before filling out the LSAT—India 2024 application form 2024.

• Email address

• Valid phone number

• Passport size photograph

• A valid identity proof

• Signature

• Debit card/credit card or any other digital payment modes

How to fill LSAT—India 2024 application form?

Step 1: Visit the official website of LSAT—India - lsatindia.in.

Step 2: Click on the "New User Account" button to create a new account if you are a new user. If you are an existing user, log in using your registered email ID and password.

Step 3: Fill in your personal details like name, email address, mobile number, and pin code. Click on "Save and Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Fill in your academic details like the name of your school/college, board/university, year of passing, and percentage of marks obtained. Click on "Save and Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Upload the required documents like a passport-sized photograph, signature, and photo ID proof. The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format with a file size of up to 80 KB. The signature should be in JPG/JPEG format with a file size of up to 80 KB. The photo ID proof should be in PDF format with a file size of up to 2 MB.

Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 3,999 using any of the available payment options like credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI. After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation message with your LSAT—India registration number.

Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the same for future reference.

LSAT—India 2024 application fee

Application Fees

Scoring a good percentile in LSAT—India is important for getting admission to top-ranked law schools. Candidates are therefore advised to prepare well in a systematic manner. An organized study plan that covers all subjects included in the LSAT—India syllabus would help the candidates prepare effectively.  Here are some important preparation tips to ace the LSAT—India exam.

• One must fully acquaint oneself with the exam pattern of LSAT—India. They must be aware of the type of questions to be asked, the number of questions, duration, topics, and marking scheme.
• Candidates must know that unlike other entrance examinations, LSAT—India does not test mathematical or general knowledge. The test aims to assess candidates’ critical reasoning and critical thinking abilities. Candidates are therefore required to practice the previous year's sample papers to have an idea of the questions asked and also to strengthen their logical and reasoning abilities.
• Candidates are advised to take mock test sessions wherein they practice the sample papers within the same duration as that of the test. This will help the candidates to chart out a time management strategy and mentally prepare for the test.
• Candidates are strictly advised not to leave preparation for the last few days before the exam.

LSAT—India Preparation Tips for Analytical Reasoning Section

• Candidates are advised to practice mental computations in order to get quick in data analysis.
• Candidates must carefully read and analyze analytical thinking passages in order to understand the nature of the passage.
• Candidates must focus on thefacts while reading the passage and refrain from making unwanted assumptions.
• Do not be stressed about the questions based on the set of circumstances thinking that they are long and complicated.
• Complete one question at a time and then move on to the next question. Re-reading is a waste of time in the exam.

LSAT—India Logical Reasoning Preparation Tips 2024

• To make sure your pattern is correct, check your pattern both forwards and backwards.
• Do not spend too much time on a particular question. Sometimes logical reasoning questions take a lot of time.
• Familiarizing yourself with patterns of symbols and shapes will help solve questions faster.
• Candidates must make a habit of thinking logically in solving questions from this section.
• Start your preparation with the easiest patterns and then move on to complex logical variables.

LSAT—India Reading Comprehension Preparation Tips 2024

• Candidates must not try to memorize all the words in the passage.
• Candidates are advised to first read the questions of the passage and then move on to reading the passage.
• Do not over-emphasize the vocabulary skills for Reading Comprehension.
• Candidates should not rely on 'trigger words' like 'but' or 'however'.
• During preparation, while reading the passage, constantly ask questions from the passage.

LSAT—India 2024: Important points to remember

• LSAT—India will be conducted online. All tests will be held in remote proctored mode using AI-assisted technology.
• Video recording of the candidate’s entire examination via the computer’s web camera will be done.
• There are four sections in LSAT—India, 35 minutes each. Candidates will not be able to attempt questions or review answers once the section time is over.
• Additional time will be provided for check-in procedures and other formalities before the test.
• If a candidate completes a section before the allotted section time expires, the balance of time will not be added to the next section’s allotted time.
• There is no negative marking or penalty for incorrect answers.
• The candidate will receive a scaled score between 420 and 480 as a percentile rank.
• The test cannot be accessed through mobile phones. Candidates should refer to Testing and Equipment Requirements for the Operating System needed to take the exam.

The Pearson VUE helps candidates prepare for the LSAT—India exam. It provides various preparatory materials and LSAT—India practice sets to the registered candidates. The LSAT—India prepTest is available on the official website and can be accessed on payment of fees.

Candidates can also purchase various other preparation materials and practice tests from the LSAT—India official website and prepare themselves for the examination.

Being a test of skills and aptitude, it is important for students to practice a good number of tests before appearing for the actual exam. Practising LSAT—India PrepTest is helpful particularly because these are based on the requirements of the exam.

Law entrance exams such as Common Law Admission Test and All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) also have sections such as reading comprehension, logical reasoning and aptitude. Therefore, the LSAT—India sample papers are helpful for these exams too.

LSAT—India slot booking starts a few days after the registration window is closed. Registered candidates must book the LSAT—India test slot before appearing for the examination. The exam scheduling for LSAT—India January 2024 is open from December 10, 2023 till January 12, 2024. 

Candidates can complete the LSAT—India slot booking by logging into their registered account on the official website of LSAT—India 2024. After the slot booking, candidates will receive an appointment letter on their registered email. The LSAT—India appointment letter is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination.

How to book LSAT—India exam slot?

The LSAT—India 2024 slot booking process can be completed by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of LSAT—India - lsatindia.in.
• Click on the "LSAT—India 2024 Registration" link.
• Enter your login credentials, i.e., your email address and password, to log in to your registered account.
• Once logged in, click on the "Book Exam" tab.
• Select the preferred test date, time slot, and test centre from the available options.
• Confirm the test details, read the instructions carefully, and accept the terms and conditions.
• Make the payment of the LSAT—India 2024 application fee using your preferred payment options.
• After the successful payment, a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen along with the appointment letter.
• Download and take a printout of the appointment letter, which is the LSAT—India 2024 admit card.

It is important to note that the LSAT—India 2024 slot booking process will be completed only after the payment of the application fee. The availability of test dates, time slots, and test centres will depend on the availability of seats, and it is advisable to complete the slot booking process as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute issues.

Details mentioned on LSAT—India 2024 Appointment Letter

The following details will be mentioned on the LSAT—India 2024 appointment letter:

• Name of the candidate

• Photograph of the candidate

• Roll number of the candidate

• LSAT—India slot number and exam timings.

• Exam day instructions

Documents required on day of exam

Candidates appearing for the entrance exam will be required to carry the below-given documents on the day of the exam:

• LSAT—India 2024 appointment letter

• A valid ID card

• A pen and two sheets of white blank paper

Technical Requirements for taking LSAT—India exam

Candidates appearing for LSAT—India 2024 will have to fulfil the technical infrastructure requirements to take the exam. The exam conducting authorities will also do a system readiness check before the exam. The technical requirements for LSAT—India 2024 exam have been given below:

Operating System Requirements

Windows Operating Systems supported:

• Windows 11 (64-bit) (excluding 'S Mode')

• Windows 10 (64-bit) (excluding 'S Mode')

Other Windows OS requirements:

• Windows Operating Systems must pass Genuine Windows Validation.

• Dual Core / i3 or above processor.

Note that Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are strictly prohibited for exam delivery

Mac Operating Systems supported:

• MacOS 10.14 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 10.15 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.1 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.2 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.3 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.4 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.5 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 11.6 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 12.2.1 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 13.0 (excluding beta versions)
• MacOS 14.0 (excluding beta versions)
  
  

LSAT—India 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

• Candidates must log in on time. In case candidates do not log in on time, they will not be allowed to reschedule the test.

• A proctor will verify the candidate's identity, which may take 10-15 minutes.

• Candidates need to “accept” the conditions mentioned on the Instructions page in order to start the test.

• Candidates should prepare their workspace a few minutes before the test and use a room or area where they can be alone and uninterrupted for the entire duration of the test.

• Candidates should set up their computer on a table, desk, or other flat surface that leaves them enough room to use scratch paper.

Pearson VUE will announce the LSAT—India 2024 results around 10 days after the examination. The result of LSAT—India 2024 will be available online, on the official login portal of the candidate.

How to Download LSAT—India Result 2024?

• Visit the LSAT—India 2024 official website - lsatindia.in.
• Click on LSAT—India scorecard link
• Login using registration ID and password
• The result of LSAT—India 2024 will be displayed on the screen
• Download and save the result for future reference

Details mentioned on LSAT—India scorecard 2024

• LSAT—India registration number
• Date of score report
• Programme name
• Scaled score
• Score band
• Percentile
• Test administration session

The scores of LSAT—India exam are accepted by several top law colleges in India. Each of the participating colleges releases their LSAT—India cutoff percentile separately. The cutoff of LSAT—India is the minimum percentile required to get admission to a particular course. Candidates who clear the LSAT—India cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling process of colleges accepting LSAT—India scores.

The LSAT—India cut off will vary from college to college and course to course. Factors like availability of seats, candidate's percentile, total number of applicants etc will determine the LSAT—India cutoff 2024. 

LSAT—India Cutoff 2024 - Determining Factors

The below-given factors will play an important role in the determination of the LSAT—India 2024 cutoff:

• Number of applicants who appeared for LSAT—India 2024 exam.
• Availability of seats at a particular college/university.
• Marks secured by candidates and their ranks in the merit list.
• Category of the candidates.
• Difficulty level of the exam.

LSAT—India exam scores are used by several law colleges and universities in India for admissions to law programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The law courses available through LSAT—India include the following. Candidates are also advised to check with individual colleges for more details about the courses.

Undergraduate programmes offered through LSAT—India exam

• BA LLB
• BBA LLB
• BCom LLB

Postgraduate programmes

• 3-year LLB
• 3-year LLB (Hons.)
• One-year, Two-year LLM programmes.

How to use LSAT—India scores for admission to law colleges?

Generally, Pearson VUE, the conducting body of LSAT—India exam in India reports all of the candidates’ scores to all the associated law colleges. Candidates who appeared for both the sessions of the LSAT—India exam are given the option to select which of the score reports to submit when applying to law colleges.

Candidates should also note that they will have to apply for these colleges separately by filling out their admission forms. The admission forms of most of the law colleges accepting LSAT—India exam are available online on their official website.

Selection process

After receiving the LSAT—India scores of the candidates, the law colleges will prepare the merit lists. Candidates who are included in the merit list will be required to complete the admission formalities by submitting the necessary documents and fees. All such details regarding college fees, and admission dates will be notified by these law colleges on their website only. 

Here is the list of LSAT—India colleges. According to the official website of LSAT—India, several other universities will also accept LSAT—India scores.