LSAT India 2021 Exam Pattern
LSAC had earlier added another section to the exam paper - the 'Variable' section and also increased the duration by 35 minutes. However, it has revised the pattern again and removed the section. The total duration of the exam is now 2 hours and 20 minutes for four sections based on 3 subjects.
The LSAT India 2021 is a standardised examination of Verbal Reasoning and Reading Skills prepared by the LSAC for candidates seeking admission in law schools/institute/colleges of India. LSAT India has been introduced after the world-famous LSAT. Testing professionals with advanced degrees in English, linguistics, psychometrics, and logic have developed the test. LSAT India Exam Pattern strictly adheres to the recommended specifications. Each paper question has been subjected to several levels of review and pretesting so the candidates can be ensured that there is only one correct answer to each question.
The LSAT India 2021 has three sections: Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning. There is no negative marking in the LSAT India examination. Only the right answers contribute to a candidate's score. Therefore, candidates should not leave any question unanswered and should guess the responses to questions for which they do not have the right answers.
Highlights of the Changed LSAT India 2021 Exam Pattern
The LSAT India 2021 examination pattern is divided into three parts: one is Reading Comprehension, second is the Analytical Reasoning section and Logical Reasoning section is further divided into 2 parts. All questions in LSAT India examinations are in MCQs format, some of which are four answer options and others with five answer options. The answers to these questions are collected on the scanned answer sheet.
Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Duration |
Analytical Reasoning | 24 questions | 35 min. |
Reading Comprehension | 24 questions | 35 min. |
1st Logical Reasoning | 24 questions | 35 min. |
2nd Logical Reasoning | 24 questions | 35 min. |
Total | 92 questions | 2:20 min. |
- There will be no breaks given during the LSAT India Examination.
- Examiner provides a 5-minute warning period time before calling for a section.
- There is no negative marking for wrong or unanswered questions.
- Each question has equal marks.
LSAT India 2021 Subject-Wise Distribution of Questions
LSAT India 2021 is divided into three sections, i.e Reading Comprehensions, Analytical Reasonings and Logical Reasonings which is meant to test the critical thinking capability of the students appearing for LSAT India 2021. The LSAT India 2021 subject-wise distribution of questions will help the candidates understand which section of LSAT India 2021 exam paper carries what type of questions which will help them prepare well for the LSAT India 2021 exam.
The following section contains the LSAT India 2021 subject-wise distribution of questions:
LSAT India 2021 Reading Comprehensions Question Distribution
Following below is the distribution of questions in LSAT India 2021 Reading Comprehension section:
This section will contain 4 sets of reading questions followed by five to eight questions
The passages are generally single reading passages and shorter passages
The questions are usually based on Social Sciences, Humanities, Biological & Physical Sciences and Law related issues.
The candidates may encounter reading selections which they are not familiar with
LSAT India 2021 Analytical Reasoning Question Distribution
The distribution of questions in the LSAT India 2021 Analytical Reasoning has been provided below
This section will analyse the capability of a student to understand a structure of relationships and to draw logical conclusions about the structures
The section will also consist of questions that will analyse the legal problem-solving capacity required for law students
LSAT India 2021 Logical Reasoning Question Distribution
The distribution of Logical Reasoning Questions in LSAT India 2021 paper is given below:
This section will evaluate the candidate’s ability to analyze, understand, criticize and complete a variety of arguments
The questions will be based on speeches, letter to the editor, newspaper articles, advertisements, informal discussions etc
Take a look at the LSAT India 2019 OMR Answer Sheet!
LSAT India 2021 Marking Scheme
LSAT India 2021 marking scheme is regulated by Pearson VUE where the candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every single correct entry. According to the marking scheme of LSAT India 2021, the candidates will not be penalised for any wrong attempt or answer.