LSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and Age Limit
LSAT India 2022 Eligibility Criteria is not mentioned by Pearson VUE, the conducting body, since there are no set rules for attending the exam. However, candidates must check the rules and conditions set by individual institutions in which they are planning to seek admission after the declaration of LSAT 2022 Result. As per the general requirements, students of general/ unreserved candidates must have scored a minimum of 45% marks in their qualifying exam.
- Candidates belonging to the reserved category must have scored at least a minimum of 40% marks in their qualifying exam.
- Candidates whose results have not been declared are also eligible to apply for LSAT 2021 Exam. Check LSAT Registration
- LSAT India scores are used to seek admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs in various reputed law colleges across India.
- Candidates are advised to check the minimum eligibility of their colleges before filling LSAT Application Forms.
- If in case a candidate does not comply with the eligibility criteria, they may lose their candidature at any point during the admission process.
- Students are only allowed to take the LSAT test 3 times, which is valid for 2 years.
- LSAT exam is conducted in the offline mode only for the students seeking admission to BA LLB or LLB/ LLM programs.
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LSAT India 2022 Eligibility: Age Limit
- LSAT India 2022 Exam does not have any specific age limit for any of the law programs offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study.
- Students must check if individual colleges set any age limit as part of their admission process.
- However, candidates must meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for the exam.
LSAT India 2022 Eligibility: Academic Qualification
- LSAT India 2022 does not have any specific eligibility criteria, however, candidates are given admission based on the scores varying from institute to institute.
- So, before appearing in the exam, students are advised to check the eligibility criteria of their desired college in which they wish to apply. If after registration, they are found ineligible for admission then no test fee will be refunded.
Given below are some general requirements for the various courses through which LSAT 2022 scores are accepted for:
For BA LLB 5-year Integrated course
- Students applying for the BA LLB Program must have qualified for the 12th standard from any other recognized board.
- Students must have scored a minimum passing percentage of 45% or it may vary for each of the participating institutes.
For LLB course
- For getting admission in the LLB course, students must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in their qualifying exam
For LLM course
- Applicants applying for LLM courses must hold a 3 year or 5 year LLB degree by a recognized Indian Law Institute as per Bar Council of India norms.
- Candidates must score a minimum of at least 45% marks aggregate in the LLB course or the passing percentage may vary as per the participating institute.
LSAT India 2022 Eligibility: College-Wise Requirements
Given below are the college-wise eligibility requirements.
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
- Students must have completed Bachelor of Law (5 years) in first-class from any recognized university.
Or
- Bachelor of Law (3 years) in first-class from a recognized university along with Bachelor’s degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or Equivalent.
Or
- Applicants possessing an LLB (Honours) degree in Intellectual Property from IIT Kharagpur with a CGPA of 8.5 can directly apply for admission.
Jindal Global Law School
- Candidates who cleared the 12th examination with a minimum of 45% marks and their age must be below 22 years are eligible for admission
- Those who have completed 3 years graduation degree with a minimum of 45% marks with no age limit can apply for admission
LSAT India 2022 Eligibility FAQs
Ques. What is the duration of the LSAT 2022 test?
Ans. The total time duration given to complete the test is 2 hours and 20 minutes without any break. Candidates must make sure that they complete the exam in the required time.
Ques. Where will LSAT 2022 be administered?
Ans. LSAT 2022 examination will be conducted at the following different locations:
- North: Chandigarh, Delhi (NCR), Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun
- South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi
- West: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Nagpur, Indore
- East: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Ranchi, Raipur, Guwahati, Patna
Ques. Can candidates edit their LSAT 2022 Application Form?
Ans. Once the form is submitted, the candidates cannot make any changes in the form except educational qualifications and associated college information
Ques. Can candidates use LSAT India 2022 score to apply to law colleges outside India?
Ans. No, LSAT India is designed for use by law colleges in India and scores cannot be used to report the law colleges outside India.
Ques. Is there any negative marking for guessing in LSAT India 2022 Exam?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking and students can attempt all the questions. There is no negative marking for unattended questions either.
Ques. I’m appearing for the 11th class. Am I eligible to attempt LSAT India 2022 exam?
Ans. Candidates appearing for the 11th class can appear for LSAT India, as the exam has no eligibility criteria. LSAT India has a validity of 2 years so the exam will still be valid for admissions after the candidate's 12th.
Ques. I’m appearing for the 12th class. Am I eligible to attempt LSAT India 2022 exam?
Ans. Yes, candidates appearing for the 12th standard can appear for LSAT India 2022. However, candidates are selected by the university based on their own eligibility criteria.
Ques. What age can I take LSAT 2022?
Ans. There are no age limits for LSAT India 2022 Exam. However, some colleges accepting LSAT scores may have their own age limits.
Ques. Can an Indian give LSAT 2022?
Ans. Yes, LSAT 2022 is conducted for admissions into law colleges. There are no specific eligibility criteria for LSAT 2022 Exam.
Ques. Does LSAT offer 3 year LLB?
Ans. Students are offered admissions into 3 year/ 5 year LLB and LLM courses through marks obtained in LSAT 2022 Exam. Candidates must score the required cutoffs to get admissions through LSAT exam.
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