MNLUAT 2015 Pattern Maharashtra National Law University Admission Test nlumumbai.edu.in : MNLU Mumbai

University : Maharashtra National Law University MNLU Mumbai
Announcement : Examination Pattern
Entrance Exam : Maharashtra National Law University Admission Test -2015 (MNLUAT)

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MNLUAT 2015 :
Examination Pattern MNLUAT 2015 :
Pattern of Maharashtra National Law University Admission Test 2015-16: Five Years Integrated LL.B (Hons.) Programme

Exam Description :
Total Marks 200
Number of multiple-choice questions of one mark each 200

Duration of Examination : Two hours (02:00 hours)

Subject areas with Weightage
English including Comprehension 40 Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 50 Marks
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) 20 Marks
Legal Aptitude 50 Marks
Logical Reasoning 40 Marks

Note: There shall be a system of Negative Marking wherein 0.33 marks will be deducted for each of the wrong answer.

The different subject areas of the examination:

The tests will be made available in English only.

1. English including comprehension :
The English segment will test the proficiency in English language based on applications with regard to comprehension of passages and grammar. In comprehension section, the test will focus on questions on the understanding of the passage and its theme, usage of words etc. The grammar section anticipates correction of incorrect grammatical sentences, filling of blanks in sentences with appropriate words, etc.

2. General Knowledge and Currents Affairs :
The test will be on the general awareness including static general knowledge and current affairs. Questions on current affairs broadly are related from issues featuring in the mainstream media.

3. Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) :
Elementary mathematics taught up to Class X will be included in this part of the test.

4. Legal Aptitude :
This section will consider the interest towards study of law. The thrust is to test the legal acumen, ability to take up law as a career and profession. Related legalistic analysis, flair for problem solving challenges and things like that will form the basis of the questions.

E.g: 1. Raju invites his friends for a birthday party to be hosted in a three star hotel. He cancelled the function at the last moment. Sheela, a friend and a professional singer, was one of the invitees; she files a suit for compensation. Can she succeed?

2. ‘Comfort Cab’ a registered private company engaged in taxi services purchases a fleet of ten cabs from Mayo Automotive Manufactures. These cars faced breakdown due to manufacturing defects. Can the ‘Comfort Cab’ redress its grievance at the Consumer Forum?

Questions will address certain common legal propositions with a description of fact circumstances where the said legal proposition has to be applied. Some propositions may not be “true” in the real sense. Candidates will have to assume the “truth” of these propositions and answer the questions accordingly.

5. Logical Reasoning :
Logical reasoning test will probe the ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It will include postulates on syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc. No visual reasoning will form part of the test

Pattern of MNLUAT 2015 (One Year Post-Graduate (LL.M) Programme in Legal Pedagogy and Research)

Exam Description
Maximum Marks 150
Duration of Examination Two hours (02:00 hours)
Multiple-Choice Questions 150 questions of one mark each

Allocation of questions to be asked from different areas of law:
1. Constitutional Law: 50
2. Jurisprudence: 50
3. Legal Education & Research Method: 50

Note: There shall be a system of Negative Marking wherein 0.33 marks each will be deducted for each of the wrong answers to Multiple Choice Questions.

Tie-Breaking :
In case of equal marks secured by candidates, the procedure to break the tie will be as per the following order:
(i) Higher marks in the section of legal aptitude in MNLUAT-2015
(ii) Higher age
(iii) Computerized draw of lots

The Merit List would be prepared on the basis of maximum marks score by the aspirants and the total no. of seats vacant. And the merit list would contain the list of selected and qualified aspirants