NLS NLSAT 2024 National Law School Admissions Test

Organisation : National Law School of India University NLS
Exam Name : NLSAT 2024 National Law School Admissions Test
Last Date : 24th February 2024
Exam Date : 17th March 2024
Website : https://admissions.nls.ac.in/

NLSAT National Law School Admissions Test

NLSIU announces admission to its 3-year LL.B (Hons.) programme for the academic year 2024-25. The academic year will commence on July 1, 2024. Admission to the LL.B (Hons) programme will be through a national-level entrance examination process. The NLSAT-LLB (Hons) for the next Academic Year will be held on March 17, 2024.

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Eligibility of NLSAT

Any person holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized national or international University is eligible to apply to the programme. Applicants in the General Category should have graduated with an aggregate of not less than 45% of total marks. Applicants in the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD Category should have graduated with an aggregate of not less than 40% of total marks.

Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. However, their final offer of admission shall be contingent upon successful completion of their Bachelor’s degree with the minimum aggregate marks specified above. Proof of completion of the qualifying degree has to be submitted no later than December 31, 2024.

Admission Process of NLSAT

The maximum intake for the 3-year LL.B (Hons.) programme in the Academic Year 2024-25 is 120 and ONLY students qualifying as per the criteria set out below will be admitted. Admission to the programme will be through an all-India written admissions test, the National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT-LLB).

NLSAT – LLB :
All candidates seeking admission to the programme shall appear for the NLSAT-LLB. The NLSAT-LLB will have a single question paper comprising two parts – Parts A and B. All candidates shall be required to attempt both parts of the question paper. The examination shall be for a duration of 150 minutes.

Part A :
Part A of the NLSAT-LLB paper will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions, and shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. Each question will be of one mark. 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer, and for each unanswered question. Part A of the NLSAT-LLB will consist of questions relating to (a) Comprehension; (b) Current Affairs; and (c) Critical reasoning.

Part A will constitute the first stage of the admissions process. A rank list of candidates will be prepared based on their performance in Part A of the NLSAT-LLB. To be eligible for evaluation of Part B of the NLSAT-LLB paper, a candidate should have secured more than zero marks in Part A of the paper.

From amongst these eligible candidates, Part B of the NLSAT-LLB answer scripts will be evaluated in a ratio of 1:5 based on performance in Part A. That is, five candidates per seat available will qualify for evaluation of Part B of the examination.

Part B :
Part B shall consist of subjective questions which shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. A fresh and final rank list shall be prepared based on the cumulative performance in Parts A and B of the NLSAT-LLB. Offers of admission shall be made according to this final rank list subject to the candidate satisfying the following conditions:
(a) The candidate should have secured more than zero marks in both Parts A and B of the NLSAT-LLB.

(b) The candidate’s cumulative score (sum of Part A and Part B) should be above the 75th percentile of the eligible candidates if they have applied under the General and EWS categories. Their score should be above the 40th percentile of the eligible candidates if they have applied under the SC/ST/OBC-NCL or PWD categories.

Note: The applicable reservations policy shall be applied at each stage of the admissions process.

In Part B, candidates will be tested on the following:
(a) Legal Aptitude/Reasoning (60 marks): Legal aptitude will consist of problem-based questions. Students will be expected to write short answers in response (300-350 words). Prior knowledge of law is not expected. This section will have 6 questions of 10 marks each.

(b) Analytical Ability (15 marks): Candidates will be required to write an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic/question. They will be tested on their knowledge of the issue, the ability to make cogent written arguments and the ability to write a well-structured essay. Knowledge of the law is not expected.

Important Dates of NLSAT

Start date for online registration and submitting application 29 Dec, 2023
Last date for submitting application and application fee payment. 24 Feb, 2024
NLSAT LLB, NLSAT MPP, NLSAT PhD 17 Mar, 2024

FAQ on NLSAT

How is the 3-year LLB (Hons) different from the LLM programme?
The two programmes are completely different. The 3-year LL.B (Hons) degree is open to graduates from any discipline. It is a professional law degree and is required to practice as a lawyer. LL.M is an advanced degree in law, to which only law graduates can apply.

Is there any age limit to apply to the programme?
Any person holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized national or international University is eligible to apply to the programme. There is no age limit to apply to the programme.

What is the date and time of the entrance examination?
The NLSAT-LLB (Hons) for the next Academic Year will be held on March 17, 2024 between 10 am-12:30 pm.

Has NLSIU released the application form for the 3-year LLB (Hons) programme?
The admission notification for AY 2024-25 has been uploaded on the NLS website. To view the official notification, please click on the admission tab of the LLB (Hons) page. The application form is available here.

What is the mode of the entrance examination?
The exam will be an offline paper-based examination. The list of centres is available in the application form.

Will sample questions be released?
NLSIU had released sample questions for NLSAT 2022. Sample questions for NLSAT 2024 will be released to candidates who have registered through the admissions portal prior to the admissions test.

I am in the final year of my Bachelors degree, and don’t have a bonafide certificate from my college/university. Can I upload another document as part of my application?
You will be required to upload your student ID for the time being. You will have to provide the required proof if you are offered admission to the programme.