LSAT EXAM 2025 & 2026 DATE'S, SYLLABUS, ELIGIBILITY & PYQ's:
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test used to assess the critical thinking, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension skills of prospective law school candidates. It's a crucial part of the law school admissions process, particularly in the US and Canada, and is increasingly used in other countries as well. The LSAT evaluates skills developed over a lifetime, rather than testing specific knowledge.
Exam Details:
Exam Conducting Body : Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) [www.lsac.org.]
Exam Medium: only English
Application Fee: INR 4,000 for General/ OBC category,
INR 3500 for all other reserved categories
Question Format: ( www.lsac.org/lsat/prepare/types-lsat-questions. )
Mode: Computer-based proctored online exam (Taken from home)
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes / 140 minutes.
MCQ Questions: 92-95.
Marks: On a scale of 420-480 score band and percentile (Correct answer gets 1 marks and 0.25 marks deducted for incorrect answer)
| Section | Questions per Section | Time Allotted per Section |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning | 23 | 35 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning – 1 | 22 | 35 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning – 2 | 23 | 35 minutes |
| Reading Comprehension | 24 | 35 minutes |
Total | 92 | 2 hours 20 minutes |
Exam date:
Important dates for US/Canada...
[Official source: www.lsac.org/LSATdates ]
| Administration | Primary Test Dates | LSAT Argumentative Writing Opens | Registration Deadline | Scheduling Opens | Score Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | June 4, 5, 6, 7, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | April 22, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | June 25, 2025 |
| August 2025 | Aug 6, 7, 8, 9, 2025 | July 29, 2025 | June 28, 2025 | July 22, 2025 | August 27, 2025 |
| September 2025 | Sep 3, 4, 5, 6, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | July 22, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | September 24, 2025 |
| October 2025 | Oct 3, 4, 6, 7, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| November 2025 | Nov 5, 6, 7, 8, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | November 26, 2025 |
| January 2026 | Jan 7, 8, 9, 10, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 | November 28, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | January 28, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Feb 6, 7, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | December 23, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | February 25, 2026 |
| February 2026 – Puerto Rico | Feb 19, 20, 21, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | January 6, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | March 11, 2026 |
| April 2026 | April 9, 10, 11, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | April 29, 2026 |
| June 2026 | June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The LSAT Eligibility Criteria for 2025 & 2026 is likely to align with the established norms from previous years. Here’s a brief overview of the common eligibility standards for undergraduate (UG) law program:
| Document | Requirement Description |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam Certificate | From a recognized board in India or abroad |
| Reserved Category Certificate | Issued by competent authority (for candidates applying under reserved category) |
| Disability Certificate | Required if applying under the Disability Category |
The basic eligibility criteria for all candidates will be verified by the accepting colleges at the time of counseling and seat allotment.
The eligibility criteria defined by LSAC Global for different law specializations under integrated law courses are:
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Preferred Subjects in Class 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Law Course | 5 or 6 years | Class 12 (any stream – Science, Business, Arts, or Commerce) | Any stream |
| BBA LLB | 5 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Business, Economics, Accounts, Marketing |
| BA LLB | 5 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Sociology, Political Science, Psychology |
| BSc LLB | 5 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Science subjects |
| BCom LLB | 5 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Business, Economics, Accounts, Commerce |
| BTech LLB | 6 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Science subjects |
LLM Eligibilty: www.lsac.org/llm-
Syllabus:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning | - Questions based on the structure of relationships with logical conclusions - Relationships involving things, persons, or events - Statement and conclusion-based reasoning - Legal statements and problems based on relationships |
| Logical Reasoning 1 & 2 | - Analyzing and critically evaluating arguments - Completing arguments through logical reasoning - Questions based on comprehension or legal passages - Statement-conclusion type questions - Reasoning by analogy - Determining how additional evidence affects an argument - Applying principles or rules to situations - Identifying flaws in arguments |
| Reading Comprehension | - Assesses reading and interpretation skills - Contains four sets of reading material - Each set followed by 4 to 9 questions - Questions test reading comprehension and reasoning abilities |
PYQ's:
Coming soon...
