LSAT INDIA 2021 TOPPER: Sukarm, AIR 1, says analyse mistakes while attempting mock tests

Sukarm Sharma from New Delhi bagged AIR 1 in the LSAT India 2021 by securing a perfect 99.82 percentile in the five-year integrated law programme. 

Sukarm, 17, a student of Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, claimed AIR 1 by securing 479 out of 480 marks and a score band of 478-480 in the LSAT India 2021. His father is a civil servant and mother a teacher. Sukarm is a football fan and likes to read, participate in debates and make memes in his leisure time. 

Shiksha speaks with Sukarm to know what preparation strategies and tips he followed to ace the LSAT India 2021 exam. Scroll down to read the full interview.

Q. Congratulations on your success! Did you expect to crack LSAT India? What was your reaction when you saw the result?

A. Thank you, I expected to get above 95 percentile, however a percentile of 99.82 came as a surprise. I was naturally elated when I checked the score and immediately informed my family about it.

Q. How did you manage time between board exams and entrance exam prep?

A. LSAT India is not an exam that requires too much preparation. Unlike other law entrance exams, LSAT does not have a current affairs/GK component, so I did not face too much trouble managing it with other exams/boards.

Q. How was it taking LSAT India exam amid COVID-19 pandemic?

A. Taking an entrance exam from home was definitely a new experience. However, LSAT India was held in the same fashion last year, so I knew what to expect.

Q. What was your preparation strategy that helped you crack LSAT 2021?

A. I relied on an academy (a free to use online source for LSAT-US practice) for LSAT mock tests and took around 6-8 mocks prior to the exam. I made sure that I analyse all errors in mocks to avoid repeating the same mistakes again.

Q. How did you prepare for different sections of LSAT India exam?

A. I did not prepare separately for different sections. I just took mocks and analysed them. I struggled with the LSAT analytical reasoning section in the first couple of mocks, but after that it was pretty smooth. One thing I noticed was that the analytical reasoning section of the actual exam was comparatively easier than it was in most of the mocks. 

Q. Did you take any coaching for this exam?

A. No, I did not enrol in any coaching for LSAT India specifically.

Q. What study plan did you follow for this exam?

A. I took one mock per day for a week before the exam. After attempting mocks, I used to take a quick break to analyse all my incorrect answers and try to find the ideal strategy for each section. 

Q. How did you deal with your strengths and weaknesses while preparing for the LSAT exam?

A. I found the analytical reasoning section to be a little tough at first, however after analysing a couple of mocks I became familiar with the section. The key was quick diagramming and efficient elimination of options.

Q. Which books did you read to prepare for the exam?

A. Taking mocks is the most important aspect of LSAT India preparation. I did not consult any book while preparing for the exam, I focused solely on mocks and their analysis.

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Q. What other law entrance exams did you take or are planning to take?

A. I am planning to take CLAT, AILET and SLAT. 

Q. Why and how did you think of making a career in law?

A. I decided to pursue law because I enjoyed my experience with the intricacies of law while participating in MUNs (Model United Nations). Moreover, law is a versatile field and the knowledge gained from an LLB can be utilised in a number of fields.

Q. Which law college have you joined or would you like to join?

A. I have not yet taken admission in any law college. I am waiting for CLAT 2021 to happen before I arrive at any decision.

Q. Any tips for students who are planning to take the exam next year?

A. I would advice future aspirants to properly analyse all errors in LSAT mock tests. According to me, paying special attention to why one got an answer wrong is the key to cracking LSAT India. Moreover, proper time management is needed to attempt the reading comprehension section and a little practice of reading dense content may also be needed to crack the LSAT India.

Q. What are your future plans?

A. As of now, I have no concrete plans regarding my future in law. At present, IPR Law seems to be an attractive option. 

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