LSAT—India Syllabus 2025: Download Section-wise Syllabus PDF, Best Preparation Books

Law School Admission Test - India 2025 ( LSAT India )

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LSAT India Syllabus 2025 - The syllabus for LSAT India 2025 will not be shared by LSAC as the entrance exam has been discontinued. Earlier, there were four sections in the LSAT India question paper i.e. Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning 1, Logical Reasoning 2 and Reading Comprehension. The number of questions in each section was around 22-23. This page will provide you with all the details about LSAT India syllabus with reference to past years.

Q:   What is the syllabus of LSAT India?

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The LSAT India syllabus covers the following four sections:

Analytical Reasoning (AR): This section tests your ability to analyze and solve problems that involve relationships between people, objects, and events. Some of the topics covered in this section include:

  • Linear ordering
  • Sequencing
  • Grouping
  • Arrangements
  • Logical puzzles

Logical Reasoning (LR): This section tests your ability to read and understand arguments, and then to identify the strengths and weaknesses of those arguments. Some of the topics covered in this section include:

  • Inference
  • Assumptions
  • Weakening and strengthening arguments
  • Fallacies

Reading Comprehension (RC): This section tests your ability to read and understand complex passages of text. Some of the topics covered in this section include:

  • Main idea
  • Supporting details
  • Inference
  • Author's purpose
  • Tone

Writing Sample (optional): This section is a 35-minute essay that tests your ability to write a clear, concise, and persuasive essay. The topic of the essay is randomly generated from a pool of topics.

The LSAT India syllabus is available on the LSAC website. You can also find a number of LSAT preparation books and courses that cover the material in the syllabus.

 

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Q:   What are the important topics from which questions are in the LSAT India exam?

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The important topics for the LSAT India exam are different for the different sections of the exam question papers. The important topics for the LSAT India Analytical Reasoning section are related to finding relationships between people, situations, or objects and finding solutions to various problems related to them. Other important topics related to this section are reasoning concepts based on charts, graphs, grouping, data, sequencing, and selection. The important topics associated with the Logical Reasoning section of the LSAT India exam are concepts based on statements and assumptions or syllogisms, deductions, inferences, flaws and errors identification, clock, calendar, Venn diagram, blood relation cubes, seating arrangements, coding and decoding, and logical matching. The best topics to prepare for the Reading Comprehension section are based on knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and idioms and phrases. Candidates can also read news articles to enhance their reading ability and comprehension of the English language and prepare for the LSAT India Reading Comprehension section.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of the LSAT India?

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The difficulty level of the LSAT India exam is moderate to difficult. The exam has lengthy questions, and reading these questions takes time. In addition, candidates also need time to solve all these questions. But the time limit to solve all the questions is 2 hours and 20 minutes, or 140 minutes. Thus, they get very little time to read and solve lengthy questions in the question paper of the LSAT India exam, which increases its difficulty. Moreover, the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT India exam is difficult. On the contrary, the questions in the LSAT India are not based on General Knowledge and Quantitative Aptitude or Mathematics. The absence of these two sections that requires continuous practice makes the LSAT India exam easier than the CLAT and AILET exam. The sections under which questions are asked in the LSAT India exam are Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning 1, Logical Reasoning 2, and Reading Comprehension. All LSAT India exam takers need to note that the difficulty level of all exams depends on your preparation. If you prepare well, you can crack the LSAT India and other entrance exams.

 

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Q:   Which is the most difficult section of the LSAT India exam?

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The difficulty level of each section of the LSAT India exam changes every day. Based on the pattern of the question papers of the ISAT India exam (question papers of previous years), it has been observed that the Analytical Reasoning is the most difficult section of the question paper of the LSAT India exam because questions in this section are lengthy. Candidates need more time and reasoning ability to find relationships between situations, objects, or scenarios to answer questions in this section of the exam. Thus, the requirements of more time and reasoning ability to solve questions in the Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT India exam make it the toughest section. The easiest section in the LSAT India examination is Reading Comprehension because it requires a good understanding of the English language to crack this section of the exam.

 

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LSAT India Syllabus 2025

Knowing LSAT India preparation tips can help LSAT aspirants perform better in the examination. A thorough understanding of the LSAT—India 2025 syllabus can aid in their preparation for the exam. Candidates have to focus mainly on their logical reasoning, critical thinking, and legal skills to clear the examination. Topics related to these three topics are the crucial part of the syllabus. The section-wise syllabus for the law entrance exam is as under:

Subjects Topics
Analytical Reasoning The section is based on the structure of relationships with logical conclusions, relationships based on things, persons or events, statements and conclusions, and some legal statements and relationships-based problems 
Logical Reasoning 1 & 2

The sections assess candidates' ability to analyse, critically evaluate, and complete arguments through logical reasoning questions based on passages (comprehension or legal). 

The type of questions will be of statement-conclusions, reasoning by analogy, determining how additional evidence affects an argument, applying principles or rules, and identifying argument flaws.

Reading Comprehension The section carries questions to assess candidates' reading and interpretation skills based on four sets of reading questions, each consisting of a selection of reading material, followed by four to nine questions that test reading and reasoning abilities.

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Q:   How is Logical Reasoning 1 different from Logical Reasoning 2 for LSAT India?

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Both sections, Logical Reasoning 1 and Logical Reasoning 2, carry questions based on logic. However, LR 1 will test the ability of candidates to analyse, critically evaluate, and complete arguments through logical reasoning questions based on passages or scenarios. LR 2 tests the ability of candidates to make decisions based on provided statements. They are required to analyse statements by using their reasoning ability and make conclusions based on them. The main topics related to LR 2 section of the LSAT India are statement-conclusion, reasoning by analogy, determining how additional evidence affects an argument, applying principles or rules, and identifying argument flaws. Each section of logical reasoning in the exam must be solve within 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, candidates will not able to access the section.

 

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Q:   What are the important topics related to Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT India exam?

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The main topics related to the Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT India entrance exam are those that aim to analyse the analytical abilities of candidates. Candidates need to provide solutions to problems by considering the given situations and scenarios in the analytical reasoning section of the LSAT India exam. The main topics related to the section are statements and syllogism, directions, coding-decoding, blood relations, course of action, and ranking and time sequence. Studying these topics well can provide candidates with a strong command of the Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT India exam. Candidates also need to check the practise materials published by reputed publications and LASC Prep materials to practise all the important and relevant topics related to Analytical Reasoning section of the exam.

 

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Q:   What are the important topics from which questions are in the LSAT India exam?

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The important topics for the LSAT India exam are different for the different sections of the exam question papers. The important topics for the LSAT India Analytical Reasoning section are related to finding relationships between people, situations, or objects and finding solutions to various problems related to them. Other important topics related to this section are reasoning concepts based on charts, graphs, grouping, data, sequencing, and selection. The important topics associated with the Logical Reasoning section of the LSAT India exam are concepts based on statements and assumptions or syllogisms, deductions, inferences, flaws and errors identification, clock, calendar, Venn diagram, blood relation cubes, seating arrangements, coding and decoding, and logical matching. The best topics to prepare for the Reading Comprehension section are based on knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and idioms and phrases. Candidates can also read news articles to enhance their reading ability and comprehension of the English language and prepare for the LSAT India Reading Comprehension section.

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LSAT India 2025 Section-Wise Syllabus

After analysing LSAT India's previous years' sample papers and question papers, topics from which questions are asked in the test have been identified. Based on these topics, the section-wise syllabus for LSAT India 2025 has been provided below:

LSAT India 2025 Analaytical Reasoning Syllabus

The syllabus for LSAT India Analytical Reasoning section includes the following topics: 

  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Syllogism 
  • Arrangements and Grouping
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Linear ordering
  • Sequencing
  • Logical puzzles

LSAT India 2025 Logical Reasoning 1 and Logical Reasoning 2 Syllabus

Check out the syllabus for the LSAT India LR 1 and LR 2 sections below:

  • Calendars 
  • Number and Letter Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Inference
  • Assumptions
  • Weakening and strengthening arguments
  • Fallacies

LSAT India 2025 Reading Comprehension Syllabus

This section generally contains four sets of passages. In three sets, there is a single short passage for each. Each short passage includes 5-8 questions that candidates need to answer based on their reading comprehension. The fourth set, known as Comparative Reading contains two passages. This sub-section of the Reading Comprehension section includes the remaining questions. The main topics on which passages in the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT India exam are based have been mentioned below:

Other Important Topics 

  • Main idea
  • Supporting details
  • Inference
  • Author's purpose
  • Tone

Books to prepare for LSAT India 2025

Candidates appearing for the LSAT India entrance exam can practice online mock test as well as refer the books below to prepare for LSAT India 2025:

Book for LSAT India preparation Author name
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations A. P Bhardwaj
Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations: A Workbook A. P Bhardwaj
Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning Frederick Schauer
Superprep Book for LSAT India  Pearson VUE

 

 

Q:   Can one prepare for the LSAT India in one month?

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Yes, one can prepare for the LSAT India in one month with the right approach. The following expert advice may help you prepare for the LSAT in one month: 1. The Reading Comprehension section carries 24 questions, which are to be completed in 35 minutes. For this section, you can focus on vocabulary and limit the time spent on passages. 2. You can score well in logical reasoning and analytical reasoning by practicing mock tests. 3. The reasoning section is important as well as challenging. You should devote more time to this section in a month. 4. Practice mental calculations to improve your speed when answering data analysis questions. 5. Devote more time to practicing than to reading anything new. 6. Only focus on important and recurring topics based on the previous year's LSAT India question paper. 7. You can make short notes for these important themes, but the focus should be on improving accuracy in reasoning.

 

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Q:   How can I become the topper of LSAT India?

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To become the topper of the LSAT India exam, candidates who are preparing for the exam must use the most effective practice strategies that the exam toppers used. For example, Priyanshi Bhardwaj, the topper of LSAT India 2021 with a 99.23 percentile, suggests that to prepare well for the exam, she familiarised herself with the format or pattern of the exam. Thus, the candidates who want to become the toppers of the LSAT India exam, first need to understand the LSAT India exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern can help them understand which subjects they need to study. These are the topics based on which questions are asked in the exam. Understanding the exam pattern helped her manage her time while solving the exam question paper. Priyanshi also added that she solved the question papers of the LSAT India that were conducted in previous years and practised the preparation materials provided by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Solving the question papers of previous years and LSAC Prep materials can help candidates practise questions relevant to the actual LSAT India question paper.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to buy test prep material for LSAT India preparation?

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No, the LSAT India Test Prep Bundle is an option provided to candidates who want to practise for the upcoming examination with official study material. Candidates can also use many other preparation materials available on the market. To prepare for the ISAT India exam, candidates can also use the preparation tips mentioned below: 1. Practise solving questions available in the best books available for LSAT India exam preparation. 2. Know the LSAT India exam pattern and syllabus. 3. Solve the LSAT India exam practise Sets every day. Apart from these preparation tips, candidates can interact with people who have already succeeded in the exam. Interacting with them will allow candidates to know the strategy they used to succeed in the examination.

 

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Q:   What is LSAT India Super Prep?

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LSAC provides a Super Prep Book for candidates appearing in LSAT India. The book is a combination of preparation material, test papers, explanations, answer keys, and other related information. Interested candidates can get the book either while filling out the application form or separately from the official website. The price of LSAT India SuperPrep is INR 1199. It can be purchased online through the LSAC website. The main benefit of using this practise material is that it can help exam takers get an overview of the real LSAT India exam. Thus, they will be able to understand the types of questions asked in the entrance examination, along with the sections under which these questions are asked.
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Key Features of LSAT India Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check highlights of LSAT India exam pattern mentioned in the table below: 

Features  Details 

Exam mode

Remotely-proctored online exam (Computer-based proctored exam)

Exam duration 

2 hours and 20 minutes

Time per section

35 minutes for each section

Test Language 

English only

Type of questions

Objective-type questions 

Sections 

Four sections based on three subjects

Question per section

23-24 question for each section

Total questions

92 MCQs

Total marks 

On a scale of 420-480

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Q:   Which device can I use to take the LSAT India exam?

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You must use a laptop or desktop computer to take the LSAT India exam. LSAT India exam takers also need to know which devices are not permitted to be used while taking the exam. These devices include mobile phones, tablets (including hybrid tablets like Windows Surface Pro), timers or stop watches, fitness-tracking devices, electronic cigarettes, digital watches, chronograph watches (digital or nondigital), calculator watches, beepers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) like Alexa, Siri and others, calculators, cameras, listening devices, recording devices, headsets, and iPods and other media players, etc. Please be informed that devices like laptops and desktop computers that aren't being utilised for the test are also not allowed. Your web camera data collected during the test may be used in an investigation if your session is flagged for a violation, and any misconduct found may result in the cancellation of your score for the year with no chance of a refund or retest.

 

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Q:   Which things should I avoid doing during the LSAT India test?

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Individuals who are in the legal profession must uphold the highest moral and ethical standards. The candidates who participate in the LSAT India exam are also future legal professionals if they succeed in the exam and pursue a law degree. Thus, LSAT India exam takers are not allowed to do the things mentioned below: 1. Using or having access to any books, notes, or study resources. 2. Allowing unauthorised access to the computer you are using for testing or the test content. 3. Adjusting the perspective of the web camera in any manner other than to make it possible to see your face more clearly. 4. Having any electronic device in the workspace besides the testing tools. 5. Engaging or exchanging communication with anyone else. 6. Uttering loudly. 7. Allowing your face to appear outside of the visible frame of the webcam. 8. Attempting to launch any programme other than the test application. 9. Attempting to screenshot or copy the test materials. 10. Establishing or removing any external storage device connections. 11. Taking the test at a public location, such as a library or cybercafe. 12. Sharing a testing space with another applicant while taking the exam. 13. Sharing information about the test in any format, including online or through other media, whether it be oral or written. 14. Collaborating with or getting help from anyone else to complete the questions asked in the test.

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Q:   What are the main topics related to the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT India exam?

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There are no specific main topics related to the Reading Reasoning section of the LSAT India entrance exam. This section aims to analyse the reading abilities and interpersonal skills of candidates. Candidates need to solve questions related to these based on their comprehension of English language. There will be 2-3 passages in the Reading Comprehension section, and based on these passages, 32 questions will be asked. Candidates also need to check the practise materials published by reputed publications and LASC Prep materials to practise all the important and relevant topics or passage-based questions related to the Reading Comprehension section of the entrance exam.

 

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LSAT India 2025 Syllabus FAQs

Find the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to LSAT India syllabus 2025:

Q:   I have 40% marks in graduation. Will I get admission in a good law college in India with a high ISAT score?

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No, You can not do Legum Baccalaureus LL.B. With 40 percent in graduation. BCI (Bar Council of India) Rules prescribes a minimum of 45 percent marks in the qualifying exam that is 12th or UG degree to become eligible to join a 3-year or 5 years LL.B. Degree programme in India. Some universities like Delhi University prescribe a minimum of 50 percent marks in graduation or post-graduation to become eligible to join the LL.B. Degree programme at Delhi University Law Faculty. So, if you do a post-graduate degree I. e. an M.A. M.Sc. Or M.Com with 50 percent, you can still join LL.B. On the basis of your post-graduate marks even if you don't have 40 percent in graduation.
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Q:   How many questions do I need to attempt to become a topper of the LSAT India exam?

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To become a topper of the LSAT India exam, a candidate needs to attempt all the questions asked in the exam question paper. There is no provision for negative marking in the LSAT India exam. Thus, attempting all the questions mentioned in the exam question paper can increase the chances for a candidate to become topper of the LSAT India exam. Candidates who want to achieve the highest score in the LSAT India exam need note that their chances of becoming the exam topper depend on the number of questions they answer correctly. The candidate who answers the maximum number of questions in the LSAT India exam becomes the exam topper. To answer all the questions or most of the questions correctly, candidates need to study and prepare well for the LSAT India exam. They need to refer to the right books and study materials and devote sufficient time to studying to become the exam topper.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Hi, the Law School Admission Council, USA (LSAC) has made the business decision to cease offering the LSAT India exam; meaning (LSAC) has officially discontinued the LSAT India exam. Candidates who appeared for LSAT India in 2024 should ensure they keep a copy of their scorecard, as it will be requ

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Students from Commerce, Science, Arts, and Humanities backgrounds can apply for LSAT India to seek admission to 5-year LLB courses. They must have completed their Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised state or central board.

For admission to a 3-year LLB programme, candidates who have completed their gra

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Kritika Rai

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Yes, students appearing in Class 12 are eligible for LSAT India if they meet the eligibility criteria for 5-year LLB courses. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Candidates must have completed Class 12 (10+2) by the time they apply for admission to a 5-year LLB programme at a college that accept

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Kritika Rai

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The LSAT India 2025 application process has not been started yet. The application form for the test is likely to be released anytime soon. 

If we consider the last year's schedule for LSAT India, there will be two sessions of the test: Janaury 2025 session and June 2025 session. The application proce

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Kritika Rai

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The full form of LSAT India is Law School Council Admission Test India. This test is generally conducted twice a year by a Australia, Canada and United States-based non-profit organisation, namely, Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The organisation conducts around 150,000 tests worldwide to help

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