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COVID-19 has affected the way education is being imparted and entrance tests are being conducted. Accordingly, LSAC has decided to administer the LSAT—India 2021 through an online platform, as we did in 2020. Every candidate’s test will be proctored remotely using AI-assisted technology and will include recording the candidate's entire examination via the computer’s web camera. Candidates registered for LSAT—India 2021 will be able to test from the comfort of their homes without paying anything additional or worrying about travelling to a test centre. LSAC will help Candidates make arrangements to acquire the necessary equipment if they do not have or are unable to arrange to get the equipment on their own.
The online LSAT—India 2021 will be administered over multiple days starting 14 June 2021. Towards the end of the registration period, candidates will be asked to provide preference of testing slot from the date and time slots available for testing. Candidates will be allotted one of their preferred slots and will receive information regarding the date and slot on which they will be required to appear for the test—their ‘Test Appointment’.
LSAC understands the importance of fairness and integrity in the law school admission process, which advances access and equity in legal education. Therefore, we are providing the important information below regarding the LSAT—India 2021 registration and test administration for your convenience.
To provide broad availability to candidates, the online LSAT—India can be accessed by candidates with a laptop or desktop computer having following configuration: Windows 8 Professional edition or above Operating System, 2-4 GB and above RAM, Dual Core / i3 or above processor, attached or integrated Camera, Internet with consistent speed (as equivalent to browsing), Updated Web Browser (Chrome version 82.0 or above / Firefox version 68 or above), 15 GB or more of free disk space and a functional Audio-Video-Microphone. Also, the web browser should have pop-up blockers disabled in order to launch the test successfully. It is recommended to have a decent, branded Antivirus also installed.
Note: Taking the test over MacBook during March test administration may pose some problems. Therefore, you are advised to use the machine with above mentioned configuration to take the March test.
What is the fee for LSAT—India in 2021?
Following is the fee structure for LSAT—India to be administered in 2021:
Early Bird Registration fees (exclusive of GST): (Applicable until 12 Feb 2021) |
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Registration fee for March Administration | INR 3499/- |
Bundle Registration fee for March Administration (includes test registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 4499/- |
Registration fee for June Administration | INR 3499/- |
Bundle Registration fee for June Administration (includes test registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 4499/- |
Registration fee for March and June Administration | INR 6999/- |
Bundle Registration fee for March and June Administration (includes test registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 7999/- |
Regular Test Registration fee (exclusive of GST): (Applicable from 13 Feb 2021 till the end of registration) |
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Registration fee for March Administration | INR 3799/- |
Bundle Registration fee for March Administration (includes registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 4899/- |
Registration fee for June Administration | INR 3799/- |
Bundle Registration fee for June Administration (includes registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 4899/- |
Registration fee for March and June Administration | INR 7299/- |
Bundle Registration fee for March and June Administration (includes registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 8399/- |
Test Prep Material (exclusive of GST): (Applicable through the registration period) |
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The Official LSAT—India Handbook | INR 799/- |
The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep | INR 1199/- |
Bundle Test Prep fee (includes registration fee, The Official LSAT—India Handbook, and The Official LSAT—India SuperPrep) |
INR 1699/- |
Exam fee with The Official LSAT—India Handbook | INR 2999/- |
Note – Additional courier charges will be applicable on the Test Prep Materials and Bundle starting 13 Feb 2021.
What will I need to register for the LSAT—India?
You will need a valid email address, mobile number, and a photograph of yourself that you can upload. You can also capture your photo through the integrated camera within the registration application to upload. You can choose to pay the registration fee through any of the digital payment options available.
Is the registration fee same for all the candidates who register for LSAT—India 2021?
LSAC is committed to promoting quality, access, and equity in law and education for candidates in India. If you belong to SC/ST/OBS category or are from an economically weaker section, you may write to discoverlawindia@lsac.org with requisite documents (Category certificate if you are applying under SC/ST/OBC and Relevant certificate issued by competent authority if you fall under BPL or EWS category/) to support your request for a discount fee voucher.
What is the mode of payment for the registration fee and/or buying test prep material?
Payment for the registration fee and/or for test prep material for the LSAT—India may be made online using a credit card and/or other digital payment modes during the registration period. Your registration will not be considered completed and you may not sit for the LSAT—India if you have not paid the registration fee during the registration period.
Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?
No request for refund of registration fee will be entertained once candidate has successfully registered for the test.
Section Type | Number of Questions | Duration |
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Analytical Reasoning | 23 | 35 minutes |
Logical Reasoning (1) | 22 | 35 minutes |
Logical Reasoning (2) | 23 | 35 minutes |
Reading Comprehension | 24 | 35 minutes |
~92 Total | 2 hours and 20 minutes Total |
Who will receive the scholarship?
The Topper Scholarship will be awarded to the test taker who receives the highest score on the LSAT—India 2021.
How much is the scholarship award?
Under the Topper Scholarship, a maximum of INR 4 lac is awarded to the winner.
Who was Shamnad Basheer?
Shamnad Basheer was the founding of Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA), a trust which works on making legal education accessible for underprivileged students. Mr. Basheer had a profound effect on legal education in India. Sadly, he passed away in 2019.
Who can submit an essay?
You must have finished or about to finish grade 12 and must have registered and paid for the 2021 LSAT—India. You must be seeking admission to a 5 year Integrated law degree programme.
How long should the essay be?
The essay should be no more than 1,200 words.
What is the required topic of the essay?
The essay topic for 2021 will be announced in Jan 2021. Please visit this website to know more.
How should my essay be formatted?
It should be readable by MS Word, double spaced, 1-inch margins, and 12-point font. You should submit a cover page separately that includes the essay title and your contact information.
How will the essays be evaluated?
Essays will be judged on quality and clarity of writing, persuasiveness, and degree of insight into the issue under discussion.
Who will judge the essays?
A panel of legal professionals will evaluate each submission and select the winning essay.
Can I receive both this scholarship and the Topper Scholarship?
No. You can only receive one of the scholarships.
What will happen to my submitted essay if I win the competition?
All essay entries submitted for this competition will become the property of LSAC Global. Winning entries will be published on DiscoverLaw.in and may be printed in a legal publication or blog.
Where can I find complete entry rules and instructions for the Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship?
Please Click Here to access entry rules and instructions for the Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship.