NLSAT - National Law School Admission Test

NLSIU Bangalore has released the final answer key for NLSAT 2022 Part A of written examination on April 29. Candidates can download the final key to check if there is any revision with regards to the objections raised on the provisional key. NLSIU Bangalore had released the provisional answer key of NLSAT 2022 on April 24 and request the test-takers to submit their discrepancies regarding the right answers before 9 pm on April 25. According to the notification released regarding NLSAT final answer key, there was no incorrect answer/ question found as objected by the candidates. Therefore, the exam authority will consider it as final to shortlist the candidates for next round of NLSAT written examination, which is a subjective-type test. 

The National Law School of India (NLSIU) Bangalore has introduced a three-year LLB course from the year 2022 onwards. In order to shortlist candidates, the university is conducting the National School Law Admission Test, also known as NLSAT. The entrance exam is being conducted at the national level that candidates from all over the country can take at their nearest allotted test centres. The mode of examination is offline i.e. pen-paper based test mode. The question paper pattern of NLSAT is divided into two parts i.e. Part A comprises 75 marks for objective-type questions, and Part B comprises 65 marks for subjective-type questions. The final selection process is based on the entrance test scores out of 140 marks, and personal interview scores out of 10 marks. The total seats to be filled through NLSAT exam are 60 as per the reservation criteria followed by NLSIU Bangalore. 

Since, the exam has been introduced in 2022 only, here are the key features that candidates can refer in order to get an insight about the exam:

The important dates and events shared by NLSAT 2022 for admission process are as under: 

The admission-cum-selection process at NLSIU Bangalore through NLSAT 2022 for three-year LLB course is as under: 

Step 1: Online Application - In order to apply for three-year LLB course admission at NLSIU Bangalore, candidates need to apply for NLSAT 2022 at the official website - https://admissions.nls.ac.in/llb/ 

They need to register, fill up the application form, and pay the requisite fee for successful application. 

Step 2: Download Admit Card - The exam authority issues admit cards to the applicants of NLSAT 2022, so that they can appear for the exam on the scheduled date and time. The candidates can download the admit card that mentions the exam schedule, as well as an allotted exam centre where they can take the exam. 

Step 3: National Level Entrance Exam - Candidates have to appear for NLSAT 2022 with their admit card. The exam is pen-paper based, and carries 140 marks for Part A MCQs based test, and Part B Subjective questions based test. The exam timings are from 2 pm onwards, for a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. 

Step 4: Answer Key - The exam authority publishes the answer key for NLSAT 2022, which candidates can download from the official website. Moreover, candidates have to verify their responses, and raise objections if any discrepancies are found on it. To file objections on NLSAT 2022 answer key, candidates can login on the website using their application number and password. Candidates need to pay INR 1,000 for each objection raised against NLSAT 2022 answer key. The exam authority will verify their objections, and release a revised answer key in case the objections are found to be correct. 

Step 5: Declaration of Entrance Test Results - NLSIU Bangalore will declare the results of NLSAT 2022 within two-three weeks of conducting the examination. The results will mention the qualifying status of candidates, their marks obtained in each paper, and rank secured as per their category. 

Step 6: Personal Interview Rounds - The candidates qualifying NLSAT 2022 written examination, will be called for Interview rounds at the law school for the final selection round. The weightage assigned for the Interview round is 10 marks. 

Step 7: Publication of Admission List - NLSIU Bangalore will publish the admission list for NLSAT 2022, which will be prepared on the basis of written examination and personal interview scores. The candidates securing higher marks out of 150 will be ranked higher in the admission list. The schedule of admission rounds will be shared by the exam authority in the first week of June 2022. Those who successfully secure an LLB seat at NLSIU will start classes from July 1, 2022 onwards. 

In order to take the exam, candidates must know the details of the written entrance exam. Therefore, NLSAT 2022 exam pattern details including, type of questions, weightage and subjects is as mentioned below: 

The key details of Part A are as under:

• Type of questions - Objective - MCQs based questions
• Medium - English only
• Marks per question - 1 marks 
• Negative marking - 0.25 marks for each wrong attempt 

The key details of Part B of NLSAT 2022 are as under: 

• Type of questions - Subjective - short questions and an essay based question 
• Medium - English only
• Marks per question - 5 marks for short answer question, 15 marks for essay based question
• Negative marking - No negative marking 

Contact number - 7406711092

Email address - llbtechsupport@nls.ac.in 

NLSAT Important Dates 2022 - The National Law School of India University, Bangalore has released the final answer key of NLSAT 2022 on April 29. Candidates can keep track of all exam related events including, NLSAT 2022 exam date, answer key, result declaration, interviews, publication of admission list and counselling with the help of this article. 

Latest Update:

April 29: NLSAT 2022 final answer key released, check here

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The exact dates of NLSAT 2022 are given in the exam calendar below:

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