NLAT 2020 - Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Important Dates and Eligibility Criteria

NLAT 2025: National Law Admission Test

The National Law Admission Test (NLAT) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), , for admissions to its undergraduate law programs. Unlike other National Law Universities (NLUs) that accept CLAT scores, NLSIU has introduced NLAT as its independent admission test.

About NLAT UG 2025

NLAT UG 2025 is designed for students who wish to pursue law at NLSIU. To apply, candidates must fill out the NLAT UG 2025 application form directly on the university’s website. The exam will assess students based on their comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.

NLSIU follows a trimester system, which requires admissions to be completed on time to maintain the academic schedule. The university has introduced a structured admission process for NLAT UG 2025, ensuring a smooth and transparent selection of candidates.

With NLAT, NLSIU aims to conduct a fair and efficient admission process, providing law aspirants with the opportunity to study at one of India’s top law schools.

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NLAT 2025 Notification

The NLAT 2025 notification released on February 2025 and the application form is available on NLSIU’s website. The university will also release mock tests for the law aspirants to get aware of the exam pattern and the types of questions.

NLAT 2025 Important Dates

Events	Date
NMIMS LAT 2025 Application Process (Phase 1)	20 February 2025 - 26 March 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Exam (Phase 1)	01 March 2025 - 30 March 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Merit List (Phase 1)	21 April 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Counselling (Phase 1)	23 April 2025 - 24 April 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Application Process (Phase 2)	27 March 2025 - 26 May 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Exam (Phase 2)	31 March 2025 - 31 May 2025
NMIMS LAT 2025 Counselling (Phase 2)	25 June 2025

NLAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Sections	1. Verbal Reasoning 2. GK 3. Quantitative Reasoning 4. Logical Reasoning 5. Legal Reasoning
No. of Questions	150 (30 questions each)
Total Marks	150 (30 marks each)
Negative Marking	No negative marking
Total Time	120 minutes
Question Pattern	Computer-based objective-type MCQ questions
Admission Procedure	Students are given admission based on their NLAT and/or CLAT scores

NLAT Eligibility Criteria

To appear for NLAT 2025, the candidate must adhere to the Eligibility Criteria and meet all the requirements as following:

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with an aggregate of 45% (General and PWD)/40% (SC/ST)
There is no upper age limit to apply for the entrance.

After meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates can fill in their application form online at https://admissions.nls.ac.in/.

NLAT 2025 Syllabus

NLAT 2025 exam will test candidates on the five varied subjects comprising Quantitative Techniques, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, English Language, and Current Affairs Including General Knowledge. Below mentioned is the question pattern for NLAT UG 2025:

NLAT 2025 will have a total of 150 questions
The examination will comprise four General Comprehension (GC) passages.
Each passage will have ten questions, which are to be answered based on information provided in the GC passages.
Each passage will be of similar length, i.e. 500 words each
Each GC passage comprising ten questions will have two questions each from the five subjects.
Candidates can download the mock tests to understand the pattern of questions and the level of difficulty.

Reservation Notification of NLAT 2025 has been separately published on the official website. Candidates can refer to the notification to get more information about NLAT UG 2025.

If you aspire to get into NLSIU Bangalore, fill in the application forms to submit your registration for admissions. Hope the information has helped you in understanding the format of NLAT 2025.

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