Reader's Digest - Are you confused about the difference between the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the LSAT - India? If so, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the differences between the LSAT and LSAT-India to help you decide which is right.

Many aspiring law students are unsure of the differences between the two tests and which one they should take. The LSAT and LSAT India are two separate tests used for admission to law schools worldwide. 

Both tests are designed to assess the aptitude and skills of prospective law students, but there are some key differences between the two.

In short, the LSAT and LSAT India are two separate law entrance tests other than CLAT used for admission to law schools worldwide. 

While they are similar in some respects, there are key differences between the two tests, such as who administers the test, the length of the test, and the syllabus.

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Difference Between LSAT and LSAT India - Overview

Before moving ahead to a detailed discussion about the difference between LSAT and LSAT India, let’s understand the basic difference between these two. 

• It is evident that the LSAC conducts both LSAT and LSAT India, but there are a few underlying differences that you may remain aware of. 
• The LSAT is an online exam with sub-scores sections logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension — and will also include a fourth, unscored variable section.  
• LSAT India 2024, on the other hand, is an online home-procured exam that consists of logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension, except the fourth part.

What is LSAT?

• LSAT is a global level Law Entrance examination. 
• If you qualify, you can enrol in the world's top-notch Global law colleges. 
• LSAT is a 3-hour and 30 minutes long examination that the LSAC conducts through online mode. 
• Unlike its Indian version, LSAT has 5 sections: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Essay Writing. 
• The other two sections are not counted with the aggregate score; this doesn’t impact your rank on the merit list. However, your writing gets evaluated by the selection panel before offering admission to the college. 
• Lastly, the score in this exam is calculated based on ranges (120-180). 

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What is LSAT India?

The Indian Counterpart of LSAT has some interesting differences from its international version mentioned below:

• The LSAT India 2024 has only 4 sections; Logical Reasoning 1, Logical Reasoning 2, Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension for LSAT.
•  It is 2 hours and 20 mins long, with each section having a 35 mins time limit. 
• There is no negative marking. 
• Law School Admission Council conducts this examination in online mode, and the score/grade between 420 to 480 is calculated in percentile, just like other law entrance examinations in India. 
• However, LSAT India admission is restricted to Indian Colleges only, which limits your options to India. 
• Also, the scorecard of LSAT India is valid for 1 year. However, the possibility of receiving financial perks in LSAT India is impressive. 

Difference Between LSAT and LSAT India Exam Pattern 

LSAT India and LSAT share similarities in their examination pattern but can't be called identical. Why? You will find it below. 

LSAT India Exam Pattern

Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern of LSAT India:

Sections	Expected Questions	Time Allotted (in mins)
Analytical Reasoning	23-24	35
Logical Reasoning/Critical Reasoning	22-23	35
	23-24	35
Comprehension	24	35
Total Sections: 4	Number of Questions: 92-95	Time Limit: 2 hr 20 mins

LSAT Exam Pattern 

Go through the table below to know the exam pattern of the LSAT:

Sections	Expected Number of Questions	Time Limit
Logical Reasoning 1	24-26 (each section)	35 minutes for each section separately ( 3 hours and 30 minutes)
Logical Reasoning 2
Analytical Reasoning	22-24
Reading Comprehension	26-28
Experimental Section	22-28
Sample Writing (Essay and Argument writing)	1 Essay

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Difference Between LSAT and LSAT India Syllabus 

We have already mentioned that the exam pattern of LSAT and LSAT India is different, then it is evident that their Syllabus will also contain different content. Maybe not entirely, yet a little difference is understandable because LSAT has an extended syllabus compared to LSAT India. We have compiled the details regarding the same below. 

LSAT India Syllabus

Refer to the points below in the syllabus of LSAT India:

Syllabus of Logical Reasoning 1 & 2: 

• There are two parts to logical reasoning. 
• The above section will cover Number and Letter Series, Calendars, Clocks, Cubes, Venn Diagrams, Binary Logic, Logical Sequence, Logical, Matching, Logical Connectives, Syllogism, and Blood Relations. 
• You will also get 70 minutes to complete this segment, with each section containing 24-26 questions.

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Syllabus of Reading Comprehension: 

• The reading comprehension segment contains four passages, three excerpts from a single author, and one mixture of texts from two sources addressing the same topic. 
• Your capacity to derive from text, ascertain basic concepts of paragraphs, locate pertinent data within such a text, and comprehend a complex academic text will be assessed here. 
• Law, sociology, philosophy, psychology, technology, economics, and business are all possible topics for this section. 
• You will have 35 minutes to complete this section.

Syllabus of Analytical Reasoning: 

• It includes arrangements, comparisons, choices, family-based problems, intersection type, logical deductions, directions, and coding and decoding. 
• Like logical reasoning, you will be given 24-26 questions to attempt and 35 minutes to complete the set.

LSAT Syllabus

Go through the table to know the syllabus of the LSAT:

Section Name	Syllabus
Logical Reasoning	These questions assess your proficiency in comprehending, analyzing, critiquing, and completing various arguments presented in brief passages.
Analytical Reasoning	Here, your Ability to understand the impacts of guidelines on choices and outcomes, ascertain links between concepts, evaluate situations and reach conclusions using established guidelines, and critically think about ambiguous or complex scenarios is assessed.
Reading Comprehension	4 excerpts: 3 by one author and 1 by a blending of texts from two different sources addressing the above topic. Here, your expertise in drawing inferences from the text, ascertaining central themes of excerpts, locating relevant information within a paragraph, and comprehending a dense, scholarly text is tested
LSAT Writing	Your ability to comprehend and use an argument to conclude in this section will be out on the test. Here, the question might involve Arguments, Games, or Reading Comprehension.

Difference Between LSAT and LSAT India Eligibility

If we look closely at the Eligibility Criteria of LSAT India & LSAT, both of these exams share striking similarities. So, let's take a look at the details from the table:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
5-year integrated course	You must complete class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. You must take either LSAT or LSAT India for admission to Law courses in India and abroad.
3- Years LLB	You need to have at least a bachelor's degree from a recognised University and qualify for LSAT and LSAT India before you get admission to the Law University.

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LSAT India vs LSAT: Which Exam You Must Opt For? 

The answer to this question entirely depends on you. 

• If you wish to obtain a law degree from another country, you must not take the LSAT India because law schools beyond India do not recognise LSAT India scores.
• The law student must then take the LSAT Abroad exam because law schools all over the globe will accept LSAT Abroad scores.
• So if you want to go to the US, UK, and Australia and study in top colleges like the University of Toronto, Osgoode Hall Law School, and the University of British Columbia, you must go for LSAT. 
• However, Indian Colleges like Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, School of Law and Constitutional Studies, SIET, Bennett University, etc., then go to LSAT India. 

Conclusion

Now that you have realized the difference between the LSAT and LSAT India make your choices carefully before you attempt the examination. We wish you the best in your examination.