The National Law School of India University carries out an entrance examination for the admittance of students into the LLM and BA LLB courses. To get admitted into the graduate level course, students need to appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). This exam is generally carried out in the month of May. The qualification need by one to appear for this test is a pass in standard 10+2. A minimum of 50 percent and above must be scored by them in their finals. Because of the number of students who are appearing for this exam every year, the competition for this examination is considered to be quite tough.

Structure of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Entrance Test

The exam will consist of questions of the objective category. Students will have 3- 4 options to select to correct answer from. The exams’ duration is 2 hours and the maximum mark it holds is 200 marks. Negative marking is not there.

Syllabus of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Entrance Test

The paper encompasses 4 sections. Each of these sections holds 50 marks. The distribution is as follows:

• English  - Objective type questions meant to test the applicants knowledge in the English language
• General Knowledge – Candidates must write short notes on a variety of topics on law.
• Legal Aptitude - Candidates will need to write short essays on Indian Constitutional Law.
• Logical Reasoning – Applicants must, in this section, write small essays on any theme based on judging prudence.

Reference Books for the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Entrance Test

• Book of English Grammar by Dr. B. B. Jain
• CLAT by Lal and Mishra
• Guide to Common Law Admission Test by Hema Raman
• Indian Penal Code by Autochthon Pillai
• Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT by A. P. Bhardwaj
• Mercantile Law by Avatar Singh
• Practise Papers for Law Admission Test by Gaurav Mehta
• Study Package for LLB Entrance Exam by AP Bhardwaj

Study Plan for the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Entrance Test

Many methods can be adopted by the students to prepare for the exam. They can keep themselves well informed on general topics, everyday news and current developments. They can also watch the English news channel. Doing all this will help them improve their language. They can also talk with their friends to improve their verbal skills. They can go for coaching or study by themselves. Going for coaching is recommended. Students can also buy guides and refer them from time to time. Also searching the internet for more information will be of good help for them. One other thing they can try is to try to solve old question papers. They will get an idea of the mark distribution and the syllabus by doing so. Besides this, they will also be more confident during the time of the exam.