NLSAT 2026 LLB exam 2026 will be conducted between 10 AM to 12:30 Noon on April 26, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two parts, i.e. Part A and B, with 5 subjects for a total of 150 marks. Read this live blog to get NLSAT LLB exam analysis 2026, memory-based questions, question paper level, exam review and more.
NLSAT 2026 Exam Timings
Students can check the NLSAT 2026 paper timing below:
| Event |
Time |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
8:30 AM onwards
|
| Gate Closing Time |
9:45 AM |
| Exam Start Time |
10:00 AM |
| Exam End Time |
12:30 PM |
NLSAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Students can check the NLSIU NLSAT exam highlights below:
| Feature |
Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam Date |
April 26, 2026 |
| Total Seats |
120 seats |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Total Duration |
150 Minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Parts |
Two parts (Part A: Objective, Part B: Subjective) |
| Total Marks |
150 Marks (Part A: 75, Part B: 75) |
| Negative Marking |
Yes |
NLSAT 2026 Exam Analysis Live Updates
The NLSAT 2026 exam analysis will be updated after the exam is over. Students will be able to check overall difficulty level, section-wise level, and students' reactions on this page.
Stay tuned to this live blog for NLSAT 2026 LLB exam live updates, exam pattern, timings, exam analysis, students' reactions, memory-based questions, cutoff and more.
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NLSAT 2026 LLB Exam Analysis Live Updates
- 12:58 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSAT 2026 Section-wise Weightage for Part A
Subjects
Marks per section
Questions per section
English Comprehension
25 marks
25 questions
Current Affairs
25 marks
25 questions
Critical Reasoning (including logical reasoning and legal aptitude)
25 marks
25 questions
Total
75 marks
75 questions
- 12:39 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSIU NLSAT 2026 Exam Analysis: Part B Test Pattern
Feature
Part B (Subjective)
Total Marks
75 Marks
Question Type
10 Short Answers + 1 Essay
Subjects
Legal Aptitude/Reasoning, Analytical Essay
Negative Marking
No negative marking in this section
Role
Final selection & tie-breaker
- 12:30 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSAT 2026 LLB Exam Analysis Live: Part A Exam Pattern
Feature
Part A (Objective)
Total Marks
75 Marks
Question Type
75 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Subjects
Reading Comprehension, Current Affairs, Critical Reasoning
Negative Marking
-0.25 for wrong answers
Role
First-stage qualifier/screening round
- 12:22 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSAT 2026 Exam Live: Part A and Part B Weightage
The NLSAT 2026 Part A consists of 75 multiple-choice questions, while Part B contains 75 marks of subjective questions. It is important to perform well in Part A because NLSIU only checks the Part B scripts of students who rank in the top 1:5 ratio based on Part A marks.
- 12:13 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSAT 2026 Exam Live Updates: Is there a negative marking?
Yes, there is a negative marking for Part A in NLSAT exam. Students can loose 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer and unattempted questions.
- Name of candidate
- Roll number, application number
- Marks obtained by the candidate
- All India rank and category rank
- NRI
- Candidates must note that the details mentioned on their NLSAT scorecard 2026 should be correct and incase of any discrepancy they are advised to contact the institute.
- 12:08 AM IST• 26 Apr 2026
NLSAT 2026 Exam Date & Timing
The NLSAT 2026 exam for the 3-year LLB program will be conducted on April 26, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a single afternoon session from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates must reach the exam centres at least 60 minutes before the gates close to complete verification and security checks.
Commonly asked questions
NLSAT 2026 Exam Date has been released for the candidates who successfully applied for the exam. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website. They can login with Username and Password as registered to access the admit card.
The NLSAT answer key will be released by the conducting body within a week's time after the exam date. Candidates will first be able to access the provisional answer key, followed by the final one on the result day.
Important details mentioned NLSAT 2026 result are
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