The University of Allahabad (AU) will share the exam pattern for LAT 2026 including subjects, weightage per section, marking scheme and other details along with the official notification. The law entrance exam will be conducted in pen-paper based test and online mode, as opted by the candidates. The question paper of LAT exam will be based on three main subjects i.e. Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs, and Reasoning and Mental Ability. Know all about the exam pattern in detail including subjects and marking scheme.
- LAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- LAT 2026 Sectional Weightage
- LAT 2026 Marking Scheme
- LAT 2026 Qualifying Criteria
LAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
Check the table below for key features of the law entrance exam:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen-paper based test and Online mode test |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Test language |
English and Hindi |
| Total questions |
150 questions |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choices Questions |
| Total marks |
300 marks |
LAT 2026 Sectional Weightage
The section-wise questions and marks allotment is as under:
| Section | Parts | Number of Questions | Marks per section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A - Language Comprehension | Hindi | 25 questions | 100 marks |
| English | 25 questions | ||
| Section B - General Awareness and Current Affairs | - | 50 questions | 100 marks |
| Section C - Legal Aptitude, Reasoning and Mental Ability | Reasoning and Mental Aptitude | 25 questions | 100 marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 25 questions | ||
| Total | - | 150 questions | 300 marks |
LAT 2026 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme will be done as under:
- 2 marks will be awarded for each correct answer by candidates.
- No negative marking will be done in case of wrong attempts.
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted by the candidates.
- The overall scores will be evaluated on the basis of correct options marks by the candidates.
LAT 2026 Qualifying Criteria
As per the university, candidates securing the marks as per their category will be considered qualified for admission:
| Category | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|
| General category | 30% marks out of a total of 300 marks |
| OBC category | 27% marks out of a total of 300 marks |
| SC/ ST category | No such criteria |
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