NLSAT 2026 Analysis: Part A & B Difficulty Level; Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

National Law School Admission Test 2026 ( NLSAT )

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Candidates who appeared for the NLSAT 2026 exam can check the analysis here. The exam was held from 10 am to 12:30 pm. It is important to read the exam analysis as it talks about the difficulty level of the NLSAT question paper. The law entrance exam was held in offline mode for 150 marks. Read on to find out all about the NLSAT exam analysis in the upcoming sections. 

Table of contents
  • NLSAT Exam Analysis 2026
  • NLSAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • NLSAT Exam Difficulty Level – Previous years (2025 to 2022)
  • NLSAT 2026 Good Attempt for Safe Score: Previous Year Trend Analysis
  • What after NLSAT Exam Analysis?
  • NLSAT Exam Analysis FAQs
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NLSAT Exam Analysis 2026

Candidates can check the analysis for NLSAT 2026 Exam here

Particulars Difficulty Level
Part A Difficult
Part B Moderate
Overall Difficulty Tough

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details are mentioned in NLSAT result?
A: 

Important details mentioned NLSAT result are

  • 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 should be correct and incase of any discrepancy they are advised to contact the institute. 
Q:   Where can I check NLSAT Merit List 2027?
A: 

Candidates can check the merit list by visiting the NLSAT portal i.e. nls.ac.in. Since the admission process is completely online everything will be published on their portal.

Q:   When will the NLSAT answer key release?
A: 

NLSAT answer key will be released after the exam on the official website.

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NLSAT Exam Pattern 2026

The NLSAT exam pattern included questions of both types, such as objective (Part A) and subjective (Part B) types. The exam was for 150-minute and was conducted in a single shift. Read the table provided below to get complete details in a snapshot:

NLSAT Exam Pattern 

Part A (Objective)

Part B (Subjective)

Total Marks

75 Marks

75 Marks

Question Types

75 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

10 Short Answers + 1 Essay

Correct Answer

+1 Mark

Specific to question weightage

Incorrect Answer

-0.25 Marks

No Negative Marking

Candidates are advised to take a look at the sectional weightage of Part A and Part B, from which questions are provided in the NLSAT question paper:

Part 

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Part A (Objective)

English Comprehension

25

25

 

Current Affairs

25

25

 

Critical Reasoning

25

25

Part B (Subjective)

Legal Reasoning

10

60

 

Analytical Ability

1

15

TOTAL

5 Sections

86 Questions

150 Marks

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the NLSAT 2027 exam MCQ type?
A: 

The mode of examination is offline. As per the pattern the exam will be conducted in two parts. The part A of the exam will carry objective questions while second part will have subjective based questions. Yes, the NLSAT exam question paper will be in offline mode. It will be MCQ based. It will be conducted in two parts. The first section will be of objective type and second part will be of subjective type.

Q:   How many NLSAT preparation books are required to crack the test?
A: 

You can refer to any book you want there is no restrictions on it. The focus should be on quality preparation. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well known literature.

Q:   Is NLSAT online or offline?
A: 

The mode of examination is offline. As per the pattern the exam will be conducted in two parts. The part A of the exam will carry objective questions while second part will have subjective based questions. 

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NLSAT Exam Difficulty Level – Previous years (2025 to 2022)

Find out the NLSAT exam difficulty level in the table provided below for the last three years:

Year 

Part A Difficulty 

Part B Difficulty

2025

Easy

Easy to Moderate

2024

Difficult

Moderate

2023

Moderate to Difficult

Difficult

2022

Moderate

Moderate to Easy

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many hours should I study to crack NLSAT Exam?
A: 

If you have enrolled in a coaching centre and already preparing for entrance exams then it is enough to crack NLSAT. For self-preparation, you need to have at least 1-1.5 months time which will be available as the NLSAT test comes at last only.
You need to keep an eye on the complete syllabus and practice as many problems as you can with the time limit as NLSAT requires speed and accuracy.

Q:   How can I prepare for NLSAT?
A: 

Candidates were advised to prepare for NLSAT by following the simple steps given below:

  • Make a monthly and weekly timetable and keep the syllabus handy
  • Do not leave any topic, make sure you cover all the topics. Do try and finish on time so you have enough time for revision
  • Pratice as many as mock tests possible. Practice the tests frequently and analyze it to recognize your weak and strong areas. This will help you to know which topic requires work.
Q:   Is there negative marking in NLSAT Exam?
A: 

Yes, the NLSAT exam has negative marking of -0.25 marks for wrong attempt. Unanswered questions have no negative marking. Candidates must select questions to solve very carefully in the NLSAT exam. They should solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately.

  • For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark

  • For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score 

  • No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted

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NLSAT 2026 Good Attempt for Safe Score: Previous Year Trend Analysis

Candidates could understand good attempts in the exam here to know how many questions they should attempt to achieve a safe score in the exam. Find out the analysis of this data from 2025 to 2022 and know the exam expectations for admission this year:

Year 

Safe Score (Out of 150)

2025

98–102

2024

90–95

2023

88–92

2022

86–90

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details are required to download the NLSAT answer key?
A: 

Candidates can download the NLSAT answer key in the following way: Visit nls.ac.in. Click on the NLSAT answer key link present on the official website. View, download, and save the answer key and question paper PDF.

Q:   NLSAT Answer Key will be released online or offline?
A: 

Candidates must note that the NLSAT Admission Process is completely online. NLSIU Bengaluru has released the NLSAT Answer Key online. Candidates can calculate their score based on the NLSAT Answer Key. 

Q:   In which language can I give NLSAT exam?
A: 

The NLSAT Exam will be held in English. All questions and instructions will be in same language so you are expected to know the language effectively to answer the questions.

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What after NLSAT Exam Analysis?

NLSIU will release the NLSAT Answer Key on the official website. Thereafter, a challenge window will open, inviting the candidates to raise objections. After evaluating the answers/objections, a final NLSAT 2026 answer key will be released. The answer key and NLSAT result declaration dates have not been released yet.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is NLSAT 2027 Exam Date?
A: 

NLSAT Exam 2027 will be held on April 25, 2027 in offline mode. It will be conducted for 2 hour 30 minutes. 

Q:   What is the NLSAT application fee?
A: 

The application fee payable for the three-year LLB course of NLSIU admissions is as under:

General Candidates: INR 3500

Other Categories: INR 2500

Q:   When will the admit card for NLSAT be issued?
A: 

NLSAT 2027 admit card will be released for candidates who successfully applied for the exam. It is issued a few days before exam. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website. 

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NLSAT Exam Analysis FAQs

Read all the FAQs related to the NLSAT exam analysis here: 

Q:   How many NLSAT preparation books are required to crack the test?
A: 

You can refer to any book you want there is no restrictions on it. The focus should be on quality preparation. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well known literature.

Q:   How many times NLSAT is conducted?
A: 

The NLSAT exam is conducted only once a year. It is held for admission to the 3-year LLB (Hons) course as well as other courses like BA (Hons), MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy), and PhD (Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy). It is your gateway to pursue a legal career at the prestigious NLSIU Bengaluru. 

Q:   Where can I check NLSAT 2027 Syllabus?
A: 

The NLSAT syllabus can be checked as follows:

  • Visit nls.ac.in
  • Click on the Admission tab
  • Choose the course for which you want to appear in the exam
  • On the particular course page, syllabus details can be seen
Q:   What is the total score in NLSAT?
A: 

Total marks in the NLSAT Exam are 150. It is divided into two parts: A & B. The NLSAT Part A exam is conducted for 75 marks. Part B is also held for 75 marks.

Q:   Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the NLSAT question paper?
A: 

As per the NLSAT exam pattern released by the NLSIU, Legal Reasoning remains a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. 

Q:   How many hours should I study to crack NLSAT Exam?
A: 

If you have enrolled in a coaching centre and already preparing for entrance exams then it is enough to crack NLSAT. For self-preparation, you need to have at least 1-1.5 months time which will be available as the NLSAT test comes at last only.
You need to keep an eye on the complete syllabus and practice as many problems as you can with the time limit as NLSAT requires speed and accuracy.

Q:   What to do if there are discrepancy on my NLSAT Admit Card?
A: 

Candidates must reach out to the NLSIU to get the error corrected. If the details mentioned on your admit card are not correctyou will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

Q:   I forgot to submit NLSAT 2027 Application Fees. What should I do?
A: 

Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form. 

Q:   What is the official website for NLSAT?
A: 

You can get all important information regarding the exam on nls.ac.in. You should not forget the login id and password as it will be required for admission process.

Q:   Is NLSAT online or offline?
A: 

The mode of examination is offline. As per the pattern the exam will be conducted in two parts. The part A of the exam will carry objective questions while second part will have subjective based questions. 

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Answered a month ago

Of course, solving mock papers of NLSAT is important to get good marks, but only if you do an analysis of your errors and not just collect marks.

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Answered a month ago

Candidates can find NLSAT previous year papers PDF online on various educational websites as well as on our page. Candidates can download PYQs PDF for free from Shiksha. 

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Aashish Jha

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Answered a month ago

Candidates can find preparation books for NLSAT exam on online stores as well as offline book shops. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Students can check section-wise best books for NLSAT 2027 exam preparation below. 

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Legal Awareness & Legal Aptitude by A.P. Bhardwaj
  • Disha's General Knowledge and Current Affairs Capsule

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No mark is deducted for wrong answers in the Part B question paper section of NLSAT. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

NLSAT Part B syllabus has the same weightage as the Part A syllabus. This section has a weightage of 50% with 75 marks.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The NLSAT Part A syllabus carries a weightage of 75 marks with 75 MCQs. It makes up exactly 50% of the total 150 marks in NLSAT.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

NLSIU Bangalore has not yet released the official syllabus. Candidates can expect the syllabus to be released soon.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

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      • 3 years
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