About the Test

The LSAT—India is a standardized test of reading and verbal reasoning skills designed by the USA based Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for use by law schools in India.

The LSAT—India will be administered across 16 Pearson VUE test centre locations in India and at select overseas Pearson VUE test centre locations on 16th May, 2010. The test will be administered in a paper and pencil format in India and in computer-based testing (CBT) mode at overseas locations.

The LSAT—India is a paper-and-pencil test with four sections. Two of the sections contain logical reasoning questions; one section contains analytical reasoning questions; and one section contains reading comprehension questions. The amount of time allotted for each section is 35 minutes. There is one 15-minute break between section 2 and section 3. All questions are in a multiple-choice format, some with four answer choices and others with five. Answers are collected on a scannable answer sheet. The total duration of the test is 2 hours and 35 minutes including a break of 15 minutes.

The registration fee for the LSAT—India for candidates testing within India is Rs.3500. For candidates testing outside India, the registration fee is USD 150. The online registration window is from 25th January, 2010 to 19th April, 2010. On payment of an additional fee, candidates testing within India can register up to 30th April, 2010. Registration for the LSAT—India is online and can be done by submitting the form on the LSAT—India website. Payment for the registration by test takers in India can be done online (via credit card only) or through a demand draft. The demand draft should reach the below mentioned address on or before 19th April, 2010 either by post or courier.

Pearson VUE c/o Blueshift 
21 Abdul Razack Street,
Saidapet Chennai – 600015
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 044–42272727

Candidates should write “LSAT—India” at the bottom of the envelope.

If you are a candidate testing from outside India, you can pay online via a credit card only.

LSAT—India Registration/Student Application Process

1. Register online for the LSAT—India entrance test by logging on to www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia. The LSAT—India registration fee is Rs. 3500/-; the fee can be paid online or by a demand draft. You can also contact Pearson VUE at LSATIndia@pearson.com for more information. For candidates who want to take the LSAT—India at Pearson VUE overseas test centres, the registration fee is USD 150. Students can find additional details, at www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia. On completion of their registration all candidates will get an LSAT—India registration number. Candidates will need to mention this LSAT—India registration number while submitting the application forms of the participating colleges.
   
   
2. After obtaining the LSAT—India registration number, the candidate must download/obtain the Application Form from the participating college; the college Admission Application Forms will require candidates to mention their LSAT—India registration number. Candidates must ensure that they write their LSAT—India registration number at the given place in the Application Form of the participating colleges.
   
   
3. All registrants who complete the test registration, pay the test fee in a timely way, and follow published test rules may sit for the LSAT—India - It is your responsibility to understand the eligibility requirements of the participating law schools to which you are applying before deciding whether to register for the LSAT—India. If you register for the test and then determine that you are ineligible for admission to your intended law school, no test- fee refund will be available.
   
   
4. Test Scores of all students writing the LSAT—India will be transmitted to the participating colleges.

Testing Locations

The locations for the LSAT—India in India are:

North: Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow
South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
West: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Pune
East: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi

The locations for the LSAT—India overseas are:

Bangkok, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Singapore, Sydney

Testing Rules

Terms and Conditions for applying for the LSAT—India, by LSAC in 2010

The terms and conditions envisaged herein are integral to, and over and above, the various other terms and conditions laid down by the educational institute/university concerned where the Candidates are proposing to seek admission as also other approvals, terms and conditions that may be laid down by concerned regulatory authorities.

Candidates applying for the Law School Admission Test—India, by LSAC ("LSAT—India ") examination are advised to go through the below-mentioned terms and conditions carefully, understand the same and thereafter apply for the same online. A "Candidate" is one who registers with NCS Pearson India Private Limited ("Pearson VUE") for taking the LSAT—India examination for a possible admission to an educational institution in India conducting courses in the subject of law.

The Candidates need to click “ I Agree” ; clicking the "I Agree" button will be a deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions and the undertakings provided therein and form a valid and binding contract relating to Test Rules.

The role of Pearson VUE is limited to conducting and evaluating the LSAT—India examination and declaring the results for the same. It is specifically understood that Pearson VUE is not the entity imparting legal education nor is it required to take any approvals for conducting these examinations.

Prior to the Test Date

1. The LSAT—India is a paper-and-pencil test with four sections. Two of the sections contain logical reasoning questions; one section contains analytical reasoning questions; and one section contains reading comprehension questions. The amount of time allotted for each section is 35 minutes. There is one 15-minute break between sections 2 and 3. All questions are multiple-choice, some with four answer choices and others with five. Answers are collected on a scannable answer sheet. Only correct answers will count toward your score; there is no penalty for incorrect answers.
   
   
2. The LSAT—India consists of questions that evaluate a candidate's logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension abilities. The LSAT—India free test prep paper paper can be downloaded from the website www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia
   
   
3. The registration form for LSAT—India is meant to be used only for registration for the Law School Admission Test-India, by LSAC, to be administered on May 16, 2010, in specified cities throughout India and select overseas centers. It is not valid, and is not to be used, for any other purposes whatsoever.

Registration

1. Candidates need to register on-line for the LSAT—India at the website www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia . Registrations will close at 2400 hrs Indian Standard Time (IST) on April 19, 2010. Registration with late fees will close at 2400 hrs Indian Standard Time (IST) on April 30, 2010. Late registration window is allowed only for applicants taking the LSAT—India in India-based test centers. Pearson VUE shall not accept registrations from Candidates in any other mode or form.
   
   
2. Confirmation of completed registration and payment will be sent by electronic mail only. Pearson VUE shall not be held responsible for non-receipt of confirmation either on account of or bouncing of mails in case of electronic confirmation.
   
   
3. Registration forms received without the proper notified registration fee or insufficient or incorrect details or received beyond the specified closing time and date for submitting the registration form, will be summarily rejected and Pearson VUE shall not entertain any queries with respect to the same.
   
   
4. Candidates need to ensure that the information submitted by them is correct in all respects. In case any of the information is found to be incorrect at a later date, Pearson VUE shall have the right to cancel the test score, and inform the educational institution receiving such test score from Pearson VUE. In the event of the cancellation of the score is due to furnishing of incorrect information, the registration fee paid by the Candidate will not be refunded.
   
   
5. There is no provision for on-the-spot registration for the LSAT—India on the day of the test. Candidates have to follow the prescribed registration process published as part of the LSAT—India announcement.
   
   
6. Only one registration can be made by the candidate. Duplicate registrations are liable to be rejected.
   
   
7. Revision or corrections to a submitted form is possible till the last date of registration (except Test Center).  After the close of registration, no request for the same will be entertained under any circumstances. Do not submit the form until you are certain that it has been completed correctly. As the registration process is online, it is possible to save the form and exit without submitting.
   
   
8. A form is considered valid only if submission is made, and the registration fee is received by Pearson VUE by the due date. Registration forms, for which the registration fee is not received in time, will be rejected outright.
   
   
9. In case the Candidate registers online using a Credit Card that does not belong to him/her, the Candidate needs to furnish a signed statement from the Credit Card holder as per the format provided below. Failure to furnish the aforestated signed statement, if applicable, shall render the registration form invalid, and the same shall be voided without prior notice. The Candidate needs to print the following statement, get it filled out and signed from the Credit Card holder, and carry the physical signed statement along with the Credit Card that was used for the transaction, for signature verification, to the Test venue on the day of the exam. The Candidate will not be allowed to sit for the test if this requirement is not fulfilled.

(Candidates who register online using a Credit Card will receive instructions to this effect as part of the confirmation email that will be sent based on successful online registration. This email will include the statement format as given below)

"I, _______________________________, owner of the Credit Card number ending with last 8 digits as __________________ do hereby agree and give my irrevocable consent to Mr./Ms.__________________, to use my credit card towards payment of:

to NCS Pearson (India) Private Limited. I indemnify NCS Pearson (India) Private Limited from any charge backs, repudiation of the charge on the aforestated credit card, or any other claim from me, i.e. the credit card holder. Given under my name, signature, at the place and date mentioned below."

Name of Credit Card holder : _____________

Signature of Credit Card holder : _____________

Place : _____________

Date : _____________

Registration Fees

1. FEES: Registration fee for the test is Rs.3500, payable by credit card or Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker's Cheque at the time of registration. This fee includes a free practice test that you can download when you register for the test. All three types of questions are included, along with explanations regarding how to approach each question type.
   Registration fee for NRI/ Foreign students desirous of taking the LSAT—India at specified overseas sites is US $ 150. Candidates taking the LSAT—India at overseas locations can only pay the fees through Online Mode.
   
   Payment will be accepted in Rupees for candidates writing the LSAT—India at Test Centres in India by Visa and Master card credit cards issued in India only and no other debit or bank credit card.
   
   In case a Candidate taking the test in India is unable to provide the payment by the specified credit cards, they will have an option to either (i) enter the Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker's Cheque details online, obtain an online acknowledgement, and mail the physical DD/PO/Banker's Cheque along with the acknowledgement to the address of Pearson VUE specified. Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker's Cheque  to be drawn in favor of NCS Pearson India Private Limited payable either at New Delhi or NOIDA.
   For candidates desirous of writing LSAT—India at overseas Test Centres, the payment will be accepted in US$ by VISA and Master credit cards. No other mode of payment will be accepted from candidates applying for LSAT—India at overseas Test Centres.
   
   
2. Pearson VUE will not be held responsible for late or non-delivery of any material or information sent by it through electronic mail and/or post to Candidates. No refunds will be issued to Candidates who: (1) fail to appear for a scheduled Test; (2) fail to meet the identification and admit card requirements; or (3) fail to meet or violate LSAT—India test rules and policies. There will also be no refunds for Candidates who do not show up or show up late at the Testing Centre on the test date.
   
   
3. Pearson VUE shall not allow any Candidate to sit for the test or release the test score to the educational institution/university concerned in case the online payment received from the candidate is repudiated. No such repudiation will be permitted after the expiry of 30 (Thirty) days from the date of payment in case of payment by Credit card or Debit card or Netbanking. Any requests made after the time period of repudiation will not be entertained and the amount so paid will be forfeited.

Refund of Registration Fee

1. No refund of registration fee will be made by Pearson VUE once the registration form is satisfactorily accepted.
2. All applicants who complete the test registration, pay the test fee by the prescribed date, and follow published test rules may sit for the LSAT—India . It is the responsibility of the Candidate to understand the eligibility requirements of the law schools to which he/she is applying before deciding to register for the LSAT—India . If the Candidate registers for the test and then determines that he/she is ineligible for admission to the law school of his/her choice, no test-fee refund will be available. For the eligibility requirements of participating law schools please visit the college websites or the appropriate contact listed by the college at “Participating Colleges”.

Admit Card

1. Only candidates whose registration form has been properly completed in all respects and received by Pearson VUE within the stipulated time and who have paid the applicable Test Fee will be entitled to take the LSAT—India examination for that particular calendar year. Pearson VUE will email the Admit Cards to all candidates whose registration is accepted. Each admit card ticket will include a unique candidate identification number generated at the time of registration which shall be the Candidate's "registration number".
2. Admit cards of eligible candidates, whose registration requirements are complete in all respects, would be emailed beginning April  25, 2010.
3. Pearson VUE is not responsible for any non-receipt of the Admit Cards due to incorrect e-mail addresses being entered by the applicant, or due to any technical problems with receipt of e-mail. Pearson VUE is not responsible for non-receipt of the same due to any force majeure conditions. Candidates who do not receive their Admit Cards by May 7, 2010, can call the Customer Support phone number published on www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia or email lsatindia@pearson.com to seek assistance.

Applicants with Disabilities

In case of a Candidate with a vision or mobility impairment, he/she is required to state the same in the registration form. A scribe will be available to assist Candidates with vision impairments, and mobility assistance will be available for those with mobility impairments.

Pearson VUE reserves the right to make final judgment regarding testing accommodations in accordance with LSAT—India 's requirements.

Test Centre Change/Rescheduling or Cancellation of Exam

You can not reschedule or cancel your examination or request for test centre change once you have registered for the LSAT—India.

Test Results Reporting to Candidates

Test results generally will be reported approximately four (4) weeks after the test date.

Day of the Test

Instructions

1. The Candidates are required to reach the Test Centre latest by 11 a.m. on the date of the examination. Since the test procedure will start sharp at 11.30 a.m., Candidates reporting at the Test Centre after 11.00 a.m. will not be admitted. No requests for exceptions will be entertained in this regard. The Test Administrator is not authorized to admit candidates arriving later than 11.00 a.m. Testing Centres will not be air conditioned.


2. The Candidate needs to bring the following to the Test Centre:


• Test Admit Card, without which you will not be allowed to take the test.
• HB pencils, erasers, and sharpeners.
• One valid (non-expired) photo identification proof. The following are considered valid Photo ID documents:
  
  i. Driving License
  ii. PAN Card
  iii. Passport
  iv. Voter ID card
  v. College/University Identity Card





If a registrant for five-year LSAT-India does not have any of the above IDs, she/he will be admitted upon presentation of any two of the following:

i.Tenth pass Certificate/Mark sheet that has date of birth on it
ii. School Identity Card (photo)
iii. Original admit card issued by University/Board for twelfth standard examination (photo)





3. Candidates who are unable to produce one of the above forms of valid ID will not be admitted into the testing room and shall not be offered a test-fee refund.




4. The test invigilator, after checking the Admit Card of the Candidate, will guide the Candidate to the seat allotted to him/her in the examination hall. The Candidate must ensure that he/she occupies the seat allotted to him/her by verifying the test registration number pasted/written on the desk and indicated in the Admit Card.




5. All Candidates are required to be in their seats by 11.20 a.m. The test procedure begins with the distribution of the Answer Sheet (AS). The Candidate must fill in his/her name, as it appears in the Admit Card. The Test Registration Number and other details mentioned in the AS must also be filled. Use only HB pencil for filling up the AS.




6. The Question Paper will be distributed at 11.30 a.m. Candidates will tear open the tamper proof seal only when the Invigilator asks them to open the seal. Any Candidate who opens the seal prior to the announcement by the Invigilator, may be liable to disqualified from the test. When the Candidate gets the Question Paper, it must be made sure that the Question Paper is in right condition. In case of any issues, the matter should be immediately brought to the notice of the Invigilator who distributed the Question Paper.




7. The Question Paper contains several sections. Each section contains several items/questions. The Candidate must read the directions given for each group of questions in each section of the test carefully. If he/she skips the directions, he/she may miss the main idea and lose credit for some questions in that section.



8. Candidates should put their pencils down when the Invigilator asks them to, else they may be disqualified. After the test is over, remain seated until the Invigilator collects the Answer Sheets and Question Papers. The Candidate will be allowed to leave the hall only after the Answer Sheets and Question Papers of all the candidates in the examination hall have been collected and accounted for.

Admitting the Candidate & Valid Identification

1. Candidates will be required to show identification, with recognizable photograph and signature. The only acceptable forms of ID are University/ College ID card, passport; driver's license; election card; or PAN card.
   
   If a registrant for five-year LSAT-India does not have any of the above IDs, she/he will be admitted upon presentation of any two of the following:
   
       i.Tenth pass Certificate/Mark sheet that has date of birth on it
       ii. School Identity Card (photo)
       iii.Original admit card issued by University/Board for twelfth standard examination photo)
   
   For candidates testing at Pearson VUE test centers outside India the following IDs (non-expired) will be required to show  at least one of the identification below, with recognizable photograph and signature:
   
   
   • Passport
   • Driving License /  Permit
   • State / Country Identification Card


2. Candidates must arrive at the test venue at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time of the test, else the Candidates shall not be admitted.


3. Persons accompanying the candidate will not be allowed into the test premises, and no waiting area provision will be provided.


4. Candidates must adhere to the LSAT—India policies, rules and regulations which will be available at the specified website.


5. Proctors shall have the right to exclude Candidates who fail to follow the Testing Centre rules and procedures.


6. Proctors will not be expected to provide or collect any registration forms from Candidates.


7. Proctors will neither score the completed LSAT—India nor provide the Candidate with any LSAT—India results.


8. Only pre-registered Candidates with names appearing on the attendance roster and who have admission tickets will be permitted to take the LSAT—India.


9. Once a Candidate has been successfully registered at a Testing Centre, the Candidate will not be permitted to transfer to another Testing Centre.


10. In case the Candidate registered online using a Credit Card that does not belong to him/her, the Candidate needs to furnish the signed statement from the Credit Card holder and the Credit Card for signature verification at the Test venue on the day of the exam, as specified in the Registration section of this document.

Prohibited Items

1. The Candidates must not carry any articles such as cell phones, calculators, pens, arms, etc., as only the Admit card, HB pencils and erasers are required for the test and all other articles would have to be left outside the test hall at the Candidate's own risk.

Instructions for Answer Sheet

1. The Answer Sheet (AS) for LSAT—India would require the candidate to darken the circle against an option considered correct by the Candidate for every attempted question.


2. Read the instructions for marking your answers on the AS.


3. Use HB PENCIL only. Do not use a fountain or ball pen on the AS.


4. Since the AS will be read by an OMR machine, the Candidate must ensure that he/she fills in the cells clearly, darken the circles evenly and completely, and do not leave any smudges or stray marks on the AS. Pearson VUE would not be responsible for any error in reading the AS due to use of non HB pencil or incomplete darkening of the intended answer. While adequate care is taken in processing the answer sheets, the Pearson VUE would not entertain any request for revaluation of answer sheet by any Candidate.


5. DO NOT tear, bend or mutilate the AS.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES TAKING THE LSAT—INDIA AT PEARSON VUE OVERSEAS TEST CENTERS:

1. The test will be delivered through computer-based testing (CBT) mode.


2. Candidates must carefully read the instructions given in the test before marking their answers.


3. Candidates will have to mark the correct answer with a mouse click.


4. andidates can mark questions for review and come back to them after completing the section or the test, within the stipulated test time.

Misconduct

1. Any attempt to impersonate, to copy answers from another test taker, or to indulge in any other malpractice during the test or while filling up the form would not only lead to immediate or later revocation of scores but may also lead to prosecution. Detection of any such malpractice at any stage including after the LSAT—India is conducted may lead to disqualification and revocation of scores by Pearson VUE or the educational institution/university concerned.

Candidate's Undertakings

The Candidate hereby irrevocably undertakes and confirms that he/ she understands that -

• LSAT—India is a separate and distinct examination from the LSAT® and does not have any bearing on the LSAT examination which is conducted by Law School Admission Council, Inc., for securing admissions in foreign universities. The LSAT—India is designed to cater to the requirements of any Indian university or college that wishes to adopt it as an admissions criterion. LSAT—India should not be directly or indirectly equated to LSAT. The scores obtained by a candidate in LSAT—India will have no relevance for admissions in any foreign university. Furthermore, Candidate acknowledges that eligibility standards for admission to law school are determined solely by the applicable Institutions and not by Pearson VUE or LSAC.


• While Pearson VUE shall endeavor to provide the examination centre chosen by him/her, he/she understands that the examination centre chosen by him/her may be changed and a centre in a different city could be allotted to the Candidate. The Candidate shall accept the same and shall not hold Pearson VUE accountable for non-allotment of the chosen examination centre. Any travel expenses that may have to be incurred by him/her for taking the examination will be to his/her own account and no claim for any reimbursement shall be sought from Pearson VUE.


• He/she has read the terms and conditions of the Test Rules and has understood them completely and is submitting himself/herself of his/her own accord without any coercion or undue influence to the LSAT—India test.


• He/she is fully compliant to the eligibility criteria for undertaking the course being conducted by the educational institute/university and no information has been withheld or incorrectly provided.


• Pearson VUE is responsible only for conducting the LSAT—India examination and it holds no responsibility for requisite approvals, consents, or permissions of the concerned regulatory authorities for the education institution/university for conducting the relevant course, which the candidate shall ascertain from the concerned institution/university on his/her own.


• He/She shall not hold Pearson VUE liable or accountable for any issues relating to admission/course for which the exam is being conducted.


• He/she shall not violate any privacy policies or security policies of the website of Pearson VUE being used by the Candidate.


• He/she shall not reproduce for distribution to any other parties any of the preparation material for the LSAT—India , or any of the copyrighted materials relating to the LSAT—India, whether in electronic or hard-copy format.


• The jurisdiction of any matters relating to conduction of LSAT—India examination by Pearson VUE, shall vest exclusively with the Courts of New Delhi, India, which the Candidate hereby irrevocably submits to.

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