Allahabad University
conducts the AU LAT exam and
LFAT exam
every year for giving admission to students to the
law courses
offered at the university. This year the exam will be conducted on August 06, 2023, and the last date to apply is May 16, 2023.
The Law Admission Test or LAT 2023 admits law aspirants to its
3 year LLB programme
. Candidates seeking admission are required to apply for the exam online by visiting the official website of the university, as the application process started on April 25, 2023, and is ongoing.
The intake capacity of the 3 year LLB programme at Allahabad University is 450 for this year. If a candidate meets the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university, he/she is eligible to apply for the exam. If not, the candidature of the applicant will be considered invalid even if the aspirant has applied for the exam. Go through the page to find out everything about Allahabad University LAT Exam 2023 for LLB Admission.
LAT 2023: Quick Overview
Candidates can go through the table in order to take a look at the salient features of LAT 2023.
Exam Name | Allahabad University Law Admission Test |
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Acronym of the Exam | LAT/ AU LAT |
Conducting Body of LAT 2023 | Allahabad University |
Frequency of LAT | Once a year |
Exam Level | University Level |
Medium of LAT 2023 | English |
Mode of LAT 2023 Application | Online |
Mode of LAT 2023 Exam | Offline |
Mode of LAT 2023 Counselling | Offline |
Duration of LAT 2023 | 2 Hours |
LAT Important Dates 2023
Mentioned below are the important dates of LAT 2023 that a candidate needs to be aware of he/she is wishing to appear for the law entrance exam .
Event | Important Dates of LAT 2023 (Tentative) |
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Online Application Process Starts on | April 25, 2023 |
Online Application Process Ends on | May 16, 2023 |
Issue of Admit Card | 1 week before the exam |
LAT 2023 Exam Date | August 06, 2023 |
Result of LAT 2023 | To be announced |
Counselling of LAT 2023 | To be announced |
LAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
The minimum eligibility for LAT 2023 is mentioned below. Candidates are advised to go through it once before applying for the LAT 2023. If a candidate is successful in fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university, he/she would be considered for admission in the 3 year LLB course. If not, the university has the authority to cancel the candidature of such candidates at any stage.
The applicant must be a holder of a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent institution.
It is essential for the candidates to score a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.
If the candidate falls under the SC/ST category, he/she is awarded 5% relaxation in the aggregated marks. The OBC candidates can apply for LAT 2023 with a 42% aggregate score.
How to Apply for LAT 2023?
Allahabad University will release the application forms of LAT 2023 on its official website and the candidates can fill up the application form online until the last date. Aspirants seeking admission in the 3 year LLB under LAT 2023 can follow the step by step procedure mentioned below.
Visit the official website of Allahabad University and click ‘AU Admissions 2023’ displayed on the announcement tab.
A new window will pop up. Click on LLB (Hons.) and an application window will be visible.
Before proceeding further, candidates can check the instructions to apply.
Click on the button that says ‘Registration’.
Candidates have to register for LAT 2023, by filling in the important details like Name, Nationality, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Contact Number, E-mail address, Date of Birth, and Gender.
The aspirant will receive a unique username and password on the registered mobile number.
Candidates have to log in using the password and user name provided in the registered mobile number.
After filling up the form with significant credentials the candidates must upload the required documents.
The next step is to pay the application fee. The form will be considered as submitted only once the university has received the fee payment made by the aspirant.
Once the application form is submitted, candidates can either download or take the print out for any future references.
Note: Candidates have to fill and submit the application form before the last date issued by the university. The unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs. 800 whereas the SC/ST/PWD have to make a payment of Rs. 400.
LAT Exam Pattern 2023
LAT 2023 is a pen-paper or an offline examination. Given below is a brief summary of the exam pattern of LAT 2023.
Exam Mode | Offline |
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LAT 2023 Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Type of Questions | Objective and Subjective |
Marking Scheme | +2 for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong attempt |
Total Questions | 150 |
Total Marks | 300 |
LAT Syllabus 2023
LAT 2023 has questions based on General awareness and current affairs, Language comprehension and Mental ability and legal aptitude. Tabulated below are Section-wise marks distribution of LAT 2023.
Subjects | Total Marks |
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General Awareness and Current Affairs | 100 Marks |
Mental Ability and Legal Aptitude | 100 Marks |
Language Comprehension | 100 Marks |
Total | 300 Marks |
The subject-wise topics are also captured below. Candidates need to cover these topics while preparing for the LAT 2023.
Subject | Topics |
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Language Comprehension | Synonyms, Antonyms, Passages for Comprehension, Homonyms, Words Commonly Confused, Spellings, Vocabulary, Idioms, One-Word Substitution, Phrases etc. |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | Treaties on Indian & World History, International Political & Economic Perspectives, International Organisations, Environment, Indian National Movement, Geography |
Mental Ability and Legal Aptitude | Deductive Reasoning, Odd-Even Discretion, Mathematical Analysis, Classification, Logical Fallacy, Analogy, Syllogism etc. |
Also Read: Allahabad University Admission Process
LAT Best Books 2023
It is essential for a law aspirant appearing for LAT 2023 to pick up the right kind of study material for the exam. The candidate must ensure that the books chosen by him/ her are published and written by a trusted publisher or author. Also, he/she must make sure that the book is as per the new and current guidelines of the exam. Old books often tend to cover insufficient information which might affect the final performance of the aspirant. Given below is a snapshot of the recommendations of the best books of LAT 2023 that applicants must consider for preparation.
Subject Name | Books |
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Language Comprehension |
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General Awareness and Current Affairs |
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Mental Ability and Legal Aptitude |
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LAT Admit Card 2023
The exam conducting body of LAT 2023, i.e. Allahabad University releases the LAT 2023 admit card. The admit card will be made available for the students to download in an online mode. Here is the process of downloading the admit card if you have successfully filled the form and paid the application fee for the same.
Visit the official website and click on the appropriate link.
A log-in window will pop up
Enter your username and password
After logging in successfully, the admit card of the LAT 2023 candidate will be visible on the screen.
Download the form and take a printout of the same for future purposes.
Note: The candidates are advised to cross-check the details mentioned on the admit card. If they find any anomaly it is crucial to connect with the LAT 2023 exam conducting officials and bring it to their notice.
LAT Result 2023
The result of LAT 2023 is made available for the candidates once the exam is over through an online mode. Candidates need to visit the official website of the university to download the result of LAT 2023. The result of LAT 2023 will display the marks obtained by the aspirant, provisional qualification status along with candidates’ name, roll number etc. Once the result of LAT 2023 is declared candidates are called for the counselling process and the admission process conducted by Allahabad University.
LAT Counselling Process 2023
The counselling process of LAT 2023 is likely to be conducted from December 2023, onward. The LAT 2023 counselling process is held in an offline mode by Allahabad University. The shortlisted candidates on the basis of the LAT 2023 score will have to report to the Pravesh Bhawan, Chatham Lines Campus, Allahabad. The candidates willing to participate in the counselling process of LAT 2023 will have to register themselves online through an online admission application form.
If a candidate is allotted a seat in the counselling process, he/she has to pay the course fee and join the college as per the dates prescribed by the college. Described in detail below is the entire step to step procedure of the counselling process of LAT 2023.
Step 1- Register Online
The admission application form will be made available online on the official website. Candidates are required to log in using their credentials and fill up the details. Submit the form once the form is filled.
Step 2- Report at the venue of Counselling
Candidates will have to report to Pravesh Bhawan, Chatham Lines Campus, Allahabad for successful participation in counselling. Upon their arrival, they will have to enrol themselves for counselling. Aspirants are advised to arrive in time for the counselling session so as not to miss any step of the counselling process of LAT 2023.
Step 3- Verification of Documents
The candidates participating in the counselling process of LAT 2023 are required to submit their original documents for verification. The authorities will verify the details submitted by the candidates with the details mentioned in the original documents. The documents required for the process of verification are
- LAT 2023 hall ticket
- LAT 2023 result printout
- Certificates and Marksheets of the qualifying degree examination
- LAT 2023 admission application form copy
- Matric Certificate for verifying the Date of Birth
- Caste certificate if applicable
- Documents to claim reservation of different categories
Step 4- Final Listing and Allotment of Seats
Once the process of verification is over, the university will release the list of shortlisted candidates along with their ranks and marks. Such candidates will be offered admission upon the submission of the course fee. The counselling process of LAT 2023 is conducted in multiple rounds depending on the number of seats left vacant after each round of counselling. It should be noted that the seats will be distributed to the candidates as per merit and reservation policy of the university. The total number of available seats are distributed on the basis of the reservation policy of the university mentioned below.
Category | % of Reservation (Seats) |
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ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.50% |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% |
OBC (Other Backward Category) | 27% |
Physically Handicapped | 3% |
Note- 1% of the seats will be allocated to the candidates with hearing impaired, blind/near-blind and orthopaedic disabilities.
Also Read: LFAT Important Dates
Allahabad University also conducts LFAT to enrol students to its five-year-long integrated law courses . Candidates are advised to apply online for the exam and start the preparation in order to get admission to one of the best law colleges in India.
To take any admission related assistance either dial the helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill the Common Application Form . Our admission experts would be glad to walk you through the process. For any unresolved queries, write to us on the QnA zone.
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