LAT
Ultimate Guide
LAT 2025 (Law Admission Test) – Pakistan
The Law Admission Test (LAT), conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), is a mandatory entry requirement for students applying to the 5-year LL.B programs at HEC- and Pakistan Bar Council-recognized universities.
Exam Pattern & Scoring Structure
- Total Marks: 100
- Passing Marks: 50%
- Format: MCQs + Descriptive Writing (Essay + Personal Statement)
- Duration: Approx. 140 minutes total (100 mins for MCQs + 40 mins for writing)s
- Language: English and/or Urdu
- Negative Marking:Nones
Section-Wise Breakdown
|
Section |
MCQs/Marks |
|
English (Synonyms, Antonyms, Prepositions) |
20 MCQs – 20 marks |
|
General Knowledge (incl. Current Affairs) |
20 MCQs – 20 marks |
|
Pakistan Studies |
10 MCQs – 10 marks |
|
Islamic Studies (Islamiat) |
10 MCQs – 10 marks |
|
Urdu Vocabulary |
10 MCQs – 10 marks |
|
Basic Mathematics |
5 MCQs – 5 marks |
|
Essay (200 words, English/Urdu) |
1 – 15 marks |
|
Personal Statement (200 words) |
1 – 10 marks |
|
Total |
100 marks |
Preparation Insights from Students
“Really easy test … I went without prep … got a 75/100 … score of 50 marks is enough.”
“Honestly … Get the Dogar publishers LAT guide and just repeatedly read the MCQs part … a week of constant reading … will be enough.”
Key Advice:
- Focus on mastering the MCQs—they form 75% of the exam.
- Practice essay writing and personal statements to secure those vital 25 marks.
- Reputable guides include those from Dogar Brothers and other established publishers.
Universities Recognizing LAT
LAT scores are accepted for LL.B admissions at a broad spectrum of institutions, including:
- Punjab University (PU) Law College
- University of Sindh, Karachi; University of Peshawar; Quaid-i-Azam University
- LUMS, University of the Punjab, Government College University (Lahore & Faisalabad)
- Shah Abdul Latif University (Khairpur)
- Islamia University Bahawalpur, University of Gujrat, BahauddinZakaria University, and
Summary: LAT 2025 Quick Reference
- Format: 75 MCQs + 2 Writing Tasks
- Duration: ~140 minutes
- Passing Score: ≥50/100
- Pattern: Strong MCQ focus, no negative marking
- Prep Tips: Use past papers, recognized guidebooks, and practice timed writing
- Universities: Required by all HEC / PBC law programs across Pakistan