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Key Facts: HEC LAT Exam

75 MCQs

Part I of the HEC LAT has 75 multiple-choice questions worth 75 marks

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100 marks

Total LAT marks: 75 MCQ marks plus 25 marks for the written Essay and Personal Statement

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50%

Minimum passing score on the HEC LAT is 50 out of 100 marks

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No negative marking

Incorrect MCQ answers do not deduct marks on the LAT

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2 years

A LAT pass result is valid for two years for LLB admission

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English 20

English is the largest MCQ subject with 20 of the 75 marks

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5-year LLB

LAT is required for admission to five-year LLB programmes in Pakistan

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100 questions

Free original MCQ practice questions provided in this bank

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The HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) is Pakistan's national entry test for five-year LLB programmes at HEC and Pakistan Bar Council recognised institutions. Part I is 75 MCQs (English 20, General Knowledge 20, Pakistan Studies 10, Islamic Studies 10, Urdu 10, Mathematics 5) in 100 minutes; Part II is a 25-mark written Essay and Personal Statement in 40 minutes. The total is 100 marks, the pass mark is 50%, there is no negative marking, and a pass is valid for two years. This 100-question bank focuses on the English-language MCQ subjects (English, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies and Mathematics/reasoning); the Part II Essay and Personal Statement are not covered.

Sample HEC LAT Practice Questions

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1Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has been living in Lahore ___ 2015.'

A.since

B.for

C.from

D.during

Explanation: With a specific point in time (the year 2015), English uses 'since' with the present perfect continuous to show a duration starting at that point. 'For' is used with a length of time, not a starting point.

2Select the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'abundant'.

A.plentiful

B.scarce

C.ample

D.generous

Explanation: 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. Its antonym is 'scarce', meaning in short supply. The other choices are synonyms of abundant.

3Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

A.Neither the students nor the teacher were present.

B.Neither the students nor the teacher was present.

C.Neither the students nor the teacher are present.

D.Neither the students nor the teacher have present.

Explanation: With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. Here the nearer subject 'teacher' is singular, so the singular verb 'was' is correct.

4Choose the correct article: '___ honest officer is respected by all.'

A.A

B.An

C.The

D.No article

Explanation: The choice of 'a' or 'an' depends on the sound, not the letter. 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h', so the word starts with a vowel sound and takes 'an'.

5Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The lawyer presented a ___ argument that convinced the judge.'

A.cogent

B.frivolous

C.vague

D.feeble

Explanation: 'Cogent' means clear, logical and convincing, which fits an argument that convinced the judge. The other options describe weak or unconvincing arguments.

6Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

A.Its a long way to the courthouse, isnt it?

B.It's a long way to the courthouse, isn't it?

C.Its a long way to the courthouse, isn't it?

D.It's a long way to the courthouse, isnt it?

Explanation: 'It's' is the contraction of 'it is' and needs an apostrophe, and 'isn't' contracts 'is not'. Both contractions require apostrophes, so the second option is correct.

7Choose the synonym of 'meticulous'.

A.careless

B.thorough

C.hasty

D.lazy

Explanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and being very careful, so 'thorough' is the closest synonym. The other options describe the opposite quality.

8Select the correct form: 'If he ___ harder, he would have passed the test.'

A.studies

B.studied

C.had studied

D.would study

Explanation: This is a third conditional describing an unreal past situation. The 'if' clause uses the past perfect 'had studied' with 'would have passed' in the main clause.

9Choose the correctly spelled word.

A.accomodate

B.accommodate

C.acommodate

D.accommadate

Explanation: 'Accommodate' is spelled with two 'c's and two 'm's. It is a commonly misspelled word.

10Read the passage: 'Although the new bridge cost far more than planned, it cut the journey between the two cities from three hours to barely forty minutes, and traders soon called it money well spent.' Why did traders consider the bridge worthwhile?

A.It was cheaper than planned

B.It greatly shortened travel time

C.It was built quickly

D.It connected three cities

Explanation: The passage says the bridge cut the journey from three hours to about forty minutes, and that is why traders called it 'money well spent' despite the high cost. The benefit was the large saving in travel time.

About the HEC LAT Exam

The HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) is the national entry test required for admission to five-year LLB programmes at HEC and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) recognised universities and law colleges in Pakistan. The full test has two parts: Part I is 75 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions worth 75 marks, distributed across English (20), General Knowledge / Current Affairs (20), Pakistan Studies (10), Islamic Studies (10), Urdu (10) and Mathematics (5); Part II is a written section worth 25 marks containing one Essay (15 marks) and one Personal Statement (10 marks). The total is 100 marks, the passing mark is 50%, there is no negative marking, and a pass is valid for two years. This 100-question bank covers the English-language MCQ areas of Part I and over-delivers beyond the official 75 questions for richer practice.

Assessment

Part I: 75 single-best-answer MCQs (75 marks) - English 20, General Knowledge 20, Pakistan Studies 10, Islamic Studies 10, Urdu 10, Mathematics 5. Part II: written Essay (15 marks) and Personal Statement (10 marks). Total 100 marks.

Time Limit

About 140 minutes overall: 100 minutes for the 75-question MCQ section (Part I) and 40 minutes for the Essay and Personal Statement (Part II).

Passing Score

A minimum of 50 out of 100 marks (50%) is required to pass. There is no negative marking. A pass result is valid for two years.

Exam Fee

A registration fee set by HEC applies and is paid through the official HEC Education Testing Council portal; candidates should confirm the current amount on the official site, as it is revised periodically. (Higher Education Commission Education Testing Council (HEC ETC), Pakistan)

HEC LAT Exam Content Outline

27%

English

Largest MCQ subject (20 of 75 marks). Practice covers grammar, tenses, prepositions, articles, subject-verb agreement, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, sentence correction and short reading comprehension at intermediate level.

27%

General Knowledge / Current Affairs

20 of 75 marks. Practice covers durable general knowledge: world and Pakistan geography, science, international organisations, sports, capitals, currencies and major historical facts, avoiding volatile officeholder items.

20%

Mathematics / Analytical Reasoning

The official LAT allocates 5 marks to basic Mathematics; this practice bank expands numeracy and reasoning. Practice covers arithmetic, percentages, ratios and proportion, averages, simple algebra, number patterns and basic logical reasoning, all solvable without a calculator.

13%

Pakistan Studies

10 of 75 marks. Practice covers the Pakistan Movement and key leaders, Independence (14 August 1947), the 1973 Constitution, provinces and capitals, geography, rivers, mountains and national institutions.

13%

Islamic Studies

10 of 75 marks. Practice covers the Five Pillars of Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Holy Quran, major Islamic events, the rightly guided caliphs and fundamental beliefs and terms.

How to Pass the HEC LAT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: A minimum of 50 out of 100 marks (50%) is required to pass. There is no negative marking. A pass result is valid for two years.
Assessment: Part I: 75 single-best-answer MCQs (75 marks) - English 20, General Knowledge 20, Pakistan Studies 10, Islamic Studies 10, Urdu 10, Mathematics 5. Part II: written Essay (15 marks) and Personal Statement (10 marks). Total 100 marks.
Time limit: About 140 minutes overall: 100 minutes for the 75-question MCQ section (Part I) and 40 minutes for the Essay and Personal Statement (Part II).
Exam fee: A registration fee set by HEC applies and is paid through the official HEC Education Testing Council portal; candidates should confirm the current amount on the official site, as it is revised periodically.

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HEC LAT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise English and General Knowledge: together they are 40 of the 75 MCQ marks, so strong scores here build the biggest cushion toward the 50% pass mark.

2Because there is no negative marking, never leave a question blank - make your best choice on every MCQ before time runs out.

3Build current-affairs knowledge from durable facts (geography, organisations, science, history) rather than only memorising the latest officeholders, which change frequently.

4For Pakistan Studies, lock in the core dates and figures: the Pakistan Movement, 14 August 1947 Independence, the 1973 Constitution and the provinces and capitals.

5For the 5-mark Mathematics section, practise quick mental arithmetic, percentages, ratios and averages so you do not lose easy marks to time pressure.

6Practise the Part II Essay and Personal Statement separately within the 40-minute limit, since this bank only covers the MCQ subjects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HEC LAT and who needs it?

The Law Admission Test (LAT) is conducted by Pakistan's Higher Education Commission and is required for admission to five-year LLB programmes at HEC and Pakistan Bar Council recognised universities and law colleges.

How is the LAT structured?

Part I is 75 multiple-choice questions worth 75 marks (English 20, General Knowledge 20, Pakistan Studies 10, Islamic Studies 10, Urdu 10, Mathematics 5). Part II is a written Essay (15 marks) and Personal Statement (10 marks). The total is 100 marks.

What score do I need to pass the LAT?

You must score at least 50 out of 100 marks, which is 50%. There is no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every question. A LAT pass is valid for two years.

Does this practice bank cover the LAT Essay and Personal Statement?

No. This 100-question bank covers the English-language multiple-choice subjects of Part I. The Part II written Essay and Personal Statement (worth 25 marks together) are not covered here and should be practised separately.

Is there negative marking on the LAT?

No. The HEC LAT does not apply negative marking, so an incorrect MCQ answer does not deduct marks. Candidates should attempt all 75 multiple-choice questions.

Are these official HEC LAT past-paper questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the official HEC content weightages. Always confirm the current syllabus, fee and schedule on the official HEC Education Testing Council website.