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title: What is the format and structure of the LNAT exam?
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# What is the format and structure of the LNAT exam?

LNAT consists of two sections: Section A has 42 multiple-choice questions based on 12 argumentative passages testing reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and interpretation, which you must complete in 95 minutes.
 Section B requires you to write one essay from a choice of three topics in 40 minutes, demonstrating your ability to construct arguments, analyze issues, and write persuasively. There's no negative marking in Section A, scores range from 0-42, and Section B essays are sent to universities but not scored by LNAT, with each university assessing them independently.