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    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper PDF (Last 6-year)

    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper PDF (Last 6-year)

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    Isha GargUpdated on 12 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM IST
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    Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the AIBE XXII exam on November 29, 2026. Preparing for the AIBE 22 exam demands a strategic approach, as the exam assesses basic legal knowledge and analytical abilities. One of the most effective preparation strategies is practising with previous-year question papers. Reviewing AIBE's previous-year question papers helps understand the exam structure, identify high-weightage topics, and analyse question types. 

    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper PDF (Last 6-year)
    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper PDF

    As the All India Bar Examination 2026 cycle has started, candidates must utilise the latest AIBE 22 study materials and the last 6 years' question papers (AIBE 21 to AIBE 16) with solutions. The AIBE 2026 syllabus includes the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replaced the earlier criminal law codes.

    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper PDF

    Exam session

    Exam date

    Question Paper & Answer Key PDF Link

    AIBE 21June 7, 2026

    AIBE 20

    November 30, 2025

    AIBE 19

    December 22, 2024

    AIBE 18 

    December 10, 2023

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    AIBE 17

    February 05, 2023

    Download PDF

    AIBE 16

    October 31, 2021

    Download PDF

    How to Download the Previous Year AIBE Exam Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the previous year AIBE exam question paper with answer key PDF

    • Navigate to the resource page: Visit the dedicated AIBE previous year question papers section on Careers360.

    • Select the desired year: Browse the list and click on the specific AIBE question paper PDF (e.g., AIBE 21, AIBE 20) that candidates wish to download.

    • Authentication: Log in using the existing Careers360 credentials. New users must register for free by providing a valid name, email ID, and mobile number.

    • Save the PDF: Once logged in, the "Download" button will become active. Click it to save the PDF and answer key for offline study.

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    High-Weightage Subjects for AIBE 2026

    Subject 

    No. of questions

    Constitutional Law

    10

    Cr.P.C. & BNSS

    10

    C.P.C.

    10

    I.P.C. & BNS

    8

    Evidence Act & BSA

    8

    Family Law

    8

    Contract Law

    8

    Out of the 19 subjects in the official AIBE 22 syllabus, these 7 core subjects account for 62 out of 100 questions.

    Preparation Strategy for AIBE XXII (22) 2026

    To clear the AIBE exam on the first attempt, focus on the following tips:

    • Analyse the transition: AIBE 2026 includes the new criminal codes such as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Use AIBE PYQs to see how old sections are being replaced by these new ones.

    • Bare acts: Approximately 70% of questions are direct statutory references. Practice finding sections quickly rather than memorising them.

    • Target core AIBE subjects: Focus on the top 7 subjects listed above; they cover nearly 60% of the total marks.

    • Time management: Solve previous papers to get familiar with the 3.5-hour AIBE exam window. Since there is no negative marking, aim to attempt all 100 questions.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can a lawyer practice without AIBE?
    A:

    No, a law graduate is required to pass the AIBE and obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP) to practice law in India. 

    Q: Is AIBE difficult?
    A:

    Over several years, candidates have reported that the AIBE difficulty level varies from easy to moderate. The difficulty level depends on the candidate's preparation and legal knowledge. 

    Q: How many marks are required to pass AIBE?
    A:

    General and OBC candidates require 45 marks out of 100 to clear the exam, whereas SC and ST candidates require 40 marks out of 100 to pass AIBE.

    Q: How many attempts are allowed to clear AIBE?
    A:

    BCI has not limited the number of attempts on AIBE. This means that candidates who fail AIBE can take the exam as many times required to clear it.  

    Q: Is AIBE MCQ based exam?
    A:

    Yes, AIBE includes 100 MCQ based questions each carrying one mark. 

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    Hello student!

    AIBE question papers in Kannada medium are not explicitly available. Meanwhile, you can check these resources for AIBE previous-year question papers and the AIBE 21 (2026) Set A and Set B papers for practice.

    AIBE Previous-Year Question Papers:
    https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-previous-year-question-papers

    AIBE 21 Set B Question Paper 2026:
    https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-21-set-b-question-paper-pdf-2026

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    Hello Student,

    You can access the AIBE previous year question papers in Hindi by clicking on the relevant link given below.

    https://law.careers360.com/hi/articles/aibe-previous-year-question-papers


    Hey there,

    No. If you are currently in the 5th semester of a 3-year LL.B., you generally cannot register for AIBE yet.

    Under the current BCI rules, a 3-year LL.B. student must be in the final semester (6th semester) and have no backlogs from previous semesters to register for AIBE.

    Hello Dear Student,
    The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) covers 19 major legal subjects, carrying a high-weightage focus on Constitutional Law (8–12 questions) and Family Law including Hindu and Muslim law (6–8 questions)

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