AIBE 2026 Syllabus Released: Check Subject-Wise Topics and Book List
The official AIBE XXI (21) syllabus has been released by the Bar Council of India (BCI) on March 2, 2026. The syllabus comprises 19 law subjects totalling 100 questions. A major highlight is the inclusion of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The AIBE 21 syllabus remains unchanged from the previous AIBE XX syllabus. Successful candidates who clear this national-level entrance will receive a Certificate of Practice (COP). It serves as the mandatory license that enables candidates to legally practice as advocates in courts and tribunals across the country.
AIBE 21 Syllabus: Subject-wise Marks Distribution
Sl No | Topic/subject | No of questions | Detailed AIBE syllabus |
1 | 10 | History of the Constitution, fundamental rights, union & territory, centre-state relations, emergency provisions, amendment process, judiciary system | |
2 | 8 | Criminal courts & jurisdiction, court powers, bail rules, arrest procedures, trial stages, sentencing, major features of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | |
3 | Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 | Filing civil suits, res judicata, framing of issues, hearing & evidence, decrees, appeals, interim orders, High Court rule-making |
4 | 10 | Key IPC sections, overview of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, classification of crimes, punishments, private defence, offences against the state & individuals, landmark cases | |
5 | Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 | Relevance of facts, admissions, confessions, estoppel, documentary & oral evidence, burden of proof, expert opinion, witness rules, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam provisions |
6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 | Arbitration process, conciliation, mediation, tribunal powers, enforcement of arbitral awards, dispute resolution methods |
7 | 8 | Hindu marriage rules, sources of Hindu law, guardianship, succession & inheritance, divorce, maintenance provisions | |
8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 | Nature & scope, judicial activism, types of PIL, procedure, judiciary’s role in public interest |
9 | Administrative Law | 3 | Scope & nature, judicial review, powers & functions of administrative authorities, tribunals |
10 | Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules | 4 | Duties of lawyers, BCI professional conduct rules, types of misconduct, and Supreme Court rulings |
11 | 2 | Company incorporation, shareholder rights, company management, SEBI Act, FEMA provisions | |
12 | Environmental Law | 2 | Key environmental protection acts, international treaties, pollution control laws, biodiversity & sustainable development |
13 | Cyber Law | 2 | Cybercrimes, IT Act, e-contracts, offences & penalties, UNCITRAL model law on e-commerce |
14 | 4 | Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Union Act, Minimum Wages Act, worker rights & welfare legislations | |
15 | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 | Principles of tort, negligence, vicarious liability, the Motor Vehicles Act, and consumer protection provisions |
16 | 4 | Income Tax Act, GST framework, Customs & Excise duties, direct & indirect taxes | |
17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 | Contract formation & breach, bailment, pledge, specific contracts, remedies under the Specific Relief Act, negotiable instruments |
18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 | Process of acquisition, compensation rules, notifications, land use for public/private purposes |
19 | 2 | Basics of copyright, trademarks, patents, geographical indications & protection mechanisms | |
Total | 100 |
Recommended Books for AIBE 21 Preparation (2026)
AIBE Book Name | Author/Publication |
Civil Practice and Procedure Manual | Sarkar’s |
Criminal Manual | Universal’s |
Other Bare Acts | Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd. |
Constitution of India | Durga DasBasu |
Company Law and Practice | AK Majumdar/Dr GK Kapoor |
Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | CK Takwani |
Guide to All India Bar Examination | Universal’s |
Sure Success AIBE and JCJ | DV Rao |
All India Bar Examination Guide | Shambhu Prasad Choudhary |
The Constitution of India Bare Act | Universal’s |
Public International Law | VK Ahuja |
Human Rights | HO Agarwal |
Law Exam Times | PK Pandey |
AIBE Solved Papers (2011-2021) | Lovedeep Bangia |
AIBE 21 Official Exam Schedule 2026
Event | Date |
AIBE XXI official notification released | February 10, 2026 |
AIBE 21 online registration begins | February 11, 2026 |
April 30, 2026 | |
Last date for fee payment | May 01, 2026 |
AIBE application correction window closes | May 03, 2026 |
AIBE 21 (XXI) admit card release date | May 22, 2026 |
AIBE 21 exam date | June 07, 2026 |
Provisional answer key release | June 2026 (Tentative) |
September 2026 (Tentative) |
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AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Exam Pattern
The AIBE 21 (XXI) exam pattern follows an offline, pen-and-paper format. The test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that cover 19 different legal subjects. Candidates have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam. There is no negative marking in the AIBE XXI 2026 examination. Although the exam is open-book, the Bar Council of India (BCI) only permits Bare Acts without notes. To pass the AIBE 21 exam, General and OBC candidates must score at least 45%. SC and ST candidates require a minimum of 40%.
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