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    AIBE Full Form: Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, CoP, History

    AIBE Full Form: Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, CoP, History

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 11 Feb 2026, 12:59 PM IST

    The full form of AIBE is the All India Bar Examination. It is a national-level examination conducted by the Bar Council of India for law graduates who wish to practice law in India. BCI will conduct the All India Bar Examination for 2026 session on June 7, 2026. The AIBE 21 will be conducted in offline mode. It is a pen and paper-based test that will be written at designated exam centres across the country. The AIBE exam will now be conducted twice a year, and the results are published on its official website- allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates who successfully qualify for the AIBE 21 exam will be eligible to get their AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP). This is a mandatory certificate/document that allows candidates to practice law in India.

    This Story also Contains

    1. AIBE Full Form - Highlights
    2. What is the AIBE Exam - Brief History
    3. AIBE Exam - What is Bar Council of India?
    4. AIBE Exam Eligibility Criteria
    5. AIBE Exam Syllabus
    6. AIBE Exam Pattern 2026
    7. AIBE 21 CoP
    AIBE Full Form: Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, CoP, History
    AIBE Full Form

    AIBE Full Form - Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    AIBE full form

    All India Bar Examination

    Short name

    AIBE

    Exam mode

    Offline

    Exam duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Type of exam

    Certification based exam

    Conducting body

    Bar Council of India

    Frequency of conduct

    Twice a year

    Official website

    allindiabarexamination.com

    What is the AIBE Exam - Brief History

    The All India Bar Examination was approved by the Bar Council of India on April 30, 2010. It was decided that candidates graduating after the academic year 2009-2010 may apply to appear for the AIBE exam. The candidates may apply for the AIBE exam only after enrolling as advocates under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961.

    This exam is conducted to assess the basic knowledge of a candidate who wishes to pursue law as their career. The AIBE exam is conducted in 50 cities of India in national and regional languages.

    AIBE Exam - What is Bar Council of India?

    The Bar Council of India is a statutory body established by the Parliament of India under the Advocates Act, 1961. BCI acts as an authoritarian body that grants recognition to the universities that want to offer legal education in India. The AIBE XXI 21 exam will be conducted under the guidance of the Bar Council of India.

    AIBE Exam Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates who wish to appear for the AIBE exam must fulfill the AIBE 21 eligibility criteria detailed by the Bar Council of India. The detailed AIBE eligibility criteria for 2026 are given below:

    AIBE 21 (XXI) Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Educational qualification

    Candidates must have an LLB degree, either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB from a recognised university.

    Age limit

    No age limit

    AIBE Exam Syllabus

    The 19 subjects in the AIBE syllabus cover many law topics. Every year, the syllabus is published on the AIBE official website- allindiabarexamination.com. There are no changes in the syllabus of AIBE 2026. The AIBE syllabus comprises 100 questions, with a minimum of two questions from each subject. The detailed AIBE 2026 syllabus is given below:

    AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026

    SI No.

    Topic/Subject

    No of Questions

    1

    Constitutional Law

    10

    2

    I.P.C (Indian Penal Code)

    8

    3

    Cr. P.C (Criminal Procedure Code)

    10

    4

    C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure)

    10

    5

    Evidence Act

    8

    6

    Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act

    4

    7

    Family Law

    8

    8

    Public Interest Litigation

    4

    9

    Administrative Law

    3

    10

    Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules

    4

    11

    Company Law

    2

    12

    Environmental Law

    2

    13

    Cyber Law

    2

    14

    Labour and Industrial Laws

    4

    15

    Law of Torts, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law

    5

    16

    Law related to Taxation

    4

    17

    Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

    8

    18

    Land Acquisition Act

    2

    19

    Intellectual Property Laws

    2

    Total

    100

    AIBE Exam Pattern 2026

    The AIBE exam pattern includes details related to the exam, the number of questions, the type of questions, the type of exam, the marking scheme, etc. The total duration of the AIBE 21 qualifying examination will be 3 hours and 30 minutes.

    AIBE Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Type of exam

    Certification based

    Type of questions

    Objective-type-questions

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Total Questions

    100

    Negative marking

    No

    Total marks

    100

    AIBE 21 CoP

    Candidates who successfully qualify the AIBE 21 exam will receive the AIBE Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India. The AIBE CoP is mandatory to practice law in India. The qualified candidates can collect the AIBE 2026 CoP from their respective State Bar Councils.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will AIBE 21 (XXI) be conducted?
    A:

    The AIBE 21 exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026.

    Q: What is the full form of AIBE?
    A:

    The full form of AIBE is “All India Bar Examinations”.

    Q: How many attempts are allowed for AIBE?
    A:

    There is no restrictions on number of attempts a candidate can make to pass the AIBE exam.

    Q: Who conducts the AIBE exam in India?
    A:

    The conducting body of AIBE is the Bar Council of India.

    Q: How many times is the AIBE exam conducted in a year?
    A:

    The AIBE exam is conducted twice a year.

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    Questions related to AIBE

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    Have a question related to AIBE ?

    Hi,
    You can download the AIBE exam paper by following these steps:

    • Visit the Official Website of AIBE.
    • Click on the section titled "Question Paper".
    • Select the Year/Set and choose the specific AIBE exam session (e.g., AIBE-XVIII) and download the PDF
    • Click the download icon to save the file for

    Hello Student,

    You can download the question papers and the solutions for AIBE 18 from the following link -

    E-Book Link - AIBE 18 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

    Hope this was helpful!

    The required documents for the AIBE 21 (2026) exam for the final year law students are:

    • Marksheets (Self-Attested & Scanned): All previous semester marksheets (Semester I to V for 3-year LLB; Semester I to IX for 5-year Integrated LLB).

    • Undertaking Form: A signed, scanned undertaking form indicating you are in