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    AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026 (OUT): New Topics, Subject Wise Details, Marks Distribution, Pattern
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    AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026 (OUT): New Topics, Subject Wise Details, Marks Distribution, Pattern

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    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 25 Mar 2026, 04:57 PM IST
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    The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 2026 is set to be conducted on June 7, 2026, across India. Online registration for the AIBE XXI (21) has started on February 11, 2026, and will remain open until April 30, 2026. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE 21 syllabus 2026 through an official notification on its website - allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE syllabus 2026 tests the candidate's knowledge about different laws and suitability to practise law. The AIBE 21 syllabus comprises 19 subjects or topics on different aspects of law. The total duration of the AIBE 21 exam 2026 will be 3 hours and 30 minutes, and there will be a total of 100 MCQ-based questions. Candidates who will clear the AIBE will be awarded a Certificate of Practice, which will enable them to practise as an advocate in a court of law.

    AIBE Exam Syllabus 2026

    AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026 (OUT): New Topics, Subject Wise Details, Marks Distribution, Pattern
    AIBE 21 Syllabus

    The AIBE syllabus 2026 consists of law topics like constitutional law, IPC, family law, company law, environmental law, Land Acquisition Act, etc. In the syllabus of the AIBE exam 2026, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code and Code of Civil Procedure will carry the maximum weightage. In the AIBE exam, 10 questions will be asked from each of these topics.

    AIBE 21 Syllabus: Subject-wise weightage

    Sl No

    Topic/Subject

    No of Questions

    1

    Constitutional Law

    10

    2

    I.P.C (Indian Penal Code) and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita

    8

    3

    Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

    10

    4

    C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure)

    10

    5

    Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

    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 Tort, 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 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026- Important Topics

    The AIBE exam syllabus 2026 comprises 19 topics or subjects. These AIBE topics are further divided into smaller sub-topics. A detailed analysis of AIBE 21 subjects and syllabus 2026 is given below:

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    1. AIBE Constitutional Law: This topic focuses on the Constitution of India and will carry 10 questions. Constitutional law will include topics like history and nature of the Indian constitution, union and its territory, concept of state, fundamental rights, relationship between fundamental rights and other parts of the constitution, Executive, Parliament and state legislature, centre-state relationship, union and state judiciary, emergency provisions, amendment of the constitution etc.

    2. AIBE Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (new): This section will comprise of topics like IPC 1860, overview of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (2023), landmark cases on IPC, crime and its elements, history and kinds of punishments, general exceptions of IPC, trivial acts, right of private defence, offence of abetment, criminal conspiracy, offences against the state, culpable homicide and murder, abetment of suicide, theft and extortion, crimes related to marriage etc.

    3. AIBE Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (new): This subject will include topics like classes of criminal courts, court of session, courts of judicial magistrates, special judicial magistrates, sentences of imprisonment and all other important articles and sections of Cr. P.C.

    4. AIBE Code of Civil Procedure (C.P.C): This section will comprise topics like initiation of civil proceedings, res judicata and res subjudice, interim relief, hearing and attendance of parties, framing of issues, decrees and orders, rules made by high courts etc.

    5. AIBE Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (new): This law topic in AIBE will comprise subtopics like relevancy of facts, estoppel, admission, confession, oral and documentary evidence, statement by persons who cannot be called as witnesses, privileged communications, expert opinion, burden of proof, Examination of witnesses etc.

    6. Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act: This subject will contain topics like enforcement of awards, different dispute resolution methods, such as inquisitorial and adversarial, creation of tribunal and appointment of arbitrators, arbitration, conciliation, negotiation, and mediation.

    7. AIBE Family Law: This section of AIBE comprises topics like marriage and kinship, introduction, sources of Hindu law, Hindu undivided family, law relating to Hindu minority and guardianship, inheritance and succession etc.

    8. Public Interest Litigation: This subject includes topics like the concept of public interest litigation in India, judicial activism to Public Interest Litigation Act, procedural law in public interest litigation, the role of the judiciary etc.

    9. Administrative Law: This section will deal with topics like Relation with constitutional law, the nature and scope of administrative law, the judicial power of administration, corporations and public undertakings, judicial control of administrative actions etc.

    10. AIBE Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules: This subject includes topics on the legal profession and its responsibilities, selected major supreme court judgments, duty to the court, selected opinions of the Bar Council of India etc.

    11. AIBE Company Law: The company law section of AIBE comprises topics like the issue of shares, the Companies Act, 1956, FEMA Act, 1999, AOA, SEBI Act, 1992, etc.

    12. AIBE Environmental Law: This subject will contain topics like International conventions in the development of environmental law, Environment Protection Act, 1986, international law and environmental protection, environmental policy and law, biological diversity and legal order, prevention and control of pollution, etc.

    13. AIBE Cyber Law: The Cyber Law subject of AIBE 21 will comprise topics like fundamentals of cyberspace, types of cyber crimes, penalties and offences under the IT Act, legal issues in cyber contract and IT Act, 2000, UNCITRAL model on electronic commerce, Indian penal law and cyber crime, etc.

    14. AIBE labour and Industrial Laws: This section contains topics like introduction to law and Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, Labour Welfare Legislation, Trade Unions Act 1926, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, etc.

    15. AIBE Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law: This subject will have questions from topics like the general condition of liability in tort, remedies and damages, personal capacity, justification of tort, Consumer Protection Act, 1986 etc.

    16. AIBE Law related to Taxation: This section comprises topics like direct taxes, Indirect taxes, Income Tax Act, 1961, customs and duties, etc.

    17. AIBE Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act: This subject of AIBE 21 exam will comprise topics like remedies and quasi-contracts, validity, discharge, and performance of contract law, bailment and pledge, specific contract, doctrine of election, etc.

    18. Land Acquisition Act: This section contains topics like preliminary investigation, declaration of intended acquisition, temporary occupation of land, award by the collector, publication of the preliminary notification and acquisition of land for companies, payment of damages, things determined while granting compensation etc.

    19. AIBE Intellectual Property Laws: This subject in AIBE will have questions from Indian copyright law, introductory aspects, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, etc.

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    What is new in AIBE Syllabus?

    there are no changes in the AIBE syllabus 2026 released by BCI. The AIBE 21 cut-off will remain at 45% for general/OBC categories and 40% for SC/ST categories.

    AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Pattern 2026

    The Bar Council of India will release the AIBE 21 exam pattern along with the AIBE 21 syllabus. The AIBE 21 paper pattern comprises important details related to the exam, like duration of the exam, type of questions, nature of questions, marking scheme etc. Students must go through the AIBE exam pattern 2026 to get a detailed understanding of how the exam will be conducted. The detailed exam pattern of AIBE 21 is given below:

    AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Examination

    Offline

    Type of Examination

    Certification based

    Duration of Examination

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Type of Questions

    Objective-type questions

    Total Number of Questions

    100

    Total Marks

    100

    Negative Marking

    No

    AIBE Previous Year Question Paper

    Candidates can also refer to the previous year's question papers of AIBE exam to familiarise themselves with how the AIBE exam pattern has evolved over the years. Going through the previous year's question papers will help candidates design a proper strategy as per the demands of the exam. Click on the link given in the table below to download AIBE previous year question papers.

    AIBE Previous Year Question Papers PDF

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    Best AIBE 21 Exam Books 2026

    AIBE Books

    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 (XXI) Preparation Tips 2026

    Students can follow the below mentioned preparation tips to ace the AIBE 21 exam:

    • Make a study timetable beforehand and strictly adhere to it to maintain consistency and discipline in preparation.

    • Students should attempt as many AIBE previous year question papers as possible to get an idea about the exam and know how their preparation is going. Solving AIBE previous year question papers will also help students to test their preparation.

    • Before starting preparation, candidates must acquaint themselves with the AIBE 21 syllabus and exam pattern to know what topics will be covered and how the exam will be conducted.

    • Candidates are advised to start their preparations early so that they have ample time left for revision. Students must ensure that they revise whatever they learn during the course of preparation.

    • Take enough breaks during your preparation to relax and rejuvenate. Candidates must indulge in hobbies to keep any unwanted exam stress away.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is eligible for AIBE 21?
    A:

    Candidates who have completed their law graduation from an institute recognised by the BCI will be eligible to appear for AIBE 21.

    Q: What are the passing marks of AIBE 21?
    A:

    General and OBC category candidates must score a minimum 45% aggregate score while SC/ST candidates must score minimum 40% aggregate marks.

    Q: How many questions will be asked from the family law section in AIBE XXI 2026?
    A:

    A total of 8 multiple-choice questions will be asked from the family law section in AIBE XXI (21) 2026.

    Q: How many subjects are there in AIBE?
    A:

    According to AIBE syllabus, there are a total of 19 topics or subjects.

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    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