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BCI releases AIBE 21 syllabus PDF - Check detailed topics, sub-topics, weightage, pattern & more

JasmineUpdated on 06 Mar 2026, 11:39 AM IST

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI syllabus on its official website. The exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026. The AIBE XXI syllabus comprises 19 topics and the number of questions for each subject. Candidates are required to answer 100 MCQ questions in 3.5 hours. They need to be familiar with the syllabus while preparing for the AIBE 21 exam. There are no changes in the AIBE 21 exam syllabus as compared to the previous year. BCI has started the AIBE 21 exam registrations from February 11, 2026. The last date to register for the exam is April 30, 2026.

BCI releases AIBE 21 syllabus PDF - Check detailed topics, sub-topics, weightage, pattern & more
BCI releases AIBE 21 syllabus PDF

AIBE XXI (21) Exam Syllabus

Constitutional law, Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code), and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure) are three main topics carrying the maximum number of questions in the AIBE 21 exam. In 2024, BCI added three new topics, namely Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, to the AIBE exam syllabus. The table below details the AIBE 21 exam syllabus.

AIBE 21 Syllabus

Subjects

No of Questions

Constitutional Law

10

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

8

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

10

C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure)

10

Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

8

Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act

4

Family Law

8

Public Interest Litigation

4

Administrative Law

3

Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules

4

Company Law

2

Environmental Law

2

Cyber Law

2

Labour and Industrial Laws

4

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

5

Law related to Taxation

4

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

8

Land Acquisition Act

2

Intellectual Property Laws

2

Total

100

AIBE 21 Exam Pattern

The AIBE exam is a certification exam mandatory for lawyers to practice law in India. The exam is held offline at AIBE XXI exam centres in India. There are 100 questions carrying 1 mark each. Candidates are advised to answer as many questions as possible, as there is no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions. Understanding the AIBE XXI (21) exam pattern is as important as the syllabus to help practice for the exam better.

AIBE XXI Preparation Tips

Candidates appearing for the AIBE XXI exam can follow the preparation tips mentioned below.

  • Get familiar with the AIBE 21 syllabus before planning the preparation.

  • Understand the weightage of each section and prioritize the subjects carrying the maximum number of questions.

  • Practice AIBE exam previous year question papers to get an understanding of the level of difficulty, exam format, type of questions asked etc.

  • Make use of the AIBE exam preparatory books to prepare for the exam.

  • Candidates must take the AIBE exam mock tests available online to get familiar with the exam.

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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

AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 registration has started, with the exam scheduled for June 7, 2026. Please visit this link to find the previous year's question papers of AIBE with answers to help you with your preparation.