Bar Council of India Trust Releases Syllabus for AIBE XXI
Bar Council of India through the Bar Council of India Trust has released the official syllabus and subject-wise distribution of questions for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE XXI).
The syllabus notification dated 02 March 2026 outlines the subjects and number of questions that will appear in the AIBE examination. The exam will consist of 100 questions covering 19 law subjects.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is conducted by the Bar Council of India to assess whether law graduates possess the necessary skills to practice law in Indian courts.
AIBE XXI 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on core law subjects taught in LL.B programmes.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| IPC & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| Criminal Procedure Code & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure | 10 |
| Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | 4 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Professional Ethics & BCI Rules | 4 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| Law of Torts (including MV Act & Consumer Protection) | 5 |
| Taxation Law | 4 |
| Contract, Specific Relief, Property Law & Negotiable Instruments | 8 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
Total Questions: 100
Major Legal Subjects in AIBE XXI
The examination heavily focuses on core procedural and constitutional laws, including:
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)
- Criminal Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)
- Civil Procedure Code
- Evidence Law
These subjects together account for more than 40% of the total questions, making them crucial for candidates preparing for the bar exam.
New Criminal Laws Included in the Syllabus
The syllabus now includes new criminal laws introduced by the Government of India:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) – replacing IPC
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) – replacing CrPC
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) – replacing the Evidence Act
Candidates preparing for AIBE XXI should focus on both old provisions and their updated equivalents under the new criminal law framework.
Importance of AIBE Examination
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is mandatory for law graduates who wish to practice law in India.
After clearing the examination, candidates receive the Certificate of Practice (COP) issued by the Bar Council of India.
Without clearing AIBE, advocates enrolled with State Bar Councils cannot practice independently in courts.
Official Source
The syllabus notification was issued by:
Ashok Kumar Pandey
Secretary, Bar Council of India
Officiating Secretary, BCI Trust
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