AIBE (XXI) Exam Pattern 2026: Paper Mode, Marking Scheme, MCQs, No. of Questions & Language Options

The AIBE 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam will be held for three hours thirty minutes. There will be 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper will be from 19 subjects and there is no negative marking. Candidates will be allowed to carry bare acts without notes.

AIBE Exam difficulty level is generally moderate. However, it totally depends on the individual's preparation. Candidates must prepare well for the exam to clear it in first go. Candidates must check the pattern before starting preparation for AIBE Exam.

The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam. 

You can check the AIBE syllabus on the official Bar Council of India (BCI) website, allindiabarexamination.com, where they release the PDF, or on educational portals like Shiksha that provide direct download links and subject-wise weightage for subjects like Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, and Evidence Act. 

No, the exam pattern of AIBE did not face changes this year. The exam will be held for 3 hours duration. Candidates will be asked 100 MCQ based questions. 

The best books for the All India Bar Examination as suggested by experts are Bare Acts, All India Bar Examination's previous years solved papers, commentaries, and short notes on case laws. Books:
1- Guide to All India Bar Examination by Universal
2- Sure Success AIBE & JCJ by DV Rao
3- All India Bar Examination Guide by Shambhu Prasad Choudhary
4- The Constitution of India Bare ACT with short notes by Universal
For more details, you may visit the Shiksha AIBE exam page

Yes you can appear for the All India Bar Examination even if you have not fully completed your syllabus. But only if you are a final year student with no backlogs. You can also appear if you have passed but are waiting your degree.

No, there is no negative marking in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).  For each correct answer, one marks will be given. But for wrong or unattempted question no marks will be deducted.

Candidates should give equal time to all the chapters and topics given in the syllabus. Candidates can also practice the syllabus and mock test. Applicants have to start preparing the topics with high weightage, followed by other topics.

Following are some of the benefits of AIBE question papers -

• It helps to understand the AIBE syllabus more effectively.
• Know the type of questions asked and pattern of exam.
• Get to know the important topics for AIBE.
• Improve accuracy and time management skills.

To qualify for the AIBE exam in 2026, general/OBC candidates typically need to secure at least 40% to 45% of the total 100 marks. Candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories require a minimum of 35% to 40%, though exact cutoffs can slightly vary by session. 

The AIBE exam includes 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions on 19 subjects. The exam is split into Category-I  and Category-II (allied, low-weightage) areas. Key sections include Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, and Environmental Law. 

For the AIBE exam, the best books are bare acts (without comments) for core subjects like the new BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, and others, alongside comprehensive guides like Universal's or Taxmann's publications, and subject-specific texts like Durga Das Basu for the Constitution or C.K. Takwani for CPC, focusing on recent editions with the latest legal changes. 

While filling the AIBE Application Form, candidates will have an option to select the language they wish to appear in. The AIBE Exam will be held in 23 languages, including English. Candidates can select the language as per their choice before the application process is over. 

No. As per the BCI rules, candidates can not practice in the court of law until they have a certificate of practice. The CoP will be issued only to those who clear the AIBE Exam. 

If you have topped while pursuing law there is still some chance. But if you were an average student who have not prepared even once for the exam, it is next to impossible to prepare for the exam in one month. 

Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.

The AIBE syllabus is considered moderate in difficulty, focusing on fundamental legal concepts rather than complex, specialised knowledge. However, since it is no more the open-book exam, candidates have huge syllabus to cover. 

The Bar Council of India conducts the All India Bar Examination. The exam is held to award the Certificate of Practice to law graduates. The BCI handles all aspects of the exam, including the syllabus, exam pattern, and registration, which is available on allindiabarexamination.com.