AIBE 21 Preparation Tips 2026: Section-Wise Study Plan, Material, Important Books & Strategy
All India Bar Examination 2025 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has published the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 Exam Date. The AIBE 21 Examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates appearing for the AIBE XXI must prepare themselves as the exam is just few months away. The AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 is June 7, 2026. The BCI announced the AIBE Schedule 2026 in the AIBE 21 Notification 2026
The AIBE examination is conducted for lawyers/ advocates provisionally enrolled with a state bar council. It is important to clear this exam to get the Certificate of practice for all over India Courts. The prime reason why many candidates fail to qualify AIBE is not that they are incapable but due to a poor preparation strategy. The most common reason, however, is not having sufficient time to prepare for AIBE according to the AIBE Syllabus. To help you ace the AIBE exam, in this article, we look at how to prepare for AIBE Exam effectively. Read further to know how to prepare for AIBE 21 Exam 2025, best books to refer and other tips & tricks to clear AIBE Exam.
Also Read:
- AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026
- Syllabus of AIBE 21 2026
- Important AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Preparation Books
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
- Crucial Tricks for AIBE 21 Preparation 2026
- AIBE 21 Frequently Asked Questions 2026
AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026
Knowing the AIBE 21 exam pattern well is the first step towards effective AIBE exam preparation. Candidates after consulting the subjects, weightage, type of questions asked. etc. must incorporate them in their preparation plan:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Paper-Based Test |
| Exam duration |
3 hours and thirty minutes |
| Test medium |
22 vernacular languages and English |
| Subjects |
19 law subjects |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question No negative marking in case of wrong attempts |
Commonly asked questions
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 AIBE exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam timing will be 1 pm to 4 pm. The BCI has announced the AIBE Exam Dates in an official notification.
Syllabus of AIBE 21 2026
Below is the AIBE syllabus, as specified by Bar Council of India. AIBE syllabus is vast; therefore, candidates are advised to cover each topic according to its weightage only.
| AIBE Subjects/Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 |
|
| Indian Penal Code |
8 |
| 10 |
|
| 10 |
|
| Evidence Act |
8 |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
4 |
| 8 |
|
| Public Interest Litigation |
4 |
| 3 |
|
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
4 |
| 2 |
|
| 2 |
|
| 2 |
|
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
4 |
| Law of Tort including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
5 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
8 |
| Law Related Taxation |
4 |
| Land Acquisition Act |
2 |
| Intellectual Property Law |
2 |
| Total |
100 |
Also Read: Vishaka and others v. State of Rajasthan
Commonly asked questions
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.
AIBE 20 exam question paper had questions from 19 subjects. Each of the topics carried a different weightage. There was questions from Company Law, Constitutional Law and more.
Important AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Preparation Books
The main challenge is to get right AIBE study material. But you must be aware of the best AIBE 21 books for 2026 preparation. Listed are a few AIBE best books 2026 for the reference of candidates:
| AIBE Books |
Authors/Publications |
|---|---|
| AIBE – Previous years solved papers |
By Thakral Law Publications |
| AIBE Solved papers |
By Lovedeep Bangia |
| The Constitution of India Bare Acts with short notes |
Universal Publication |
| Guide to All India Bar Examination | Dr PK Pandey |
AIBE Study Plan
Once you have acquired the required study material and books, it is now time to make a proper study plan for AIBE. The study plan should include all aspects of preparation including study of books, making of notes, revision and attempting previous year question papers. Also, you should consider points like which and how many topics to study in a single day while creating the AIBE study timetable.
Past Years AIBE Exam Analysis
Apart from following the preparation strategy mentioned above, candidates are also advised to refer to past years' AIBE exam analysis by experts and test-takers. The exam analysis gives insights about the question paper, test-taking skills required, the type of questions asked, any changes in paper pattern, etc.
Previous Year AIBE Question Papers & Mock Tests
Attempting previous years' AIBE question papers & mock tests is one of the most important aspects of clearing the Bar exam. Attempting AIBE past year papers not only help in understanding the difficulty of the exam. Therefore, you should try and attempt as many AIBE question papers & mock tests as possible to ace the exam.
Commonly asked questions
Aspirants can download the AIBE question papers of past years online. The sample papers are available on Shiksha website. You can also access it through the BCI website.
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.
AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
Candidates must check the important study materials below to prepare for AIBE 21 Exam:
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Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Landmark Judgment & Impact
- Sabarimala case (Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v. State of Kerala): Judgement, Facts, Timeline
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Kesavananda Bharati Case: Doctrine of Basic Structure, Facts, Judgement & Impact
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Indira Sawhney v Union of India: Landmark Judgement, Facts and Key Guidelines
Commonly asked questions
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.
Aspirants can download the AIBE question papers of past years online. The sample papers are available on Shiksha website. You can also access it through the BCI website.
Crucial Tricks for AIBE 21 Preparation 2026
Some of the tips and tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE 2026 are
- You should learn to manage your time. Give more time to higher weightage subjects.
- Be regular in your studies. Do not take it lightly.
- Create short notes while preparing for a topic. You can refer to these notes during revision.
- As per the previous year's paper analysis, a few questions in the paper are asked from landmark cases. Hence, read those.
- Start with the topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam.
Past Years' AIBE Qualifiers Tips
Click on the links below to know what preparation strategy was adopted by AIBE qualifiers of past years to crack the exam:
Commonly asked questions
To identify the best reference material, candidates should check:
AIBE Reference material is free of grammatical errors
Legal concepts are explained clearly
All illustrations, examples, and other such representations are accurate
The reference book for AIBE is reviewed by law experts
It has contained case-laws for a better understanding
It is based on AIBE 20 syllabus only
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.
AIBE 21 Frequently Asked Questions 2026
Candidates can check important frequently asked question for AIBE below
Commonly asked questions
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 candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.
The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
- Login ID and
- Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
Following details will be required to be filled in the AIBE application form-
- Personal details.
- Academic qualification details.
- State Bar Council Enrollment details.
- Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam.
- Preferred test medium from 22 languages.
AIBE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, final-year and final-semester LLB students can apply for AIBE 21. Eligible students must have no backlogs and be in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB course from a BCI-recognized university.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
To identify the best reference material, candidates should check:
AIBE Reference material is free of grammatical errors
Legal concepts are explained clearly
All illustrations, examples, and other such representations are accurate
The reference book for AIBE is reviewed by law experts
It has contained
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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, f
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The AIBE 21 Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. No notification mentioning that it will be held in online mode has been released by the council yet.
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Contributor-Level 7
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