AIBE 21 Preparation Tips 2026: Section-Wise Study Plan, Material, Important Books & Strategy
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( 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.
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 21 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:
-
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Landmark Judgment & Impact
- Sabarimala case (Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v. State of Kerala): Judgement, Facts, Timeline
-
Kesavananda Bharati Case: Doctrine of Basic Structure, Facts, Judgement & Impact
-
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
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.
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
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 2 days ago
AIBE Exam is tough to crack as its the certification exam. Candidates who will clear the exam will be issued CoP. Candidates must prepare for the exam pretty well to clear in first attempt.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Until 2020, the AIBE Exam used to be conducted in an open-book format. While many students have requested to make it open book again, no decision on this have been taken so far.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
AIBE is a national-level exam. It is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) in offline mode. It is held for law graduates who wants to practice law in the country.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is not mandatory for just private lawyers. It is a compulsory certification exam for all law graduates in India who want to practice law in any court, tribunal, or any administrative body.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Indian nationals with foreign law degrees can appear for the AIBE, after they fulfill mandatory requirements set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The foreign law degree holders need to clear a specific qualifying examination and complete a bridge course, if necessary.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Do not worry if you have forgotten your ID and password. Go to allindiabarexamination.com. Click on the forgot password tab. You will receive the mail. Then you have to reset your password.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI (21) is compulsory for students to practice law in India. Conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), AIBE (21) is the qualifying exam that gives the Certificate of Practice (CoP), to students.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
AIBE 2026 is not an open-book exam anymore, as students are not allowed to carry textbooks, notes, or any written stuff inside the exam hall. Some important topics are:
· Types of Contracts, Essentials of a Contract, Legal Rules Regarding Consideration, etc.
· Public Interest Litigation, c
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