AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam will be held in offline, pen-and-paper mode on June 7, 2026. Check out the important topics from AIBE XXI (21) 2026 Syllabus, one must prepare to qualify for the exam below.
The 21th edition of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) will be conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 is June 7, 2026. The exam will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm. The AIBE Exam will be MCQ-based. The Lawyers appearing in the AIBE 21 (XXI) exam will receive the Certificate of Practice (COP) only if they clear it.
Candidates must start preparing for the exam as only few months are left. Before you start your preparation, it is important to know the syllabus and AIBE Exam Pattern. In this article, Shiksha has shared insights on AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026, topics to cover and preparation guidance.
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Pattern 2026-27: Highlights
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026-27: An Overview
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026: Important Topics
- AIBE 21 Books 2026
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Pattern 2026-27: Highlights
Candidates can take a look at the AIBE exam pattern overview below
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Paper-Based Test |
| Exam duration |
3 hours and 30 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 marks will be deducted in case of wrong attempts |
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Commonly asked 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
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The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.
AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026-27: An Overview
The core subjects asked in AIBE 21 question paper 2026 with weightage are as under
| AIBE Subjects |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 marks |
|
| Cr. P. C.& |
10 marks |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 marks |
| I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New) |
8 marks |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
8 marks |
| 8 marks |
|
| Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya |
8 marks |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
5 marks |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
4 marks |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
4 marks |
| Law Related to Taxation |
4 marks |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
4 marks |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
4 marks |
| Administrative Law |
3 marks |
| Company Law |
2 marks |
| Environmental Law |
2 marks |
| Cyber Law |
2 marks |
| Land Acquisition Act |
2 marks |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
2 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
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AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026: Important Topics
As per the weightage, the following topics from AIBE 21 syllabus 2026-27 are important
- Criminal Procedure Code with 10 marks
- Code of Civil Procedure with 10 marks
- Constitutional Law with 10 marks
- Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act with 8 marks
- IPC with 8 marks
- Evidence Act with 8 marks
- Family Law with 8 marks
- Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law with 5 marks
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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AIBE 21 Books 2026
Candidates can check the list of AIBE Books to refer to prepare for the exam below
| AIBE Books |
Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| Civil Practice and Procedure Manual | Sarkar’s |
| Criminal Manual | Universal’s |
| Other Bare Acts | Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd. |
| Constitution of India | Durga DasBasu |
| Company Law and Practice | AK Majumdar/Dr GK Kapoor |
| Civil Procedure with Limitation Act |
CK Takwani |
| Guide to All India Bar Examination |
Universal’s |
| Sure Success AIBE & JCJ |
DV Rao |
| All India Bar Examination Guide |
Shambhu Prasad Choudhary |
| The Constitution of India Bare Act with short notes |
Universal’s |
| Public International Law |
VK Ahuja |
| Human Rights |
HO Agarwal |
| Law Exam Times |
PK Pandey |
| Central Law Agency All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Guide |
SM Ranjan and PK Jain |
| AIBE Solved papers (2011-2024) |
Lovedeep Bangia |
| Thakral Law Publication |
AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
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You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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Yes, candidates can raise objection on AIBE Answer Key. Based on the objections received, the AIBE Final Answer Key will be released. The AIBE Result is declared based on the final answer key.
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There is no negative marking in the exam. But one mark is given for every correct answer. In case you leave any questions unanswered, nothing will be deducted.
AIBE Marking Scheme 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
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The AIBE provisional answer key will be released soon after the exam. It will be published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window will open thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.
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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.
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No, you cannot submit challenges against the AIBE answer key offline. Objections must be submitted online only through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
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No, you cannot email objections for the AIBE answer key to the Bar Council of India. Objections must be submitted online through the AIBE PORTAL by logging in with your credentials, paying the required fee of INR 500 per question, and uploading supporting documentation.
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AIBE Exam is held in 22 languages, including English. So, the question paper will be in the language choosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
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If you don't get your chosen AIBE test city, the BCI gives you the next the nearest center that has space left. The details will show on your hall ticket, so check it carefully.
You have to go to the center that's given to you, since changing it later is mostly not allowed. The exam is important and
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Students appearing for the AIBE exam must carry a coloured copy of the AIBE admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the AIBE test
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