AIBE Syllabus 2026 [PDF OUT]: Subject-wise Syllabus, Weightage & No. of Questions for AIBE 22

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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AIBE 22 Registration Date 2026

19 Aug '26 - 27 Oct '26

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 17:15 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager

AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026: The Bar Council of India (BCI) releases AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026 and mentions it in its official AIBE Notification 2026. Knowing the AIBE Exam Syllabus 2026 before beginning the preparation will increase candidate's chances of cracking the exam. As per the syllabus of AIBE 2026, the test consists of 19 subjects. The AIBE Syllabus 2026 is most important for those preparing for the AIBE 22 Exam. Candidates must note that the duration of the AIBE 22 Exam 2026 will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. Apart from the syllabus, stundents must also check the AIBE 22 Exam Pattern, which consists of 100 MCQ-based question and no negative marking.

The AIBE 22 Syllabus PDF is also shared below for candidates reference. Check here all details about the AIBE XXII (22) syllabus 2026, important topics etc. 

Note: AIBE 2026 is not an open-book exam, as students are no longer allowed to carry textbooks, notes, or any written stuff inside the exam hall. Only bare acts are allowed, provided they are without short notes/ comments.

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Table of contents
  • AIBE 22 Syllabus: Subjects-wise Weightage
  • AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026: Important Topics
  • AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • AIBE 22 Preparation Tips 2026
  • AIBE 22 (XXII) Best Books
  • AIBE 22 Sample Papers 2026
  • AIBE 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
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AIBE 22 Syllabus: Subjects-wise Weightage

The All India Bar Examination syllabus will be released by the exam. Candidates can check here the previous year AIBE 2026 Syllabus to begin their preparation: 

Take a look at the complete Syllabus and weightage for each topic below for reference:

AIBE Subjects/Syllabus

No. of Questions

Constitutional Law

10 marks

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

10 marks

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

10 marks

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

8 marks

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8 marks

Family Law

8 marks

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

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

Also read: Top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam

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AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026: Important Topics

While understanding the syllabus is must it is beneficial to know the top topics to read in the AIBE 22 syllabus to score well. Read the complete list below

  • Law of Contract: Learn Types of Contracts, Essentials of a Contract, Legal Rules Regarding Consideration, etc.
  • Law of Tort: Few topics to prepare are Nature and Definition of Tort, Nuisance, Defamation, Consumer Protection, Remoteness of Damages, and so on
  • Public Interest Litigation: Commonly known as PIL, it means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of public interest. Some of the matters that candidates should be aware of include neglected children, food adulteration, atrocities on women, bonded labor, exploitation of workers, and environmental pollution. Here, candidates should also keep a track of some landmark cases and judgments taken by the Indian judiciary.  
  • Law-Related Taxation: Here, candidates should be aware of all aspects of tax law such as different types of taxes, tax reforms, etc.  
  • Intellectual Property Laws: Covers patents, trademarks, geographical indications, and Indian copyright law. 
  • Company Law: Covers various aspects of company law, including incorporation, management, and insolvency. 
  • Environmental Law: Covers laws related to environmental protection. 
  • Cyber Law: Covers laws related to cybercrime and technology. 

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AIBE Law of Contract PYQs with Solution FREE PDF

AIBE Cyber Law PYQs with Solution FREE PDF

 

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AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern

It is very important to understand the AIBE 22 (XXII) exam pattern 2026-27 while preparing for AIBE Exam. While the syllabus gives you an idea about the important topics as well as their weightage, the AIBE 22 Exam Pattern 2026 defines the mode of the exam, types of questions asked, marking scheme, etc. Earlier, the AIBE Exam was conducted in open-book format. However, as per the new exam pattern, candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes.

AIBE Exam Features

Details

Difficulty level

The AIBE exam tests the basic skills required to become a lawyer. Also, the syllabus of the exam is modeled on topics taught at 3-year and 5-year LLB programs.

So, the difficulty level of the exam is MODERATE. 

Skills tested

  • Analytical ability
  • Understanding and basic knowledge of the law.

Exam mode

Offline mode

Exam duration

3 hours 30 minutes (10 am to 1.30 pm)

Total questions

100 questions

Total marks

100 marks

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Marking Scheme

One mark per question

No negative marking in case of wrong attempts

Language options

The bar exam will be available in English and 22 vernacular languages:

1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (F) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri 

 

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AIBE 22 Preparation Tips 2026

To make sure that you crack the AIBE Exam in first attempt it is good to have the right study plan. Some of the other tips and tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE 2026 include

  • Time management: You should learn to manage your time. Give more time to higher weightage subjects.
  • Consistency: Be regular in your studies. Don't take it lightly
  • Notes: Create short notes while preparing for a topic. You can refer to these notes during revision.
  • Tracking law cases and judgments: As per previous year paper analysis, few questions in the paper are asked from landmark cases. Hence, read those.
  • Important topics: Start with the topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam.

 

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AIBE 22 (XXII) Best Books

Some of the books apart from Bare Acts, that can help you prepare for AIBE exam have been mentioned below. Candidates must include these AIBE Books to excel:

AIBE Preparation Books

Author/Publication

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 (2011-2022)

Lovedeep Bangia

AIBE – Previous years solved papers

Thakral Law Publications

 

 

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AIBE 22 Sample Papers 2026

Candidates must also include solving previous years’ AIBE question papers in their study plan to have an understanding of the type and how tough the questions will be in the bar exam. Qualifying the AIBE exam is mandatory for law graduates to practice in a court of law.

The AIBE exam tests the analytical ability of candidates along with their basic understanding of law subjects. Therefore, the key to cracking the AIBE exam is a thorough understanding of all law subjects which are taught at graduation or post-graduation level.

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AIBE 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates can check important FAQs of AIBE 22 below

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