Check out the important topics from AIBE XXII (22) 2026 Syllabus, one must prepare to qualify for the exam below.
The 22nd edition of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) will be conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The exam will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm. The AIBE Exam will be MCQ-based. The Lawyers appearing in the AIBE 22 (XXII) 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 Syllabus, topics to cover and preparation guidance.
- AIBE 22 (XXII) Exam Pattern 2026-27: Highlights
- AIBE 22 (XXII) Syllabus 2026-27: An Overview
- AIBE 22 (XXII) Syllabus 2026: Important Topics
- AIBE 22 Books 2026
AIBE 22 (XXII) 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.
The AIBE was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam was held for three hours thirty minutes. There were 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper was from 19 subjects and there were no negative marking.
AIBE 22 (XXII) Syllabus 2026-27: An Overview
The core subjects asked in AIBE 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 22 (XXII) Syllabus 2026: Important Topics
As per the weightage, the following topics from AIBE 22 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
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates will have to carry their AIBE hall ticket to the test centres. In case they are not able to download the admit card, try switching between the browsers. You can also try to access the admit card after some time.
Following important details will be mentioned on the AIBE 21 hall ticket-
Candidate's name
Hall ticket number
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Exam date and time
Exam centre details
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AIBE 22 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 |
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