Important Topics for AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026: Weightage, Subjects & Landmark Judgements
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
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 multiple-choice question-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, mentioning important topics and commonly asked questions around them.
- 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) Exam Pattern 2026-27: Highlights
Candidates can take a look at the AIBE exam pattern overview below:
| AIBE Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
pen-and-paper |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Subjects |
19 law subjects |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
| Marking Scheme |
|
| Test medium/language |
The candidate can choose from any of the following language options:
|
Also read: All India Bar Examination - Know Salient Features, Eligibility, Application Process, Pattern, COP
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/Syllabus |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 marks |
|
| Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New) |
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 (XXI) syllabus 2026-27 are most 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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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 |
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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.
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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.
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The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.
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AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
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To download the AIBE 21 answer key-
Visit the BCI website.
Login using your registered email address and password.
Now, click on the AIBE XXI Answer Key tab.
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BCI will release the AIBE provisional and final answer key online. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.
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No, you can not appear for AIBE Exam if you don't have a hall ticket. AIBE Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can not appear in any other mode. Candidates can print the admit card by visiting allindiabarexamination.com in case they loose their hall ticket.
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The Bar Council of India conducts the All India Bar Examination. The exam is held to award the Certificate of Practice to law graduates. The BCI handles all aspects of the exam, including the syllabus, exam pattern, and registration, which is available on allindiabarexamination.com.
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The AIBE syllabus is considered moderate in difficulty, focusing on fundamental legal concepts rather than complex, specialised knowledge. However, since it is no more the open-book exam, candidates have huge syllabus to cover.
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No. As per the BCI rules, candidates can not practice in the court of law until they have a certificate of practice. The CoP will be issued only to those who clear the AIBE Exam.
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