Important Topics for AIBE 21 (XXI) Syllabus 2026: Weightage, Subjects & Landmark Judgements
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
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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.
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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
Yes you can appear for the All India Bar Examination even if you have not fully completed your syllabus. But only if you are a final year student with no backlogs. You can also appear if you have passed but are waiting your degree.
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 (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 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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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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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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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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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.