Lowest Weightage Topics for AIBE Syllabus: No. of Questions, Best Books & More
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
AIBE 20 (XX) exam was conducted on November 30, 2025. Candidates appearing for the bar examination can check here the lowest weightage topics, questions, books, and more.
AIBE 20 Exam: The Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20th session. The bar examination is conducted to assess the legal skills of young lawyers (who graduated after 2009-2010). AIBE Exam was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The AIBE Question Paper is based on 19 law subjects that candidates must have studied during their law degree. Therefore, it is easier for a candidate to cover the AIBE syllabus and prepare for AIBE exam. In this article, we have listed AIBE syllabus topics carrying the lowest weightage so that can prepare them easily, and then focus on higher weightage topics as well.
Also Read: AIBE Exam Mock Test 2025
Latest Update:
- AIBE Lowest Weightage Topics 2025
- AIBE 20 Syllabus 2025
- AIBE Low Weightage Subject-Wise Breakdown & Important Areas
- AIBE 2025 Best Books
- AIBE 2025 Bare Acts
- AIBE Preparation Tips 2025
AIBE Lowest Weightage Topics 2025
The main topics with the lowest weightage in AIBE question paper 2025 are as under:
- Labour and Industrial Laws
- Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act
- Law Related to Taxation
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules
- Administrative Law
- Company Law
- Environmental Law
- Cyber Law
- Land Acquisition Act
- Intellectual Property Laws
Also read: Reasons to avoid failing AIBE
AIBE 20 Syllabus 2025
The detailed syllabus of AIBE examination for 100 marks are as under:
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 |
|
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
8 |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 |
| Evidence Act |
8 |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
4 |
| 8 |
|
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
4 |
| Administrative Law |
3 |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
4 |
| 2 |
|
| 2 |
|
| 2 |
|
| 4 |
|
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
5 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
8 |
| Law Related to Taxation |
4 |
| Land Acquisition Act |
2 |
| 2 |
|
| Total |
100 |
AIBE Low Weightage Subject-Wise Breakdown & Important Areas
While candidates must know low-weightage topics, it is also important to understand what exactly they should cover in those topics to avoid wastage of time.
1. ADR & Arbitration
From this topic, candidates will be asked 4 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Types of ADR: arbitration, conciliation, mediation
- Appointment of arbitrators, powers, and awards
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
2. PIL
From this topic, candidates will be asked 4 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Concept of Public Interest Litigation
- Landmark judgments on PIL
- Judicial activism and scope
Also Read: Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Landmark Judgment & Impact
3. Administrative Law
From this section, candidates will be asked 3 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Nature and scope of administrative law
- Delegated legislation and judicial control
- Role of tribunals, corporations, and public undertakings
4. Company Law
Candidates will be asked 2 questions from this topic, hence they should focus on following chapters:
- Essentials of Companies Act, 2013
- MOA & AOA, share capital, winding up basics
- FEMA Act, SEBI Act overview
5. Environmental Law
From this section, candidates will be asked 2 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Environmental Protection Act, 1986
- Water and Air Pollution Acts
- Principles like “Polluter Pays” and “Sustainable Development”
6. Cyber Law
From this section, candidates will be asked 2 questions, hence they should focus on:
- IT Act, 2000
- Cybercrimes and penalties
- Digital signatures and electronic records
7. Land Acquisition Act
From this section, candidates will be asked 2 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Compensation provisions
- Public purpose and acquisition procedure
- Temporary occupation of land
8. Intellectual Property Law
From this section, candidates will be asked 2 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Patents, Trademarks, Copyright basics
- Geographical Indications
- Duration of rights and infringement
9. Labour & Industrial Laws
From this section, candidates will be asked 4 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Trade Unions Act
10. Taxation
From this section, candidates will be asked 4 questions. Check the topics you should focus on:
- Basics of Direct and Indirect Tax
- GST overview
- Income Tax Act fundamentals
11. Professional Ethics & BCI Rules
From this section, candidates will be asked 4 questions, hence they should focus on:
- Duties of advocates (to Court, clients, opponents)
- Professional misconduct
- Landmark cases on ethics
Also Read: Kesavananda Bharati Case
AIBE 2025 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 Exam Preparation 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 |
Also Read: Important Topics for AIBE 20 (XX) Syllabus 2025 - Weightage, Landmark Judgements and More
AIBE 2025 Bare Acts
Candidates appearing for the bar examination must prepare with Bare Acts without comments. The Bare Acts to be used while preparing for AIBE are:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Constitution of India, 1950
- The Advocates Act, 1961
- The Companies Act, 1963
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- The Limitation Act, 1963
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
- The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- The Information Technology Act, 2000
- The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013
- The Consumer Proctection Act, 2019
- Environment Laws
- Family Laws
- Intellectual Property Laws
- Labour Laws and Industrial Laws
AIBE Preparation Tips 2025
In order to prepare efficiently and effectively for AIBE 2025, candidates must keep the below tips in mind:
- Go through the AIBE syllabus and AIBE 20 exam pattern 2025 thoroughly
- Choose limited but the right study material and books for AIBE
- Do not forget Bare Acts; it forms the most important part of AIBE preparation
- Prepare a well-thought-out study plan and adhere to it strictly
- Attempt as many past year AIBE question papers and sample papers as possible
- Keep a track of all the recent important law cases and judgements
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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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For the AIBE exam, the best books are bare acts (without comments) for core subjects like the new BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, and others, alongside comprehensive guides like Universal's or Taxmann's publications, and subject-specific texts like Durga Das Basu for the Constitution or C.K. Takwani for CPC, focusing on recent editions with the latest legal changes.