Bare Acts for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam: Important Bare Acts, Preparation Tips, Mistakes to Avoid

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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Bare Acts are an important resource for those preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The Bar Council of India (BCI) requires candidates to know bare acts as part of the AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026. The BCI will conduct the AIBE 21 exam 2026 on June 7, 2026. AIBE (XXI) 21 Exam 2026-27 will be held in offline mode.

The BCI allows carrying the Bare Acts without Short notes to the exam hall. Read on to know which Bare Acts are allowed and how to study bare acts for the AIBE exam. Bare Acts for AIBE (XVIII) 18 Exam

Bare Acts for AIBE (XXI) 21 Exam

Bare Acts are an important resource for those preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The Bar Council of India (BCI) requires candidates to know bare acts as part of the AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026. The BCI will conduct the AIBE 21 exam 2026 on June 7, 2026. AIBE (XXI) 21 Exam 2026-27 will be held in offline mode. The candidates will be allowed to carry the Bare Acts to the exam hall; however, they should be without comments, short notes or handwritten notes. The AIBE Exam Date, AIBE Syllabus and other important details were announced in the AIBE 21 Notification 2026.

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Table of contents
  • How to Study the Bare Acts for AIBE Exam 2026?
  • How to Keep Sections of the Bare Act in mind?
  • How to organise notes while preparing for my exams in Bare Acts?
  • AIBE XXI (21) Syllabus 2026-27: Subjects and Weightage

How to Study the Bare Acts for AIBE Exam 2026?

While preparing for the AIBE 21 exam, candidates must read the Bare Acts. Read below to know how to study the Bare Acts for the AIBE exam 2026:

  • Understanding the Bare Acts: They are the original Acts passed by the legislature. Aspirants must thoroughly go through these laws.
  • Tips for Studying the Bare Acts: Check the syllabus of the exam and highlight important acts having high weightage. Practice with  AIBE questions from previous year to understand the exam pattern.

How to Keep Sections of the Bare Act in mind?

You can refer to these tips to keep sections of the Bare Act in your memory:

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The candidates can download their Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the link given on the official portal. The candidates can get their CoP by logging with their Enrollment number.

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If you have topped while pursuing law there is still some chance. But if you were an average student who have not prepared even once for the exam, it is next to impossible to prepare for the exam in one month. 

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  • Regularly study to become familiar with the language and structure of legal texts.

  • Practice solving legal problems using Bare Acts

  • Utilise it for AIBE mock tests & practice papers

  • Try to learn 10 new pieces every day

  • Make a habit of reading at least fifteen different sections daily

  • Keep a notebook to wite important pointers

Also Read: AIBE Previous Year Question Papers (HINDI) with Answers : Download For Free

How to organise notes while preparing for my exams in Bare Acts?

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When taking notes, follow a format. It will help you to review and revise your notes quickly. It is best to organise your notes section-wise. Break the information into smaller sections. To help yourself identify the most important information, use a highlighter to draw attention to key points and main ideas. Take time to revise your notes every week.

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AIBE XXI (21) Syllabus 2026-27: Subjects and Weightage

The All India Bar Examination syllabus 2026 is now out. Check below:  

Take a look at the complete AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026 and weightage below:

AIBE Subjects/Syllabusstudy

No. of Questions

Constitutional Law

10

Indian Penal Code

8

Criminal Procedure Code

10

Code of Civil Procedure

10

Evidence Act

8

Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act

4

Family Law

8

Public Interest Litigation

4

Administrative Law

3

Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules

4

Company Law

2

Environmental Law

2

Cyber Law

2

Labour and Industrial Laws

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

Intellectual Property Laws

2

Total

100

Q:   How to choose AIBE 2025 best reference book?
A:

To identify the best reference material, candidates should check: 

AIBE Reference material is free of grammatical errors 
Legal concepts are explained clearly 
All illustrations, examples, and other such representations are accurate 
The reference book for AIBE is reviewed by law experts
It has contained case-laws for a better understanding
It is based on AIBE 20 syllabus only

Q:   Should AIBE Exam conducted in open-book format?
A:

Until 2020, the AIBE Exam used to be conducted in an open-book format. While many students have requested to make it open book again, no decision on this have been taken so far. 

Q:   Which is more difficult AIBE or CLAT?
A:

Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same. 

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The AIBE 21 result will be released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration. 

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No, there is no provision to fill the AIBE Application Form in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit official portal; i.e. allindiabarexamination.com to complete the AIBE Registration. 

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The AIBE Application Process has begun. Candidates can apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process is online only. 

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From this year onwards, AIBE Exam will be conducted twice a year. Candidates must note that there is no age gap and also no limitation on number of attempts. 

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The BCI changed the AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2026. From this year onwards, candidates in 3-year or 5-year law programmes without a back log are eligible to apply. Also, candidates who have enrolled with BCI can also apply.

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Candidates can check the AIBE Eligibility Criteria below

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Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying exam

Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is 

  1. 3-year LLB degree,  OR
  2. 5-year integrated LLB degree

Minimum marks in qualifying exam

The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However,  a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. 

Age limit for AIBE exam

There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. 

State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment 

A candidate must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. 

Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE XXI 2026-27

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Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-

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