What is the AIBE application fee?

Candidates who will fill the application forms for AIBE XXII (22) may have to pay the AIBE Registration Fees for their respective categories as under Category Application Fee (in INR) General/OBC INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges) Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges) SC/ST/ INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges) SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges) EWS/ Women INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

What are the details required for AIBE registration form?

Following details were required to be filled in the AIBE application form- Personal details. Academic qualification details. State Bar Council Enrollment details. Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam. Preferred test medium from 22 languages.

Can I fill AIBE Application Form 2026 offline?

No, there is no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates have to visit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.

Is AIBE 22 exam admit card OUT?

No, BCI has not released the AIBE admit card yet. Candidates must note that the AIBE 22 Hall Ticket 2026 will be released online only.

What will be the medium of language for AIBE Exam?

While filling the AIBE Application Form, candidates will have an option to select the language they wish to appear in. The AIBE Exam will be held in 23 languages, including English. Candidates can select the language as per their choice before the application process is over.

What are the best books to prepare for AIBE Exam?

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.

Can I practice in court without clearing AIBE Exam?

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.

Which are the best books for AIBE preparation?

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 For more details, you may visit the Shiksha AIBE exam page

How to cover AIBE Syllabus effectively?

Candidates should give equal time to all the chapters and topics given in the syllabus. Candidates can also practice the syllabus and mock test. Applicants have to start preparing the topics with high weightage, followed by other topics.

Where can I check AIBE Syllabus?

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.

What is the difficulty level of AIBE Exam?

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.

What is AIBE Exam Pattern?

The AIBE will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam is held for three hours thirty minutes. There will be 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper is from 19 subjects and there is no negative marking.

What is the duration of AIBE Exam?

The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.

Who conducts AIBE Exam?

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.

Is AIBE Syllabus difficult?

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.

Can I prepare for AIBE Exam in one month?

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.

What are the sections in the AIBE Exam Question Paper?

The AIBE exam includes 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions on 19 subjects. The exam is split into Category-I and Category-II (allied, low-weightage) areas. Key sections include Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, and Environmental Law.

How many marks are required to qualify AIBE Exam?

To qualify for the AIBE exam in 2026, general/OBC candidates will need to secure 42% marks and SC/ST/PwD candidates needs 37%.

AIBE 22 Preparation Tips 2026: Section-Wise Study Plan, Material, Important Books & Strategy

AIBE 22 Registration Date 2026

19 Aug '26 - 27 Oct '26

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 13:32 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager

AIBE 22 Prep Tips: The AIBE 22 Examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates appearing for the AIBE XXII must prepare themselves as the exam is just few months away. The BCI has announced the AIBE Schedule 2026 in the AIBE 22 Notification 2026.

The AIBE examination is conducted for lawyers/ advocates provisionally enrolled with a state bar council. It is important to clear this exam to get the Certificate of practice for all over India Courts. The prime reason why many candidates fail to qualify AIBE is not that they are incapable but due to a poor preparation strategy. The most common reason, however, is not having sufficient time to prepare for AIBE according to the AIBE Syllabus. To help you ace the AIBE exam, in this article, we look at how to prepare for AIBE Exam effectively. Read further to know how to prepare for AIBE 22 Exam 2025, best books to refer and other tips & tricks to clear AIBE Exam.

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Last 15 years AIBE Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

Table of contents

AIBE 22 Exam Pattern 2026
Syllabus of AIBE 22 2026
Important AIBE 22 (XXII) 2026 Preparation Books
AIBE 22 (XXII) Preparation Study Material
Crucial Tricks for AIBE 22 Preparation 2026
AIBE 22 Frequently Asked Questions 2026

AIBE 22 Exam Pattern 2026

Knowing the AIBE 22 exam pattern well is the first step towards effective AIBE exam preparation. Candidates after consulting the subjects, weightage, type of questions asked. etc. must incorporate them in their preparation plan:

Features	Details
Exam mode	Paper-Based Test
Exam duration	3 hours and thirty 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 negative marking in case of wrong attempts

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AIBE Cyber Law PYQs with Solution FREE PDF	AIBE Law of Contract PYQs with Solution FREE PDF

Syllabus of AIBE 22 2026

Below is the AIBE syllabus, as specified by Bar Council of India. AIBE syllabus is vast; therefore, candidates are advised to cover each topic according to its weightage only.

AIBE Subjects/Topics	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 Taxation	4
Land Acquisition Act	2
Intellectual Property Law	2
Total	100

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Important AIBE 22 (XXII) 2026 Preparation Books

The main challenge is to get right AIBE study material. But you must be aware of the best AIBE 22 books for 2026 preparation. Listed are a few AIBE best books 2026 for the reference of candidates:

AIBE Books	Authors/Publications
AIBE – Previous years solved papers	By Thakral Law Publications
AIBE Solved papers	By Lovedeep Bangia
The Constitution of India Bare Acts with short notes	Universal Publication
Guide to All India Bar Examination	Dr PK Pandey

AIBE Study Plan

Once you have acquired the required study material and books, it is now time to make a proper study plan for AIBE. The study plan should include all aspects of preparation including study of books, making of notes, revision and attempting previous year question papers. Also, you should consider points like which and how many topics to study in a single day while creating the AIBE study timetable.

Past Years AIBE Exam Analysis

Apart from following the preparation strategy mentioned above, candidates are also advised to refer to past years' AIBE exam analysis by experts and test-takers. The exam analysis gives insights about the question paper, test-taking skills required, the type of questions asked, any changes in paper pattern, etc.

Previous Year AIBE Question Papers & Mock Tests

Attempting previous years' AIBE question papers & mock tests is one of the most important aspects of clearing the Bar exam. Attempting AIBE past year papers not only help in understanding the difficulty of the exam. Therefore, you should try and attempt as many AIBE question papers & mock tests as possible to ace the exam.

AIBE 22 (XXII) Preparation Study Material

Candidates must check the important study materials below to prepare for AIBE 22 Exam:

Crucial Tricks for AIBE 22 Preparation 2026

Some of the tips and tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE 2026 are

You should learn to manage your time. Give more time to higher weightage subjects.
Be regular in your studies. Do not take it lightly.
Create short notes while preparing for a topic. You can refer to these notes during revision.
As per the previous year's paper analysis, a few questions in the paper are asked from landmark cases. Hence, read those.
Start with the topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam.