For AIBE (21) 2026, Contract Law can become your biggest advantage if you prepare it with the right approach. Instead of reading the entire book, focus on high-weightage sections, repeated topics, previous year MCQs, and bare act revision. Read further to know best ways to prepare for AIBE 21 Contract Law.
Contract Law is one of the most important and scoring subjects in the All India Bar Examination. As per the AIBE 21 Exam Syllabus 2026, the question paper will carry 8-10 questions from this subject. While there is no negative marking in the AIBE Exam 2026, candidates must not take the exam casually.
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As per the past trends, it is highly expected that the AIBE Question Paper 2026 will have questions from this subject, as it usually has questions on bare act provisions, definitions, exceptions, and practical case-based situations.
For AIBE (21) 2026, Contract Law can become your biggest advantage if you prepare it with the right approach. Instead of reading the entire book, focus on high-weightage sections, repeated topics, previous year MCQs, and bare act revision. With just 7–10 days of disciplined practice, you can easily score full marks in this section.
With AIBE no longer an open-book exam, candidates' biggest challenge is to remember all the important sections. That is why Contract Law preparation must be section-oriented and revision-focused. Read further to know how to prepare for the AIBE Contract Law Section, AIBE 21 Contract Law syllabus, expected number of questions, important sections etc.
Also Read:
- AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
- Contract Law Syllabus for AIBE (21) 2026
- Preparation Strategy for AIBE 21 Contract Law 2026
- Best Books for AIBE 21 Contract Law Preparation
- Important Tips to Score High in AIBE 21 Contract Law
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
Candidates can check subject wise marks distribution of AIBE Syllabus below
| 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 |
| Family Law |
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 |
Also Read: Effective Preparation Strategies for AIBE 21: Tips and Tricks to Crack AIBE Exam
Contract Law Syllabus for AIBE (21) 2026
The Bar Council of India has not defined the AIBE Syllabus subject-wise. Based on the past trends, candidates must include these chapters from the Indian Contract Act, 1872, during AIBE Preparation.
- Meaning and essentials of a valid contract
- Offer and acceptance
- Communication and revocation of offer and acceptance
- Consideration and exceptions
- Capacity of parties (minor, unsound mind)
- Free consent
- Coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, mistake
- Legality of object and consideration
- Void agreements and voidable agreements
- Contingent contracts
- Performance of contract
- Discharge of contract
- Breach of contract and remedies
- Damages and compensation
- Quasi contracts
- Indemnity and guarantee
- Bailment and pledge
- Agency
Preparation Strategy for AIBE 21 Contract Law 2026
Candidates can implement some of the strategies mentioned below to score well in AIBE Contract Law section
- Start with Bare Act for AIBE 21 Reading: AIBE questions are often directly based on section headings, definitions, exceptions & illustrations. So you must read the bare act at least two times.
- Create a Section-Wise Marked Notebook: The smartest method used by AIBE toppers is to maintain the Section number, Topic heading, and one-line meaning
- Solve Previous Year AIBE MCQs: Contract law questions repeat frequently. Practice at least 200+ MCQs before the exam & Past 5-year AIBE papers. This will help in improving speed and accuracy.
- Practice Case-Based Questions Daily: AIBE Contract questions are often framed like: “A agrees to sell his car… B accepts… later A revokes…” To solve such questions, you must understand offer and acceptance rules, revocation & voidable contracts
Best Books for AIBE 21 Contract Law Preparation
Candidates can refer to following AIBE Books to prepare for contract law:
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Law of Contract | Avtar Singh |
| Contract Act | R.K. Bangia |
| Law of Contract: Cases and Materials | M. P. Tandon |
| Contract Law in India | G. R. Dhananjay |
| Understanding Contract Law | A. K. Jain |
| Indian Contract & Specific Relief Act | R Yashod Vardhan and Chitra |
Important Tips to Score High in AIBE 21 Contract Law
To crack AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Contract Law focus on
- Definitions in Section 2
- Memorise Section 10 and Section 23 properly
- Revise Section 25 exceptions carefully
- Remember: Void vs Voidable is a repeated concept
- Highlight important sections for quick lookup
- Make sticky notes for topics
AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Study Material
Candidates must check the important study materials below to prepare for AIBE 21 Exam:
-
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Landmark Judgment & Impact
- Sabarimala case (Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v. State of Kerala): Judgement, Facts, Timeline
-
Kesavananda Bharati Case: Doctrine of Basic Structure, Facts, Judgement & Impact
-
Indira Sawhney v Union of India: Landmark Judgement, Facts and Key Guidelines

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AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo Id proofs-
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Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-
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The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:
| Category | Qualifying criteria | Qualifying marks |
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| General/ OBC | 40% of the total marks | 40 marks out of 100 Marks |
| SC/ ST | 35% of the total marks | 35 marks out of 100 Marks |
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The AIBE Exam will be conducted in 22 languages, including English. The AIBE Exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026.
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Check the process to download the AIBE admit card -
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In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.
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Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
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The AIBE 21 (XXI) eligibility criteria remained the same. Here are the AIBE exam eligibility criteria in the table below:
Parameter | AIBE XXI (21) Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Candidates who have passed or are in final year of 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
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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 who has not registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate can apply. As State Bar Council enrollment is no more mandatory for AIBE eligibility. |
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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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The AIBE Admit Card 2026 will be released on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE Hall Ticket will not be released in offline mode.
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