Contract Law Preparation Guide for AIBE (21) 2026

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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.

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 Preparation Guide for AIBE (21) 2026

Contract Law Preparation Guide for AIBE (21) 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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Table of contents
  • 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

Constitutional Law

10 marks

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

10 marks

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

10 marks

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

8 marks

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8 marks

Family Law

8 marks

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

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:

 

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The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:

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The AIBE 21 (XXI) eligibility criteria remained the same. Here are the AIBE exam eligibility criteria in the table below:

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AIBE XXI (21) Eligibility Criteria

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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 

  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. 

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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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