The main 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 finding sufficient time to prepare for AIBE according to the syllabus. In this article, we share various tips and tricks to clear AIBE 20 Exam.
AIBE 20 Exam 2025: All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a test conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law graduates who wish to practice law in India. BCI awards a Certificate of Practice (COP) to the students who clear the AIBE exam. Law graduates who wish to practice law in India must qualify in the AIBE 20 exam 2025.
Both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB graduates or final year students are eligible to appear in the All India Bar Examination. No changes have been made in the exam pattern. Also, the exam syllabus for AIBE 2025 remains unchanged. Until AIBE 2020, the exam was conducted as an open-book exam. But from AIBE 2021 onwards, it is no longer an open-book exam. This has increased the exam difficulty level multifold. Now, candidates can only take Bare Acts without comments. In case, AIBE 20 Exam Pattern 2025 is revised, then it will be notified by the BCI.
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The main 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 finding sufficient time to prepare for AIBE according to the syllabus. Only those candidates who have scored AIBE Qualifying Marks 2025 will be issued the CoP. In this article, we take a look at how to systematically prepare and pass the AIBE exam in one sitting.
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AIBE XX (20) syllabus 2025-26
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.
No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam.
BCI has released the syllabus for AIBE XX as mentioned in the table below:
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
Total Questions in Upcoming Papers |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law |
10 questions |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
08 questions |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 questions |
| Evidence Act |
08 questions |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
04 questions |
| 08 questions |
|
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
04 questions |
| Administrative Law |
03 questions |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
04 questions |
| Company Law |
02 questions |
| Environmental Law |
02 questions |
| Cyber Law |
02 questions |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
04 questions |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
05 questions |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
08 questions |
| Law Related to Taxation |
04 questions |
| Land Acquisition Act |
02 questions |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
02 questions |
| Total |
100 questions |
Also Read: Important Topics from AIBE 20 (XIX) Syllabus 2025- Weightage, Landmark Judgements and More
Given the importance of the exam, students must prepare well for the AIBE properly. Check out some tips to qualify the exam below:
- Understand the exam pattern
- Familiarise yourself with the syllabus
- Practice with previous year's question papers
- Focus on core subjects
- Read the legal provisions
- Use study materials wisely
- Take mock test regularly
Also Read: Bare Acts for AIBE (XX) 20 Exam 2025: Important Bare Acts, Study Tips
- Take regular breaks
- Remain updated with current affairs
- Practice with a timer
- Analyze your performance
- Seek help when needed
- Stay positive and motivated
Also read: All India Bar Examination - Know Salient Features, Eligibility, Application Process, Pattern, COP
- Use technology to your advantage
- Stay healthy and fit
AIBE XX (20) Mock Test
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
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
Students preparing for the test must take the AIBE mock test. It will help in self-assessment. Also, you will understand the exam difficulty level and improve your time to solve the questions. Taking a mock test for AIBE is not enough; you also need to focus on weak topics for improvement.
Previous Years' AIBE Qualifier Tips
One of the best ways to prepare for AIBE is also by going through the preparation strategy of previous years' qualifiers. Click on the links below to know how AIBE exam qualifiers of previous year prepared for the law exam:

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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
No, there is no negative marking in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). For each correct answer, one marks will be given. But for wrong or unattempted question no marks will be deducted.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, final-year and final-semester LLB students can apply for AIBE 21. Eligible students must have no backlogs and be in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB course from a BCI-recognized university.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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, f
Answered 2 weeks ago
No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The AIBE 21 Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. No notification mentioning that it will be held in online mode has been released by the council yet.
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Contributor-Level 7
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
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.