AIBE (XXI) Exam Pattern 2026: Paper Mode, Marking Scheme, MCQs, No. of Questions & Language Options

The AIBE Notification is the notice released by the BCI to make an announcement about all the important events. It has details about date, application process, syllabus and other important information. Aspirants must check the notification properly to avoid any miss later. The AIBE 21 Notification has been released. AIBE 21 Exam will be held on June 7, 2026.

No, the exam pattern of AIBE did not face changes this year. The exam will be held for 3 hours duration. Candidates will be asked 100 MCQ based questions. 

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. 

AIBE 20 exam question paper had questions from 19 subjects. Each of the topics carried a different weightage. There was questions from Company Law, Constitutional Law and more.

Yes you can appear for the All India Bar Examination even if you have not fully completed your syllabus. But only if you are a final year student with no backlogs. You can also appear if you have passed but are waiting your degree.

Aspirants can download the AIBE question papers of past years online. The sample papers are available on Shiksha website. You can also access it through the BCI website.

Following are some of the benefits of AIBE question papers -

• It helps to understand the AIBE syllabus more effectively.
• Know the type of questions asked and pattern of exam.
• Get to know the important topics for AIBE.
• Improve accuracy and time management skills.

Aspirants can download the AIBE question papers of past years online. The sample papers are available on Shiksha website. You can also access it through the BCI website.

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. 

The AIBE exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam timing will be 1 pm to 4 pm. The BCI has announced the AIBE Exam Dates in an official notification. 

The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.

Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.

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

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.