AIBE (21) Exam Analysis 2026: Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty level & Student Review
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
AIBE 21 Exam Analysis 2026: The exam analysis for the All India Bar Examination 2026 will be released soon after the exam is over. The exam will be conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI) on, June 7, 2026, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The exam analysis will be based on the experience shared by the candidates who appeared for the AIBE 21 exam. Every year, Shiksha connects with students to get details of the question papers and the level of questions asked in the exam. The BCI will also release the AIBE Provisional Answer Key online soon.
Read on to know all about AIBE exam analysis along with the details of the kind of questions asked and the important topics. Meanwhile, students can check the previous year's AIBE Exam Analysis here.
- AIBE Syllabus 2026
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Marking Scheme 2026
- AIBE 21 Exam Analysis 2026
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Tips 2026
- Important FAQs related to AIBE
AIBE Syllabus 2026
The All India Bar Examination syllabus 2026 has not been released yet. Meanwhile, candidates can check the AIBE 2025 Syllabus to begin their preparation:
Take a look at the complete Syllabus and weightage for each topic below for reference:
| 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 |
| 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: Top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam
Commonly asked questions
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.
To check the AIBE Exam Pattern candidates can visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must check the exam pattern before beginning their preparation journey.
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 21 (XXI) Marking Scheme 2026
There is no negative marking in the exam. But one mark is given for every correct answer. In case you leave any questions unanswered, nothing will be deducted.
AIBE Marking Scheme 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Also Read: AIBE Qualifying Marks
Commonly asked 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.
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.
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
AIBE 21 Exam Analysis 2026
Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Exam Analysis 2026 will be updated as soon as the exam is over. Until the AIBE 20 Student Reaction and Exam Analysis is available here.
Brijesh who appeared in AIBE 20 exam in Hindi language has categorised the exam under intermediate level. According to him, due to the change in three Laws in the year 2023, there was a slight change in understanding the section; however, the topics asked were easy. He faced a little problem while interpreting the questions from the Indian Evidence Act (now Bhartiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam, 2023). He desires that AIBE exam should be held in open book format.
Another candidates, Ravinder Sharma has told Shiksha that the level of exam was moderate. He appeared in Hindi language. The questions were a little tough to crack.
Nitish, who appeared for the AIBE 20 (XX) exam also found the test as moderate. And he was able to attempt the paper within time. He is a practicing lawyer and connected the questions asked in exam with his court work. As per him, AIBE exam should be held as open book, but many questions are not asked from the book.
Another AIBE candidate, Bhanshu rated the exam as moderate. As per him, many questions were asked from Income Tax and Intellectual Property Law. There was a question on MC Mehta judgement. The difficulty level of the exam was from moderate to hard. The questions were asked from the Indian Constitution, BNSS, etc. He found 1-2 questions doubtful.
Commonly asked questions
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.
AIBE Exam is tough to crack as its the certification exam. Candidates who will clear the exam will be issued CoP. Candidates must prepare for the exam pretty well to clear in first attempt.
Until 2020, the AIBE Exam used to be conducted in an open-book format. While many students have requested to make it open book again, no decision on this have been taken so far.
AIBE 21 (XXI) Preparation Tips 2026
To prepare efficiently for AIBE 2026 candidates must follow a good study plan. Some of the other tips & tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE include
- Checking the syllabus and AIBE 21 exam pattern 2026 thoroughly
- Choosing limited but the right study material and books for AIBE
- Do not forget Bare Acts; it forms the most part of AIBE exam preparation
- Prepare a well-thought-out study plan and adhere to it strictly
- Attempt as many past year AIBE question papers and sample papers as possible
- Keep a track of all the recent important law cases and judgements
Commonly asked questions
Preparing for the AIBE 2026 exam involves mastering the updated Bare Acts, focusing on high-weightage subjects like Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, and IPC/BNS, and solving past years question papers.
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.
Important FAQs related to AIBE
Candidates can check important FAQs related to AIBE below
Commonly asked questions
The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
Login ID and
Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
Candidates will have to carry their AIBE hall ticket to the test centres. In case they are not able to download the admit card, try switching between the browsers. You can also try to access the admit card after some time.
Following important details will be mentioned on the AIBE 21 hall ticket-
- Candidate's name
- Hall ticket number
- General Guidelines
- Exam date and time
- Exam centre details
Candidates must note that as per the rules set by the BCI you need to clear AIBE Exam to practice in court. Once you pass the exam, the BCI will issue COP which is mandatory for anyone who wants to practice.
AIBE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
Login ID and
Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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.
P
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.
P
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
B
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
To download the AIBE 21 answer key-
Visit the BCI website.
Login using your registered email address and password.
Now, click on the AIBE XXI Answer Key tab.
D
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
BCI will release the AIBE provisional and final answer key online. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.
M
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, you can not appear for AIBE Exam if you don't have a hall ticket. AIBE Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can not appear in any other mode. Candidates can print the admit card by visiting allindiabarexamination.com in case they loose their hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
M
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
M
Contributor-Level 8
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