The AIBE 2026 Syllabus released by the Bar Council of India (BCI) covers 19 core law subjects including Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Contract, Family Law, Tax Law, Labour & Industrial Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Property Law, ADR, Professional Ethics, and more. The AIBE XXI 2026 exam is offline (pen and paper), open-book, with 100 MCQs in 3 hours 30 minutes and no negative marking. Mastering the AIBE 2026 Syllabus – combined with the right bare acts and reference books – is the foundation for clearing the 40% (Gen/OBC) / 35% (SC/ST) qualifying threshold. On this page, you can find the complete topic-wise AIBE 2026 Syllabus with weightage, recommended books, and preparation strategy. For full cycle details, see AIBE 2026.
Latest: – AIBE 2026 admit card releases 22 May 2026. Exam: 7 June 2026 (Sunday). Master the AIBE Syllabus 2026 (19 subjects) below before the exam.
AIBE 2026 Syllabus
How to study the AIBE 2026 Syllabus effectively?
The AIBE 2026 Syllabus is built around your LLB curriculum – so revise your law school notes first. Start with the heavyweight subjects: Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, and the Indian Evidence Act, since these typically carry the highest weightage. Since AIBE 2026 is open-book, build a personal reference library of printed bare acts for quick in-exam look-up – tab-mark frequently tested sections (fundamental rights, IPC offences, CrPC procedure, etc.). Practise 5+ AIBE previous year question papers in timed 3.5-hour open-book mode for realistic exam pace. Skim through Professional Ethics and the BCI Rules – these are easy-scoring sections often missed by candidates.
AIBE 2026 Syllabus PDF Download Link – Click here to download the AIBE 2026 Syllabus PDF from allindiabarexamination.com (available in the AIBE XXI notification).
AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern (For Syllabus Context)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Type | Open-Book Examination |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Passing Marks | 40 (Gen / OBC) | 35 (SC / ST) |
| Total Subjects | 19 law subjects |
AIBE Syllabus 2026 – 19 Subjects with Indicative Weightage
| S.No. | Subject | Approx. Weightage (Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
| 2 | Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| 3 | Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| 4 | Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| 5 | Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| 6 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) incl. Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| 9 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics & BCI Rules on Professional Standards | 4 |
| 11 | Company Law | 2 |
| 12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| 13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
| 14 | Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Tort, Consumer Protection Law & Motor Vehicles Act | 5 |
| 16 | Law Related to Taxation | 4 |
| 17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Special Contracts & Negotiable Instruments Act | 8 |
| 18 | Land Acquisition Act & Land Laws | 2 |
| 19 | Intellectual Property Law (IPR) | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Note: Weightage is indicative based on past AIBE papers and BCI’s released distribution; actual weightage may vary by 1-2 marks per subject.
AIBE 2026 Syllabus – Detailed Topic Coverage
1. Constitutional Law (High Weightage)
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties
- Union and State Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
- Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions
- Writs (Article 32 and 226), Landmark Judgements
2. IPC / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- General Principles, General Exceptions, Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy
- Offences against the State, Public Tranquillity, Human Body, Property, Women
- Punishments and their classifications
3. CrPC / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (High Weightage)
- Powers of Police, Magistrates, Sessions Court
- Arrest, Bail, FIR, Investigation
- Trial procedures, Appeal, Revision
- Maintenance, Section 125 CrPC
4. CPC (High Weightage)
- Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Res Judicata, Pleadings
- Summons, Written Statement, Order XXXIX (injunctions)
- Execution, Appeal, Review, Reference, Revision
5. Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
- Relevancy and Admissibility, Hearsay Rule
- Burden of Proof, Estoppel, Privileged Communications
- Documentary and Oral Evidence, Expert Evidence, Electronic Records
6. Law of Contract & Negotiable Instruments
- Indian Contract Act 1872 – offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent
- Specific Relief Act 1963
- Sale of Goods, Partnership, Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge, Agency
- Negotiable Instruments Act – cheques, Section 138, dishonour
7. Family Law
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955; Hindu Succession Act 1956; Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) – marriage, divorce (talaq, khula), maintenance, inheritance
- Special Marriage Act 1954; Indian Divorce Act
- Guardians and Wards Act 1890
8. Other Important Subjects
- Administrative Law: Principles of Natural Justice, Delegated Legislation, Judicial Review
- Company Law: Companies Act 2013 – incorporation, shares, directors, winding up
- Labour & Industrial Law: Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Minimum Wages, PF Act, Code on Wages
- Tax Law: Income Tax Act basics, GST Act basics
- Environmental Law: Environment Protection Act 1986, Air Act, Water Act, NGT Act
- Cyber Law: Information Technology Act 2000 & amendments
- Public International Law: Sources, Treaties, UN, ICJ, State responsibility
- Tort, Consumer Protection & Motor Vehicles Act: Negligence, MACT, Consumer Protection Act 2019
- IPR: Patents Act, Trade Marks Act, Copyright Act, Designs Act, Geographical Indications
- Land Laws & Land Acquisition Act
- ADR & Arbitration: Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
- Public Interest Litigation: Procedure, scope, landmark PIL cases
- Professional Ethics & BCI Rules: Advocates Act 1961, Bar Council Rules, Code of Conduct, leading cases
Recommended Books and Bare Acts for AIBE 2026
- Universal’s / EBC Bare Acts for every subject above (essential, since AIBE is open-book)
- Constitutional Law: M.P. Jain – Indian Constitutional Law; V.N. Shukla
- IPC: K.D. Gaur – Textbook on Indian Penal Code; Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
- CrPC: R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure
- CPC: C.K. Takwani – Civil Procedure
- Evidence: Batuk Lal – Law of Evidence
- Contract: Avtar Singh – Contract and Specific Relief
- Family Law: Paras Diwan – Modern Hindu Law; Aqil Ahmad – Mohammedan Law
- Professional Ethics: Mr. Krishnamurthy Iyer’s Book of Advocacy; BCI Rules
- AIBE previous year question papers (most important resource)
Preparation Strategy for AIBE 2026 Syllabus
- Bare Acts first – Since AIBE is open-book, your bare acts are your best friend. Tab-mark frequently tested sections.
- Focus on heavyweight subjects – Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, IPC, Evidence, Family Law, Contract together account for ~62 marks.
- Don’t skip Professional Ethics – small but easy-scoring section (~4 marks).
- Solve past papers – at least 5 AIBE previous year papers in 3.5-hour open-book mode.
- Index your reference books – create a quick-find index for each bare act for faster in-exam look-up.
- Speed strategy – with 3.5 hours and 100 MCQs, average 2 minutes per question. Use Round 1 for easy questions you know, Round 2 for moderate, and Round 3 for difficult open-book look-ups.
- No negative marking – attempt all 100 questions; never leave any blank.
AIBE 2026 – About the Exam
AIBE XXI 2026 is the national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India for law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice. Offline (pen-paper), open-book, 100 MCQs, 3.5 hours, no negative marking. Passing: 40% (Gen/OBC), 35% (SC/ST). Exam on 7 June 2026; admit card releases 22 May 2026.
AIBE 2026 Syllabus – An Overview
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AIBE XXI 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper), Open-Book |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 / 100 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Total Subjects | 19 law subjects |
| Highest Weightage Subjects | Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC (10 marks each) |
| Passing Marks | 40% (Gen/OBC) | 35% (SC/ST) |
| Languages | 11 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Oriya, Assamese) |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
| Type of Exam | Law Entrance Exam |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many subjects are in the AIBE 2026 Syllabus?
The AIBE 2026 Syllabus covers 19 law subjects including Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Contract, Family Law, Tax Law, Labour & Industrial Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Property Law, ADR, IPR, PIL, and Professional Ethics.
Q2. Which subjects carry the highest weightage in AIBE 2026?
Constitutional Law, CrPC, and CPC each typically carry 10 marks, making them the highest-weightage subjects. IPC, Evidence Act, Family Law, and Contract Law each carry around 8 marks.
Q3. Is the AIBE 2026 Syllabus open-book friendly?
Yes. AIBE 2026 is open-book, so candidates can carry printed bare acts and reference books. The AIBE 2026 Syllabus is heavily statute-based, making bare acts indispensable for quick in-exam look-up.
Q4. Does the AIBE 2026 Syllabus include the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)?
Yes. With the criminal law reforms (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, the AIBE 2026 Syllabus has been updated to reflect both the new and erstwhile legislation. Carry bare acts of the new codes as well as old IPC / CrPC / Evidence references.
Q5. Where can I download the official AIBE 2026 Syllabus PDF?
The official AIBE 2026 Syllabus is part of the AIBE XXI notification PDF, available at allindiabarexamination.com.
Q6. How long does it take to cover the AIBE 2026 Syllabus?
If you are a recent LLB graduate, a focused 2-3 month preparation (4-5 hours/day) is sufficient. Working professionals can take 4-6 months. Since AIBE is open-book, the goal is to be familiar enough to find the answer quickly, not to memorise everything.
Q7. How important are previous year papers in mastering the AIBE 2026 Syllabus?
Critical. Solving 5-7 past AIBE papers in timed open-book mode reveals recurring topics, common question patterns, and difficulty calibration. See the AIBE Question Papers page and the latest AIBE 19 Question Paper and AIBE 18 Question Paper for PDFs.
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