AIBE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 — Subject-wise Complete Guide

AIBE Syllabus 2026 — Complete Subject-wise Guide and Exam Pattern

All India Bar Examination (AIBE) ke syllabus ko samajhna preparation ka first step hai. AIBE mein 20 subjects hain — and knowing which subjects carry more weight, which topics are repeatedly tested, and how to prioritize helps you prepare efficiently. Is guide mein hum AIBE 2026 ke complete syllabus ko subject-by-subject cover karenge.

AIBE Exam Pattern Overview

• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Marks: 1 mark per question, no negative marking
• Nature: Open book (bare acts only, no annotations)
• Qualifying Score: 45/100 (General), 40/100 (SC/ST/PH)
• Language Options: English, Hindi, and regional languages in some states

Subject 1: Constitutional Law (8-10 Questions)

Most important AIBE subject by question count. Key topics:

• Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) — especially Articles 14, 19, 21, 32
• Directive Principles (Articles 36-51)
• Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)
• Emergency Provisions (Articles 352, 356, 360)
• Constitutional Amendments — especially 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 86th, 103rd
• Separation of Powers, Judiciary, Legislative Relations
• Federal Structure — Centre-State Relations
• Preamble — its legal significance

Preparation tip: Know Article numbers by heart — open book won't help if you don't know where to look. Focus on landmark cases: Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi, Golak Nath.

Subject 2: IPC / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (8-10 Questions)

Criminal substantive law — high question count. Key topics:

• General exceptions (Sections 76-106 IPC / equivalent BNS)
• Offenses against human body — murder, culpable homicide, grievous hurt
• Offenses against property — theft, robbery, dacoity, cheating, criminal breach of trust
• Sexual offenses — rape provisions, consent
• Sedition (IPC) / BNS Section 152 equivalent
• New offenses in BNS — organized crime, terrorism, hit-and-run, snatching
• Abetment, criminal conspiracy
• Attempt to commit offense

Know both IPC section numbers (legacy) and BNS section numbers (current). AIBE 2026 will primarily test BNS.

Subject 3: CrPC / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (8-10 Questions)

Criminal procedure — equally high weight. Key topics:

• FIR — procedure, zero FIR (BNSS Section 173)
• Arrest — procedure, rights of arrested person
• Bail — bailable offense, non-bailable, anticipatory bail
• Investigation — chargesheet, default bail timelines
• Trial types — sessions trial, warrant trial, summons trial, summary trial
• Cognizance by magistrate
• Maintenance — Section 125 CrPC / equivalent BNSS
• Appeals and revisions
• New BNSS provisions — trial in absentia, forensic evidence, victim rights

Subject 4: Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (8-10 Questions)

Evidence law questions are practical — "is this admissible?" type questions. Key topics:

• Relevancy of facts (Sections 5-55 IEA / BSA equivalent)
• Admissions vs Confessions — difference and admissibility
• Section 27 IEA / BSA Section 23 — discovery through accused's statement
• Expert evidence
• Documentary evidence — primary vs secondary
• Electronic records — Section 65B IEA certificate rule / BSA provisions
• Burden of proof — general rule and exceptions
• Presumptions — may presume, shall presume, conclusive proof
• Examination of witnesses — examination-in-chief, cross-examination, re-examination

Subject 5: Civil Procedure Code (8-10 Questions)

CPC is highly practical — most AIBE practice questions relate to this. Key topics:

• Jurisdiction — territorial, pecuniary, subject matter
• Res judicata (Section 11) and res sub-judice (Section 10)
• Pleadings — plaint, written statement
• Parties — joinder, misjoinder, addition
• Interim reliefs — injunctions, attachment before judgment
• Judgment, decree, order — differences
• Execution of decree
• Appeals — first appeal, second appeal, Letters Patent Appeal
• Order 1 (Parties), Order 6 (Pleadings), Order 7 (Plaint), Order 8 (Written Statement)

Subject 6: Indian Contract Act (5-7 Questions)

Foundational contract law. Key topics:

• Valid contract — essentials (Section 10)
• Offer, acceptance, consideration
• Free consent — coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, mistake
• Void, voidable, illegal contracts
• Discharge of contract — performance, breach, frustration (Section 56)
• Remedies for breach
• Specific contracts — indemnity, guarantee, bailment, pledge, agency

Subject 7: Transfer of Property Act (5-6 Questions)

Property transfer laws — essential for civil practice. Key topics:

• General provisions — what can be transferred, transfer to unborn persons
• Sale — absolute vs conditional sale
• Mortgage — types (simple, usufructuary, English mortgage, equitable)
• Lease — essential elements, kinds
• Gift — revocation
• Actionable claim
• Rule against perpetuities
• Doctrine of lis pendens, part performance

Subject 8: Family Law (5-6 Questions)

Hindu + Muslim personal law. Key topics:

• Hindu Marriage Act — conditions, void/voidable marriages, divorce grounds, maintenance
• Hindu Succession Act — intestate succession, coparcenary, Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga
• Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act
• Muslim Personal Law — marriage (nikah), divorce (talaq, khul, mubarat), mehr, inheritance
• Special Marriage Act — inter-religion marriages
• Guardianship and Wards Act

Subject 9: Advocates Act and Professional Ethics (5 Questions)

Unique to AIBE. Must prepare well — cannot easily reference in exam. Key topics:

• Advocates Act 1961 — Bar Council of India, State Bar Councils, enrollment
• Right to practice
• BCI Rules — Duties of Advocate to Client, Court, Opponent, Society
• Professional misconduct — examples, consequences
• Contempt of court in advocacy context
• Restriction on advertising — advocates cannot advertise (with exceptions)
• Restrictions on other employment while practicing

Subjects 10-20: Supporting Subjects (3-5 Questions Each)

• ADR / Arbitration: Arbitration and Conciliation Act 2015, Mediation Act 2023, Lok Adalat
• Limitation Act: General limitations periods, starting of limitation, Section 5 condonation
• Specific Relief Act: Specific performance, injunctions, declaratory relief
• Intellectual Property: Patents, trademarks, copyright basics
• Labour Law: Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, new Labour Codes basics
• Environmental Law: Environment Protection Act, Water Act, Air Act, Wildlife Protection Act
• Administrative Law: Natural justice, judicial review, writs
• Company Law: Companies Act 2013 basics, types of companies
• Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Act 2019, consumer court hierarchy
• Taxation: GST basics, income tax overview (very basic for AIBE)
• Land Laws: State-specific land acquisition and tenancy laws basics

Syllabus Preparation Priority for AIBE 2026

Based on question weightage:

• High Priority (8-10 Q each): Constitutional Law, BNS/IPC, BNSS/CrPC, BSA/Evidence, CPC
• Medium Priority (5-7 Q each): Contract Act, TPA, Family Law, Professional Ethics
• Supporting (2-5 Q each): ADR, Limitation, Specific Relief, IP, Labour, Environmental, Administrative, Company, Consumer, Taxation, Land Laws

Spend 60% of preparation time on high-priority subjects, 25% on medium, 15% on supporting subjects.

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Conclusion

AIBE syllabus is broad — 20 subjects — but the open-book format and 45% qualifying threshold make it manageable. Systematic subject-wise preparation with priority allocation to high-weight subjects is the key. Know your bare acts well enough to find things quickly, but build enough knowledge to answer most questions from memory. AIBE ek milestone hai — Certificate of Practice aapka professional identity confirm karta hai.