AIBE Exam Pattern 2024 (OUT): Exam Mode, No. of Questions, Marking Scheme & Language Options

All India Bar Examination 2024 ( AIBE )

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AIBE XIX (19) Exam Pattern 2024: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the exam pattern of AIBE (19) XIX 2024. The AIBE 19 exam pattern 2024 outlines the structure and format including, test mode of AIBE 19 exam, the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, language options, and other details. Applicants must check the AIBE 2024 exam pattern before beginning their preparation. The AIBE exam was previously conducted as an open-book exam, but from the AIBE 16 session onwards, only Bare Acts without short notes are allowed.

Candidates cannot carry books, notebooks, or any textual material inside the exam hall. Go through the complete article to know the full details of the AIBE XIX 2024 exam pattern, AIBE 19 syllabus, marking scheme, section-wise questions and more. The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducts AIBE exam for issuing the Certificate of Practice (COP), which is essential to practice in a court of law in India.

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Q:   What will be the duration of the AIBE 19 exam?

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AIBE 19 Exam 2024 date is December 22, 2024. The exam will be conducted for three and half hour. The exam will be conducted in offline mode from 10 am to 1.30 pm. Candidates must note that the exam authority will allow candidates to carry Bare Acts with short notes as well. Candidates can check out the exam analysis for AIBE XVIII sharing details of paper difficulty level, important questions and expected cutoff marks to get an idea about AIBE 19 (XIX) Exam 2024.

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Q:   Has the exam pattern of AIBE 2024 changed?

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No, the exam authority, Bar Council of India has not informed about any changes in the exam pattern of AIBE 2024 yet. The exam pattern of AIBE 19 is expected to remain same as the previous sessions. Candidates should note that until AIBE 16 Test-Takers were allowed to carry Bare Acts without short notes/notes/ commentary. However, a confirmation about allowing Bare Acts with/without comments from AIBE 19 onwards or not is to be available from the exam authority once exam date notification is out. All details of AIBE 19 exam mode, pattern, syllabus and open-book status will be confirmed in the exam notification only.

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Q:   What is the syllabus and exam pattern of the AIBE? What should my preparation strategy be?

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The AIBE or the All India Bar Examination is conducted by the Bar Council of India for advocates who have obtained a law degree and wish to practice law in India. Here's an overview of the syllabus and exam pattern of AIBE and a few tips for preparation: Exam Pattern: - The AIBE exam is conducted in an offline mode and has a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. - The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. - Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. - The AIBE exam is designed to test a candidate's knowledge of law and their ability to apply legal principles to practical situations. - The exam has questions based on 19 different areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, family law, and professional ethics. Syllabus: - Constitutional Law - Indian Penal Code - Code of Criminal Procedure - Code of Civil Procedure - Evidence Act - Alternative Dispute Resolution including Arbitration Act - Family Law - Labour and Industrial Law - Administrative Law - Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules - Company Law - Environmental Law - Cyber Law - Intellectual Property Rights - Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Law - Law related to Taxation - Public Interest Litigation - Legal Writing Preparation Strategy: - Make a study plan and stick to it. - Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and exam pattern. - Study each topic thoroughly and make notes. - Practice solving previous year question papers to get a feel of the exam pattern. - Take regular mock tests to evaluate your preparation and identify your strengths and weaknesses. - Focus on improving your weak areas and time management skills. - Stay updated with the latest legal developments and judgements to ensure you have the latest knowledge of the law. - Revise regularly to ensure you retain what you have studied. - Practice writing answers to legal questions to improve your writing skills. It is important to stay focused and dedicated in your preparation for the AIBE exam. It is recommended to attend coaching classes or consult with experts if required. With consistent and well-planned preparation strategy, you can increase your chances of performing well in the AIBE exam and qualify for practice in law.
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AIBE 19 Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights

Check important highlights about AIBE 19 2024 exam pattern below:

AIBE Exam Features

Details

Purpose of the exam

AIBE qualification is considered as a minimum benchmark for the practice of law.

Difficulty level

MODERATE.

  • The exam tests the basic skills required to become a lawyer. 
  • The topics included in the AIBE syllabus are similar to ones taught at 3-year and 5-year LLB programs.  

Skills tested

  • Analytical ability
  • Understanding and basic knowledge of the law.

Exam mode

Offline, pen-and-paper exam

Exam type

Certification exam

  • Candidates who qualify in the exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (COP).
  • The COP is mandatory for practicing in a court of law.

Exam duration

3 hours (20 minutes extra provided to candidates with more than 50% disability)

Subjects

19 law subjects

Total questions

100 questions

Type of questions

MCQs

Marking Scheme

One mark per question

No negative marking in case of wrong attempts

Language options

The candidate can choose from any of the following language options:

  1. English
  2. Assamese,
  3. Bengali,
  4. Gujarati,
  5. Hindi,
  6. Kannada, 
  7. Kashmiri 
  8. Konkani,
  9. Malayalam,
  10. Manipuri,
  11. Marathi,
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya,
  14. Punjabi,
  15. Sanskrit,
  16. Sindhi,
  17. Tamil,
  18. Telugu,
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo,
  21. Santhali,
  22. Maithili
  23. Dogri

Q:   Is AIBE an open-book exam?

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Till 2020, the All India Bar Examination was an open-book exam. However, in 2021 Bar Council of India changed this pattern. This means that students can no longer take the help of books and study material to attempt or solve the question paper. That being said students are still allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes with them. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha AIBE exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam).

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Q:   Are Bare Acts allowed in AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024?

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Yes, Bare Acts will be allowed in the AIBE examination. All India Bar Examination website stated that " Bare Acts without notes are allowed. In case of unavailability of Bare Acts without notes, Bare Acts with least short notes will be allowed subject to the discretion of the Examiner/Invigilator".

Candidates were not allowed to carry books, any electronic items to the exam centre. AIBE is no more an open-book exam. The exam was held in 50+ cities across the country.

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Q:   Is AIBE exam easy or difficult?

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As per the exam analysis of AIBE question paper in the previous years, the question paper of AIBE is generally moderately difficult with major focus on current events in law domain with respect to core legal subjects. Every year, AIBE exam is expected to be of easy to moderate difficulty level. However, BCI plans to make testing parameters stricter, in upcoming sessions, therefore, candidates can expect it a bit tougher than past years. Candidates can find out difficulty level of AIBE over the last few years here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam-analysis.
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AIBE (19) XIX 2024 Exam Pattern

According to AIBE 19 syllabus, there are 19 topics (law) from which questions will be framed in the certification exam. Note that the weightage carried by these topics is unequal. For example, Constitutional Law will contribute 10 questions (or 10% weightage) whereas topics like Intellectual Property Law will only contribute only 2 questions. This means the candidate mustn't spend disproportionate time preparing for topics with little weightage but use their preparation time judiciously. The offline-based AIBE Exam carries 100 objective-type questions. As per the revised AIBE Exam Pattern, AIBE is not an open-book exam. As per the new exam pattern, candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes.

AIBE Subjects

No. of Questions per Subject

Constitutional Law

10

Indian Penal Code

8

Criminal Procedure Code

10

Code of Civil Procedure

10

Evidence Act

8

Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act

4

Family Law

8

Public Interest Litigation

4

Administrative Law

3

Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules

4

Company Law

2

Environmental Law

2

Cyber Law

2

Labour and Industrial Laws

4

Law of Tort including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law

5

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8

Law-Related Taxation 

4

Land Acquisition Act

2

Intellectual Property Law

2

Total

100

Q:   How to clear AIBE examination?

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Candidates can clear the AIBE examination by preparing well enough according to the syllabus and exam pattern. From next AIBE onwards, the candidates will not be allowed to carry Bare Acts as well or Bare Acts without notes may be allowed, therefore, they should prepare strategically to qualify the exam without reference material. Read more about how to strategies for AIBE preparation - https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam-preparation.
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Q:   How many chances are given to a candidate to clear the AIBE exam?

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There is no limit on number of attempts a candidate can make to clear All India Bar Examination. They can attempt the examination any number of times until they qualify it with a PASS remark in AIBE result. The Bar Council of India has earlier stated that candidates must ensure qualifying AIBE within two years of enrollment, however, it does not mean that they cannot appear for AIBE after that period or they only get two attempts. Rather, it means that if candidates are not able to qualify AIBE within two years of enrollment, then they will be required to re-enroll or get an extension for their provisional enrollment from their state bar council. Know all about AIBE here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/all-india-bar-examination-blogId-100983.
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Q:   Is there a negative marking for the wrong attempts in AIBE 2024?

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No, there is no negative marking done in case of wrong attempts in the exam. The Bar Council of India has confirmed that their will be no negative marking in AIBE 19 exam too. However, candidates will have to wait for the official notification for same. Until now, the exam authority did not deduct marks of candidates who could not attempt question paper correctly. However, they also did not get any marks to attempt those questions. This means, the total scores of candidates were a total of all the correct answers out of total scores.

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AIBE 19 Marking Scheme 2024

In AIBE, one mark is allotted for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for questions marked incorrect or left unanswered. 

AIBE Marking Parameters Marks Awarded
Correct answer +1
Incorrect answer 0
Un-attempted question 0

Also Read: Effective Preparation Strategies for AIBE 19: Tips and Tricks to Crack AIBE Exam

 

Q:   How many chances are given to a candidate to clear the AIBE exam?

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There is no limit on number of attempts a candidate can make to clear All India Bar Examination. They can attempt the examination any number of times until they qualify it with a PASS remark in AIBE result. The Bar Council of India has earlier stated that candidates must ensure qualifying AIBE within two years of enrollment, however, it does not mean that they cannot appear for AIBE after that period or they only get two attempts. Rather, it means that if candidates are not able to qualify AIBE within two years of enrollment, then they will be required to re-enroll or get an extension for their provisional enrollment from their state bar council. Know all about AIBE here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/all-india-bar-examination-blogId-100983.
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Q:   Is AIBE conducted online or offline?

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The AIBE exam is conducted in offline mode where 100 objective type of questions are asked. There is no negative marking in the exam. As per the AIBE exam pattern released by BCI, the candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes. The AIBE exam was previously conducted as an open-book exam, but from the AIBE 16 session onwards, only Bare Acts without short notes are allowed.

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Q:   How do I prepare for AIBE XIX exam?

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To prepare for upcoming session of AIBE examination, candidates should be well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern have a proper study timetable read best AIBE preparation books keep a track of important law judgements practice past years' AIBE question papers. The AIBE preparation procedure is difficult but, when done well, may be rewarding. To thoroughly prepare for the exam, a lot of effort and attention are needed. But you can make sure you're well-prepared and ready to ace the AIBE with the appropriate plan and direction.

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AIBE 19 Preparation Tips 2024

To prepare efficiently and effectively for AIBE 2024, candidates must keep the below tips in mind:

  • Go through the AIBE syllabus and AIBE 19 exam pattern 2024 thoroughly
  • Choose limited but the right study material and books for AIBE 2024
  • Do not forget Bare Acts; it forms the most important part of AIBE preparation 2024
  • 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

Q:   How to get previous years papers for AIBE 2024?

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Earlier, the exam authority provided the question paper of AIBE English language) on the official website. However, after vernacular languages have been included in the question paper, the exam authority no longer uploads the question paper on the official website of AIBE. Rather, it is available only with those who attempt the examination. Candidates who take the examination are only able to view it when raising objections on it at the time of answer keys objection process. Candidates can, however, obtain previous years papers for AIBE as available on Shiksha website - https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam-question-papers The question papers available here are official papers as collected from the past 3-4 years. You can download AIBE question papers and practice with simple registration process.
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Q:   Why is AIBE exam important?

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The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is important for several key reasons:

1.Eligibility for Legal Practice
Passing the AIBE is mandatory for law graduates who wish to practice law in India. Only after clearing this exam are candidates awarded a Certificate of Practice (COP) by the Bar Council of India (BCI), allowing them to practice law in courts across the country.

2. Assessing Basic Legal Knowledge
The AIBE evaluates a candidate's basic understanding of law and legal principles, ensuring that they are well-equipped with the foundational knowledge required for legal practice.

3.Quality Control for Legal Professionals
By making the exam mandatory, the BCI ensures a minimum standard of competence among legal practitioners. This enhances the quality of legal professionals in India and ensures better representation for clients.

4.No Limitation on Attempts
Candidates can take the exam multiple times, and there is no limit on the number of attempts, making it a stress-free way for graduates to prove their readiness for legal practice.

5.Harmonizing Legal Practice
AIBE creates a uniform standard of qualification across all states in India, regardless of the specific state in which the candidate completed their legal education.

6. Requirement for Career Progression
For law graduates who aspire to pursue higher-level legal positions or seek judicial appointments, clearing the AIBE is often the first step in their career progression.

In summary, the AIBE is critical because it ensures that legal practitioners meet the required standards of competence and are fully equipped to practice law professionally in India.

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Q:   Are there any questions asked in the AIBE exam from previous years?

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Yes, as per the AIBE paper analysis by students, at least 18 questions were reportedly from the past years' papers. The question paper is based on the same syllabus every year, therefore the chances of repeating questions are higher. However, there can be a modification of language of the question, with facts remaining the same. There are case laws, recent laws, and landmark judgements on which the AIBE question paper is based, therefore, candidates must prepare such cases and landmark judgements thoroughly. Few questions will be based directly from the Bare ACT provisions / verbatims. Therefore, the Bare Acts (not all of them) should be read thoroughly to at least remember the articles/ sections/ sub-sections and clauses.
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AIBE 2024 Qualifier's Preparation Strategy

Knowing how the previous years' AIBE exam qualifiers had prepared for the paper helps a great way. Click on the links below to know the AIBE preparation strategy of previous years' exam qualifiers:

Q:   What are the AIBE passing mark criteria?

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The passing marks for the All India Bar Examination are decided after the revised answer key for the All India Bar Examination is published. However, it is set according to the minimum qualifying marks criteria decided by the Bar Council of India for the bar examination which is 40 percent marks for the General, OBC category, and 35 percent marks for the Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribe category. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha AIBE exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam). I hope this will help you.
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Q:   What are the important subjects for AIBE 2024?

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AIBE question paper will carry 100 objective-type questions, however, there are some subjects with higher weightage over the others, For example Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, and Civil Procedure Code will carry 10 questions each. While IPC, Indian Evidence ACT Family Law, Law of Contracts, SRA, NIA, will carry 8 marks each. Therefore, the subjects that candidates must prepare thoroughly in order to crack the AIBE exam include: Constitutional Law Criminal Procedure Code of Civil Procedure Indian Penal Code Evidence Act Family Law of Contract, SRA, NIA Law of Tort, MVA and Consumer Protection Law Read more about higher weightage topics for AIBE 18 here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/aibe-syllabus-highest-weightage-topics-questions-and-more-blogId-112077.
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Q:   Is it important to solve AIBE 2024 samples to crack the exam?

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Solving AIBE 2024 sample paper and also previous years' question papers, will help candidates to develop problem-solving skills, learn time management, and identify weak spots. This will go a long way in helping them to crack the AIBE exam.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) releases the AIBE question paper for a particular session and releases the answer key too. All those candidates who are preparing for AIBE  exam are advised to solve the AIBE 19 sample papers 2024 to get a fair idea about the type of questions that are asked in the exam. The previous year question papers of the AIBE exam can be downloaded here. The AIBE 19 will be conducted in offline mode and its not an open book exam. 

 

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Hello Shyam Jogdand, answer to your question is Yes. It is mandatory for the candidates to enroll themselves in State Bar Counsil to become eligible for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).

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According to Times of India the bar council of India bci inform the out of 144014 students who appeared for the exam 69646 pass. In response to a right to information application filled by Shibu Babu, it was disclose that 1487 81 students took the exam held on December 10 last year with 74368 failin

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Anjali Singh

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To access your results, you  must log in using their User ID and Password on the official AIBE portal, using the same details they provided in their AIBE XIX application. The scorecard will include the candidate's roll number and qualification status, indicating whether they have passed or failed.

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Yash Goswami

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To make corrections in the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) form, follow these steps:

1. Access the home page of AIBE at its official website.


2. You should use your application number and the date of birth for you to log in.


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Kunal Lalwani

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The applications for AIBE or All India Bar Examination has been closed for this year. The exams are scheduled to be held on December 22, 2024. The last date was November 15, 2024. The candidates were allowed to select their prefered language from 11 options. This has really helped students, they c

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Yes, you are allowed to carry bilingual (diglot) bare acts without notes for the AIBE 19 exam. However, the bare acts must be unannotated and without any additional notes or highlights. Only the original, unmodified text of the bare acts is permitted. Be sure to check the official AIBE guidelines fo

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Shiv Kumar

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To prepare online for the AIBE, follow these steps

Familiarize with the Exam Pattern: Understand the structure, including the number of questions and subjects covered. Online Mock Tests A list of test series in the textbook that lets you simulate real examination conditions, and evaluate your knowled

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Subhash Kumar Gupta

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AIBE or the All India Bar Examination is conducted by the BCI. It's a national-level exam that certifies law graduates who want to become a lawyer and permits them to practice law in Indian Courts. It is a two-hour pen-paper exam and is conducted once a year. Students who want to appear for AIBE 202

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muskan

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can contact the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) conducting body, the Bar Council of India (BCI), through their official social media platforms. Look for verified accounts of the Bar Council of India on social media. You can either send a direct message or comment on their posts to ask ques

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Anupama Mehra

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No, the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) application process is typically conducted in online mode. Candidates must fill out the application form through the official website of the Bar Council of India.

Steps to Apply Online:

  1. Go to the Bar Council of India's official website.
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