AIBE Exam Pattern 2025: Exam Mode, No. of Questions, Marking Scheme & Language Options

No, the exam authority, Bar Council of India has not informed about any changes in the exam pattern of AIBE 2025 yet. The exam pattern of AIBE 20 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 20 onwards or not was made available from the exam authority once exam date notification is out. All details of AIBE 20 exam mode, pattern, syllabus and open-book status was confirmed in the exam notification only.

AIBE 20 Exam 2025 date has not been announced yet. 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 XIX sharing details of paper difficulty level, important questions and expected cutoff marks to get an idea about AIBE 20 (XX) Exam 2025.

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.

Yes, the AIBE Exam is conducted in the MCQ (Multiple-Choice Question) format.

Key Features of AIBE MCQ Format:

• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Total Marks: 100 (Each question carries 1 mark)
• No Negative Marking
•  Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Subjects Covered: Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, and more
• Languages: Available in multiple languages, including English and Hindi

Candidates must select the correct answer from four options. Since open-book access is removed, conceptual clarity is essential. 

Yes, Bare Acts were 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.

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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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.

The AIBE syllabus covers 19 law subjects essential for legal practice. Major subjects include Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Civil Procedure Code (CPC), Evidence Act, Family Law, and Professional Ethics. Other important topics include Administrative Law, Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, and Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on these subjects. Since open-book access is removed, candidates must focus on bare acts, landmark cases, and legal principles. 

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.

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.

No, there will be no negative marking done in case of wrong attempts in the exam. The Bar Council of India has confirmed that there will be no negative marking in AIBE 20 exam too. 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.

The ideal time to start preparing for AIBE 20 (2025) depends on your familiarity with core legal subjects:

• If you have strong legal knowledge? Start 1-2 months before the exam (focus on revision, bare acts, and mock tests).
• If you need moderate preparation? Start 2-3 months before the exam (cover all subjects, practice MCQs, and revise regularly).
• If you are starting from scratch? Start 3-4 months before the exam (study each subject in depth and solve previous papers).

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.

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.

To prepare for AIBE 20 examination, candidates should have been well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern with 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.

On average, around 1.2 to 1.5 Lacs candidates appear for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) every year. The number of applicants varies slightly for each edition of the exam.

AIBE Candidate Trends:
AIBE XVII (2021) – Around 1.2 Lacs candidates
AIBE XVIII (2023) – Nearly 1.5 Lacs candidates
AIBE XIX (2024) – Expected 1.3–1.5 Lacs candidates

Since AIBE is a qualifying exam (not competitive), the pass percentage usually ranges between 60-70%.

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.

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.

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.

The total score in the AIBE Exam is 100 marks.

Key Exam Details:

• Total Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Each Question: Carries 1 mark
• Total Marks: 100
• No Negative Marking
• Passing Criteria:

General/OBC: 40% (40 marks out of 100)
SC/ST/PwD: 35% (35 marks out of 100)
Since AIBE is a qualifying exam, candidates only need to meet the minimum required marks to pass.

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.

AIBE question paper carried 100 objective-type questions, however, there were some subjects with higher weightage over the others, For example Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, and Civil Procedure Code will carried 10 questions each. While IPC, Indian Evidence ACT Family Law, Law of Contracts, SRA, NIA, carried 8 marks each. Therefore, the subjects that candidates had to prepare thoroughly in order to crack the AIBE exam included: 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 20 here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/aibe-syllabus-highest-weightage-topics-questions-and-more-blogId-112077.

Solving AIBE 2025 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 20 sample papers 2025 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 20 will be conducted in offline mode and its not an open book exam. 

 

In the AIBE question paper, the section with the maximum weightage is Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

Subject-Wise Weightage in AIBE (Approximate)

• Constitutional Law – 10 questions (the highest)
• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) – 10 questions
• Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) – 7 questions
•  Indian Penal Code (IPC) – 8 questions
• Evidence Act – 8 questions
• Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct – 7 questions

Since Constitutional Law & CrPC have the highest weightage, focusing on bare acts and key case laws will help