All India Bar Examination 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (With Answers): AIBE (19) FAQs
All India Bar Examination 2024 ( AIBE )
The AIBE exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for issuing the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is mandatory to practice in a court of law in India.
The next logical step for candidates who have completed their three-year LLB or five-year integrated LLB course or are in the final year of the law programme is eligible to appear in the AIBE 19 (XIX) exam. However, there is much confusion surrounding the All India Bar Examination, including the application process, AIBE eligibility criteria, exam mode, and exam pattern.
Therefore, we have compiled all frequently asked questions for AIBE exam discussing various aspects of the bar examination. But before we get into the FAQ section, let us take a look at key features of AIBE exam:
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AIBE Exam - Definition, BCI mandate, type of exam
- The full form of AIBE is the All India Bar Examination.
- The AIBE exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI)
- The All India Bar Examination was brought into force by a notification passed by the Legal Education Committee and the members of the Bar Council of India at duly constituted meetings on April 10, 2010 and April 30, 2010.
- The AIBE is a certification exam; note it is not an entrance exam, unlike say CLAT, AILET, etc.
- Candidates who pass the AIBE exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is mandatory to practice in a court of law.
- The CoP is issued by the BCI.
- The exam examines the advocate’s ability to practice the profession of law in India.
- The AIBE exam will assess the ability at a basic level and is designed to set a minimum benchmark for admission to the practice of law.
Also read: AIBE 19 (XIX) Eligibility Criteria 2024-25
Enrollment with State Bar Council
The candidates have to enroll with a state bar council to apply and appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). They can enroll with SBC at least six months before the expected AIBE exam date.
Q: Why AIBE previous year's question papers are important?
Q: Is it important to solve AIBE 2024 samples to crack the exam?
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.
Q: AIBE question paper will be released along with answer key?
Yes, BCI released the AIBE question paper along with the provisional answer key on the official website of the exam. Now that the AIBE 2024 question papers and answer keys is out, the candidates able to check all the questions and the keys. If the candidate felt that there is a discrepancy in an answer key (s) or that a question (s) was wrong, then they are given a provision to challenge the particular key/question.
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For AIBE (19) XIX 2024, candidates who have been enrolled with State Bar Council for over two years can also apply (if not cleared the exam already), as the exam was delayed this year.
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Here are some commonly asked questions for the Indian bar examination:
Q: How many languages is the AIBE question paper conducted?
Q: Where can I download AIBE question papers for my paper code?
Candidates preparing for AIBE must download the previous year question paper. It is crucial to solve previous year question paper to acquaint with the AIBE 2024 exam pattern and time duration. To download the AIBE question papers, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the link provided- https://www.shiksha.com/law/aibe-exam-question-papers
Step 2- Select the sample paper to be downloaded and click on 'download' tab
Step 3- Candidates must login if they are not logged in
Step 4- Screen will now display the AIBE sample paper
Step 5- Download the question paper.
Q: Does AIBE exam include subjective questions?
Q: Are there any questions asked in the AIBE exam from previous years?
Q: Will the AIBE question paper include questions from subjects and topics I studied in LLB?
AIBE 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When was the first AIBE exam conducted?
A: The All India Bar Examination has been conducted every year from 2011 onwards.
Q: Do I need to get enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council to appear in the AIBE exam?
A: Yes, state bar council enrollment is one of the eligibility criteria for taking the certification exam.
Q: How should I login the portal again?
A: Please check your email inbox or spam. You would have receive User Name &Password to login from BCI.helpdesk@cbtexams.in
Q: What is the minimum percentage required in graduation (3-year or 5-year LLB) to appear in the AIBE exam?
A: There is no minimum percentage of marks that candidates need to secure in the graduation (or qualifying exam) to take the AIBE exam. That being said, the candidate does need to secure the minimum percentage required in the graduation exam or meet any other requirement that may be prescribed by the university.
Q: Can I register for the AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 exam in offline mode?
A: The registration process for the AIBE exam is conducted in online mode.
Q: What is the maximum number of attempts one can appear in the AIBE exam?
A: There is no limit to the number of attempts. So, the candidate may appear in the exam as many times as may be required to qualify.
Q: Can I fill the AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 application form and get enrolled with the state bar council later?
A: No, only such candidates who are already enrolled with a State Bar Council as an advocate are eligible to fill out the application form.
Q: I belong to a reserved category. Am I eligible for any concessions while applying for the All India Bar Examination?
A: No, there are special benefits for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Q: Will the AIBE syllabus cover new topics or will it be based on what I learned at law school?
A: The AIBE exam will cover the same topics that are prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. The emphasis of the AIBE exam will be on:
- Reasoning
- Analysis
These abilities will be tested through multiple-choice questions. However, the exam will not test the candidate’s ability to memorize large blocks of text.
Q: How can I obtain official preparatory material for the AIBE exam?
A: The candidate needs to apply to the Bar Council of India; it will deliver the prep material to you two weeks after receiving your application. In case of any delay or similar other problems, you can write to barexam@barcouncilofindia.org.
Q: What are the language options available for taking the All India Bar Examination?
A: The bar examination is available in 23 languages - 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (F) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri. The candidate can opt for preparatory material in the same language that they intend to appear in the exam.
Q: Am I allowed to carry bare acts with notes inside the AIBE exam hall?
A: The BCI allowed candidates to use bare acts with short notes/comments during the AIBE XVI exam. Previously the BCI had banned bare acts with notes, along with textbooks and notes inside the exam hall. The relaxation was done after complaints from students that they are finding it difficult to procure Bare Acts without short notes/comments. This year, the BCI may not allow students to carry Bare Acts with notes unless the same situation prevails in the market (which is a scarcity of Bare Acts without notes).
Q. What will be the duration of the All India Bar Examination?
A: The test will be of three hours and thirty minutes (3 hours 30 minutes). The candidate can’t exit the exam hall until they have completed the paper.
Q: What is the minimum mark required to clear the AIBE exam?
A: The candidate needs to secure 40% (that is, 40 out of 100) for clearing the All India Bar Examination.
Q: Are there sectional cutoffs in addition to the overall cutoff for clearing the bar exam?
A: No, there are no separate sectional cutoffs.
Q. What are the basic items I need to carry for the All India Bar Examination?
A: The candidate needs to bring with them the following items:
- Black/blue ballpoint pen for properly shading the OMR answer sheet
- Admit card
- A valid photo identity card
- Bare acts with notes (based on previous year's notification)
The following items are not allowed:
- Electronic devices, such as laptop computers, mobile phones,
- Device equipped with a radio transceiver (such as pagers)
- Textbooks, written notes
Q: What is an OMR sheet?
A: During the AIBE, the candidate has to enter their answers by darkening bubbles in the OMR answer sheet. The full form of OMR is optical mark recognition. The OMR sheet is machine-readable.
Q: Am I allowed to take the AIBE question paper back with me?
A: Yes, the candidate can carry home the question paper after completing the exam and submitting the OMR sheet to the invigilator.
Q: Will the BCI release percentage/percentile/ranking score at the time of declaration of AIBE results?
A: No, the BCI will not release the percentage/percentile/ranking score. The results of the All India Bar Examination would simply be released as pass or fail.
Q: What is the AIBE application fee?
A: The application fee is INR 3500 for general/ OBC and INR 2,500 for SC/ST candidates. In addition, there is a bank charge of INR 60.
Q: Is there any preference given to any of the 23 languages?
A: No, the language opted for the AIBE exam will have no bearing on the candidate's score.
Q: What are the areas that will be tested in the AIBE exam?
A: The BCI is authorized to prepare the syllabus for the AIBE exam. Check the topics and number of questions asked from these topics from the table below. AIBE syllabus - Topics and topic-wise number of questions
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) | 8 |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| Evidence Act | 8 |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 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 to Taxation | 4 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Q: Will the BCI provide preparatory material for the AIBE exam?
A: The BCI will send comprehensive preparatory material to all registered candidates. No extra payment has to be made for obtaining these preparatory materials.
Q: Do I need the CoP certificate for appearing in the Judicial Services Examination?
A: No, the candidate doesn’t need to qualify the AIBE exam or the CoP certificate for appearing in the Judicial Services examination.To appear in the Judicial Services examination, the candidate simply needs to have passed a bachelor’s degree in law (3-year or 5-year LLB) and must be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council.
Q: What should I do if I fail to qualify the AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 exam?
A: In the scenario, the candidate fails to qualify the AIBE exam, he or she can appear in the next editions of the certification exam. Note that there is no cap on the number of limits for appearing in the All India Bar Examination.
Q: When can I obtain the CoP?
A: The Certificate of Practice (CoP) is issued a few months after the declaration of AIBE results. The release of the CoP will be notified through the AIBE website. The candidate has to collect it in person from the respective State Bar Councils. Refer the table below to get an idea about release of COP after AIBE result:
| AIBE Session | AIBE COP issue date |
| AIBE VII (7) exam | 20-May-2015 |
| AIBE VIII (8) exam | 25-Jul-2016 |
| AIBE IX (9) exam | 30-Dec-2016 |
| AIBE X(10) exam | 04-Dec-2017 |
| AIBE XI (11) exam | 26-Sep-2018 |
| AIBE XII (12) exam | Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIII (13) exam | Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIV (14) exam | 22-Jul-2021 |
| AIBE XV (15) exam | 13-Dec-2021 |
| AIBE XVI (16) exam | 30-March-2022 - Online 23-Jul-2022 - Offline |
Q: Can I practice law without the Certificate of Practice (CoP)?
A: No, the CoP is mandatory to practice in a court of law. Also, the CoP is issued only to AIBE qualified candidates.
Q: Where can I download previous years’ AIBE question papers and sample papers?
A: The BCI uploads the year-wise question papers and answer keys on the official AIBE website; alternately, you can download here all AIBE question and sample papers.
Q. Should I mention OTP during registration process?
A. During registration, you will get the OTP through email and mobile number. Please note you have to mention both OPT Email and phone number OTP at the same time. OTP is only three digits on phone and email both. Please ensure you have entered Email OTP in Email box and Phone
Q. What should I do, if I am unable to submit?
A. You should contact the helpdesk. The BCI will check from your id if there is any problem. In the meanwhile, candidate can try again after 7 pm
Can I appear bar council exam without LLB?
No, you are not allowed to appear for bar council exam without LLB. Also, candidates need to get enrlled in any State Bar Council in the country to appear in the AIBE Exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
AIBE will be held in 11 languages. The questions will carry a total of 100 multiple-choice questions based on 19 law topics and subjects. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the AIBE exam. The AIBE syllabus 19 carries topic-wise weightage, which helps candidates prepare for the
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Bar Council of India (BCI) released the provisional answer key for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 19 on December 28, 2024. Candidates were given the opportunity to raise objections until January 10, 2025.
As of now, BCI has not announced the exact release date for the final answer key. T
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hi Jigyasa,
If you have filled your enrollment number in the place of the roll number on the AIBE OMR sheet, it could potentially lead to a mismatch during the verification process. The roll number is the primary identifier for your exam, and it's important that the correct details are filled out in
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
To pass AIBE 19, a candidate must have at least 45% marks in case of being from the general or OBC category, and 40% in case of a candidate belonging to the SC/ST category. Considering you scored 43 marks, it seems that you failed to cross the pass mark.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The latest cutoff for AIBE 19 held on December 22, 2024, is given below for the General/OBC category as well as for the SC/ST/PwD category.
General/OBC Category: 45% (45 marks out of 100)
SC/ST/PwD Category: 40% (40 marks out of 100)
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
You need to send the enrollment details to AIBE. The AIBE will update accordingly.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered a month ago
The last date for correction in AIBE registration form was November 22nd 2024. So you can not correct now. Now the admit card downloading is in process from December 15th onwards.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered a month ago
The AIBE is the quintessential 'bar' examination that all law graduates in India must clear in order to be entitled to practice before any court in the country.
It assesses entry-level understanding of the knowledge of law and legal reasoning. One has to select the medium in which he/she would like t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
According to the Times of India, the Bar Council of India (BCI) informed that out of 144014 students who appeared for the exam 69646 passed. In response to a right-to-information application filled by Shibu Babu, it was disclosed that 1487 81 students took the exam held on December 10 last year with
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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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AIBE Notifications
AIBE previous year's question papers are important for several reasons: a) Get Familiar with Exam Pattern: Solving the previous year's question papers helps candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty level of the exam. This can help them to prepare effectively and improve their chances of scoring well in the exam. B) Identify Important Topics: By solving the previous year's question papers, candidates can identify the important topics that are frequently asked in the exam. This can help them to prioritize their preparation and focus on the topics that are more likely to be asked in the exam. C) Boosts Confidence: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to build confidence and reduce exam anxiety. It can also help them to develop a strategy for time management and improve their speed and accuracy in solving the questions. D) Practice and Revision: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to practice and revise the concepts they have learned. This can help them to reinforce their understanding of the subject and identify areas where they need to improve. E) Evaluate Performance: By solving the previous year's question papers, candidates can evaluate their performance and identify their strengths and weaknesses. This can help them to make necessary improvements and prepare better for the exam.