Even though the qualifying marks for AIBE is 40 per cent for General/ OBC, and 35 per cent for SC/ST categories, still many find it difficult to pass. Know here top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam.
The All India Bar Examination is a mandatory qualification for lawyers to obtain a 'Certificate of Practice' from the Bar Council of India. The qualifying marks for AIBE is 40 per cent for General/ OBC, and 35 per cent for SC/ST categories, still many find it difficult to pass. There could be several reasons affecting the performance of candidates in AIBE, and candidates must identify them beforehand to qualify the exam. Know here top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam.
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Not knowing exam pattern
Q: Is AIBE an open-book exam?
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: Is AIBE exam easy or difficult?
Q: How will I know about the AIBE exam centre allotted to me?
AIBE exam centre will be allotted along with the admit card. Candidates are advised to check the admit card to know about the exam centre and other crucial details. Apart from name and address of allotted AIBE exam centre, the admit card comprises details such as exam date, timing, exam day guidelines etc. Date for admit card release is published along with the information brochure on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card for AIBE after logging and providing details such as application ID, password and others.
Candidates may not be able to handle the exam well if they do not cross-check the exam pattern of AIBE XIX (19) 2024 beforehand. Knowing the exam pattern can boost confidence and help prepare for the exam. To help you prepare, we have provided an overview of AIBE 19 (XIX) exam pattern 2024-25 below:
| AIBE Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline, pen-and-paper exam, and may be this year onwards, it will be held in online, computer-based test mode as well. |
| Exam type |
Qualifying exam |
| Exam duration |
3 hours 30 minutes |
| Subjects |
19 law subjects |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choices based Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question and no negative marking in case of wrong attempts |
| Language options |
English and 22 vernacular languages including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri |
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Apart from exam pattern, candidates must also check the syllabus and weightage for all subjects asked in AIBE question paper 2024. Checkout AIBE syllabus with subject-wise weightage in the table below:
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 marks |
|
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 marks |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 marks |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
8 marks |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
8 marks |
| 8 marks |
|
| Evidence Act |
8 marks |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
5 marks |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
4 marks |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
4 marks |
| Law Related to Taxation |
4 marks |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
4 marks |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
4 marks |
| Administrative Law |
3 marks |
| 2 marks |
|
| 2 marks |
|
| 2 marks |
|
| 2 marks |
|
| 2 marks |
|
| Total |
100 marks |
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Lack of preparation
Many candidates start working right after their graduation, and when they appear for AIBE, they have to fill the gaps between theoretical learning and practical skills. To qualify for AIBE, one has to cover all the subjects mentioned in the syllabus, as well as, consider following:
- Time management - Candidates have to manage their time and test-taking skills properly or they won't be able to attempt the question paper completely. Focus on higher weightage first to obtain maximum marks in the exam.
- Work on confidence - Lack of self-confidence can affect performance in any exam negatively. Especially, for a mandatory exam like AIBE, one can get anxious and not perform their best in the test paper. Therefore, one should effectively work on their confidence by preparing well for the exam. Always remember that AIBE has no limit on several attempts, and it is to be qualified with minimum qualifying marks i.e. 40% marks for General and OBC categories, and 35% marks for SC, ST and PWD categories.
- Scheduling preparation - Candidates must prepare sufficiently to qualify AIBE, and if they do not schedule their preparation properly, it will affect their AIBE 19 results. Therefore, keeping in mind the total number of days left in the examination, one should plan and prepare effectively. Make time for AIBE preparation from a busy schedule to qualify for the most crucial examination to obtain a 'Certificate of Practice'.
Not studying with Bare Acts
Q: Which book is the best for AIBE exam 2024?
The bar examination is no longer an open book examination. Therefore, candidates appearing for AIBE 19 should be careful of choosing best books for AIBE preparation. However, getting best books for AIBE examination can become a challenge as the syllabus is vast. Candidates appearing for the bar examination must prepare with Bare Acts without comments. The Bare Acts to be used while preparing for AIBE are:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 and others
Q: Is All India Bar Examination (AIBE) tough?
Yes, AIBE is indeed tough. Candidates who qualify in the AIBE exam are issued COP certificates that allow the candidates to practice law in a court of law in India. Without the COP certificate, one cannot practice law in Indian courts. Both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB graduates are eligible to appear in the AIBE exam. Hence, it is not only tough but indeed mandatory for lawyers. In order to crack AIBE exam, candidates need to make sure that they are consistent and regular with their preparation.
Q: How many chances are given to a candidate to clear the AIBE exam?
Q: How to clear AIBE examination?
Q: How do I prepare for AIBE XIX exam?
To prepare for AIBE 19 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.
One of the best things about AIBE is that one can carry the Bare Act to attempt the examination. It makes attempting AIBE question paper a lot easier. Therefore, one should make optimum use of by including it in their preparation plan. They should refer and learn all the articles, schedules, sections and verbatims or at least remember how to refer them quickly when attempting the question paper of AIBE.
Poor exam strategy
For a candidate who is about to appear for AIBE, a weak preparation strategy can be as harmful as not referring a Bare Act when studying a case. One has to make a strategy that should be focused on their strengths and weaknesses, exam pattern and syllabus for the exam. They need to:
- Practice previous years with Bare Act without comments
- Study Landmark judgements
- Study recent case laws
- Take note of all legal domain related current affairs especially occuring after new CJI's appointment.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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 week 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 2 weeks ago
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).
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
To access your results, you must log in using your 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
3. After submitting your application you may find an option such as 'Correcti
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks 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
Guide-Level 13
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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How to correction in any changes in aibe application now