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AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marking Scheme and Important Topics

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern is set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). AIBE 2023 Syllabus includes topics related to the undergraduate level of law. AIBE Entrance Test is an offline (pen & paper-based test) that is conducted in 11 languages. Applicants can choose any one language during the application process. AIBE Exam will have a total of 100 objective questions from 19 subjects related to law. Check AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern

  • AIBE is a national-level examination taken by the Bar Council of India to judge whether provisionally enrolled advocates or fresh law graduates have the required skills to practice law.
  • The exam is an open-book test aimed at evaluating candidates' analytical abilities along with a basic understanding of law subjects.
  • BCI awards the Certificate of Practice to applicants who have cleared the bar exam with the minimum required percentage criteria. Those who are not able to clear AIBE will remain enrolled with their State Bar Council as provisional advocates but not as practising lawyers. Check AIBE Cutoff Marks
  • From 2010 onwards, attempting AIBE exam is mandatory for all law graduates post completing their degree.
AIBE Exam Pattern & Syllabus Highlights

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Highlights

Exam Name All India Bar Examination
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Exam Mode Offline (Pen-Paper based OMR Test)
Difficulty Level Moderate
Test Mode Open-book Test
Exam Duration 3 hours 30 minutes
Official Website http://www.allindiabarexamination.com/
AIBE Exam Pattern

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern details are presented below. Any change in the exam pattern will be updated here as soon as it is notified in the official brochure for AIBE 2023

Features Details
Exam mode Paper-Based Test
Exam duration 3 hours 30 minutes
Test medium 11 languages
Subjects 19 law subjects
Total questions 100 questions
Type of questions MCQs
Marking Scheme One mark for every correct option, no negative marking in case of wrong attempts
  • AIBE 2023 Entrance Exam will be taken in an offline mode (OMR), candidates will get 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
  • Candidates with having a disability of more than 80% will be given additional 30 minutes to write the exam.
  • The exam will be taken in 11 languages thus giving wider option to the candidates to choose one language.
  • A total of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in AIBE Test.
  • The total weightage of the questions paper would be 100 marks; question paper will have two sections, Part I & Part II.

AIBE 2023 Marking Scheme

Given below are the marking scheme for AIBE Entrance Exam

AIBE Marking Parameters Marks Awarded
Correct Answer +1
Incorrect Answer 0
Un-attempted Questions 0
Total Marks 100 marks

AIBE Test Paper Languages

The question paper prepared by BCI is available in 11 different languages, candidates can select one language out of the beneath mentioned languages to give the test.

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Marathi
  • Bengali
  • Gujarati
  • Oriya
  • Assamese
  • Punjabi
AIBE Syllabus

AIBE 2023 Syllabus

  • AIBE 2023 Syllabus is set by the exam conducting authority, the Bar Council of India.
  • It tests the knowledge level of applicants who will be awarded the “Certificate of Practice” after clearing the AIBE exam.
  • AIBE 2023 Syllabus will include 19 different subjects related to law of undergraduate level.
  • The written exam will be taken across 40 cities of the country in 11 different languages.

AIBE 2023 Syllabus: Important Topics

Given below are the important topics asked in AIBE 2023 Exam:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act
  • Cr. P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) and C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure)
  • Family Law
  • I.P.C (Indian Penal Code)
  • Evidence Act
  • Administrative Law
  • Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules
  • Labour & Industrial Laws
  • Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law
  • Public Interest Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Laws
  • Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act
  • Company Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Cyber Law
  • Land Acquisition Act
  • Law related to Taxation

Download AIBE Sample Papers and Previous Year Question Papers

AIBE Subject Wise Weightage

AIBE 2023 Subject-wise Weightage

  • AIBE 2023 Syllabus will cover and include 19 topics from law of undergraduate level.
  • Candidates are suggested to go through last year question papers as it will help the students in understanding the topics covered. 

Given below are the subject-wise weightage for AIBE 2023 Exam:

Topic/Subject Number of Questions
Constitutional Law 10
I.P.C (Indian Penal Code) 8
Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) 10
C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure) 10
Evidence Act 8
Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act 4
Family Law 8
Public Interest Litigation 4
Administrative Law 3
Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconductunder BCI rules 4
Company Law 2
Environmental Law 2
Cyber Law 2
Labour & Industrial Laws 4
Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act, consumer protection Law 5
Law concerning to Taxation 4
Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, and NegotiableInstrument Act 8
Land Acquisition Act 2
Intellectual Property Laws 2
Total 100
AIBE Preparation Tips

AIBE 2023 Preparation Tips

  • Go through the AIBE exam pattern and syllabus, carefully before starting with your preparations. Make a list of all the topics that will be asked in the exam and get the best-recommended books for the same.
  • Make a proper and well-structured timetable, try to spend at least 5-6 hours each day doing AIBE preparations.
  • Do more mock tests and solve previous year sample papers, doing these will help candidates to solve different kinds of questions that might be asked in the exam.
  • Make a proper list of the legal terminologies and important cases and try to remember them.
AIBE Recommended Books

AIBE 2023 Best Books

Given below are some recommended AIBE Preparatory Materials and AIBE Preparation Books:

AIBE Books

Author/Publication

Civil Practice and Procedure Manual

Sarkar’s 

Criminal Manual

Universal’s

Other Bare Acts 

Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd.

Constitution of India

Durga DasBasu

Company Law and Practice

AK Majumdar/Dr GK Kapoor

Civil Procedure with Limitation Act

CK Takwani

Guide to All India Bar Examination

Universal’s

Sure Success AIBE & JCJ

DV Rao

All India Bar Examination Guide

Shambhu Prasad Choudhary

The Constitution of India Bare Act with short notes

Universal’s

Public International Law

VK Ahuja

Human Rights

HO Agarwal

Law Exam Times

PK Pandey

Central Law Agency All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Guide

SM Ranjan and PK Jain

AIBE Solved papers (2011-2019)

Lovedeep Bangia

AIBE – Previous years solved papers

Thakral Law Publications

AIBE Exam Pattern FAQs

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

Ques. How many papers are there in Aibe exam?

Ans. AIBE Exam will be conducted in 11 languages. AIBE Exam will include a total of 100 questions in 19 different law topics of undergraduate level.

Ques. What is the pass mark in AIBE?

Ans. Applicants of general and OBC category must have scored a minimum of 40 marks. Applicants of SC/ST category must have scored a minimum of 35 marks.

Ques. What type of questions come in Aibe exam?

Ans. AIBE Exam will include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. Applicants will be required to fill in the OMR sheet.

Ques. Is Aibe exam tough?

Ans. AIBE exam has a diffuculty level of moderate, as per the previous years paper analysis. Applicants are required to score the minimum marks to quallify for the exam. 

Ques. Is there minus marking in AIBE?

Ans. No, there are no negative marking for AIBE Exam. Applicants are awarded 1 mark for every correct answer. 

Ques. What happens after clearing AIBE?

Ans. After clearing AIBE Exam, applicants will be awarded with Certificate of Practice. Using this certificate, applicants will be able to practice law in court.

Ques. What happens if I dont clear AIBE?

Ans. Applicants who don’t clear AIBE Exam will still be able to work as a provisional advocate in state court. Applicants can attempt the exam later.

Ques. Is AIBE Exam mandatory?

Ans. Yes, law graduates who want to practice law must attempt and clear AIBE Exam. Applicants must have passed graduate course in law to be eligible for applying to the exam.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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