The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is the compulsory certification exam which is conducted by the Bar Council Of India or the law graduates who wants to practice as advocates in India. Lets understand the exam pattern and syllabus of this examination.
Exam Pattern AIBE
This is a single open book test for the basic legal knowledge and professional ethics. This exam is of total 100 marks with 100 multiple choice questions in a offline pen and paper based mode for this exam we have the total time of 3 hours and 30 minutes and there will be no negative marking for this exam.
Syllabus AIBE
The AIBE syllabus is based on core legal subjects that are basic and important in the legal profession. Lets understand the subjects marking and topics in that syllabus.
| Subject | Questions | Topics |
| Constitutional Law | 10 | Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Structure & Functions of Parliament, President, and Judiciary, Emergency Provisions, Amendment Procedures |
| Indian Penal Code | 8 | General Principles of Criminal Liability, Offenses Against the Human Body (Murder, Assault, etc.), Offenses Against Property (Theft, Robbery, etc.), Defenses under IPC |
| Criminal Procedure Code | 10 | FIR & Investigation, Bail & Trial Procedures, Sentencing & Appeal Process, Powers of Magistrate and High Courts |
| Code of Civil Procedure | 10 | Jurisdiction & Structure of Civil Courts, Suit Filing & Pleadings, Execution of Decrees & Orders, Appeals & Revisions |
| Evidence Act | 8 | Relevancy & Admissibility of Evidence, Hearsay Rule, Cross-Examination & Witness Credibility |
Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
8 | Advocate’s Duties to Clients & Courts, Contempt of Court, Landmark Disciplinary Cases |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
4 | Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation, Lok Adalats & Negotiation |
| Family Law | 8 | Hindu & Muslim Personal Laws, Marriage, Divorce, and Maintenance, Inheritance & Succession |
| Public Interest Litigation | 4 | Concept & Scope of PIL, Landmark PIL Cases |
| Administrative Law | 3 | Delegated Legislation, Principles of Natural Justice, Writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.) |
| Environmental Law | 2 | Key Environmental Legislation (EPA, Water Act, etc.), Sustainable Development & Judicial Decisio2s |
| Company Law | 2 | Formation & Incorporation of Companies, Directors & Shareholders Rights |
| Labour Law | 4 | Trade Union Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Workmen Compensation & Wages
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Cyber Law |
2 | IT Act, 2000 & Amendments
Data Protection & Digital Fraud |
