The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to certify law graduates for practising in Indian courts. The AIBE 20 (XX) for 2025 builds on the previous syllabus and covers 19 core law subjectswith a total of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. There is no negative marking.
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📋 Exam Pattern & Format
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes.
Mode: Usually Offline (Pen & Paper) in various languages.
🧮 Subject-Wise Weightage
Here’s how questions are distributed across the 19 subjects:
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) / New Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) / New Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| Evidence Act / New Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instruments Act | 8 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Law of Tort (including Motor Vehicles Act & Consumer Protection Law) | 5 |
| Labour & Industrial Laws | 4 |
| Alternative Dispute Redressal (ADR) including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| Law related to Taxation | 4 |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| Professional Ethics & Misconduct under BCI Rules | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
📝 Important Topics Subject-Wise
Below are some of the key areas you should focus on:
Constitutional Law
Preamble, Basic Structure Doctrine
Fundamental Rights, Duties, DPSPs
Union & State Executive/Legislature
Centre-State relations; Emergency provisions
Judicial Review & Writ jurisdiction
IPC (Indian Penal Code)
General principles of criminal liability
Offences against human life/body, property
Conspiracy, Abetment, Attempt
CrPC
Pre-trial procedures, Arrest, Bail, Remand
Juvenile Justice, Probation & Parole
Appeals, Revision, Sessions Courts
CPC (Code of Civil Procedure)
Jurisdiction, Suits, Pleadings, Interlocutory Orders
Execution of decrees, Appeals, Review, Limitation
Evidence Act
Relevance, Admissibility, Witness Examination
Burden of proof, Dying Declaration, Privileged communications
Law of Contract & Related
Essentials of contract, Discharge, Remedies
Specific Relief Act, Property Laws, Negotiable Instruments
Family Law
Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance
Guardianship, Succession laws
ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation
Tribunals and dispute resolution mechanisms
And the minor subjects (Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, etc.) though fewer in questions still need coverage.
📥 How to Download the Official Syllabus PDF
Visit the official website allindiabarexamination.com (hosted by BCI).
Navigate to the Notifications or Syllabus section.
Look for the “AIBE 20 Syllabus PDF” link and download it.
Save/print it and refer to the subject-wise breakdown for structured preparation.
🔎 Preparation Strategy Based on Weightage
Allocate more time to high-weightage subjects: Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, IPC, Evidence.
For example, since Constitutional Law and CrPC each carry ~10 questions, ensure you master these.
Use Bare Acts (without comments) for reference and revision — they are emphasized for AIBE.
Maintain consistent revision schedule: focus one major subject each week, then revisit minor ones.
Practice multiple MCQs, take full mock tests (100 questions), simulate exam conditions (3 hrs).
Keep updated with recent amendments, landmark judgments, and new legal codes introduced (like Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, etc.).
🎯 Key Tips
No negative marking — attempt all questions.
Make quick revision notes of key sections and case laws.
For less-weightage subjects (e.g., Company Law, Cyber Law), focus on one or two key points rather than deep dive.
Regularly revise ethics and professional responsibility (4 questions) since it’s conceptual.
Use timed tests to improve speed and accuracy — crucial as you cover wide syllabus.
✅ Final Thoughts
The AIBE 20 Syllabus 2025 requires systematic coverage of 19 subjects, each contributing to the 100-question objective exam. Prioritise subjects by weightage, focus on Bare Acts, and schedule revision smartly. Download the official PDF, lay out your study plan, and practice diligently. Qualifying AIBE gives you the Certificate of Practice (CoP) and sets the foundation for your legal career in India.
