Name of Post: BCI AIBE 22nd Syllabus 2026
Post Date / Update: 22 October 2026, 08:17 AM
Short Information: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the official syllabus for the All India Bar Examination XXII (AIBE 22nd) 2026. The question paper will contain 100 multiple choice questions from 19 law subjects, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates who secure the qualifying marks will be awarded the Certificate of Practice. The AIBE XXII examination will be held on 29 November 2026, and admit cards will be available from 14 November 2026. The official syllabus PDF download link is given below.
Important Dates
| Admit Card Available | 14/11/2026 |
| Exam Date | 29/11/2026 |
AIBE XXII Exam Pattern 2026
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Qualifying Marks | 40 percent for General and OBC, 35 percent for SC ST and PH |
AIBE 22nd Syllabus 2026 Subject Wise
The Bar Council of India Trust issued the official syllabus on 13 October 2026. The 100 questions are distributed across 19 subjects as shown below. Criminal procedure, civil procedure and constitutional law together carry 30 questions, the highest weightage in the paper.
| Sr. No. | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
| 2 | Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| 3 | Criminal Procedure Code and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| 4 | Code of Civil Procedure | 10 |
| 5 | Indian Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| 6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| 9 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under Bar Council of India Rules | 4 |
| 11 | Company Law | 2 |
| 12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| 13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
| 14 | Labour and Industrial Law | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Tort including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
| 16 | Law related to Taxation | 4 |
| 17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 |
| 18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| 19 | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
How to Download AIBE 22nd Syllabus 2026
- Go to the official AIBE portal of the Bar Council of India at allindiabarexamination.com.
- Open the download or notice section for AIBE XXII.
- Click on the syllabus PDF link of the 22nd All India Bar Examination.
- The PDF will open on your screen. Download it and keep a printout for your preparation.
Important Links
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. When will the AIBE 22nd examination be held
A. The AIBE XXII examination will be held on 29 November 2026.
Q. How many questions are asked in AIBE XXII
A. The paper carries 100 multiple choice questions from 19 law subjects.
Q. Is there any negative marking in AIBE 22nd
A. No, there is no negative marking in the AIBE XXII examination.
Q. Where can I download the official AIBE 22nd syllabus PDF
A. The official syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the Download Syllabus link in the Important Links section above.
