How many subjects are there in AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026?

The AIBE syllabus covers 19 law subjects.

How many questions are asked in AIBE 22?

A total of 100 multiple-choice questions are asked in the AIBE.

What is the duration of AIBE 22?

The AIBE 22 examination is conducted for 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Is there negative marking in AIBE 22?

No, the current AIBE exam pattern does not have negative marking for incorrect answers.

Which subjects carry the highest weightage in AIBE 22?

Constitutional Law, CrPC/BNSS and CPC carry the highest individual weightage of 10 questions each.

How many questions are asked from Constitutional Law?

There are 10 questions from Constitutional Law.

Is the AIBE 22 exam conducted online?

No. The current examination pattern specifies an offline, pen-and-paper examination.

Can candidates carry Bare Acts in AIBE 22?

Recent AIBE examination guidelines permit Bare Acts without notes and comments. Candidates should follow the final AIBE 22 examination guidelines issued for the exam.

Where can I download the AIBE Syllabus PDF?

Candidates can download the official syllabus document from the AIBE website. The currently available official PDF is titled AIBE-XX Syllabus.

When will AIBE 22 be conducted?

AIBE XXII is scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2026.

AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Check Official PDF

The AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026 is based on 19 major law subjects prescribed for the All India Bar Examination. Candidates preparing for AIBE XXII, scheduled for 29 November 2026, should understand the subject-wise distribution of questions along with the examination pattern before beginning their preparation.

AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026

The official AIBE 22 2026 syllabus available through the Bar Council of India’s examination portal contains 19 subjects and 100 questions. The syllabus covers Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, Cyber Law, Taxation, Intellectual Property Laws, and other important areas of legal studies.

The Paper at a Glance

Candidates can first understand how the 100 questions are distributed across the syllabus.

AIBE 22 Subject	Number of Questions
Constitutional Law	10
IPC & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita	8
CrPC & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita	10
Code of Civil Procedure	10
Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam	8
Alternative Dispute Resolution including Arbitration Act	4
Family Law	8
Public Interest Litigation	4
Administrative Law	3
Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules	4
Company Law	2
Environmental Law	2
Cyber Law	2
Labour & Industrial Law	4
Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law	5
Law Related to Taxation	4
Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws & Negotiable Instrument Act	8
Land Acquisition Act	2
Intellectual Property Laws	2
Total	100

AIBE 22 Syllabus PDF: Download Here

Candidates looking for the AIBE 22 Syllabus PDF can download the official syllabus from the AIBE portal. We have provided the direct link to download the syllabus PDF below:

AIBE 22 Exam Date 2026

The AIBE 22 Exam Date 2026 is 29 November 2026. The registration process for AIBE XXII began on 19 August 2026, according to the current schedule.

AIBE 22 Exam Pattern 2026

Particular	AIBE 22 Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Offline/Pen-and-paper
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Maximum Marks	100
Marks per Question	1
Negative Marking	No
Duration	3 hours 30 minutes
Paper Type	Objective
Bare Acts	Allowed without notes/comments

AIBE 22 Syllabus: Subject-wise Breakdown

The subject-wise breakdown and the number of questions asked from those subjects have been discussed below:

S. No.	AIBE 22 Subject	Questions	Important Topics to Cover
1	Constitutional Law	10	Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Citizenship, President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Writs, Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions, Constitutional Amendments, Constitutional Bodies
2	IPC & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)	8	General principles of criminal liability, Punishments, General Exceptions, Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy, Attempt, Offences against the Human Body, Offences against Women and Children, Offences against Property, Theft, Robbery, Dacoity, Cheating, Criminal Breach of Trust, Defamation, Offences against the State, Common Intention and Common Object
3	CrPC & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)	10	Classification of Offences, Arrest, Rights of Arrested Persons, Search and Seizure, Summons and Warrants, FIR, Investigation, Statements and Confessions, Bail, Anticipatory Bail, Charges, Trial, Appeals, Revision, Reference, Maintenance Proceedings, Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts
4	Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)	10	Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Res Judicata, Res Sub Judice, Institution of Suits, Parties to Suits, Pleadings, Plaint, Written Statement, Summons, Discovery and Inspection, Temporary Injunctions, Receivers, Commissions, Judgment and Decree, Execution, Appeals, Review, Revision, Reference
5	Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)	8	Relevancy of Facts, Admissions, Confessions, Dying Declaration, Expert Opinion, Character Evidence, Oral and Documentary Evidence, Primary and Secondary Evidence, Electronic and Digital Evidence, Burden of Proof, Presumptions, Estoppel, Examination of Witnesses, Cross-Examination, Hostile Witnesses, Privileged Communications
6	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)	4	Arbitration, Arbitration Agreement, Appointment and Powers of Arbitrators, Arbitral Proceedings, Arbitral Awards, Setting Aside Awards, Enforcement, Conciliation, Mediation, Negotiation, Lok Adalat, Permanent Lok Adalat
7	Family Law	8	Hindu Marriage Act, Valid Marriage, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Judicial Separation, Divorce, Maintenance, Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, Hindu Succession Act, Coparcenary, Muslim Marriage, Muslim Divorce, Muslim Succession, Guardianship, Adoption, Special Marriage Act, Family Courts
8	Public Interest Litigation (PIL)	4	Meaning and Concept of PIL, Evolution of PIL, Locus Standi, PIL under Articles 32 and 226, Maintainability, Procedural Requirements, Role of Supreme Court and High Courts, Important PIL Judgments, PIL vs Ordinary Litigation
9	Administrative Law	3	Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Delegated Legislation, Administrative Discretion, Principles of Natural Justice, Audi Alteram Partem, Nemo Judex in Causa Sua, Judicial Review, Administrative Tribunals, Writs, Lokpal, State Liability, Legitimate Expectation, Proportionality
10	Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct	4	Duties towards Court, Clients, Opponents and Colleagues, Advocate-Client Relationship, Professional Misconduct, Restrictions on Advertising, Professional Conduct, BCI Rules, Contempt of Court, Disciplinary Proceedings, Punishment for Misconduct, State Bar Councils, Bar Council of India
11	Company Law	2	Types of Companies, Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Prospectus, Share Capital, Transfer and Transmission of Shares, Directors, Powers and Duties of Directors, Company Meetings, Oppression and Mismanagement, Corporate Governance, Winding Up
12	Environmental Law	2	Constitutional Provisions, Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development, Polluter Pays Principle, Precautionary Principle, Public Trust Doctrine, Environment Protection Act, Water Act, Air Act, Forest Conservation, Wildlife Protection, Environmental Impact Assessment, National Green Tribunal
13	Cyber Law	2	Information Technology Act, Electronic Records, Digital and Electronic Signatures, Cyber Offences, Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy, Cybercrime Investigation, Intermediary Liability, Electronic Contracts, Cyber Terrorism, Online Offences
14	Labour and Industrial Law	4	Industrial Disputes, Strikes and Lockouts, Lay-off, Retrenchment, Closure, Trade Unions, Collective Bargaining, Industrial Employment, Wages, Minimum Wages, Social Security, Employees’ Compensation, Gratuity, Maternity Benefits, Provident Fund, Labour Codes
15	Law of Tort, Motor Vehicle Act & Consumer Protection Law	5	Nature and Essentials of Tort, Negligence, Nuisance, Defamation, Trespass, Vicarious Liability, Strict and Absolute Liability, General Defences, Damages, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Third-Party Insurance, Compensation, Consumer Rights, Defect, Deficiency, Unfair Trade Practices, Product Liability, Consumer Commissions
16	Law Related to Taxation	4	Basic Tax Concepts, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Income Tax Act, Residential Status, Heads of Income, Taxable Income, Deductions, Assessment, Tax Authorities, Appeals and Revision, GST, Supply, Input Tax Credit, GST Registration, GST Returns, Tax Authorities
17	Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws & Negotiable Instruments	8	Contract: Offer and Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity, Free Consent, Void/Voidable Agreements, Contingent Contracts, Performance, Breach, Remedies, Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge, Agency; Specific Relief: Specific Performance, Rescission, Rectification, Cancellation, Injunctions; Property: Sale, Mortgage, Lease, Exchange, Gift, Lis Pendens, Part Performance, Rule Against Perpetuity; Negotiable Instruments: Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange, Cheques, Holder, Negotiation, Dishonour of Cheques, Liability of Parties
18	Land Acquisition Act	2	Acquisition of Land, Preliminary Notification, Declaration, Determination of Compensation, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Acquisition Procedure, Award, Possession, Compensation Provisions, Special Provisions under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act
19	Intellectual Property Laws	2	Intellectual Property Rights, Patents, Patent Registration and Infringement, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Trademarks, Trademark Registration and Infringement, Geographical Indications, Designs, Trade Secrets, Passing Off, Remedies for Infringement

Is AIBE 22 an Open-Book Exam?

Recent AIBE examination guidelines allow candidates to carry Bare Acts without notes and comments into the examination centre. Other books, notes, and unauthorised material are not permitted. Therefore, candidates preparing for AIBE 22 should become familiar with the structure and arrangement of the permitted Bare Acts instead of relying on prepared notes during the examination.