Dear Candidates,
The Bar Council of India Trust – PEARL FIRST has released the official syllabus for the All India Bar Examination-XXI (AIBE-XXI) to guide candidates preparing for the upcoming examination. The syllabus outlines the subjects and the distribution of questions that will be asked in the examination, helping candidates understand the key areas of law they must focus on while preparing.
The AIBE-XXI syllabus covers a wide range of core legal subjects including Constitutional Law, Criminal Law (IPC/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Law, Family Law, Administrative Law, Professional Ethics, Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Labour Law, Law of Tort, Taxation, Contract Law, Property Law, Land Acquisition, and Intellectual Property Laws. The examination will consist of 100 questions distributed across these subjects to evaluate the fundamental legal knowledge and professional competence of aspiring advocates.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the subject-wise question distribution and prepare accordingly to successfully qualify for the All India Bar Examination-XXI. The official syllabus has been issued by the Bar Council of India Trust to ensure transparency and provide a clear preparation framework for all candidates appearing in the examination.
| S.NO. | Topic/Subject | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitutional law | 10 |
| 2 | I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| 3 | Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| 4 | C. P. C. (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
| 5 | Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| 6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| 9 | Administration Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics & 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 & Industrial Law | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer 5 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 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
