NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for the upcoming examination. Knowing the subject-wise distribution and paper format is essential for every law graduate preparing to qualify for the Certificate of Practice (COP).
Here’s a complete breakdown of the syllabus, subject weightage, and preparation tips.
AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Number of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Negative Marking: None
- Qualifying Marks: 40% (40/100 for General, 35% for SC/ST)
AIBE 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Weightage
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| I.P.C (Indian Penal Code) | 8 |
| Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) | 10 |
| C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
| Evidence Act | 8 |
| Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Taxation Laws | 4 |
| Human Rights Law | 2 |
| International Law | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Preparation Tips for AIBE 2025
- Focus on Bare Acts: AIBE is largely based on understanding Bare Acts rather than detailed case laws.
- Practice Previous Papers: Familiarity with previous years’ questions helps understand the exam pattern.
- Revise Key Sections: Give special focus to Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, and IPC as they carry high weightage.
- Time Management: Practice completing 100 questions in 3 hours.
- Highlight Professional Ethics: This section is always a scoring area.
Key Takeaways
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- No Negative Marking → attempt all questions
- Bare Acts Focused Exam
- 100 Questions from 20 subjects
FAQs on AIBE 2025 Syllabus
Q1: Is AIBE an open book exam in 2025?
No, AIBE is no longer an open book exam. Candidates can only bring Bare Acts without notes.
Q2: Which subjects carry the most weightage in AIBE 2025?
Constitutional Law, CPC, CrPC, IPC, and Evidence Act.
Q3: What is the qualifying mark for AIBE 2025?
40% for General/OBC and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
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