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After completing a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a Bar Council of India accredited college, law students take the All India Bar Examination or AIBE. Besides completing three or five years of law school, the candidates must also be members of their respective bar associations to apply for the exam. Those who clear the exam get a Certificate of Practice (COP), which is required to practice in the Indian courts. One cannot practice law in any court unless they pass the All India Bar Exam.

Everything to know about AIBE 2022 

The Bar Council of India (BCI) oversees AIBE. After passing the AIBE exam, eligible applicants receive a "Certificate of Practice" from BCI. Candidates who hold a law degree and intend to practice Law must take the examination. It must be noted that the AIBE is a written exam held in 11 distinct languages in 40 cities across the country.

Eligibility Criteria

The BCI establishes the age limit, qualifying exam, and bar council registration requirements for the AIBE 2021 exam. The candidate will only be considered for a Certificate of Practice if they meet all these requirements.

  • Qualifying exam: The applicant must have completed a BCI-recognized 3-year or 5-year LLB degree.
  • Registration with the State Bar Council: The applicant must be registered with their relevant State Bar Council.
  • Age restriction: There is no maximum or lower age restriction for taking the AIBE 2021 exam.
  • Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply.

Exam Pattern For All India Bar Exam

Students appearing for the Bar Council of India exam often face challenging questions like how to clear the AIBE exam and how to study for the AIBE exam. This is where it is essential to understand and analyze the exam pattern. The following list throws light on the pattern of the Bar Council of India exam:

  • The exam is conducted offline and lasts for three hours. Candidates must record their responses on the OMR sheet provided for this purpose.
  • This MCQ-based test has 100 questions and is worth 100 marks.
  • Each question is worth one point. Candidates can answer all questions without fear of receiving a negative grade.
  • In AIBE, there are no negative marks.
  • General category students must score at least 40% to qualify for AIBE. Candidates from the SC and ST categories must obtain a minimum of 35%.
  • The AIBE is offered in a variety of languages. Candidates can specify their preferred language when registering.

Syllabus For All India Bar Exam

While understanding how to study for the AIBE exam, it is imperative to know the proper syllabus of the exam. According to the official AIBE website, these were the subjects for AIBE XVI, October 2021. And for AIBE 2022, the syllabus will most likely be the same.

  1. Constitutional Law – 10 questions

  2. Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules – 4 questions

  3. Company Law – 2 questions

  4. Environmental Law – 2 questions

  5. Cyber Law – 2 questions

  6. Labour & Industrial Laws – 4 questions

  7. Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law – 5 questions

  8. Law related to Taxation – 4 questions.

  9. Law of Contract, Specific Relief Act, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act – 8 questions

  10. Land Acquisition Act – 2 questions

  11. Indian Penal Code – 8 questions

  12. Criminal Procedure Code – 10 questions

  13. Code of Civil Procedure – 10 questions

  14. Evidence Act – 8 questions

  15. Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act – 4 questions

  16. Family Law – 8 questions

  17. Public Interest Litigation – 4 questions

  18. Administrative Law – 3 questions

  19. Intellectual Property Laws – 2 questions

Tips on How to Prepare and How to Clear AIBE Exam 2022

Here is some vital information and advice to remember for AIBE XVII 2022. These can help you relax in the test room and feel secure answering the questions.

  1.  Beginning with AIBE XVI (2022), you will be unable to carry notes, printouts, or anything other than Bare Acts into the AIBE exam room. As a result, you must have the Bare Act books with you when you go inside.
  2.  AIBE contains 100 multiple-choice questions. There are no negative points. Hence, do not leave any questions unanswered.
  3. General category candidates must correctly answer 40 out of 100 questions. SC/ST must also get 35 accurate answers out of a possible 100. 3.     If you score 40% in the general category and 35% in the SC/ST category, you will pass AIBE XVI 2021.
  4. You either pass or fail the exam after it is completed. Bar Council does not display the exact marks you receive.
  5. The questions in AIBE aren't tough. They're complex, but they're not unsolvable. Before taking the exam, students should solve many AIBE previous year papers. It familiarises the candidate with the test scheme, level of difficulty, and other features of the exam. Additionally, the scheduled practice of AIBE sample papers will aid students in developing time management skills, which are essential for passing AIBE.
  6. In the AIBE exam, candidates are allowed three hours to answer 100 questions. Despite this, many candidates struggle to answer all the questions due to a lack of time management skills. Candidates will have three hours to read the question and discover the solution in the study materials. And, in the process of determining the correct answer, many applicants spend a significant amount of time. As a result, it is critical for the candidate to develop time management skills prior to entering the examination hall. In a stimulating environment, solve many previous year's question papers. Make sure the timer is set when answering the questions at home. Try to finish the test in under three hours.
  7. There are no legal notes required for AIBE. Concentrate solely on Bare Acts. In addition, with the syllabus subjects, make sure you pay close attention to legal maxims and some of the most important case laws.
  8. You're good to go if you've been reading Bare Acts and the curriculum subjects for a few months. You'll also have the Bare Act books with you during the exam. So it's simple.
  9. Carefully read the questions. Several of them can be answered just by reading the question and looking at the index page of the question's Bare Act. Truly. Read the question carefully. You'll figure out the subject based on the language and a few facts. Now open the Bare Act book's index page, which should help you answer the question. If you need to delve deeper, use the page number in the index to navigate to that article or section swiftly.
  10. There are 100 questions, but if your language understanding (English or the language in which you are presenting) is good, you should answer them quickly and have enough time to recheck at the conclusion.
  11. Finally, don't leave any questions unanswered in any scenario. It's imperative to remember that there are no negative markings!

Books to Prepare for Bar Council of India Exam

Books are essential for AIBE preparation since they help you understand each subject on the syllabus. However, applicants must have the correct books to support their AIBE preparation with so many options. Following is a list of expert-recommended books that students can refer to while preparing for the All India Bar Exam:

  1. Sarkar's Civil Practice and Procedure Manual

  2. Universal's Criminal Manual

  3. Company Law and Practice by AK Majumdar and Dr. GK Kapoor

  4. Civil Procedure with Limitation Act by CK Takwani

  5. Universal's Guide to All India Bar Examination

  6. Sure Success AIBE & JCJ by DV Rao

  7. Public International Law by VK Ahuja

  8. Central Law Agency All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Guide by SM Ranjan and PK Jain

  9. AIBE Solved papers (2011-2019) by Lovedeep Bangia

In conclusion, students must remember the following exam day instructions to give the exam efficiently.

FAQS REGARDING THE ALL INDIA BAR EXAM:

  1. Is the All India Bar Examination compulsory?

 Yes, law graduates who wish to practice Law in an Indian court must pass the AIBE.

  1. Is aibe exam tough?

The AIBE test is usually quite demanding. However, because you will not be competing with other students, passing the exam will be easier than passing any other legal entrance exam.

We at Rest The Case hope you have found this article helpful and wish you the very best with your All India Bar Exam experience! Check out our website for more articles with tips, tricks, and student hacks for your academic career in the field of Law. 


Author: Jinal Vyas