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AIBE Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

All India Bar Examination. Practise 30 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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AIBE at a glance

Questions
100
Total marks
100
Duration
3 hr 30 min
Marking
+1 / no negative
ModeOffline (OMR-based), open-book
FrequencyUsually once a year
LanguagesEnglish & several regional languages
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Bar Council of India (BCI)Last updated 23 July 2026

AIBE full-length mock tests

Attempt 30 full-length AIBE mock tests built on the official 100-question, 100-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

AIBE Full Mock Test 01

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AIBE topic-wise tests & syllabus

435 topic tests across 19 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the AIBE syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

435 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 19 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Fundamental Rights — Test 01

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Fundamental Rights — Test 02

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Fundamental Rights — Test 03

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Fundamental Rights — Test 04

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Fundamental Rights — Test 05

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Fundamental Rights — Test 06

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Fundamental Rights — Test 07

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Fundamental Rights — Test 08

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Fundamental Rights — Test 10

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Fundamental Rights — Test 13

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Fundamental Rights — Test 14

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AIBE sample questions

A few real AIBE questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

Constitutional LawSample 1

Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before the law?

  • A.Article 14
  • B.Article 19
  • C.Article 21
  • D.Article 32

Solution: Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

Indian Penal Code (IPC)Sample 2

Under the Indian Penal Code, the punishment for murder is provided in:

  • A.Section 299
  • B.Section 300
  • C.Section 302
  • D.Section 304

Solution: Section 302 IPC prescribes the punishment for murder; Section 300 defines murder.

Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)Sample 3

Information in a cognizable case (First Information Report) is recorded under which section of the CrPC?

  • A.Section 41
  • B.Section 154
  • C.Section 161
  • D.Section 173

Solution: Section 154 CrPC deals with the recording of the First Information Report in cognizable cases.

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)Sample 4

The doctrine of res judicata is contained in which section of the CPC?

  • A.Section 9
  • B.Section 10
  • C.Section 11
  • D.Section 96

Solution: Section 11 CPC embodies res judicata — a matter already adjudicated cannot be tried again between the same parties.

Law of EvidenceSample 5

In which year was the Indian Evidence Act enacted?

  • A.1860
  • B.1872
  • C.1908
  • D.1963

Solution: The Indian Evidence Act was enacted in 1872.

ADR & ArbitrationSample 6

Arbitration in India is primarily governed by which statute?

  • A.The Arbitration Act, 1940
  • B.The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • C.The Civil Procedure Code, 1908
  • D.The Contract Act, 1872

Solution: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is the principal statute governing arbitration and conciliation in India.

About the AIBE exam

A qualifying examination that law graduates must pass to obtain the Certificate of Practice and practise law in India.

What is the AIBE?

The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national qualifying examination conducted by the Bar Council of India. Unlike an entrance test, it is taken after law school: a graduate who has enrolled with a State Bar Council must pass the AIBE to be granted a Certificate of Practice, the licence required to appear before courts and practise law in India.

Introduced in 2010, the AIBE was designed to set a minimum standard of competence for the legal profession. It tests an advocate's basic knowledge of the law and, importantly, their ability to find and apply it — which is why it is conducted as an open-book examination in which candidates may consult bare copies of the relevant Acts.

Why the AIBE matters

Passing the AIBE is the gateway to practising law. Without the Certificate of Practice, a law graduate cannot represent clients in court, however strong their academic record. For most young lawyers, therefore, clearing the AIBE is one of the first professional milestones after graduation.

Because the exam is open-book and qualifying rather than competitive, the challenge is not memorising the law but navigating it quickly and accurately under time pressure. Success depends on knowing the structure of each Bare Act, understanding core doctrines, and practising enough questions to locate the right provision within seconds — exactly what a full-length mock series is built to train.

AIBE eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the AIBE eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifying degree
An LL.B. degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a law school recognised by the Bar Council of India.
State Bar Council enrolment
You must first be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council; AIBE is taken after provisional enrolment.
Age limit
There is no upper age limit to appear for AIBE.
Number of attempts
There is no cap on the number of attempts — you may sit the exam until you pass.
Nationality
Indian citizens who meet the enrolment requirements are eligible.
Provisional practice
Following judicial rulings, a provisionally enrolled advocate may practise for a limited period while attempting to clear AIBE.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Constitutional Law1010
Indian Penal Code (IPC)88
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)1010
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)1010
Law of Evidence88
ADR incl. Arbitration Act44
Family Law88
Public Interest Litigation44
Administrative Law33
Professional Ethics & Misconduct44
Company Law22
Environmental Law22
Cyber Law22
Labour & Industrial Laws44
Law of Tort, MV Act & Consumer Protection55
Law related to Taxation44
Contract, Specific Relief, Property & NI Act88
Land Acquisition Act22
Intellectual Property Laws22
Total100100

Each of the 100 questions carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so you should attempt every question. AIBE is an open-book exam — you may carry printed Bare Acts (without any notes, annotations or commentary) into the hall.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes).

How to prepare for AIBE

A proven, focused AIBE preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Learn to navigate your Bare Acts

    Because AIBE is open-book, your speed at finding a provision matters more than memorising it. Tab and index your Bare Acts, and practise jumping to the right section for a given topic in seconds.

  2. 2

    Prioritise the high-weightage subjects

    Constitutional Law, CrPC and CPC alone contribute 30 marks, and with IPC, Evidence, Family Law and Contract you cover the bulk of the paper. Secure these before spending time on two-mark subjects.

  3. 3

    Master core doctrines, not just sections

    Many questions test principles — natural justice, res judicata, mens rea, the essentials of a valid contract. Understanding the doctrine lets you answer even when the exact section escapes you.

  4. 4

    Solve previous-year papers

    The AIBE reuses concepts and even question styles year after year. Working through past papers, subject by subject and then as full sets, is the single highest-return activity in your preparation.

  5. 5

    Rehearse the open-book clock

    You have 3 hours 30 minutes for 100 questions. Practise full-length mocks with your Bare Acts to build the rhythm of reading, locating and answering without running out of time.

  6. 6

    Aim comfortably above the cut-off

    The pass mark is 45 (General/OBC) or 40 (SC/ST/PwD) out of 100, but target 60+ so that a few tricky questions never put your Certificate of Practice at risk.

AIBE scores, results & qualifying cut-offs

AIBE is a qualifying examination — there is no merit rank or percentile. You simply need to reach the passing mark for your category to earn the Certificate of Practice. The bands below show how a score translates into a result.

AIBE marks vs. rank

Score rangeStandingResult
90–100ExcellentComfortably qualified
70–89StrongClearly qualified
60–69SafeQualified with a margin
45–59Pass (General / OBC)Certificate of Practice granted
40–44Pass (SC / ST / PwD)Qualified for reserved categories
Below 40Not qualifiedMust reattempt AIBE

Qualifying cut-offs by category

General45% to qualify

Indicative marks: 45 / 100

OBC45% to qualify

Indicative marks: 45 / 100

EWS45% to qualify

Indicative marks: 45 / 100

SC40% to qualify

Indicative marks: 40 / 100

ST / PwD40% to qualify

Indicative marks: 40 / 100

The exam pattern, marking, subject weightage and qualifying marks are the Bar Council of India's official AIBE format. College rankings are from the NIRF 2024 Law rankings and are illustrative of eligible institutions, not an admission requirement. Always confirm current dates and rules on allindiabarexamination.com and barcouncilofindia.org.

Top law schools whose graduates appear for AIBE

AIBE can be taken by a graduate of any Bar Council of India-recognised law school who is enrolled with a State Bar Council. There is no admission or merit rank — but the law schools below, ranked by the NIRF 2024 Law rankings, produce many of the advocates who sit the exam each year.

Law schoolCityTypeNIRF Law rank 2024
National Law School of India University (NLSIU)BengaluruNLU1
National Law University (NLU)New DelhiNLU2
NALSAR University of LawHyderabadNLU3
WB National University of Juridical SciencesKolkataNLU4
Symbiosis Law SchoolPunePrivate5
Indian Institute of Technology (Law School)KharagpurIIT6
Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of LawNew DelhiGovernment7
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)GandhinagarNLU8
Faculty of Law, University of DelhiNew DelhiGovernmentTop 20
Government Law CollegeMumbaiGovernmentHistoric

A representative set of institutes that admit through AIBE. Many more law schools participate in the counselling process.

AIBE important dates

The typical AIBE timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. AIBE notification & information brochure

    Released by BCI on allindiabarexamination.com

  2. Online registration & fee payment

    Announced with each edition

  3. Admit card download

    About a week before the exam

  4. AIBE 19 exam (reference cycle)

    22 December 2024

  5. Result & answer key

    Roughly 4–8 weeks after the exam

  6. Certificate of Practice

    Issued by the BCI to qualified candidates

AIBE — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions AIBE aspirants ask most.

What is the AIBE exam pattern and marking scheme?

AIBE is a 100-question, multiple-choice paper carried out over 3 hours 30 minutes in offline OMR format. Each correct answer earns one mark and there is no negative marking. It is an open-book exam, so candidates may bring printed Bare Acts — without any notes or commentary — into the examination hall.

What are the AIBE passing marks?

To qualify, General, OBC and EWS candidates must score at least 45 out of 100 (45%), while SC, ST and Persons with Disability candidates must score at least 40 out of 100 (40%). AIBE is purely qualifying — there is no rank or merit list, and clearing the cut-off is all that is required.

Who is eligible to appear for the AIBE?

Any candidate holding an LL.B. degree (three-year or five-year integrated) from a Bar Council of India-recognised law school, who has enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council, is eligible. There is no age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.

What subjects does the AIBE cover?

The paper draws on 19 subjects from the undergraduate law curriculum, weighted by number of questions — Constitutional Law, CrPC and CPC contribute 10 each; IPC, Evidence, Family Law and the Contract/Property group contribute 8 each; and subjects such as Company Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Land Acquisition and Intellectual Property contribute 2 each.

What is the Certificate of Practice and why do I need it?

The Certificate of Practice is the licence, issued by the Bar Council of India, that allows an enrolled advocate to actually practise law and appear before courts. Passing the AIBE is the condition for receiving it, which is why every law graduate who wishes to litigate must clear the exam.

How should I use mock tests to prepare for the AIBE?

Because AIBE rewards speed at locating the law rather than memorisation, mock tests are essential. Start with subject-wise tests to learn where each topic sits in the Bare Acts, then take full-length mocks with your Acts in hand to rehearse pacing across 100 questions in 210 minutes, and review every mistake to close your weak areas.

Official sources & references

The AIBE pattern, marking, eligibility and dates on this page are verified against Bar Council of India (BCI). Exam details can change each cycle — always confirm current specifics on the official source before you rely on them.

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