AIBE Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Weightage & Topics
The complete subject-wise breakdown of the All India Bar Examination — how many questions each subject carries, what it covers, and where to focus. Practise every subject free with source-anchored mock tests.
The AIBE draws 100 questions from roughly 19 core law subjects. The Bar Council of India does not always publish a rigid split, but the distribution below is the widely-followed weightage and closely matches recent papers. Use it to decide where your study time goes.
AIBE subject-wise weightage
| Subject | Qs | Typically covers |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 | Fundamental rights & duties, DPSP, writs, structure of government |
| CrPC / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) | 10 | Criminal procedure: arrest, bail, trial, investigation |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 | Civil suits, jurisdiction, decrees, execution, orders |
| IPC / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) | 8 | Substantive criminal law: offences and punishments |
| Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) | 8 | Relevancy, admissibility, burden of proof, witnesses |
| Family Law | 8 | Marriage, divorce, maintenance, succession (Hindu & other personal laws) |
| Law of Contract, Property Law & Negotiable Instruments | 8 | Contract, Specific Relief, Transfer of Property, NI Act |
| Law of Tort & Consumer Protection | 5 | Negligence, liability, Consumer Protection Act, Motor Vehicles |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | 4 | Arbitration & Conciliation Act, mediation, Lok Adalats |
| Public Interest Litigation | 4 | PIL, locus standi, legal aid (Legal Services Authorities Act) |
| Professional Ethics & BCI Rules | 4 | Advocates Act, professional misconduct, BCI conduct rules |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 4 | Industrial Disputes Act, trade unions, retrenchment & lay-off |
| Law related to Taxation | 4 | GST (CGST Act), basic direct & indirect tax concepts |
| Administrative Law | 3 | Judicial review, natural justice, RTI Act, tribunals |
| Company Law | 2 | Companies Act 2013: incorporation, shares, directors |
| Environmental Law | 2 | Environment (Protection) Act, pollution control, NGT |
| Cyber Law | 2 | Information Technology Act 2000: e-records, offences, intermediaries |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 | Acquisition, compensation, rehabilitation & resettlement |
| Intellectual Property Rights | 2 | Copyright, patents, trade marks |
| Total | 100 |
Weightage is indicative and can vary a little between editions — always confirm against the official notification for your exam.
Where to focus
- Highest weightage (~10 each): Constitutional Law, CrPC/BNSS, CPC — nearly a third of the paper on their own.
- High (~8 each): IPC/BNS, Evidence/BSA, Family Law, and Contract-Property-NI. With the top three, these cover well over half the exam.
- Medium (4–5 each):Tort & Consumer Protection, ADR, PIL, Professional Ethics, Labour Law, Taxation.
- Lower (2–3 each): Administrative, Company, Environmental, Cyber, Land Acquisition and IPR — worth a quick, targeted pass rather than deep study.
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Frequently asked questions
How many subjects are in the AIBE syllabus?
The AIBE syllabus spans about 19 core law subjects, distributed across 100 questions. It covers the whole spread of an Indian law degree, from the Constitution and the criminal and civil codes to specialised areas like company, environmental, cyber and IP law.
Which subjects carry the highest weightage in the AIBE?
Constitutional Law, CrPC/BNSS and CPC carry the highest weightage — roughly 10 questions each. IPC/BNS, the Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, and Contract-Property-NI each carry about 8. Together, these high-weightage subjects make up more than half the paper.
Is the AIBE syllabus based on the new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA)?
Yes. The syllabus now tests the three new criminal codes — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act. They carry heavy weightage.
How should I prioritise the AIBE syllabus?
Start with the high-weightage subjects (Constitution, the criminal and civil codes, Family Law and Contract), which together account for over 60 of the 100 questions. Then cover the medium-weightage subjects. The low-weightage subjects (2 questions each) are worth a quick pass but not deep study.
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