AIBE Syllabus 2025(Released): Subject -Wise Syllabus, Weightage, Exam Pattern, & Best Books

AIBE Syllabus 2025, released by the Bar Council of India on 27th September 2025, provides candidates with a clear and updated outline of the 19 subjects included in this year's exam. Since AIBE 2025 now allows only Bare Acts without any notes, understanding the correct syllabus and revised weightage has become essential for scoring well.

This year’s paper will consist of 100 MCQs from core areas of law taught during the LLB programme, along with the newly adopted criminal law codes — Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The updated topic distribution helps students identify high-value sections and plan a more focused revision strategy.

In this article, you will find the complete AIBE 2025 syllabus, subject-wise details, updated weightage, exam pattern, permitted Bare Acts, and essential preparation guidelines. Read the full article to create a structured and effective study plan.

AIBE Syllabus 2025: Highlights

Before checking the detailed AIBE syllabus 2025, it is important to know the key information of AIBE 2025 exam briefly. The table below has included all the important information. Please check it out

Particulars	Details (AIBE 2025)
Exam Name	All India Bar Examination (AIBE 2025)
Conducting Authority	Bar Council of India (BCI)
Purpose of the Exam	To grant the Certificate of Practice (CoP) to law graduates, enabling them to practice as advocates in Indian courts
Total Subjects Covered	19 core law subjects based on BCI’s approved syllabus
Type of Questions	100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) designed to test conceptual and practical understanding of law
Marking Scheme	Each correct answer carries 1 mark, there is no negative marking
Total Marks	100 marks in total
Exam Duration	3 hours 30 minutes
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper Based) using an OMR sheet
Difficulty Level	Moderate – focuses more on conceptual clarity than on memorization
Medium of Examination	Available in 11 Indian languages including English and Hindi
New Additions in Syllabus	The 2025 edition includes the three new criminal law codes – Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
Open Book Policy	The exam is not open book. Only bare acts without notes or comments may be allowed, as per BCI’s instructions
Syllabus Release Date	27th September 2025
Conducting Frequency	Conducted once every year after LL.B. graduation
Official Website	allindiabarexamination.com

AIBE 2025 Topic-wise Syllabus

The AIBE 2025 syllabus covers the major areas of law taught during the LLB course. The table below lists all 19 subjects in a clear, topic-wise format, so candidates can easily understand what to study and plan their revision better.

Subject Name	Important Topics Covered
Constitutional Law	Focuses on the Constitution of India. It includes the history and nature of the Indian Constitution, the Union and its territory, the concept of the State, fundamental rights, the relationship between fundamental rights and other parts of the Constitution, powers of the Executive, Parliament and State Legislature, Centre–State relations, Union and State Judiciary, emergency provisions, and the process of constitutional amendment. Around ten questions are expected from this section.
Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)	Covers major areas such as an overview of IPC 1860 and the newly introduced BNS 2023. Topics include crime and its elements, history and kinds of punishments, general exceptions, right of private defence, offences against the State, abetment and criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and murder, abetment of suicide, theft and extortion, and crimes related to marriage. Landmark judgments related to IPC are also important.
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)	Focuses on the structure and functioning of criminal courts, including the Court of Session, Judicial Magistrates, and Special Magistrates. It also covers sentencing powers, classification of offences, arrest, investigation, bail, trial procedures, and other essential provisions.
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)	Includes initiation of civil proceedings, doctrines of res judicata and res sub judice, interim relief, hearing and attendance of parties, framing of issues, decrees and orders, and rules framed by High Courts.
Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)	Explains the principles of evidence law with topics like relevancy of facts, estoppel, admission and confession, oral and documentary evidence, statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses, privileged communications, expert opinions, burden of proof, and examination of witnesses.
Alternative Dispute Redressal (ADR) including Arbitration Act	Focuses on dispute resolution outside traditional courts. Key topics include enforcement of arbitral awards, inquisitorial and adversarial systems, creation of tribunals, appointment of arbitrators, arbitration, conciliation, negotiation, and mediation.
Family Law	Covers the basics of marriage and kinship, sources of Hindu law, Hindu undivided family, minority and guardianship laws, inheritance, and succession principles under various personal laws.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)	Includes the concept and evolution of PIL in India, judicial activism, procedural laws governing public interest litigation, and the role of the judiciary in promoting social justice.
Administrative Law	Deals with the nature, scope, and functions of administrative law. Topics include the relationship between constitutional and administrative law, judicial power of administration, functioning of public corporations and undertakings, and judicial control over administrative actions.
Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct	Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of legal professionals. Covers major Supreme Court judgments on professional ethics, the role and opinions of the Bar Council of India, and duties towards the court and clients.
Company Law	Includes the Companies Act, 1956, FEMA Act, 1999, SEBI Act, 1992, Articles and Memorandum of Association, issue of shares, and other corporate governance principles.
Environmental Law	Covers international and national efforts for environmental protection, including major conventions, the Environment Protection Act, 1986, biodiversity laws, policies on pollution control, and the role of international law in environmental governance.
Cyber Law	Focuses on cyberspace and digital crimes. Includes the IT Act, 2000, types of cybercrimes, penalties, cyber contracts, UNCITRAL model on electronic commerce, and provisions of the Indian Penal Code dealing with cyber offences.
Labour and Industrial Laws	Includes the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Trade Unions Act, 1926, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Labour Welfare Legislation, and other key laws ensuring the rights and welfare of workers.
Law of Torts including Motor Vehicles and Consumer Protection Laws	Covers principles of tortious liability, defences and remedies in torts, justification of tort, personal capacity, and consumer protection laws under the Consumer Protection Act, along with provisions from the Motor Vehicles Act.
Law Related to Taxation	Includes both direct and indirect tax laws, such as the Income Tax Act, 1961, customs, duties, and the structure of taxation in India.
Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Law, and Negotiable Instruments Act	Covers essentials of contracts, including formation, validity, performance, and discharge. It also includes quasi-contracts, bailment, pledge, doctrine of election, property transfers, specific relief, and negotiable instruments.
Land Acquisition Act	Explains the procedure for land acquisition, including preliminary investigations, notifications, temporary occupation, collector’s award, compensation, and land acquisition for companies.
Intellectual Property Law	Covers Indian copyright, patents, trademarks, and geographical indications. Emphasis is given to registration processes, rights of owners, and the protection of intellectual property under Indian law.

For more details also check AIBE Exam Pattern 2025

AIBE Syllabus 2025: Question Weightage

The table below shows how many questions will be asked from each subject in the AIBE 2025 exam. Candidates can check the subject-wise question weightage for their convenience.

Topic / Subject	Number of Questions
Constitutional Law	10
Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)	8
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)	10
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)	10
Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)	8
Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act	4
Family Law	8
Public Interest Litigation	4
Administrative Law	3
Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules	4
Company Law	2
Environmental Law	2
Cyber Law	2
Labour and Industrial Laws	4
Law of Torts including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Laws	5
Law Related to Taxation	4
Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, and Negotiable Instruments Act	8
Land Acquisition Act	2
Intellectual Property Laws	2
Total	100

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Best Books for AIBE 2025 Preparation

Choosing the right books can make AIBE preparation much easier. To help you study carefully, the table below lists some reliable books that clearly explain the topics and provide useful practice for the types of questions asked in the exam.

Book Title	Author / Publisher	Why This Book is Recommended
Universal’s Guide to All India Bar Examination – 11th Edition (2025)	Universal Law Publishing (LexisNexis)	A complete one-stop resource covering all 19 subjects, including updated criminal law codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA). Known for clear explanations, chapter-wise MCQs, and accurate references to Bare Acts.
Taxmann’s AIBE – All India Bar Examination: Cracker Practice Book	Taxmann Publications	Focuses on MCQ practice and bare-act navigation, ideal for revision before the exam. Includes topic-wise question sets aligned with the 2025 syllabus and latest legal updates.
Singhal’s Solved Papers of All India Bar Examination (2011–2025)	Singhal Law Publications	Contains solved papers from past AIBE exams with detailed explanations. Helps students understand the question trend and improve speed and accuracy.
AIBE Exam Book 2025 – Previous Years’ Solved Papers (2011–2024)	Arihant Experts	Best for candidates focusing on practice. Offers previous year papers with model answers and analysis of repeated question areas.
All India Bar Examination Guide (Universal’s)	Universal Law Publishing	A simplified version of the main Universal Guide. Good for quick revision, concise notes, and self-assessment before the exam.
IFAS AIBE Exam Book 2025 – Solved Papers & Practice Sets	IFAS Publications	A compact guide focusing on mock tests and paper-wise analysis. Helpful for last-minute preparation and offline practice.

How to prepare for AIBE 2025 exam?

Studying simply and consistently makes AIBE preparation much easier. The tips below will help you cover important topics on time and feel confident before the exam.