Bar Council of India Releases AIBE 22 Syllabus for 2026 Examination

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially published the syllabus for the upcoming All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 22. Candidates preparing for this mandatory assessment can now access the detailed subject breakdown and topic distribution on the council's official examination portal. This release provides the essential framework for students to structure their study plans ahead of the test date.

The AIBE 22 is scheduled to be conducted on November 29, 2026. By making the syllabus available, the BCI aims to provide clarity on the specific legal areas and statutes that will form the basis of the 100-mark examination. Aspirants are encouraged to review the official documentation to ensure their preparation aligns with the prescribed curriculum.

Exam Structure and Subject Distribution

The examination will consist of 100 questions, with specific weightage assigned to various legal domains. The syllabus includes both traditional legal codes and updated legislation. Key subjects include Constitutional Law, which carries 10 marks, alongside the Code of Civil Procedure and the Criminal Procedure Code, which also account for 10 marks each. The Indian Penal Code and the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are allocated 8 marks, matching the weightage for Family Law, the Evidence Act (including the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), and the Law of Contract, which covers Specific Relief, Property Laws, and the Negotiable Instrument Act.

Other significant areas of study include the Law of Tort, including the Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law, which carries 5 marks. Labour and Industrial Laws, Alternate Dispute Redressal, Taxation, Public Interest Litigation, and Professional Ethics are each assigned 4 marks. The remaining sections of the syllabus cover Administrative Law with 3 marks, while Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, the Land Acquisition Act, and Intellectual Property Laws are each allocated 2 marks. Candidates are advised to download the official PDF version of the syllabus from the Bar Council of India's website to assist in creating a systematic, topic-wise preparation schedule.

Preparation and Next Steps

With the application process for AIBE 22 having commenced on August 19, 2026, the release of the syllabus serves as a critical milestone for registered candidates. The BCI emphasizes that all questions in the final examination will be framed strictly according to the notified topics. By distributing their study efforts based on the assigned marks for each subject, candidates can better manage their time and focus on high-weightage areas. Students should ensure they have the latest version of the syllabus to guide their revision as they approach the November 29 examination date.