The AIBE 22 is on 29 November 2026, which leaves about 25 days. A clear AIBE 22 preparation strategy matters more than long study hours. This guide is for law graduates and final-year students who have already studied these subjects. It shows what to study first, which statutes to revise and how to spend each day.
Main Article: AIBE 22 Exam 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Registration, Syllabus, and Eligibility
Exam Basics
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 29 November 2026 |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice, one mark each |
| Subjects | 19 |
| Negative marking | None |
| Qualifying marks | 45% General/OBC, 40% SC/ST/PwD (reported) |
| Mode | Offline OMR sheet |
Why the AIBE Matters: Legal Background
Section 49(1)(ag) of the Advocates Act, 1961 lets the Bar Council of India (BCI) frame rules on conditions for practice. Under the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015, an advocate must pass the AIBE to earn a Certificate of Practice (CoP), the proof that you may appear in court. Section 33 allows only enrolled advocates to practise, so the exam is a gateway, not a formality.
AIBE 22 Syllabus: Where the Marks Are
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| CrPC and BNSS (criminal procedure) | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| IPC and BNS (criminal offences) | 8 |
| Evidence Act and BSA (rules of evidence) | 8 |
| Contract, Specific Relief, Property, Negotiable Instruments | 8 |
| Family Law | 8 |
These seven subjects carry about 62 questions. The other 12 subjects carry roughly 2 to 5 questions each. Tort and consumer law has about 5, labour, ADR, taxation, PIL and professional ethics about 4 each, and administrative law about 3. Company, environmental, cyber and intellectual property law have about 2 each.
Key Statutes to Revise
| Area | Statutes |
|---|---|
| Criminal law | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, replacing the Evidence Act, 1872. All came into force on 1 July 2024. |
| Civil procedure | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
| Contract and property | Indian Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| ADR | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 |
| Tort and consumer | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Consumer Protection Act, 2019 |
| Cyber law | Information Technology Act, 2000 |
| Ethics | Advocates Act, 1961 (Section 35 covers professional misconduct) and BCI conduct rules |
Questions may refer to both old and new criminal laws, so know the new section numbers.
The 25-Day Study Plan
Start today, 4 November. Day 25 then falls on 28 November, the day before the exam.
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Constitutional Law |
| 4 to 6 | BNSS, BNS and BSA |
| 7 to 9 | CPC, Contract, Property and Negotiable Instruments |
| 10 to 12 | Family Law, Tort and Consumer Law |
| 13 to 15 | ADR, Labour, Taxation, PIL and Professional Ethics |
| 16 to 17 | Administrative, Company, Environmental, Cyber and IP Law |
| 18 to 22 | Full-length mock tests and previous papers |
| 23 to 24 | Revise weak areas and prepare bare acts |
| 25 | Light revision, rest, exam logistics |
Learn the high-weight subjects → Cover the small ones → Mock tests → Revise → Rest
Open-Book Strategy
Most reports say the AIBE is open-book, with printed bare acts allowed but no handwritten notes. One source says otherwise, so confirm in the AIBE 22 bulletin first. If bare acts are allowed:
- Tab the key sections of each Act so you can find them in seconds.
- Know where each topic sits, because searching eats time.
- Use the Act only to confirm answers you mostly know.
- Practise with your bare acts in mock tests.
Exam Day Checklist
- Admit card (reported around mid-November) and original photo ID
- Permitted material only, as the bulletin lists it
- Reach the centre early and attempt every question, since there is no negative marking
FAQs
Can I pass in 25 days?
Yes, if you already know the basics. Focus on the 62-question core first.
Constitutional Law, CrPC/BNSS and CPC, at 10 questions each.
Yes. The syllabus includes BNS, BNSS and BSA alongside the older Acts.
No, so answer every question.
Aim for at least five full-length mocks in the last week.
