Course Summery

AIBE stands for All India Bar Examinations. AIBE is conducted in 11 languages. As per AIBE 18 Exam Pattern 2023, the question paper will carry a total of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on 19 law topics/subjects. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the AIBE Examination. The AIBE 18 syllabus 2023 will help a candidate identify the topics to prepare for the All India Bar Exam (AIBE). The AIBE syllabus 18 will also contain topic-wise weightage, which helps candidates prepare the highest-scoring topics. For example, of the 19 topics, Constitutional Law, Cr. P.C, and C.P.C., contribute 10 questions making them the most scoring subjects if prepared well. In contrast, topics like Cyber Law will carry only two questions. Read the complete article to learn about AIBE XVIII (18) syllabus 2023, exam pattern and other relevant information.

Note: AIBE 2023 is not an open-book exam, as students are no longer allowed to carry textbooks, notes, or any written stuff inside the exam hall. Only bare acts are allowed, provided they are without short notes/ comments.
AIBE 18 (XVIII) is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2023. The exam will be held in offline mode. Candidates who are interested in appearing for AIBE 18 Exam 2023 must fill out the application form before the last date. The minimum passing criteria for the AIBE exam for the general/OBC category is 45%, whereas, for SC/ST candidates, it is 40%. Candidates who do not meet the cutoff criteria of the college to which they apply will not be given a Certificate of Practice.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FINAL YEAR CANDIDATES

Final Semester Candidates Without Backlogs in Previous Semesters, and Candidates Who Have Passed 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B but Have Not Obtained Their Degree, or Those Who Have Passed Out, Obtained Their Degrees but Have Not Enrolled with Any State Bar Council, or Having Enrolled Have Surrendered Their Enrolment Certificate

In compliance with the recent directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and the Bar Council of India (BCI) rules, this notification provides updated guidelines for registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XIX) for the following categories of candidates, who must be studying at or have passed out of BCI-recognised Universities and/or BCI-approved Colleges that are affiliated with BCI-recognised Universities:

1. Eligibility of Final-Year Law Students (Without Backlogs):

Candidates currently in their final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree course, studying at a BCI-recognised University or a College approved by the BCI and affiliated with a BCI-recognised University, are eligible to register for AIBE. These candidates must have no backlogs from previous semesters to qualify.

2. Eligibility of Law Graduates Who Have Not Obtained Their Degree

LL.B. graduates (3-year or 5-year course) who have passed out from BCI-recognised Universities or a College approved by the BCI and affiliated with a BCI-recognised University, but who have not yet obtained their degree are also eligible to apply for AIBE. This includes graduates who have completed their course and are awaiting degree conferral.

3. Eligibility of Graduates Who Have Obtained Their Degree but Have Not Enrolled or Have Surrendered Their Enrolment Certificates:

Candidates who have obtained their LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognised University or BCI-approved College but have not enrolled with any State Bar Council, as well as those who had enrolled but have surrendered their enrolment certificates, are also eligible to apply.

4. Ineligibility Based on Non-recognition:

Any candidate, whether currently a student or a graduate, who is studying or has passed out from a university or college that is not recognised/approved by the Bar Council of India, will not be eligible to appear for AIBE. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure their educational institution is duly recognised by the BCI.