AIBE XXII syllabus 2026 released: Check subject-wise question weightage

The Bar Council of India recently published the subject-wise syllabus for the upcoming All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII, which is scheduled for November 29, 2026. The examination will consist of 100 questions spread across 19 different legal subjects.

Constitutional Law, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita constitute the subjects with the highest number of questions, each carrying a weight of 10. These areas form the core of the syllabus and are likely to be the focus of many questions.

The Indian Penal Code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Evidence Act, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam also have 8 questions each, indicating their substantial importance in the examination. Family Law and Contract Law follow suit, with 8 questions allocated to each.

Other subjects contribute varying numbers of questions to the overall 100-question format. Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Arbitration Act, accounts for 4 questions, while Family Law itself carries 8 questions. Public Interest Litigation, Administrative Law, Professional Ethics and Professional Misconduct, Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Labour and Industrial Law, Law of Tort, Motor Vehicles Act, Consumer Protection Law, Taxation Law, and Contract, Specific Relief, Property and Negotiable Instruments laws also make appearances in the syllabus, each with varying weights ranging from 2 to 8 questions.

The registration process for AIBE XXII is currently underway, with the application deadline set for October 27, 2026. Candidates must ensure that their application fees are submitted by October 28, 2026. The application correction window remains open until October 30, 2026, allowing for any necessary modifications to be made by the deadline.