AIBE 22 Syllabus 2026 Released; Check Subject-Wise Question Distribution, Exam Date

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the syllabus for the All India Bar Examination XXII (AIBE 22) 2026. The examination will cover 19 subjects, with a total of 100 questions. Candidates preparing for the examination can refer to the subject-wise question distribution to plan their preparation.

The AIBE 22 examination is scheduled to be held on November 14, 2026. Eligible law graduates and other candidates meeting the prescribed criteria can submit their applications through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, by October 27, 2026.

The last date to pay the application fee and make corrections to the application form is October 28, while the admit card is scheduled to be released on October 30, 2026.

AIBE 22 Exam 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the following dates related to the examination and application process.

Last date to register: October 27, 2026

Last date to pay the application fee: October 28, 2026

Application form correction deadline: October 28, 2026

Admit card release: October 30, 2026

AIBE 22 examination: November 14, 2026

The AIBE 22 syllabus covers 19 subjects from different areas of law. Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Code of Civil Procedure carry 10 questions each.

The complete subject-wise distribution of questions is provided below.

Constitutional Law: 10

Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: 8

Criminal Procedure Code and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: 10

Code of Civil Procedure: 10

Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam: 8

Alternative Dispute Resolution, 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 Law: 4

Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law: 5

Law related to Taxation: 4

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws and Negotiable Instrument Act: 8

Land Acquisition Act: 2

Intellectual Property Laws: 2

Candidates can use this distribution to prioritise topics during revision while ensuring that they cover all subjects included in the syllabus.

The BCI is scheduled to release the AIBE 22 admit card on October 30, 2026. Candidates will be able to access their hall tickets through the official examination website.

After downloading the admit card, candidates should verify their personal details, examination centre, reporting time and other instructions. They should also follow the guidelines issued by the BCI for appearing in the examination.

The examination is scheduled for November 14, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding the admit card and examination arrangements.

The All India Bar Examination is conducted by the Bar Council of India for eligible law graduates seeking to practise law in India. Candidates who qualify are awarded the Certificate of Practice (CoP), subject to the applicable rules and requirements.

The certificate enables eligible candidates to practise law in courts across the country in accordance with the governing regulations.

Candidates preparing for AIBE 22 should review the official syllabus, complete the application process before the deadline and monitor allindiabarexamination.com for further announcements.