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AIBE Preparation Guide — Complete Study Plan & Important Sections

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This AIBE (All India Bar Examination) guide focuses on practical, high-impact strategies — especially for an open-book exam. Use the table of contents below to jump to the section you need.

Exam pattern & strategy

AIBE is an objective (MCQ) open-book exam. There is no negative marking. Success depends on speed in finding the correct provisions in bare acts.

  • Carry only Bare Acts and use a short printed index — commentaries are not permitted inside the exam room.
  • Practice locating sections in under 30 seconds.
  • Prioritise high-weight subjects: Constitution, IPC, CrPC, Evidence, Contract, Professional Ethics.

Must-know topics & frequently-tested sections

Below are sections commonly asked in AIBE. Add these to your quick-reference index.

  • Constitution: Article 12, Fundamental Rights (Art.12–32), Art. 142, 226, 32 (writ jurisdiction)
  • IPC (BNS): Definitions (sec. 76–79), Homicide (ss. 299–304), Theft (378–382), Criminal Conspiracy (120A–B)
  • CrPC: Bail (sec. 436–438), Anticipatory Bail (sec. 438), Charge framing, Appeals
  • Evidence Act: Relevancy (ss. 5–55), Dying Declaration (s.32), Burden of Proof (s.101–103)
  • Professional Ethics: Advocates Act, Contempt, Bar Council Rules

Indexing & quick-find tips

Make a one-page index with the name of the Act, the topic and exact section number. Use tabs on the bare acts and number them to match your index.

  1. Create a printable "cheat sheet" (not to be taken into exam) with the most frequent sections.
  2. Use colored sticky-tabs for each act (e.g. blue for Criminal, green for Procedure).
  3. While practicing, time yourself and reduce the average find-time per question.

30-day study plan (printable)

Simplified plan — adjust hours according to your availability.

  • Week 1: Constitution + IPC basics
  • Week 2: Evidence + CrPC + CPC essentials
  • Week 3: Contracts, Property, Family Law, Torts
  • Week 4: Professional Ethics, PIL & intensive mocks

Download printable plan (PDF)

Mock tests & previous papers

Practice previous year papers — at least 5 full-length mocks under timed conditions. Analyse mistakes and make/update your index.

  • Source official past papers from the Bar Council website.
  • Record the sections asked and update your quick-index.

FAQ

Is AIBE open-book?
Yes — you are allowed to carry bare acts. Confirm the latest exam instructions from the Bar Council before the exam day.
How to score high in Professional Ethics?
Memorise Bar Council Rules, common contempt principles and duties of advocate. Ethics questions are straightforward if you practice.
What to carry on exam day?
Bare Acts only (no notes inside them), admit card, ID proof, pens. Check the exam instructions for permitted items.

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