What is AIBE
The AIBE stands for All India Bar Examination. It is a certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law graduates who want to practice law in India.
Here is a complete explanation of AIBE
1. Purpose of AIBE
The main purpose of the AIBE is to assess the capability of an advocate to practice law in India. It's tests the basic knowledge of law and analytical skills.After passing the AIBE, the candidate receives a Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the BCI, which is mandatory to practice law in Indian courts.
2. Who Can Apply?
To appear for AIBE, a candidate must:
Have completed a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from a recognized law college.
Be enrolled with any State Bar Council as an advocate.
There is no age limit or maximum number of attempts for this exam.
3. Exam Pattern
Mode: Offline (pen and paper-based).
Type: Objective-type questions (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs).
Total Questions: 100.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Negative Marking: No negative marking.
Languages: The exam is conducted in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and regional languages).
4. Subjects Covered
The AIBE covers various subjects from the LL.B. curriculum, such as:
Constitutional Law
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Evidence Act
Family Law
Company Law
Environmental Law
Cyber Law
Public Interest Litigation (PIL), etc.
5. Open Book Exam?
Earlier, AIBE was an open book exam, where candidates could bring books and notes.Now, it is not fully open book. Candidates can carry Bare Acts (without notes or comments) but no textbooks or guides.
6. Passing Marks
Candidates need to score 40% (i.e., 40 out of 100 for General/OBC) and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
7. Certificate of Practice
After passing the AIBE, candidates are awarded the Certificate of Practice, which is essential for:
Representing clients in court.
Applying for government or judicial jobs that require legal practice.
Joining legal firms or practicing independently.
8. Importance
AIBE ensures that only qualified and competent advocates enter the profession.
It is a quality control mechanism to uphold standard in legal practice.