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AIBE stands for All India Bar Examnination. AIBE is conducted in 11 languages. As per AIBE 18 Exam Pattern 2023, the question paper will carry a total 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 in order 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 intersted to appear for AIBE 18 Exam 2023 must fill the application form before the last date. The minimum passing criteria for the AIBE exam for the general/OBC category is 40%, whereas, for SC/ST candidates, it is 35%. Candidates who do not meet the cutoff criteria of the college to which they apply will not be given a “Certificate of Practice”.

AIBE 2023 Exam Pattern

The AIBE 18 (XVIII) exam pattern 2023-24 should be consulted along with the syllabus. While the syllabus outlines the topics that are necessary as well as their weightage, on the other hand, the AIBE XVIII (18) 2023 Exam Pattern explains the mode of the exam, types of questions asked, marking scheme, etc.The offline-based AIBE Exam carries 100 objective-type questions. As per the revised AIBE Exam Pattern, AIBE is not an open-book exam. As per the new exam pattern, candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes.

AIBE Exam Features	Details
Difficulty level	The AIBE exam tests the basic skills required to become a lawyer. Also, the syllabus of the exam is modeled on topics taught at 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. So, the difficulty level of the exam is MODERATE.
Skills tested	Analytical ability Understanding and basic knowledge of the law.
Exam mode	Offline mode
Exam duration	3 hours 30 minutes (10 am to 1.30 pm)
Total questions	100 questions
Total marks	100 marks
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
Marking Scheme	One mark per question. No negative marking in case of wrong attempts
Language options	The bar exam will be available in English and 22 vernacular languages: 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri

Detailed AIBE 18 (XVIII) 2023 Syllabus

Here is a brief description of each topic included in the AIBE XVIII 2023 syllabus:

• Constitutional Law : Few important topics to prepare for this section include Judiciary, Acts such as Panchayati Raj, Emergency powers, Human Rights, and Customary Law.
• Indian Penal Code (IPC) : The official criminal code of India is a code intended to cover all aspects of criminal law. To prepare for this section, read different sections of IPC.
• Criminal Procedure Code : To prepare for this section, read up on topics like the history of CPC, the latest news, and other basic concepts
• Code of Civil Procedure : An important branch of procedural law, the Code of Civil Procedure governs the law that regulates the procedure followed in civil court. To prepare for this subject, it is important for candidates to be aware of all its rules, sections, and other important terms such as Civil Suit, Jurisdiction, Judgement, Decree, Execution, and Appeals.
• Evidence Act : The Act was originally passed in India in 1872 and contains various important sections that candidates should be well-versed with
• Family Law : This section covers questions around topics such as Custody, Placement, Maintenance, Paternity, Property Division, and Child Support
• Law of Contract : It is one of the oldest mercantile laws in India that came into effect in 1872. Some of the important topics that candidates can prepare for this section include Types of Contracts, Essentials of a Contract, Legal Rules Regarding Consideration, etc.
• Law of Tort : Few important topics to prepare for this section include Nature and Definition of Tort, Nuisance, Defamation, Consumer Protection, Remoteness of Damages, and so on
• Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act : ADR offers to resolve all types of matters including civil, commercial, family, etc., where people are not able to start any type of negotiation and reach the settlement. The redressal provides various modes of settlement including, arbitration, conciliation, mediation, negotiation, and Lok Adalat. AIBE candidates need to be aware of all the settlements including the Arbitration Act.
• Public Interest Litigation : Commonly known as PIL, it means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of public interest. Some of the important matters that candidates should be aware of include neglected children, food adulteration, atrocities on women, bonded labor, exploitation of workers, and environmental pollution. Here, candidates should also keep a track of some landmark cases and judgments taken by the Indian judiciary.
• Labour and Industrial Laws : It defines the code of conduct between the employee and the employer. Candidates should be aware of areas such as labor policy and legislation, social security of labor, labor and employment statistics, employment services and vocational training, policy related to child labor, and so on.
• Law-Related Taxation : Here, candidates should be aware of all aspects of tax law such as different types of taxes, tax reforms, etc.