AIBE 2024 , XIX Examination Notification Released .

About AIBE :

The AIBE was introduced in 2010 with the aim of assessing the minimum benchmark for entering the legal profession. It is an open-book examination that evaluates an advocate’s understanding of basic law and analytical abilities.

Key Highlights :

• Eligibility: Law graduates who have completed a 3-year or 5-year LLB course and are registered with any State Bar Council in India are eligible.
• Objective: The exam ensures that law graduates possess the necessary skills and knowledge to practice law in India.
• Frequency: The exam is generally conducted twice a year.

Exam Format :

• Mode: Offline (pen and paper-based)
• Type: Open-book exam (allowing candidates to carry bare acts without notes)
• Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
• Language: The exam is conducted in 11 languages, including Hindi and English.

Subjects to Cover :

• Constitutional Law
• Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
• Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
• Evidence Act
• Family Law
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
• Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules
• ADR (Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation)
• Company Law
• Cyber Law
• Environmental Law
• Labor & Industrial Laws
• Administrative Law
• Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act
• Intellectual Property Laws
• Land Acquisition Act
• Contract Law, including Specific Relief, Special Contracts, and Negotiable Instruments Act.

Cutoffs :

The cutoff ranged between 40% to 50% depending on the category. The cutoff was generally around 45% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved categories.

High-Scoring Topics :

• • Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Constitutional Amendments.
  • IPC & CrPC: Major offenses, definitions, procedures for arrest, and bail.
  • CPC: Order and Rules, execution of decrees, and suits by indigent persons.

• Evidence Act: Types of evidence, admissibility, and relevancy.
• Professional Ethics: Code of conduct, professional misconduct, and landmark cases.

Preparation Tips :

• Read Bare Acts: Since AIBE is an open-book exam, focus on understanding and quickly referencing bare acts.
• Time Management: Practice answering questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
• Focus on Case Laws: Be familiar with landmark judgments and their implications, especially in Constitutional Law and Professional Ethics.

Exam Day Essentials :

• Admit Card: Print out your AIBE admit card and carry a valid photo ID.
• Bare Acts: Since the exam is open-book, you can carry bare acts (without notes).
• Stationery: Ensure you have multiple pens, pencils, and an eraser.

Results and Certification :

Result Declaration

• The results are usually declared within a month after the exam.
• Candidates can check their results online on the official AIBE website using their roll number.

Certificate of Practice

• Candidates who clear the AIBE will receive a “Certificate of Practice” from the BCI, authorizing them to practice law in India.
• The certificate is dispatched to the candidate’s registered address within 2-3 months of the result declaration.

Preparation Resources :

To score well in AIBE, consider making use of the following resources:

• Previous Year Question Papers: Practice as many as possible to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern.
• Study Material: Use comprehensive guides and bare acts for focused study.

Important Dates :

For more details go through with the brochure :

AIBE-XIX-Notification-dated-03.09.2024